An agreement has been signed between VERITAS Software and Red Hat that is expected to accelerate availability of enterprise-class application storage management solutions for the Linux platform.
Nick van Noordwyk, regional manager, Middle East and Africa at VERITAS Software SA, says the deal fits neatly within the company`s strategy to support the more prolific operating systems. "As a vendor we must always react to customer demand and Linux is fast becoming an accepted additional platform within the enterprise environment today.
"The strategic alliance with Red Hat includes Linux on our list of the key operating platforms supported within our heterogeneous product strategy," he adds.
Although market-driven, Van Noordwyk says the partnership with Red Hat should help to accelerate the adoption of Linux in the enterprise. "We will define and develop scalable, reliable storage management solutions for use in enterprise environments that include or comprise this platform."
Initially, the two companies will focus on enhancements to address enterprise scalability issues and embedded environments. Later, they will co-operate in the delivery of VERITAS Software`s storage management and high availability solutions for Linux.
"In addition to joint development activities, we will mutually explore marketing programmes as well as sales and support strategies to promote and deliver technology solutions that result this alliance," comments Van Noordwyk.
Dan Kusnetzky, programme director Operating Environments and Serverware Services at International Data Corporation, greeted the news with enthusiasm. "Until now data protection and management have been problems for Linux. By joining together, Red Hat and VERITAS Software are likely to remove this objection and build the keys to unlock the enterprise computer room door for Linux."
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Founded in 1994, Red Hat (NASDAQ: RHAT) is the market leader in open source operating system (OS) software and services. Along with its award-winning open source Red Hat Linux OS, Red Hat offers a full line of services, including telephone support, on-site consulting, developer training, certification programs and priority access updates, making Red Hat a leading and complete resource for knowledgeable, innovative, mission-critical open source solutions.
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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 can be contacted at (011) 448-2080. Email: nvannoordwyk@veritas.com. WWW site: http://www.veritas.com.
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