Partner Quotes
BEA Systems, Inc. Guy Churchward, General Manager, Java Runtime Products Group
BEA Systems has been working closely with Intel Corporation for the last four years to make Intel Architecture one of the
premier platforms for running Java in the enterprise with our BEA WebLogic JRockit™ Java Virtual Machine (JVM), one
of the highest performing and most manageable JVM's in the world. We are pleased to see Fujitsu's similar commitment to mission
critical systems based on Intel Architecture.
BMC Software, Inc. Harold Goldberg, Vice President, Worldwide Marketing and Strategy
The mainframe class features of the new Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST servers are robust, and the PRIMEQUEST line provides advancement
toward improved reliability and scalability of Itanium servers. The BMC Business Service Management solutions are designed
to maximize the value of Information Technology, and we expect to extend support to PRIMEQUEST servers for Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4 in the near future.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Christopher Tice, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cadence Verification Acceleration
Cadence is pleased to join in the announcement of the new Fujitsu server product PRIMEQUEST. We have worked closely with Fujitsu
throughout the design phase of the Fujitsu chipset using Palladium, Cadence's leading-edge product for simulation acceleration
and emulation. Palladium offers world-class performance and reliability in hardware-based verification solutions. We are
also excited about the expansion of our business collaboration to provide solutions for highly reliable server products that
meet our customers' needs.
Computer Associates International, Inc. Gary Quinn, Executive Vice President of Partner Advocacy
Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST servers offer a powerful, high-value platform for today's growing Windows-and-Linux data center environments.
As the industry's leading provider of management software, CA supports PRIMEQUEST with integrated systems and security management
solutions that protect customer investments and reduce ownership costs by ensuring safe, continual IT operations.
Intel Corporation Abhi Talwalkar, Vice President and General Manager, Digital Enterprise Group
Intel welcomes the Fujitsu release of the Intel® Itanium® 2 processor based PRIMEQUEST server line. Since the
announcement of Intel and Fujitsu strategic alliance in January 2003, we have closely promoted development of PRIMEQUEST servers,
and the incorporated expertise of both companies. By taking advantage of Itanium 2 processor features, Intel expects PRIMEQUEST
servers will embody high reliability and high performance, matched to enterprise market requirements, as an outstanding platform
for mission critical and mainframe class systems.
Microsoft Corporation Bob Muglia, Senior Vice President, Windows Server Division
An increasing number of organizations view the 64-bit Windows Server platform as the most cost-effective alternative to the
large legacy enterprise systems for highly scaleable database and line of business applications. In collaboration with partners
such as Fujitsu, Microsoft is committed to meeting customers' most demanding mission-critical system needs with continued
improvements in reliability, scalability and performance. PRIMEQUEST represents the combination of technology and expertise
from Fujitsu's mainframe background, and delivers a powerful and versatile solution that can deliver long-term value and flexibility.
Network Appliance, Inc. Patrick Rogers, Vice President, Products and Partners
NetApp storage systems power the world's most demanding data infrastructures and we have worked closely over the years with
Fujitsu to bring added value to our mutual customers. The debut of new Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST systems is promising for customers
who want even more processing power from their servers and NetApp is ready to support PRIMEQUEST servers with a full complement
of data management solutions.
Novell Inc. Jack Messman, Chairman and CEO
Novell has led the way in bringing enterprise class Linux products to market, and was the first to leverage the power of the
2.6 Linux kernel with SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9. SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 provides high scalability and unparalleled
performance and gives customers the reliability and security they need for mission critical operations. Novell's Linux offering
combined with the new Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST server platform is a compelling high-performance option for customers.
Oracle Corporation Charles Rozwat, Executive Vice President, Database Server
Oracle welcomes the introduction of the Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST server to help customers build enterprise grids on Oracle 10g using
industry standard components. Building an enterprise grid using Oracle 10g and the Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST servers delivers a high
quality of service, with faster performance, greater reliability, scalability on demand and easier management. Oracle's customers
have a choice of running their enterprise grid on Windows or Linux to take full advantage of the economic benefits of industry
standard solutions provided by Fujitsu.
Red Hat Inc. Paul Cormier, Executive Vice President, Engineering
For almost two years, Red Hat and the Fujitsu global alliance has been strong, especially in the area of joint development
to optimize the Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform for Fujitsu solutions. This joint effort is evident in the recently released
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and now with the PRIMEQUEST solution. Together we are achieving positive results. We are excited
that Enterprises can now realize high levels of performance, reliability, availability and scalability with the benefits of
open source innovation. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 on Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST servers offers mission critical Linux solutions and
high quality support for global customers in every industry.
SAP AG Rolf Müller, Development Manager Microsoft Platforms
SAP welcomes the introduction of the Fujitsu new mission-critical server. SAP's flexible business solutions integrated with
Fujitsu mission critical platforms satisfy a variety of customers' needs. We believe that the PRIMEQUEST server line, with
its high-quality and high-reliability, further reinforces our combined business and infrastructure solutions.
VERITAS Software Corporation Sanjay Poonen, Vice President, Strategic Alliances
The new Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST servers, combined with leading storage management software products from VERITAS will provide customers
with flexibility and price-performance options in deploying mission-critical solutions. As a leading provider of heterogeneous
software products for storage management and high availability, VERITAS is pleased to be working with Fujitsu to help customers
reduce costs while improving the performance, manageability and availability of their business critical IT deployments.
