Amdahl's New UTS Release 4.4 Provides Businesses with the Power to Leverage their Enterprise Computing Environments.Business Editors/High Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2000 The UTS (Universal Timesharing System) Amdahl's version of Unix System V. Release 4.0 is POSIX compliant. System bridges power and flexibility to address both legacy data requirements and the business need for open systems connectivity The Technology Division of Amdahl Corporation, today announced the availability of the UTS(R) System Version 4, Release 4 (UTS Release 4.4). It supports a System/390(R)-compatible, SVR Noun 1. SVR - Russia's intelligence service responsible for foreign operations, intelligence-gathering and analysis, and the exchange of intelligence information; collaborates with other countries to oppose proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and 4-based software environment for high performance, large-scale enterprise open systems computing. As the only System/390 UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). (R) that runs in native mode, UTS Release 4.4 connects to and shares a common platform with legacy systems, providing enterprises with flexibility, high performance and productivity. This release of UTS features proven high reliability, availability and serviceability Reliability, Availability and Serviceability is a computer hardware engineering term. It originated from IBM to advertise the robustness of their mainframe computers. The concept is often known by the acronym RAS. (RAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server. ), as well as enhanced performance and connectivity. As a result, it is well positioned for focused Web-based server applications with extensive data requirements. UTS Release 4.4 operates on the Amdahl Millennium(TM) Global Servers, the Amdahl System 1000 family of servers and the 5995M, 5995A and 5990M series of processors. This release is available for license on processors from IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and HDS (Hitachi Data Systems, Santa Clara, CA, www.hds.com) A leading provider of high-end storage hardware, software and services. Part of the Information Systems & Telecommunications Division of Hitachi Ltd. . UTS Enhanced Model Compatibility support service is required. In addition, UTS Release 4.4 is also designed to meet major customer objectives to easily facilitate their migration from UTS2.1 to UTS4, and to enhance UTS4 system performance. Multiple new features are now available that allow customers to run UTS2.1 programs without recompilation Re`com`pi`la´tion n. 1. A new compilation. on UTS4 and to easily use Web-based services for reporting problems and applying maintenance. &uot;Amdahl is committed to delivering UTS resources to the vertical communications market that meet and exceed their IT challenges,&uot; said David Radack, Vice President and General Manager of UTS Systems at Amdahl. &uot;UTS is recognized in the communications industry as the most reliable mission-critical production platform. By using UTS Release 4.4 as a base, CLECs can package UNIX telecom operations support systems Operations Support Systems (also called Operational Support Systems or OSS) are computer systems used by telecommunications service providers. The term OSS most frequently describes "network systems" dealing with the telecom network itself, supporting processes such solutions around this server platform to specifically meet their business and operations needs. In addition, Amdahl will be engaging customer and industry focus groups to define future Web- and Java-based solutions.&uot; About Amdahl Corporation - http://www.amdahl.com Amdahl is a registered trademark, and UTS and Millennium are trademarks of Amdahl Corporation. System/390 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporations. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively (except in Japan where such license is non-exclusive) through the Open Software Foundation. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners. NOTE TO EDITORS: Amdahl news releases are available on the Internet at www.amdahl.com, the Amdahl Corporation home page. The Amdahl site provides current, in-depth information on Amdahl offerings and solutions for enterprise computing. |
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