FUSIONONE TEAMS WITH INDUSTRY LEADER SUN MICROSYSTEMS TO DEVELOP WORLD
CLASS DATA CENTER ALLIANCE TO PROVIDE HUNDREDS OF TERABYTES OF DATA
Storage Infrastructure for fusionOne's Leading Internet Synchronization
and Dynamic Content Management Service
LOS GATOS, Calif. and PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 2, 2000 /PRNewswire via
COMTEX/ -- fusionOne, a pioneer and leader in the development of
next-generation Internet synchronization technology, and Sun
Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) today announced the launch of
fusionOne's massive data center. The data center, housed at AboveNet in
San Jose, will maintain the content for the expected millions of
subscribers to fusionOne's Internet sync service, which entered public
beta today. Committed to managing its massive growth plans and adapting
quickly to industry change, fusionOne's implementation of Sun
Microsystems' Sun StorEdge(TM) product solutions for its back end
infrastructure ensures that users will always have access to their
personal content -- anytime, anyplace.
"fusionOne's data center may grow to be one of the largest data centers
in the world, illustrating the new dynamic created by millions of
devices and services on the network which require comprehensive
synchronization for seamless data access," said Janpieter Scheerder,
president, Sun Network Storage. "The ability to quickly scale this
infrastructure as their subscriber base grows will be critical. Sun is
excited to be the chosen solution."
With the expected volume of sign ups due to its open public beta,
fusionOne chose to develop its infrastructure with Sun Microsystems'
Sun StorEdge arrays because of its track record for providing
highly-scalable, flexible storage systems. The initial data center will
consist of 7 Terabytes of Sun StorEdge arrays, and is designed to grow
to more than 200 Terabytes by year-end. In addition to Sun StorEdge
A5200 arrays and Sun StorEdge D1000 arrays, the data center includes
Sun Enterprise(TM) 4500 servers, Netra(TM) model 105 servers, and Sun
Solaris(TM) Operating Environment for a fully-integrated end-to-end
solution.
fusionOne's sync service provides the ability to automatically sync
information between PCs, handheld devices, web sites, and mobile
phones. Unlike similar technologies that require direct contact between
devices (i.e. connection cords or cables), fusionOne utilizes the
Internet and wireless carrier services to automatically update devices
regardless of the device's physical location.
The service employs fusionOne's unique store and forward architecture
to ensure that data is always up-to-date and in sync, regardless of
where a user is or which device they are using. As changes are made on
one device, the fusionOne agent detects these changes and forwards them
via the Internet to the secure data center as highly encrypted
transactions. Then, as each device connects to the Internet, they pick
up any pending transactions and apply the changes locally in the format
appropriate for that device. No longer is a user required to physically
cradle or connect devices in order to keep them in sync. The only
requirement for a user is an Internet connection.
"As we build out the architecture for our revolutionary sync service,
we realize that a massively scalable back end data infrastructure is
paramount to our success," said Rick Onyon, president & CEO of
fusionOne. "By aligning with a best-in-industry company such as Sun
Microsystems, we are ensuring the ability to scale our offering to
hundreds of millions of users, and that users will always have access
to their critical information -- anytime."
About Internet Sync fusionOne's Internet Sync is a simple and seamless
way for users to keep their personal digital content up-to-date and "in
sync" across their computing and communications devices. Leveraging its
unique store-and-forward architecture and the power of the Internet,
fusionOne synchronizes and distributes information easily and
efficiently, without the need for any contact between devices. With
fusionOne, users enter information once on any device with assurance
that it will automatically be updated in all their other devices.
Unlike competitive offerings that merely sync PIM data, fusionOne syncs
ALL personal content, including files, folders, contacts, calendar,
email, and bookmarks.
About Sun Network Storage Sun Network Storage was formed by Sun
Microsystems in July 1998, and is a recognized multi-billion dollar
industry leader in the UNIX(R) and open systems storage market. Sun is
changing the rules in network storage by delivering software and
hardware written to an open network architecture. Sun's commitment to
standards enables timely availability of new technology, investment
protection for existing technology, and a thriving partner community.
The comprehensive Sun StorEdge family of products enables customers to
match storage to the application while providing scalable capacity and
performance in a "pay-as-you-grow" architecture.
About Sun Microsystems, Inc. Since its inception in 1982, a singular
vision "The Network Is The Computer(TM)" has propelled Sun
Microsystems, Inc., to its position as a leading provider of
industrial-strength hardware, software and services that power the
Internet and allow companies worldwide to ".com" their businesses. With
$12.4 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 170
countries and on the World Wide Web at sun.com.
About fusionOne, Inc. Privately held and founded in 1998, fusionOne is
the pioneer developer and marketer of cutting-edge Internet Sync
software and services that make information access simple and seamless
across multiple communications and computing devices. fusionOne is
backed by funding from Nokia Ventures, 3Com Ventures, El Dorado
Ventures, its founders and recognized leaders in the high technology
industry. fusionOne's most recent partnerships include, NovAtel Inc.
and Snap, the Internet portal service from NBC Internet, Inc.
fusionOne, Inc. is located in Los Gatos, California and can be found on
the Internet at www.fusionOne.com or contacted via telephone at
408-399-5620.
NOTE: fusionOne, FusionPak, and Internet Sync are trademarks of
fusionOne, Inc. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Sun Enterprise,
Sun StorEdge, Netra, Solaris and The Network Is The Computer are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the
United States and other countries. UNIX is a registered trademark in
the United States and other countries, exclusively licensed through
X/Open Company Ltd. Other product names mentioned herein may be
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
SOURCE Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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