Software AG completes porting of product range to Linux

Issued by C-Cubed Communications for Software AG
Johannesburg, 16 Apr 2003

Underscoring its commitment to the Linux community, Software AG has completed porting its entire product range to Linux and all products are now certified for SuSe Linux Enterprise Server 8.

According to analyses by Meta Group, Linux will be installed on 45% of all new Intel servers by 2007. SuSe is the most widely distributed Linux version in Europe. The trend toward implementing mainframes as a multi-operating-system platform has been growing for some time. This simplifies system maintenance and helps keep the cost of running an IT landscape down.

"The stability and high scalability of Linux is making it very important for mainframes," explains Software AG South Africa general manager, Joe Curran. "Linux already has an almost 20% share of new server operating-system installations.

"By porting its products to this open-source operating system, Software AG is meeting the emerging market demands and allowing its customers the freedom of choice they are looking for in platforms. Software AG's products now provide enterprises with high-performance XML development tools and database solutions on Linux platforms as well."

Software AG

Software AG is based in Darmstadt, Germany. Founded in 1969, Software AG continues to be Europe's largest and a leading global provider of system software and services enabling enterprise data integration and management. Software AG's products control the central IT processes of thousands of renowned companies worldwide including Lufthansa, Siemens, Citibank, Merck, DaimlerChrysler, Sony, BP and Telefonica. Software AG develops products and solutions that support the XML (Extensible Markup Language) standard. XML simplifies the exchange of documents and data as well as the integration of cutting-edge Web applications into traditional IT architectures.

Software AG works with such sales and technology partners as Tridion, Stellent and IXOS. In 2002, the corporation achieved 475 million euros in total revenue. Software AG has offices in over 70 countries and currently employs a staff of about 3 000. For more information, visit www.softwareag.com.

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