The GRID LAB presented in the framework of the XV GeneXus
International Meeting in the capital of Uruguay, is intended to become a
Demonstration and Test Center for the grid technologies introduced by Oracle in
its 10g Data Base, together with the HP Servers of the Integrity line (with
Intel Itanium 64 bit processors) and HP storage systems. The combination of
these technologies will produce a substantial change in the technological
market, enabling offering flexible, scalable, safe and better performing
solutions at a much lower total ownership cost than are currently available.
"The laboratory is available both for business partners
and clients, and offers the possibility of carrying out application tests,
migrations and certifications on a latest technology platform.
On the other hand, it is worth highlighting that HP is
reinforcing this investment with its "HP Developer and Solution Partner"
Program, through which we are supporting ISVs, software developers and
integrators present in Latin America, so the Grid Lab entails benefits for many
countries", commented Carlos Salsamendi, Territory Manager of Hewlett-Packard
for Uruguay and Paraguay.
In turn, Victor Iparraguire, ISV Manager Oracle Southern
Region emphasized that "with the GRID LAB GeneXus developers will be able to
access a more robust and sound technological base that offers the possibility of
choosing on which platform to execute or run applications. This effort responds
to market standards and opens new business opportunities".
The laboratory is inserted in the virtual world of
Internet. Physically, the equipment will be installed in ARTech's offices in
Zonamerica, Montevideo's free zone. In turn, Tilsor Oracle's business partner
in Uruguay has a demonstration hall which is located in the center of town and
can thus offer comfortable access to participants in the actions.
Even though the most important deployments and uses of
grid computing have had academic and scientific research purposes, today's
small, medium and large companies are beginning to feel the need to have a grid
computing scheme. With the mass use of Internet, e-business and outsourcing, the
possibilities of grid computing have become huge. Companies need to focus on
improving their competitiveness and delegate growth management of IT resources
to a robust, reliable and flexible system that can control their growth under
demand.
Strategic importance for Uruguayan companies
The Uruguayan Chamber of Information Technologies (CUTI)
and the University of the Republic, created in September a Software Testing
Center (CES), where Uruguayan and regional companies can make queries about new
technologies and perform trial runs with them. This project has received support
and strong funding from the European Union.
About ARTech and GeneXus
Over 4,500
clients in the world use GeneXus to create and integrate mission critical
applications that easily adapt to the relentless changes of the business.
GeneXus makes it possible for companies to use their exclusive know-how on the
leading technological platforms in the market. ARTech is a leading company in
the area of knowledge-based software development tools. Founded in 1988, it is
based in Montevideo (Uruguay) and has offices in the US, Mexico and Brazil, and
a worldwide distributor network.
For more information: www.genexus.com
About HP
HP is a global supplier of
technology solutions for consumers, companies and institutions. The offer of the
company encompasses the areas of information technology infrastructure, personal
computing and access devices, global services and image processing and printing
devices. In the four fiscal quarters ending on July 31st, 2005, HP had a total
turnover of $85,200 million dollars.
Additional information on HP (NYSE,
Nasdaq: HPQ) available at http://www.hp.com
About Tilsor
Tilsor, certified Oracle
partner for Uruguay, is a company formed by Uruguayan capitals, which offers
integrated information technology solutions tailor made to suit customer needs.
It markets top notch technological products and services to build efficient and
fast business solutions at the lowest cost. Tilsor has been recognized by Oracle
as Certified Advantage Partner (CAP), the highest recognition in the community
of partners of the company.
For more information: www.tilsor.com.uy
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