Fujitsu and Syntax Form Strategic Technology Alliance for Enterprise Network Management

Fujitsu Open Systems Solutions, Inc., a software subsidiary of Fujitsu Ltd., has entered into a major strategic technology alliance with Syntax, Inc. The partnership aims to ease and centralize management and administration of large and heterogeneous computer LANs. The joint effort will result in a suite of new products, including the TotalNET Administration and Management Server (TAMS), scheduled for release in early Fall 1995. The alliance will enable IS administrators to have immediate access to configuration and status over an entire heterogeneous network, facilitating rapid user support, increased utility and organization, and lower costs of network ownership to the enterprise.

Key Takeaways:

• Fujitsu Open Systems Solutions, Inc. and Syntax, Inc. have formed a major strategic technology alliance to manage and administer large and heterogeneous computer LANs.
• The joint effort will result in the development of a suite of new products, including the TotalNET Administration and Management Server (TAMS), scheduled for release in early Fall 1995.
• The alliance will enable IS administrators to have immediate access to configuration and status over an entire heterogeneous network, facilitating rapid user support, increased utility and organization, and lower costs of network ownership to the enterprise.
• Syntax recognizes the growing costs associated with managing and administering complex networks, and the alliance with Fujitsu is a critical first step in their TAMS product development process.
• Fujitsu chose Syntax as a partner because they are a major software supplier to the enterprise networking market and their products are considered best in their class.
• This is the second strategic alliance partnership with a major software vendor for Fujitsu in recent weeks, following an alliance with Computer Associates regarding object database management technology.
• The partnership will leverage the experience of "Best of Breed" partners such as Syntax, thus enhancing both companies' presence in the U.S. software market.

Statistics:

• Fujitsu Open Systems Solutions, Inc. and Syntax, Inc. will invest in joint development and marketing of a suite of new products aimed at giving IS administrators immediate access to configuration and status over an entire heterogeneous network.
• The TotalNET Administration and Management Server (TAMS) is scheduled for release in early Fall 1995.
• Syntax's software solutions are used in more than 3500 installations worldwide, including major companies and government organizations.
• Fujitsu Limited posted consolidated revenues of more than $36 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1995.

Sources:

• Fujitsu Open Systems Solutions, Inc. press release, summer 1995
• Syntax, Inc. press release, summer 1995
• Computer Business Review (June 14, 1995) - announcement of alliance with Computer Associates
• Fujitsu Limited Annual Report (March 31, 1995) - consolidated revenues for fiscal year 1995