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Fujitsu Computer Systems: MEDIA ALERT: ETERNUS Storage Systems Deliver Heterogeneous Real-Time Data Replication Capabilities Wi

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^{Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, April 14th 2009 at 5:20 GMT, Last Modified on 2009-11-03 08:03:41 by Market Wire}  

SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - April 14, 2009) -

Event: Fujitsu America today announced that BakBone(R) Software's (PINKSHEETS: [ BKBO ]) replication solution will be offered as an option with Fujitsu ETERNUS(R) storage systems to enhance customer choice for data mobility, enable companies to mitigate risk of data loss from a disaster and quickly restore applications upon recovery. BakBone NetVault(R): Replicator and ETERNUS SF Advanced Copy Manager (ACM) deliver a cost-effective, heterogeneous replication solution for increasingly complex data environments.

Significance: The combination of BakBone and Fujitsu ETERNUS storage systems delivers unbeatable price performance for mid-sized companies looking to leverage a highly available storage platform that offers continuous byte-level replication for heterogeneous environments over standard IP networks. Combined with BakBone's NetVault: Replicator, ETERNUS storage systems satisfy critical customer needs in areas such as

• High Availability -- Solves data availability requirements from enterprise to entry-level and over long or short distances by offering continuous, byte-level replication for the most demanding environments.
• Data Asset Consolidation and Migration -- Streamlines migration of data assets from legacy storage devices to Fujitsu ETERNUS storage or from remote data consolidation to a centralized storage pool.
• Test and Development -- Automates production data replication to non-production systems for test and development environments or decision support applications.

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"The combination of Fujitsu and BakBone makes it simpler and more cost effective for mid-sized companies to protect multiple host operating systems across heterogeneous storage platforms," said Dave Egan, senior vice president, storage at Fujitsu America. "Our partnership with BakBone ensures our mutual customers get a complete solution with the scalability, performance and reliability they need to meet service-level requirements for recovery time and data loss."

"Our replication technology coupled with Fujitsu ETERNUS storage systems will make it easier and more cost effective for customers to protect their critical business operations from disaster," said David Schneider, vice president of Strategic Partners Group, BakBone. "A reliable, heterogeneous data replication solution helps ensure the highest levels of data availability, protection and performance for today's data centers."

Availability: BakBone NetVault: Replicator is available immediately with the ETERNUS storage family through Fujitsu America and authorized resellers.

About Fujitsu America, Inc.

Fujitsu America, Inc. provides a complete portfolio of business technology services, computing platforms, and industry solutions. Fujitsu platform products are based on scalable, reliable and high-performance server, storage, software, point-of-sale, and mobile technologies. Fujitsu combines its renowned platform offerings with a full suite of onshore, near shore and offshore system integration, outsourcing, and datacenter services covering applications, operations, infrastructure, customer service, and multi-vendor lifecycle services. Fujitsu provides industry-specific solutions for retail, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, financial services, and telecommunications sectors. For more information on Fujitsu America's business scope, visit [ http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/ ].

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.3 trillion yen (US$53 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. For more information, please see: [ www.fujitsu.com ].

Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, ETERNUS and TRIOLE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited in the United States and other countries. BakBone, BakBone Software, NetVault, and the BakBone logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of BakBone Software, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.