A non-profit consortium, BAPCo's charter is to develop and distribute a set of objective performance benchmarks based on popular computer applications and industry standard operating systems.
BAPCo Q&A:
Q1. What is BAPCo?
A1. BAPCo stands for Business Applications Performance Corporation and its current members include: AMD, Apple, ARCintuition, Atheros Communications, CNET, Compal, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Sony, Toshiba, VIA Technologies, VNU Business Publications Limited (UK), ZDNet and Ziff Davis Media. BAPCo is a non-profit consortium with a charter to develop and distribute a set of objective performance benchmarks for personal computers based on popular software applications and operating systems.
Q2. Why was BAPCo formed?
A2. BAPCo was founded to foster the creation of meaningful benchmarks in an applications environment.
Q3. What makes BAPCo's benchmarks unique?
A3. BAPCo benchmarks are based on software packages commonly found in retail computer software stores. Using benchmarks based on business applications enables users to conduct evaluations of systems handling realistic workloads in environments users might often encounter. This approach provides users with meaningful data for evaluating systems because the results are relevant to demands they would typically place on systems through day-to-day workloads.
Q4. Who can join BAPCo?
A4. Any organization interested in contributing to the consortium's goals and purposes while adhering to the consortium's code of conduct may join. Companies interested in becoming part of the consortium should call (408) 988-7654. They can also email to: press@bapco.com
Q5. How does a company join BAPCo?
A5. Companies interested in joining the consortium are required to fill out an application, which will be reviewed by BAPCo's board of directors and pay an annual Full membership fee of $7,500.00 and a $10,000 initiation fee ($17,500.00 first year). For an Associate Membership the payable amount is $7,500.00 ($5,000.00 initiation fee and $2,500.00 first year dues).
Q6. Why would a company want to join the consortium?
A6. BAPCo was founded to foster the creation of meaningful benchmarks in an applications environment. BAPCo members receive released products at a cost rate. Also, BAPCo members have access to beta pre-releases before outside companies can purchase the released product. The BAPCo organization always promotes member companies in its literature, WWW site, and convention (exposure) show booths.