News Release
July 27, 2007
Red Flag Software Co., Ltd.
MIRACLE LINUX COARPORATION.
Haansoft,Inc.
Asianux consortium announces Asianux Server 3, Latest Version of Leading Open Source Operating System, Offers Enhanced Security, compatibility and centralized management
Beijing, China (27 July 2007) -Asianux Consortium, the leader in developing, deploying and managing open source solutions in Asia, today announced Asianux Server 3, the latest version of enterprise server operating system platform on ceremony of Asia open source storm - China stop which is hosted by Red Flag Software Co. Ltd.. Asianux Server 3, which is co-developed by Red Flag Software of China, Miracle Linux Cooperation of Japan and Haansoft of Korea, provides enhanced compatibility, security and easy-to-use features along with high Reliability. It meets the increasing requirements of Linux OS in enterprise applications and provides a compelling choice of open IT platform for users. The release of Asianux 3 shows that Asianux members are keeping the promise and contributing to deliver new technologies and service for users, partners and open source world.
Asianux Server 3 integrates the advanced Linux technologies to deliver more value to enterprise users in terms of high capability, stability, usability and expansibility.
- Support various hardware platform including IA32, X86-64, IA64, and IBM p-Series;
- Full implementation of the major hundreds features of CGL3.2, make Asianux Server 3 and idea platform for Carrier applications.
- Redcastle, the new and unique kernel level security function, which is totally different from SELinux and target to get CC EAL4 level global certification, fulfill Asia government and enterprise requirements of high OS security architecture;
- Integrate OpenDrim, the first co-developed open source project sponsored by CJK(China,Japan and Korea) governments which provides a standard based, distributed resource management environment for Linux, greatly simplify tough work of system administrator.
- As a solid base of enterprise information system, Asianux Server 3 will be certified by main software and hardware vendors such as BEA, CA, Dell, EMC, Emulex, HP, IBM, Intel, NEC, Oracle, SAP, Symantec, SWSoft, Virtual Iron, VMware and so on.
The real-time and trusted local technical support is the guarantee of Linux deployment in enterprise. Asianux consortium, which combines the best local Linux vendor's support network, delivers an unparalleled support value to Asia customers. Furthermore, Asianux Server 3 employs the unique support website - Asianux TSN to provide online- upgrade and system management service to Asian customers expressly and conveniently.
After the release of Asianux 1.0 and Asianux 2.0 in 2004 and 2005, Asianux sharply establish the important position in international enterprise Linux market. It delivers the excellent performance and stable operation environment to users and broadly supports various hardware and software solutions to reduce deployment and management cost. So far, the total shipment of Asianux products is over 70,000 copies among China, Korea and Japan markets.
Dong Jia, President of Red Flag Software in China states: "The success of Asianux in the past three years has proved the unique value of Asianux consortium and the launch of Asianux Server 3 is a new milestone in Asianux development. Asianux Server 3 brings cutting-edge open source technology to enterprise customers. Combined with strongest local support strength of Asianux members, we can deliver substantial price/performance ratio OS platform to our customers."
Takeshi Sato, President of MIRACLE LINUX in Japan states: We will further expand our product, Asianux Server 3 in Asian market as the Asian standard Enterprise Linux under the unified brand name, "Asianux". Furthermore, Asianux consortium reinforces the relations and improves the quality of the product and the support to satisfy the customer's various requirements.
Jong-Jin, Baek,CEO of Haansoft Inc. in Korea states: Asianux project is going well over 3 years as a very unique model of international cooperation project. As the result of concrete cooperation from development to marketing, Asianux Server 3 will be launched with differentiated powerful function and unified brand in Asia.
The other exciting news comes from Asia open source storm- China Stop. Ministry of Science and Technology Vietnam and Asianux consortium signed MOU to promote Linux and Open Source Software in Vietnam. Under the terms of the MOU, MOST will help to bring in a Vietnam company (VN) to be Asianux 4th member joining the development of Asianux. It shows that Asianux expand successfully in Linux economy scale and make solid their representative Linux enterprise OS position in Asia.
About Asianux
Asianux Co-development has started since December 2003 and released Asianux2.0 as latest version. China Red Flag, Japan Miracle Linux and Korea Haansoft develop and sell identical product with Asianux brand in China, Japan and Korea market. Asianux is a completely new software business project from Asia, based on the concepts of "Common", "Collaboration" and "Contribution". Asianux brings together the know-how and development staff from leading enterprises from all over Asia. They are working together to establish an Asian standard Linux platform. Now Asianux has got support from major global IT companies such as Adaptec, AMD, BEA, CA, Dell, EMC, Emulex, HP, Hitachi, IBM, Intel, NEC, Oracle, Samsung Electronics, SAP, Stratus Technologies and Symantec and so on..
About Asianux Consortium members
Red Flag Software Co., Ltd.
Since its founding on June 2000, Red Flag Software is growing rapidly and firmly to be the largest Linux company in Asia with more than 150 employees. Under headquarter located in Beijing, there are two subsidiaries in Guangzhou and Shanghai, and well-established sales channels and service networks are deployed nationwide. The product line includes high-end Linux server OS, cluster system, desktop OS, embedded system, technical support services and trainings. Red Flag Linux has been adopted by plenty of industries, including government, China post, education, telecommunication, finance, insurance, transport, power, logistics, media, manufacture, etc.
MIRACLE LINUX COARPORATION.
Miracle Linux Co. is a dedicated Linux distributor for server Operating System (OS) market in Japan, and since its foundation in June 2000 it has been an integral part in promoting Linux for Japanese enterprise users. Through its product, also named as MIRACLE LINUX, it has empowered Linux not only a cost-effective OS but also as an enabler to drive business forward. Adopting "Customer First" as its slogan, Miracle Linux offers a rich variety of support and service, from system consultation to end-user support, in order to satisfy even the most demanding requirements from customers. In particular, its specialty in kernel hacking and localization is highly regarded among the industry. Also, Miracle Linux is an enthusiastic admirer of Open Source Software (OSS) and it has been actively participated in a numerous OSS projects run by Japan Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA) and other OSS communities.
Haansoft,Inc.
Recognized as a national icon in Korea, Haansoft is the leading software vendor in Korea represented by its overwhelming success in the word processor market. Since its inception in 1990, over 10 million copies of Hangul word processor has been sold. Moreover, with the development of Hancom Office in 2004, it has been nibbling at Microsoft's dominance in the local Office Suite market. For overseas markets, Haansoft has released ThinkFree Office a Web based Office Suite. It consists of three programs: the word processor Write, the presentation program Show, and the spreadsheet application Calc. Unlike other office software that is operated only on Windows, Thinkfree Office is also operable on Linux and Macintosh. Compatible with Microsoft Office files (doc, ppt, xls) and offering a similar operating environment, Microsoft Office files can be easily opened without the Microsoft Office program. The program also supports 15 languages including English, Chinese, and Japanese, etc. Thinkfree Office is simply the best Microsoft Office alternative, providing users with not only freedom of choice at a low cost but also on the Web.
On the Linux front, Haansoft has developed a variety of Linux solutions, such as Haansoft Linux OS, Hangul word processor for Linux, Thinkfree Office for Linux, and Workdesk as a groupware. As a leading Linux company in Korea, Haansoft has joined the Asianux project to promote a common platform with Red Flag of China and Miracle Linux of Japan.
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