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Hitachi Europe Ltd.: Hitachi Europe And Shoden Data Systems Uk Announce Blade Server Launch
May 20, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --
Maidenhead and London, UK -- Hitachi Europe Ltd., and Shoden Data Systems UK, an innovative provider of IT solutions, today unveiled Hitachi's new generation of blade servers. Shoden will be selling Hitachi's BladeSymphony 2000 and BladeSymphony 320 blade servers in EMEA.
Shoden Data Systems UK's parent company, Johannesburg-based Shoden Data Systems (PTY) Ltd has been a supplier of Hitachi BladeSymphony Blade Servers since 2006 and has achieved a leading position in South Africa, based firmly on its world-class support structure. This proven expertise is now also available in EMEA.
Today's launch of the Hitachi BladeSymphony 2000 introduces the next generation of enterprise-class blade servers, offering an ideal platform for virtualisation, with extremely high computing bandwidth and memory. This powerful combination takes advantage of Hitachi's leadership in developing environment-friendly technologies with power-monitoring, capping and auto shutdown capability.
Hitachi blades can be used to enhance the performance of the heart of the data centre. In addition today, two new models of the compact BladeSymphony 320 blade server are available, offering unrivalled performance combined with optimised power, weight and space efficiency. Both the BladeSymphony 1000 and BladeSymphony 320 support the Intel Xeon Processor 5500 Series.
John Taffinder, CEO at Shoden Data Systems UK said "Today's launch builds on the close relationship between Hitachi and Shoden Data Systems that has developed over several years. We have great confidence that, with the combination of our systems expertise and Hitachi's advanced server products, we will enable organisations to realise performance and cost benefits in their data centres. The solutions make a powerful combination to meet the next generation of data centre requirements, and will enable rapid growth of our joint businesses."
Ravi Ahluwalia Head of Business Development, Systems Solutions Division, Hitachi Europe Ltd, said "The BladeSymphony 2000 and BladeSymphony 320 servers enable businesses to take advantage of the latest processing capabilities, so they can run their business critical applications at the highest performance level. Hitachi Europe continues to offer unrivalled technical excellence to its EMEA blade server customers and we are looking forward to working with Shoden's proven and highly skilled team to further the success of Hitachi BladeSymphony in EMEA."
About Shoden Data Systems UK
Shoden Data Systems UK is based in London, was founded in 2008, and is part of the Shoden Data Systems (Pty) Ltd group, Africa's largest independent IT solutions integrator. Shoden Data Systems UK is an innovative provider of best-of-breed IT solutions to the EMEA market place, with a focus on resilient, high-performance offerings that meet the needs of enterprise-level organisations. Shoden Data Systems is committed to supplying the highest levels of pre and post-sales support, taking full advantage of Shoden's world-leading infrastructure in Johannesburg, while relying on a local experienced and skilled team.
About Hitachi Europe Ltd.
Hitachi Europe Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., Japan. Headquartered in Maidenhead, UK, it has operations in 16 countries and employs over 5400 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. As a 'Best Solutions Partner' Hitachi Europe tailors its services and solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers. Hitachi Europe comprises eleven key business areas: Rail systems, power and industrial systems; information systems; high performance computing; digital media, consumer products; automotive; air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; procurement and sourcing; and corporate technology group (research & development) and the Hitachi Design Centre.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501 / NYSE:HIT), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global technology company, with approximately 390,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2007 (ended March 31, 2008) consolidated sales totalled 11,226 billion yen (US$112.2 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors, including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials and financial services.
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