(Oslo, 31 January 2001) Compaq Norway now offers e-commerce solutions from Mamut to all its customers. Internet keys on the keyboard give users instant access to CompaqNet where they can find a number of useful services.

“The agreement is a great opportunity for distributing our e-commerce solutions to existing and new Compaq customers,” says Eilert Hanoa, CEO of Mamut.

CompaqNet offers complete and user friendly Internet services including hosting, e-commerce solution and e-mail addresses to all users. Users also get direct access to resources such as TV2, yaTack.no and the most used search engine, Altavista, through individual Internet keys on the keyboard. The new services will be offered to customers using Compaq’s Presario PC, iPAQ and coming Internet access products.

Mamut – Compaq Edition
Mamut is offering two different e-commerce solutions to Compaq’s customers. Mamut – Compaq Edition can be downloaded for free at www.compaqnet.no. Mamut Pro – Compaq Edition is a complete e-commerce solution with space for 1000 products and a professional shopping cart solution. The solution is very easy to use, and makes it possible for all enterprises to take their business online in 1-2-3.

”Compaq strives to make day-to-day work easier for our customers. The e-commerce solutions from Mamut allows us to offer both private and professional users a complete product including hosting, e-commerce and e-mail addresses, says Hans-Henrik Merckoll, Director Consumer Group in Compaq Norway.

About Compaq Corp.
Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the largest supplier of computing systems in the world. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, and communications products, commercial desktop and portable products, and consumer PCs. Compaq products and services are sold in more than 200 countries directly to businesses, through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners, and directly to businesses and consumers through Compaq’s e-commerce web site. Visit www.compaq.com for more information.

About Mamut ASA
Mamut ASA is a leading provider of complete information, CRM and e-commerce software for small and medium-sized businesses. Mamut offers comprehensive CRM and web solutions as well as mini-ERP applications and software for personal finance and tax management at the lowest prices on the market. More than 50,000 customers use Mamut software daily. The company has received numerous awards for its product range and has subsidiaries worldwide. Further information about Mamut and the company’s products can be found at www.mamut.com