Fujitsu now shipping first PRIMERGY servers with Windows Server 2012

Issued by Opportun(at)e for CoCre8
Munich, 06 Sep 2012

News facts:
* Compelling combination of Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers and the new Windows Server 2012 operating system provides immediate access to optimised infrastructures.
* Tightest-ever hardware and software interoperability delivers new solutions such as Fujitsu Cluster-in-a-box based on PRIMERGY BX400, FlexFrame on Windows for SAP solutions, and Fujitsu's solutions for Microsoft Private Cloud Fast Track.
* Fujitsu infrastructure solutions enable scale-out flexibility and growth, through system extensibility and integrated systems management.

Fujitsu today ships the first PRIMERGY servers with the newly released Windows Server 2012 operating system, providing immediate access to agile and flexible optimised infrastructures for diverse computing requirements. Fujitsu was also the first vendor worldwide to achieve certification for Windows Server 2012 pre-launch, and is first to offer a Cluster-in-a-box solution.

By choosing Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers, customers gain immediate access to the latest server hardware and software technology: fully-tested, preconfigured systems in Microsoft-validated configurations built to Fujitsu's exacting standards. Thanks to close co-operation on development between Fujitsu and Microsoft, the new Fujitsu PRIMERGY rack, blade and tower servers and Fujitsu ETERNUS DX disk storage systems running Windows Server 2012 are already proven to be stable and reliable.

Windows Server 2012, designed by Microsoft to 'cloud optimise your IT', is the perfect complement to Fujitsu's market position as the infrastructure enabler, providing lock-in-free cloud benefits such as business agility, to enterprises at all stages of cloud adoption.

Optimised Fujitsu solutions for Windows Server 2012

Fujitsu today also announces optimised infrastructures designed for Microsoft workloads, making it easier for IT managers and CIOs to select infrastructure solutions scaled to their needs. Configurations pre-tested for individual system requirements feature factory-configured hardware and the Windows Server 2012 operating system, helping to minimise implementation workload for system deployment.

The first three of a growing number of solutions support growth and flexibility through system extensibility and integrated systems management. The new Fujitsu Cluster-in-a-box, FlexFrame on Windows for SAP solutions, and Microsoft Private Cloud Fast Track solutions will be offered directly by Fujitsu and via channel partners. Availability varies according to country.

Fujitsu is also the only vendor immediately providing Windows Server 2012-based easy scalability and investment protection in one box: the Cluster-in-a-box running on Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers. A flexible and modular solution tailor-made for midmarket organisations with demanding IT requirements, it offers affordable high availability to protect business-critical data and services.

FlexFrame on Windows for SAP solutions, a proven concept to deliver savings of up to 60% in the total cost of ownership (TCO) of infrastructure running SAP solutions, will be upgraded to Windows Server 2012. It provides an ideal foundation for cloud computing environments, thanks to system flexibility, efficiency and reliability.

Fujitsu's Microsoft Private Cloud Fast Track solutions, which enable the quick implementation of private cloud environments, are also updated for Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V and System Center 2012 SP1 editions. Private Cloud Fast Track solutions provide organisations with all the servers, storage, networking equipment and management software needed to build a private cloud.

Supporting quotes:

Mike Schutz, General Manager, Product Marketing, Server and Tools, at Microsoft:

"With technology that has grown out of years of experience with Microsoft's large data centres and cloud infrastructure, Windows Server 2012 gives customers the ability to cloud optimise their business. By delivering systems that are based on Microsoft's proven Private Cloud Fast Track architecture and already tailored to customers' needs, Fujitsu is giving customers a head start in their cloud deployments."

Jens-Peter Seick, Senior Vice-President, Enterprise Business at Fujitsu Technology Solutions

"Fujitsu is providing Windows Server customers with the earliest possible access to the new-generation technology, which is fully optimised for Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers. Not only is Fujitsu the first vendor to certify servers perfectly optimised for Microsoft Windows Server 2012, but also we are underlining Fujitsu's position as an innovative infrastructure-solution provider by introducing an entire line-up of solutions based on the new operating system."

Online resources
* For further information about Fujitsu's solutions, please visit: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/servers/primergy/solutions/.
* Fujitsu blog: http://blog.ts.fujitsu.com/Follow
* Fujitsu on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Fujitsu_TS
* Fujitsu on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/face2fujitsu

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Fujitsu

Fujitsu is the leading Japanese ICT company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Over 170 000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. Fujitsu uses its experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with its customers. Fujitsu (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenue of yen4.5 trillion ($54 billion) for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2012. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.

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