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Stratus Technologies Partners with IBM and Sumisho Computer Systems to Expand Uptime Assurance Solutions

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Stratus Technologies, a leading provider of uptime assurance, has announced a strategic partnership with IBM and Sumisho Computer Systems to expand its high-availability software solutions. The partnership will enable Stratus to offer its Avance software on IBM System x3650 M3 and x3500 M3 servers, further increasing the number of supported server platforms to over 60.

Stratus Avance software provides industry-leading uptime assurance for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) by preventing unpredictable system downtime. The software runs on industry-standard Windows and Linux servers, fits seamlessly into existing IT infrastructures, and is priced for SMB budgets. Unlike traditional high-availability clusters, Avance-based systems are simple for SMBs to deploy, providing immediate uptime assurance for critical business applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stratus Technologies has partnered with IBM and Sumisho Computer Systems to expand its uptime assurance solutions.
  • Stratus Avance software now supports IBM System x3650 M3 and x3500 M3 servers, increasing the number of supported server platforms to over 60.
  • Stratus Avance software provides industry-leading uptime assurance for SMBs by preventing unpredictable system downtime.
  • Avance-based systems are simple for SMBs to deploy, providing immediate uptime assurance for critical business applications.
  • Stratus Avance software runs on industry-standard Windows and Linux servers, fits seamlessly into existing IT infrastructures, and is priced for SMB budgets.
  • The partnership will enable Stratus to offer its Avance software on IBM xSeries systems, meeting a wide range of departmental and corporate business needs.
  • Sumisho Computer Systems will distribute Stratus Avance software for Linux x86 and Windows operating systems, including system support services.
  • The partnership aims to provide SMBs with industry-leading uptime assurance and peace of mind in knowing that their businesses will be up and running all the time.

Statistics:

  • Over 60 server platforms now support Stratus Avance software, including systems from Hewlett-Packard, Dell, and leading Intel system builders worldwide.
  • Stratus Avance software provides uptime that is superior to traditional high-availability clusters with none of the cost and complexity of clusters.
  • Avance-based systems can initiate a "call home" to report system issues, providing IBM xSeries VARs and other servicing resellers enhanced support opportunities and service level agreements to offer SMB customers.

Sources:

  • Stratus Technologies
  • Marketwire
  • Sumisho Computer Systems Corporation (SCS)
  • Comtex SmarTrend Alert

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