Sun Top Choice for Web 2.0 Internet LeadersAddition of MySQL Open Source Database Strengthens Sun's Industry-Leading Portfolio for Gracenote, LinkedIn and Other Leading Internet Companies SANTA CLARA, CA March 25, 2008 Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAVA) today announced that hundreds of new Web 2.0 companies are leveraging Sun's open technologies to scale their growing Internet-based business. Gracenote, LinkedIn, RealTime Matrix, Siteworx and SuccessFactors are among a growing list of companies that leverage the Solaris Operating System, Sun Fire x64 and SPARC processor-based servers and Sun StorageTek storage technologies as the platform for growing IT infrastructures. The recent acquisition of MySQL adds open source database software and makes Sun's portfolio the strongest and most comprehensive in the industry.
The need for additional compute power, longer archive periods and rising power and cooling costs are just some of the issues concurrent across the Web 2.0 landscape. Sun sponsored the first in a series of discussions between end-users and press and analysts in San Francisco to discuss how they are addressing the ever-growing demands for computing power, data storage and open-source software. "In today's Internet landscape, we're forced to do more with less. Sun's open approach to computing provides us low-cost, high-performance solutions that enable my business to grow and rapidly innovate. There's not an enterprise vendor in the industry that understands my needs better," said James Burgess, founder and chief operating officer at Flexilis. "The Web 2.0 sector is a very exciting place and one that experiences changes on an almost daily basis. Sun understands this and works hard to offer solutions to companies that will allow companies the flexibility and support that they need to be successful," said Juan Carlos Soto, vice president, global market development and engineering, Sun Microsystems. "We appreciate the difficult decisions behind choosing technology solutions and help ensure we provide the consultancy and expertise that each and every customer gets the right solution for their needs. We are proud to be working with some of the hottest Web properties at the moment and look forward to seeing how they continue to evolve." Customers Pushing Web 2.0 Envelope with Help of Sun Flexilis A leading provider of mobile security solutions, Flexilis ensures that personal information and critical data are safe in an environment where new and ever-changing forms of attack that seek to compromise cellular phones and other mobile devices are being developed on an almost daily basis. Deploying a selection of Sun Fire x64 systems to power its innovative Mobile Security services, Flexilis has created an IT infrastructure that is fast, reliable, and scalable allowing it to stay ahead of hackers and other malicious attacks. With the speed and efficiency of the new Sun platform, the company is able to address security threats before they become security problems and give users peace of mind in an increasingly mobile world.
Gracenote "We need fast performance, and when you have hardware in multiple co-location facilities, some of which are remote from your offices, you need to put in equipment that is highly reliable," says Matthew Leeds, Vice President of Operations for Gracenote. "Sun helps us to deliver a scalable, reliable service that lets us sleep at night because we know that we can rely on the stability and performance of our Sun products."
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SuccessFactors About Sun Microsystems, Inc.Sun Microsystems develops the technologies that power the global marketplace. Guided by a singular vision -- "The Network is the Computer" -- Sun drives network participation through shared innovation, community development and open source leadership. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, Solaris, Sun Fire, StorageTek, OpenSolaris, MySQL and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. AMD, Opteron, the AMD logo, the AMD Opteron logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices. Press Release Finder
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