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TurboLinux Selected by NTT Communications for Information Service System Platform

Strategic Insights

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NTT Communications Corporation, a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, has adopted TurboLinux Server 6.1 as its platform for information service systems. This strategic partnership will enable NTT Communications to provide total solutions ranging from security to hosting and outsourcing based on diverse, quality network services. The Linux all-in-one server, which includes TurboLinux Server 6.1, Oracle8i, and Compaq's ProLiant Server, will be used for mail server, web server, workstation, application hosting, and e-business use. OMRON ALPHATEC Corporation, a leading Japanese systems integrator, will provide support for the Linux all-in-one server.

Key Takeaways:

  • NTT Communications, the world's largest telecommunications company, has selected TurboLinux Server 6.1 as its platform for information service systems.
  • The Linux all-in-one server, comprising TurboLinux Server 6.1, Oracle8i, and Compaq's ProLiant Server, will be used for mission-critical IT operations and will also be available for resale to NTT Communications' customers.
  • OMRON ALPHATEC Corporation, a leading Japanese systems integrator, has partnered with TurboLinux to provide support for the Linux all-in-one server.
  • The partnership between NTT Communications, Oracle, Compaq, and TurboLinux aims to provide total solutions ranging from security to hosting and outsourcing based on diverse, quality network services.
  • The Linux all-in-one server will enable NTT Communications to provide its customers with advanced Web-based business solutions, including Web-hosting and e-commerce platforms.
  • TurboLinux, a market leader in Linux software clustering solutions and Linux internationalisation, has received investment backing from over 20 global computer companies, including Compaq, Dell, Intel, NEC, Novell, NTT, and Oracle.

Statistics:

  • NTT Communications reaches over 230 countries and regions around the world.
  • The Linux all-in-one server comes pre-installed and configured with Compaq ProLiant ML370 or ML530, Compaq's Intel Architecture Server, TurboLinux Server 6.1, and Oracle8i Workgroup Server.
  • TurboLinux has investment backing from over 20 global computer companies.
  • NTT Communications has a significant presence in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe, operating Arcstar services in about 50 countries.
  • The partnership between NTT Communications and Verio will rank among the top IP service providers globally.

Sources:

  • "TurboLinux: Worlds largest telecommunications company selects TurboLinux for information service system platform; NTT Communications chooses Linux all-in-one server solution from TurboLinux, Compaq, Oracle and OmronAlphatec." M2 PressWIRE, 27 September 2000.
  • "About NTT Communications." NTT Communications, 2000.
  • "About TurboLinux, Inc." TurboLinux, Inc., 2000.

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