'Openness' of systems, software, remains a core Sun Microsystems message at GITEX 2008.Summary: The significance of being 'Open' in systems and software will be accentuated by visiting top tier executives from Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. during GITEX GITEX Gulf Information & Technology Exhibition (Middle East) Technology Week 2008. Bolstered bol·ster n. A long narrow pillow or cushion. tr.v. bol·stered, bol·ster·ing, bol·sters 1. To support or prop up with or as if with a long narrow pillow or cushion. 2. by new customer deployments across the region and surging demand for best-in-class systems, Sun Microsystems will also highlight its industry leading solutions in virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. and open-source operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , and highly-flexible datacentre solutions. 'Openness' of systems, software, remains a core Sun Microsystems message at GITEX 2008 The significance of being 'Open' in systems and software will be accentuated by visiting top tier executives from Sun Microsystems during GITEX Technology Week 2008. Bolstered by new customer deployments across the region and surging demand for best-in-class systems, Sun Microsystems will also highlight its industry leading solutions in virtualization and open-source operating systems, and highly-flexible datacentre solutions. In the wake of exceptional third quarter revenue growth in the Gulf Region, Sun Microsystems aims at GITEX to provide consumers with a comprehensive understanding of how strategic deployment of its storage, software and systems solutions enhance return on investment by reducing costs, providing better service, and giving companies an edge over competitors. "Sun is fueling the revolution for 'Open' systems and software, and will be driving the message further this Gitex," explained Deena Habib, Marketing Manager for Sun Microsystems MENA MENA Middle East & North Africa MENA Middle East News Agency (Arabic Wikalat Al-Anbaa' Al-Sharq Al-'awsat) MENA Medium-Energy Neutral Atom MENA Mammalian Enabled MENA Mission Element Need Analysis . "This year Sun will be showcasing the X86 Blade Servers A server architecture that houses multiple server modules ("blades") in a single chassis. It is widely used in datacenters to save space and improve system management. Either self-standing or rack mounted, the chassis provides the power supply, and each blade has its own CPU, memory and , our fastest growing product segment in the market which features the latest Intel and AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. processors. Gitex is the perfect forum for Sun Microsystems to demonstrate for consumers how the X86 Blade Server and other open-source products use non-proprietary architecture to minimize the cost and complexity of the modern data center." Sun's latest ultra thin client, the SunRay, which is replacing PCs in businesses across the region and advancing the case for virtualization will also be featured. "We see GITEX as one of our most important annual events because it gives us a chance to meet directly with enterprise customers to discuss the latest industry solutions and meet key decision makers from diverse industry verticals", added Habib. Visitors will witness demonstrations and solutions at Sun's partner stands such as Aptec in Hall 3. 2008 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) 2008 Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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