Raytheon Selects Themis RES Servers for the
Distributed Adaptation Processor (DAP) Program
Themis' fast, new AMD Opteron processor-based servers to be deployed on the Navy's next
generation DDG1000 destroyer
to meet growth objectives
FREMONT, California -- November
8, 2006 --- Themis Computer announced today that Raytheon
Company will use Themis Rugged Enterprise Servers (RES) for
the Distributed Adaptation Processor (DAP) deployed on the
DDG 1000 next-generation destroyer. The Navy's DDG 1000 destroyer,
developed under the name DD(X), will lead a class of next-generation,
multi-mission surface combatants tailored for land attack
and littoral dominance, with capabilities designed to defeat
current and projected threats as well as improve battle force
defense. Raytheon will accept delivery of development RES
systems in 2006, followed by an anticipated initial production
delivery in 2007, for the first two DDG 1000 shipsets.
The RES system is based on AMD's fast Opteron processor.
Designed to keep operating in environments where other systems
fail, Themis' 2RU system uses sophisticated thermal and mechanical
techniques to deliver outstanding reliability. To ensure continuous
operation in harsh environments, the RES server is designed
to withstand shock loads of 25G. When bundled with Red Hat®
Enterprise Linux® OS, Themis Rugged Enterprise Servers
provide all of the vital components needed to serve the most
demanding mission-critical applications.
Ed Geisler, vice president and program
manager of DDG 1000 for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems
stated "Selection of Themis RES Servers is a great example
of how DDG 1000 is executing the Navy's Open Architecture
(OA) strategy. From a technical perspective, DDG 1000 uses
a modular architecture that is based on open standards. The
Themis product fits well with that architecture. OA isn't
just about technical solutions. It is also about an open business
model that features competition. The selection of Themis came
through the competition process used across the DDG 1000 program
which uses formal evaluation criteria and a source selection
board to ensure that the Navy gets the best value."
"Themis is committed to offering
customers the best value, high performance computing solutions
that meet and exceed their system requirements", stated
William E. Kehret, CEO of Themis Computer. "Themis offers
a broad range of servers, single-board computers, and resource
management software that support open, industry standard protocols
in order to reduce our customer's total cost of ownership
and extend the lifecycle of their computing assets. Themis
is excited to participate in the Navy's next generation program.
It is very gratifying to see our RES servers selected for
this program and to be joining a team that is designing next
generation systems, to meet the challenges of tomorrow's battlespace,"
Mr. Kehret added.
Themis Computer's Environmentally Robust Servers and Single-Board Computers
and Solutions
Themis Computer is a leading provider of embedded computers
for mission critical applications. Themis offers a broad range
of compact, multi-vendor servers, including AMD®, IBM®,
Intel® and Sun® Microsystems-based dual and four-way
SMP platforms, featuring rugged construction, high performance,
superior scalability and ease of maintenance.
Themis Slice™, Themis' recently launched computing initiative,
is offered in air and liquid cooling variants that provide
thermal headroom to accommodate aggressive scaling of commercial
microprocessor core density, speed and power. This open and
modular design eases the burden of spiral technology refresh,
extending computing infrastructure investments for complete
lifecycle management.
Themis' high performance servers, single-board computers
and graphics controllers are now being integrated into advanced
communications and defense systems, worldwide. The Themis
Computer family of COTS VME-based boards and systems products
provide increased processing power and system reliability
to demanding application environments, while achieving a net
reduction in total cost of ownership.
About Themis Computer
Themis is a leading provider of hardware and software solutions
for mission-critical applications in aerospace, data/telecom,
military, and commercial markets. 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.
http://peoships.crane.navy.mil/DDG1000/DoDrelease_NNS060407.htm.
For more information, please contact:
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
Email: europe@themis.com
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