Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems, Inc. and its subsidiary, Siemens Pyramid Information Systems, Inc., today announced with Informix Corporation (NASDAQ:IFMX), the technology leader in enterprise database-powered solutions, that Informix has selected the Intel-based Primergy server from Siemens to be the reference system used by independent software vendors to certify and test according to Informix specified guidelines.
The reference system will include Sun`s Solaris operating environment on the Intel Platform Edition. Combined technologies from Siemens, Sun and Informix provide customers the most up-to-date technology performance with the highest level of functionality, scalability and reliable hardware.
"Informix understands that its customers need the highest level of database functionality for their transaction-intensive OLTP environments as well as combined partner technology solutions that can meet their performance requirements," said Wes Raffel, vice president, Global Partners for Informix. "The Siemens, Sun, Informix combination gives them just that -- a high performance database with Siemens` highly functional and scalable servers on the Sun operating system. It`s a perfect match for enterprise computing."
"Sun fully supports Siemens and Informix in this reference effort," said Brian Gentile, vice president of Developer Relations for Sun Microsystems. "With Siemens` Primergy as the reference platform and Informix Dynamic Server as the database, the companies will create a world-class offering to serve the needs of their mutual IT customers."
The reference platform agreement applies to Informix Dynamic Server, Informix Dynamic Server with Universal Server Option and future releases. Development environments will be configured at Informix labs in Menlo Park, California and Dublin, Ireland. As a result of the agreement, Siemens Nixdorf will receive early availability of Informix products and customers will benefit from the earlier certification between Siemens servers and Informix Dynamic Server.
Earlier this year, Siemens announced plans to standardize on Sun`s Solaris operating environment and Intel`s Merced microprocessors for enterprise computing. With this announcement, Siemens was the first IT vendor to focus its development efforts consistently on Intel`s 64-bit processor line, ensuring a uniform base hardware technology ranging from the workgroup server to the mainframe.
"Our goal in migrating to the Solaris operating environment on the Intel platform is to provide our customers with the most up to date technology performing with the highest level of functionality," said Bernd Puschendorf, executive vice president for Siemens Nixdorf. "Informix`s decision to use Primergy as the reference platform for the Dynamic Server reinforces our decision and acknowledges that we have achieved our goal."
The Informix Dynamic Server is a powerful, multithreaded database server designed to deliver breakthrough database scalability, manageability and performance, while taking advantage of the capabilities of uniprocessor, symmetric multiprocessor (SMP), SMP clusters, and massively parallel processing (MPP) architectures.
The Primergy family of Intel-based servers from Siemens is one of the leading Intel-based server lines in Europe, ranked number two in shipment value (source, IDC). Based on the latest Intel Pentium II Xeon technology, Primergy offers proven performance for all applications and IT environments providing exceptional stability and security. The Primergy family consists of a highly scalable line of servers ranging from single CPU models to four-processor rack mount servers certified for clustering.
About Informix
Informix Corporation, the world`s database technology leader, provides innovative database products that assist the world`s major corporations to attain competitive advantage. Informix, based in Menlo Park, California, is widely recognized as the technology leader for corporate computing environments ranging from small workgroups to very large parallel processing applications. Informix`s database servers, application development tools, superior customer service, and strong partnerships enable the company to be at the forefront of major information technology solution areas, including data warehousing, OLTP, Web/content management and distributed enterprise solutions. Additional Informix information is accessible via the World Wide Web at www.informix.com.
About Siemens Nixdorf
Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems, Inc. develops, integrates and services world-class open systems and user centered solutions that provide competitive advantages for customers and partners in the Americas. Offerings include a full line of scalable UNIX and Windows NT-based systems and software, a broad range of information technology services, as well as retail point of sale systems and data center outsourcing.
Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems is the U.S. subsidiary of German-based Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG. With operations in over 60 countries worldwide, $9.5 billion in revenues and approximately 36,000 employees, it is the largest European information technology firm and ranks among the world`s leading suppliers.
Siemens Nixdorf is the largest subsidiary company of Siemens AG, the world`s foremost provider of advanced technology in the electronics and electrical engineering industry. In the latest fiscal year, Siemens had approximately $65 billion in combined revenues and 386,000 employees in more than 190 countries. Visit Siemens Nixdorf on the World Wide Web at http://www.siemensnixdorf.com.
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