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Fujitsu FlexFrame for Oracle Provides Integrated Adaptive Computing Solution for Oracle Grid

Posted on: Tuesday, 24 October 2006, 09:00 CDT

Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced FlexFrame(R) for Oracle(R), an adaptive computing solution for virtualizing and automating Oracle grid environments. Developed together with Oracle, FlexFrame for Oracle offers high level of automation and virtualization for Oracle-based applications, middleware and database services. The benefits are achieved through tight integration of Fujitsu's policy-based management software with Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Grid Control (Grid Control), allowing organizations to increase the utilization of IT resources and drive down costs.

Designed for use with Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Database with Real Application Clusters, and based on the Grid Computing capabilities of Oracle Database 10g, FlexFrame for Oracle enable flexibility in deploying and maintaining mission-critical applications. The solution is designed for organizations running mission critical applications whose IT capacity regularly fluctuates due to temporary, resource-consuming business functions such as payroll or month-end closes.

"The virtualization and automation of applications presents organizations with a tremendous opportunity to consolidate workloads, reduce operational costs, and adapt more quickly to changing customer requirements and industry demands, including governance and regulatory challenges," said Jean S. Bozman, vice president in IDC's Global Enterprise Solutions Group. "Oracle applications are a key component of many corporate software portfolios, and the organizations that move these applications to a robust, scalable adaptive computing platform first can gain a competitive advantage."

FlexFrame for Oracle is an adaptive computing solution specifically designed to virtualize and automate the Oracle IT infrastructure, not just the hardware. FlexFrame for Oracle allows Oracle Database 10g with Real Application Clusters and Oracle Fusion Middleware to run on any server upon demand. FlexFrame virtualizes the system resources utilized by Oracle applications, middleware and database. This abstraction enables higher resource utilization and easier management of resources. Customers will realize improved TCO savings and will be able to respond with higher quality service to their end users.

"Fujitsu and Oracle continue to work closely to simplify deployment and management of mission-critical enterprise systems," said Jay Rossiter, Vice President, System Management Products at Oracle. "Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g now enables FlexFrame for Oracle to deliver superior grid automation, helping joint customers to get the most from their grid infrastructure investments."

FlexFrame for Oracle is fully automated to ensure the highest quality of service, dynamically shifting resources according to the business policies determined by the IT department. Constant monitoring of the infrastructure, service availability and application performance ensures that deviations are immediately addressed, and actions taken according to pre-defined rules. An example is the automatic provision and restart of a failed or slow service on a free server or re-allocation of a low-priority service. Automation enables faster deployment and the ability to dynamically provision running applications with the resources they need to respond to changing workloads. New servers can be added easily and are immediately available to any Oracle service that requires the resources.

"FlexFrame for Oracle helps companies reduce complexity in their software architecture and accelerate their move to more efficient, more cost-effective server infrastructure to help them do more with less and adapt quickly to a changing world," said Patricia Hanford, director of alliances at Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation. "As a key solution of the Fujitsu TRIOLE(R) methodology, FlexFrame for Oracle leverages virtualization and automation to help companies reduce costs through simpler management, lower maintenance overhead, and greater agility."

General availability of FlexFrame for Oracle is expected in early 2007.

About the Fujitsu TRIOLE Strategy

Fujitsu is committed to providing its customers with products, solutions and services that will further optimize their IT infrastructure and improve their business agility. Its TRIOLE strategy is the aggregate of three core principles: virtualization, automation and integration. Fujitsu has applied these principles to design and deliver highly dynamic IT solutions with the highest levels of compatibility and consistency. The result enables customers to increase efficiency, enhance agility and improve continuity now and into the future. For more information on the TRIOLE strategy please visit: http://www.fujitsu.com/triole.

About Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Fujitsu Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) committed to the design, development and delivery of advanced computer systems, application infrastructure software products, and managed services for the business enterprise. Through its TRIOLE strategy, the company offers a complete line of scalable and reliable servers, storage and middleware solutions, high-performance mobile and client computers, as well as professional services. Fujitsu Computer Systems has established itself as a strategic solutions provider to the world's leading organizations by offering technology innovation, customer choice, exceptional product quality and reliability, as well as outstanding customer service. See http://us.fujitsu.com/computers for further information.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of about 4.8 trillion yen (US$40.6 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. See http://www.fujitsu.com for further information.

Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and TRIOLE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited in the United States and other countries. FlexFrame is a trademark or registered trademark of Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH in the United States and other countries. Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.

The statements provided herein are for informational purposes only and may be amended or altered by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation without notice or liability. Product description data represents Fujitsu design objectives and is provided for comparative purposes; actual results may vary based on a variety of factors. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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