(PR NEWSWIRE) IIJ Ties up with IBM Japan for Data Center Business
IIJ Ties up with IBM Japan for Data Center Business
TOKYO, May 22 /PRNewswire/ --
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq: IIJI) and IBM Japan, Ltd. (IBM
Japan) have agreed to partner for data center business in Japan, in order to
respond to growing demand for highly reliable e-business solution services.
The partnership allows both companies to use their particular expertise to
develop enhanced data center services in Japan. IIJ brings to the table its
superior data center facilities directly connected to Japan's largest network
infrastructure, and IBM Japan brings its accumulated know-how in large-scale
systems operations for a wide range of industries including finance,
distribution and public service. IBM Japan supports speedy launch of its
customers' e-businesses by offering consulting services and highly reliable
server operations.
"The tie-up with IBM means that scalability of the Internet has started
extending into larger and mainstay systems in various industries," said Koichi
Suzuki, president and CEO of IIJ. "I believe this big change will leverage
our market position greatly. IIJ will continue to take the initiative in the
growing Internet and total solution businesses."
About IIJ
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. is Japan's leading Internet-access and
comprehensive Internet solution provider mainly targeting high-end corporate
customers. Founded in 1992 as a pioneer of commercial Internet services in
Japan, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan,
as well as between Japan and the United States. IIJ and its group companies
provide total solutions including: new generation network services over
optical-fiber infrastructure optimized for data communications; construction
of Asian-wide IP backbone networks, high-quality Internet access, securities,
hosting/housing, and content design; and systems integration.
About IBM Japan
Established in 1937, IBM Japan, Ltd. is one of the largest IT (Information
Technology) companies in Japan. In order to respond to the needs of
customers, the company offers information management systems, software,
communications systems, and other products and services.
SOURCE Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
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/CONTACT: Ms. Junko Higasa, Media-Investor Relations Office of IIJ Group,
+81-3-5259-6310, or press@iij.ad.jp; or Ms. Hiromi Ishida, Public Relations
Office of IBM Japan, Ltd., +81-3-5563-4307/
/Web site: jp.ibm.com
iij.ad.jp
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CO: Internet Initiative Japan Inc.; IBM Japan
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