Fujitsu Siemens Computers Chooses VERITAS Software to Enhance Its Enterprise-Class Solaris-Based Servers.Business Editors & High Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2000 VERITAS File System See VxFS. , VERITAS Volume Manager The Veritas Volume Manager, VVM or VxVM is a proprietary logical volume manager from Veritas (now part of Symantec). It is available for Windows, AIX, Solaris, Linux, and HP-UX. A modified version is bundled with HP-UX as its built-in volume manager. and VERITAS Foundation Suite to Support Fujitsu Siemens (Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Inc. (USA), Milpitas, CA, www.fujitsu-siemens.com) Fujitsu Siemens Computers USA is a wholly owned research and development subsidiary of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Computers' GP7000F Range of Servers VERITAS(R) Software Corporation (Nasdaq:VRTS VRTS Veritas Software (stock symbol) VRTS Verification Requirements Tracking System ), the industry's leading enterprise-class application storage management software provider, today announced that Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a Japanese and German IT vendor, selling consumer and business computing products in the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (products marketed elsewhere are sold under the Fujitsu brand). , the leading IT company in Europe, has selected VERITAS Software Veritas Software Corp. was an international software company that was founded in 1983 as Tolerant Systems, renamed Veritas Software Corp. in 1989, and merged with Symantec in 2005. It was headquartered in Mountain View, California. to enhance its enterprise-class range of Solaris/SPARC64-based GP7000F servers. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will package and price-list VERITAS File System(TM), VERITAS Foundation Suite(TM) and VERITAS Volume Manager(TM) with its platform, positioning itself to provide more scalable and reliable enterprise servers to its broad customer base. "This is an outstanding opportunity for VERITAS Software from both a customer-benefit and strategic point of view, as it provides us with an opportunity to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the extensive customer base Fujitsu Siemens Computers holds throughout Europe," said Steve Colman Steve Colman is a poet, writer, performer, and director. He co-wrote and co-starred in Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam on Broadway. Def Poetry won a Tony Award in 2003 in the Best Special Theatrical Event category. , vice president of strategic alliances and worldwide OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and operations, VERITAS Software. "VERITAS Software will be able to leverage the strong field sales organizations of both companies to provide customers complete product and support offerings through Fujitsu Siemens Computers' line of trusted hardware; we look forward to this introducing numerous opportunities to work together in the near future." "Our new Solaris/SPARC64 based GP7000F servers meet the requirement of server applications, such as data center, e-commerce and large enterprise applications, such as Online Transaction Processing See transaction processing and OLCP. , Enterprise Resource Planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. , Customer Relationship Management and Data Mining. At CeBIT, we introduced the new GP7000F 32- and 64-way servers and later this year, we will announce a 128-way server model," said Dr. Joseph Reger, vice president strategic marketing at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "Mainframe class high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. is a key distinctive feature of GP7000F servers and with VERITAS Software, we enhance this functionality to protect, access and manage business-critical application information." This agreement with Fujitsu Siemens Computers significantly expands upon an existing long-standing relationship VERITAS Software has held separately with both Germany's Siemens AG and Fujitsu of Japan. For several years, Siemens has been bundling VERITAS File System with selected hardware; this extension will add new products to its offering and compatible, scalable support for its recently adopted Solaris operating system architecture. About VERITAS Software For enterprise customers who demand the continuous availability of business-critical information, VERITAS Software Corporation (Nasdaq:VRTS), the industry's leading enterprise-class application storage management software provider, ensures information availability from business-critical applications by delivering integrated, cross-platform storage management software solutions. The Company's products enable Business Without Interruption(TM) and are designed to protect, access and manage business-critical application information. VERITAS Software products are delivered through a global end user sales force and a worldwide network of enterprise VARs, resellers and OEM partners. The Company's corporate headquarters is located at 1600 Plymouth Street, Mountain View, CA 94043. Telephone: 650/335-8000. Fax: 650/335-8050. Email: vx-sales@veritas.com. WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. site: http://www.veritas.com/. About Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers was formed through a joint venture between Fujitsu Computers (Europe) Limited and Siemens Computer Systems, and commenced operations on 1st October 1999. The company is jointly owned by Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, and has its headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. With extensive European manufacturing facilities, customer-focused companies in 25 European countries, and more than 7,200 experienced employees, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is aiming to be the number one computer company in its home market, Europe, by the year 2001. Fujitsu Siemens Computers provides the world's most complete portfolio of best-in-the-class IT products. From the smallest notebooks to the most powerful data centre solutions, its world-leading technology creates solutions to business problems and enhances individual's lifestyle. Developed and manufactured in Europe for Europe, the product portfolio benefits from the technologies and worldwide sourcing networks of the parent companies. In addition to an enviable customer base which includes most of the top 1,000 largest enterprises in the Europe, the company's assets include: relationships with more than 2,000 of the leading VARs, distributors and retailers with over 100,000 outlets serving millions of customers; a sales organisation with more than 2,500 sales professionals; and the combined strengths of the parent companies -- with a global network of service and integration partners as well as more than 80,000 specialists dedicated to the product portfolio. Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the new IT force in Europe. Home page: www.fujitsu-siemens.com This press release may include estimates and forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance of products and VERITAS' ability to appropriately distribute its products, that could cause actual results the Company achieves to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For more information regarding potential risks see the "Risk Factors" section of our most recent reports on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. on file with the SEC. Note to Editors: VERITAS is a registered trademark of VERITAS Software Corporation in the US and other countries. The VERITAS logo, Business Without Interruption, VERITAS File System, VERITAS Foundation Suite and VERITAS Volume Manager are trademarks of VERITAS Software Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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