Platform Solutions, Inc. Joins Itanium Solutions Alliance, Expanding Mainframe Computing Options

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Platform Solutions, Inc. (PSI), the developer of a new generation of mainframe computers, has joined the Itanium Solutions Alliance, aligning itself with leading systems and software providers dedicated to accelerating the adoption and ongoing development of Intel(R) Itanium(R) 2 processor-based solutions. This move underscores PSI's commitment to providing customers with the security and reliability characteristics of mainframe computers on open technology. By joining the alliance, PSI becomes part of a group that includes top enterprise and technical computing providers, as well as leading software vendors.

Key Takeaways:

  • PSI is the first developer of a new generation of mainframe computers compatible with a broad set of datacenter environments and operating systems, including IBM(R) z/OS(R).
  • The company's new systems are based on proven systems architecture spun-off from Amdahl(R) Corporation and industry standard Intel(R) Itanium(R) 2 processor technology.
  • PSI joins leading companies such as Bull, Fujitsu, Hitachi, HP, Intel, NEC, SGI, and Unisys in the Itanium Solutions Alliance.
  • The alliance has over 70,000 datacenter deployments of Itanium systems in the last four years.
  • PSI provides customers with true choice and flexibility in mainframe computing through its new-generation mainframe systems.
  • The Itanium Solutions Alliance will boost availability of Itanium solutions through a suite of enabling programs targeted at enterprise and technical computing developers.

Statistics:

  • Over 70,000 datacenter deployments of Itanium systems within the last four years.
  • The Itanium Solutions Alliance has seen significant growth since its launch in September 2005, with multiple companies joining the group.
  • PSI's new-generation mainframe systems are available today and offer a true choice among mainframe platforms.

Sources:

  • "Sunnyvale, Calif. -- Platform Solutions, Inc. (PSI), the first developer of a new generation of mainframe computers..."
  • Platform Solutions, Inc. website (www.platform-solutions.com)
  • Itanium Solutions Alliance website (www.itanium-solutions.org)
  • News releases from member companies (e.g., Bull, Fujitsu, Hitachi, HP, Intel, NEC, SGI, Unisys)