MicroStrategy Announces Availability on Newest 64-Bit Dual-Core Server Processors
Offers Enhanced Options for Performance and Scalability
McLean, Va., (September 22, 2005) –
MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced MicroStrategy 8’s availability on the next generation of x86-compatible 64-bit server processors, including Dual-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processors.
MicroStrategy, with its advanced technology and single, unified architecture, continues to keep pace with the latest developments in information technology including support for the new generation of x86-compatible 64-bit multi-core chips. This support enables MicroStrategy customers to take advantage of the dramatic new price and performance value represented by this new breed of servers.
“We applaud MicroStrategy as supporters of AMD64 technology, which provides a highly scalable architecture to deliver next-generation power as well as a flexible upgrade path from 32- to 64-bit computing,” Pat Patla, director, server/workstation marketing, Microprocessor Solutions Sector, AMD (NYSE: AMD). “MicroStrategy has embraced 64-bit computing, allowing their customers to take advantage of Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture.”
“We are pleased that MicroStrategy 8 now runs on Sun’s latest high performance x64 servers, which set new standards in the market for performance, reliability, energy-efficiency and management simplicity among industry standard servers,” said Cyrus Golkar, CXO, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing, Sun Microsystems, Inc. “Sun and MicroStrategy customers can now choose from leading processors and multiple operating systems.”
“As a leader in business intelligence technology, MicroStrategy continues its tradition of providing customers with the flexibility and functionality they require for large scale business intelligence deployments,” said MicroStrategy’s COO Sanju Bansal. “MicroStrategy 8 on 64-bit Linux, along with support for the x86-compatible 64-bit server processors, gives our customers powerful new options for their enterprise business intelligence initiatives.”
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Wende Cover
MicroStrategy, Incorporated
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wcover@microstrategy.com
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