> What can HP do to market the HP3000 better?  I really don't know...if the
> market isn't going to listen, what's the point of spending all that money.
> Its like the job ads that state you must have an Masters degree or better in
> order to apply.  Does it mean only Masters or better could do the job well?
> Certainly not, but if you don't have it, you won't get in the door.
> Similarly companys are demanding Unix solutions, whether that is the best
> solution for them or not.
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> Jim Wowchuk                    Internet:    [log in to unmask]
 
I agree with Jim's message, but the marketing aspect is troublesome
for HP.  To make the feature-to-feature comparison, HP must sell MPE,
Image, a third part index package, a third party replicator, etc.  Four
pieces of software from three vendors.
 
To convience a buyer that it is an equally effective solution requires
getting them to understand the solution and try it.  If I were inexperienced
with MPE or ignorant of the MPE marketplace, this approach to DBMS integra-
tion would frighten the hell out of me.
 
I have a number of acquaintances who make and sell these add-ons, so I hope
what I am about to say won't offend them.  But for HP to sell the MPE/Image
combination to the rest of the world, they will have to buy/code these
add-ons and bundle them in with Image with a single, uniform management
interface.  This will become more important as the 3rd party DBMS vendors
simplify their environments.
 
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