Deutsche Bundesbank Chooses Sun Microsystems for UNIX Technology Projects

Strategic Insights -

The Deutsche Bundesbank, Germany's central bank, has selected Sun Microsystems as its partner for UNIX technology projects, marking a significant partnership in the banking industry. As part of this agreement, Sun's SPARC systems will be used for various tasks, including the introduction of SAP R/3, a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This partnership reflects the Bundesbank's commitment to adopting open systems, scalability, and compatibility, which are essential for its high-performance trading floor.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Deutsche Bundesbank has chosen Sun Microsystems as its partner for UNIX technology projects, citing systems reliability, flexibility, expandability, and state-of-the-art technology as key criteria.
  • The partnership will involve the introduction of SAP R/3 on SPARC systems running the Solaris operating environment, which will enable the Bundesbank to leverage SAP's ERP capabilities.
  • The Bundesbank's state-of-the-art trading floor has recently gone live, running the Micrognosis trading platform on a network of over 30 Sun SPARCstation and SPARCserver computing systems.
  • Future technology investments at the Bundesbank will prioritize open systems, scalability, and compatibility, aligning with Sun's commitment to these values.
  • The particularly impressive trade floor is set to provide top-quality services to its traders and analysts, allowing for prompt delivery of financial data and timely decision-making.
  • The Bundesbank's responsibility is to ensure the stability of the German deutschemark, and this partnership will play a crucial role in maintaining the stability of the German economy.
  • Sun Microsystems, a leading provider of network computing systems, has been recognized for its quality and innovation, with its SPARC workstations and multiprocessing servers holding the No. 1 UNIX marketshare position.

Statistics:

  • The Deutsche Bundesbank's state-of-the-art trading floor is running the Micrognosis trading platform on a network of over 30 Sun SPARCstation and SPARCserver computing systems.
  • The partnership between the Deutsche Bundesbank and Sun Microsystems will leverage the capabilities of SAP R/3, a leading ERP system, on SPARC systems running the Solaris operating environment.
  • The Bundesbank has prioritized open systems, scalability, and compatibility in its future technology investments, aligning with Sun's commitment to these values.

Sources:

  • Deutsche Bundesbank, "Sun and Deutsche Bundesbank Collaborate on UNIX Technology" (July 25, 1995, BUSINESS WIRE)
  • Sun Microsystems Computer Company, "Sun Microsystems and Deutsche Bundesbank Form Strategic Partnership" (July 25, 1995)