Bull and Penguin Computing Partner to Provide Complete Linux Solutions in Europe.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2000 Bull S.A., an international IT Group, and Penguin penguin, originally the common name for the now extinct great auk of the N Atlantic and now used (since the 19th cent.) for the unrelated antarctic diving birds. Computing computing - computer Inc., a leading provider of reliable Linux systems for Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the serving, announced today that the two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a legal document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action and may not imply a legal commitment. outlining their intent to pursue cooperative efforts in the provision and support of Linux solutions worldwide. This cooperation will strengthen the Linux business strategy of both companies and will constitute an important element in the execution of Bull's overall secure e-business strategy. Bull also participated in a recently completed round of private equity financing Equity Financing The act of raising money for company activities by selling common or preferred stock to individual or institutional investors. In return for the money paid, shareholders receive ownership interests in the corporation. for Penguin Computing in support of the company's international expansion. Initially, cooperative efforts will focus on Bull's service, support and provision of Penguin Computing solutions in Europe. Bull and Penguin Computing also plan to collaborate on manufacturing and logistics of Linux-based solutions. Bull presently offers a complete range of services for Linux users, including consulting, application and technology integration, support of applications and infrastructures and dedicated Linux phone support. Linux users benefit from a high level of expertise and experience that is unique in Europe concerning development, integration and service activities in the domain of open systems. "Bull launched its Linux business two years ago because our European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. customers were increasingly regarding Linux as a key component of their overall IT strategy," said Gerard Roucairol, vice president of research and development at Bull. "Our partnership with Penguin Computing provides Bull with a reliable and proven Linux infrastructure solution to bundle with Bull's existing support and Linux development expertise. Together, Penguin Computing and Bull deliver a compelling Linux solution for these customers." "European Internet businesses are choosing Open Source software hands down to handle their Internet infrastructure needs," said Sam Ockman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Penguin Computing. "Penguin Computing wanted to reach the European market for reliable Internet serving because the overall quality and reliability of the complete Linux solution is what's important to European customers. Bull is an ideal European partner for Penguin Computing because Bull has the organizational strengths and expertise necessary to provide the ongoing Linux support and training that these growing companies require." About Bull Bull is an international IT Group that operates in more than 100 countries. In 1999, the company earned revenues of 3.8 billion Euros with over 65% of its revenue generated outside of France, its country of origin. Bull's strategy is focused on the Internet and electronic business in three key domains:
-- Solutions with consulting and systems integration
-- Infrastructure including "Internet ready" enterprise systems
-- Smart Cards and software for secure infrastructure management
-- Managed services for Intranets and e-commerce sites and
marketplaces
For more information, visit Bull's web site at www.bull.com. About Penguin Computing Penguin Computing Inc. (http://www.penguincomputing.com) is the leading provider of reliable Linux systems for Internet serving. Founded in 1998 by Open Source advocate and active Linux community member Sam Ockman, Penguin Computing is based in San Francisco, Calif., (USA) and is privately held. Linux, an Open Source version of 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). , is increasingly popular as an operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for server computers. Industry research analysts have predicted that the market for Linux servers will reach $5.7 billion by 2003. Note to Editors: Penguin Computing is a registered trademark of Penguin Computing Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Linus Benedict Torvalds (born December 28 1969 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish software engineer best known for initiating the development of the Linux kernel. . All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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