Themis Builds Blade Server Based On Sun Microsystems' UltraSPARC T2 Processor
Alliance Accelerates Growth for UltraSPARC and Solaris Ecosystems
SANTA CLARA and FREMONT, California
-- June 2, 2008 -- Sun Microsystems,
Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) and Themis Computer(R) today announced
that Themis will make and sell blade servers based on Sun's
UltraSPARC(R) T2 CMT (chip multithreading) processor running
the Solaris(TM) 10 Operating System (OS). Called the T2BC(TM),
the blade further extends the proliferation of Sun's core
technologies while helping to reach customers outside Sun's
traditional enterprise data center. According to the Q108
IDC Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, Sun's blade server
business achieved triple-digit factory revenue and shipment
growth year-over-year; Themis helps supplement that growth
by addressing alternative form-factors. The T2BC blade is
the first of several products that Themis is developing based
on Sun's UltraSPARC T2 processor. For more information about
Sun UltraSPARC T2 processors go to
www.sun.com/processors/UltraSPARC-T2/.
"Sun's blade server business is growing rapidly, and
we're building on that success by pushing our CMT processors
into new markets and to new customers," said Mike Splain,
executive vice president of Sun Microelectronics. "Our
commitment to openness is helping Sun reach more customers
and build a more vibrant ecosystem of developers and partners
around the company's technologies and solutions."
"Our T2BC blade server is Themis' first product using
the UltraSPARC T2 processor and continues the long partnership
we have had with Sun," said Bill Kehret, president and
CEO of Themis. "Our customers are always looking for
more performance and lower power, and the UltraSPARC T2 processor's
innovative chip multithreading architecture provides both.
As with our other highly successful SPARC-based computing
products, our T2BC blades are designed to operate seamlessly
within a Sun network," Mr. Kehret added.
Availability
The T2BC Blade Server is available from Themis Computer now,
and will start shipping broadly in August. Pricing starts at
$15,000.
About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Sun Microsystems develops the technologies that power the
global marketplace. Guided by a singular vision -- "The
Network Is The Computer(TM)" -- Sun drives network participation
through shared innovation, community development and open
source leadership. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries
an on the Web at: http://sun.com.
About Themis Computer
Themis Computer is a leading developer and supplier of high
performance board and system level products for mission-critical
telecommunications, military/aerospace, and industrial embedded
applications. Themis provides open standards-based embedded
computing platforms that support the Solaris, Linux®,
and Windows® operating systems. Themis' products incorporate
features designed to ensure high reliability and availability
while reducing the risks of failure caused by extreme environments.
An ISO 9001 certified company, Themis Computer practices Total
Quality Management (TQM) in all areas of its business, from
engineering and manufacturing to customer service. Themis
Computer is headquartered in Fremont, California and offers
worldwide service and support. For more information please
visit www.themis.com or
email: info@themis.com.
For more information, please contact:
Mark Richardson
Sun PR
(650) 257-4038
Email: mark.richardson@sun.com
THEMIS COMPUTER US
William Hansen
47200 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, California 94538
Phone: (510) 252-0870
Fax: (510) 490-5529
Email: bhansen@themis.com
info@themis.com
Website: www.themis.com
In Europe contact:
THEMIS COMPUTER EUROPE
5, rue Irène Joliot-Curie
38320 Eybens, France
Phone: +33 (0) 476-14-77-86
Fax: +33 (0) 476-14-77-89
Contact: Themis Europe Information
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