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Rackable Systems Expands Data Center Offerings Into Japan
2008-04-19
Partnership with Japanese Distributor CTC Helps Data Centers Meet Government
Mandate to Reduce Energy Consumption
FREMONT, Calif., April 17, 2008 – Rackable Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: RACK),
a leading provider of servers and storage products for large-scale data centers,
today announced a strategic partnership with large Japanese distributor ITOCHU
Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) (http://www.ctc-g.co.jp/en/index.html),
to sell Rackable Systems’ Eco-Logical™ line of servers. Under the terms of the
agreement, CTC will implement Rackable Systems’ energy-efficient data center
solutions in their various data centers while offering Rackable Systems’
solutions to their large portfolio of customers, including many of the nation’s
largest Internet entities. By integrating Rackable Systems’ servers into their
existing offerings, CTC will help customers address Government directives to
significantly reduce the energy consumption of its nation’s data centers.
In direct response to the Kyoto Protocol, in May 2007 the Japanese government
announced a “New National Energy Strategy.” Part of this strategy includes an
ambitious national goal to reduce electric energy consumption of IT equipment by
50 percent by the year 2025. Eco-friendly data centers are one of a handful of
solutions proposed to drastically cut energy consumption within the country’s IT
infrastructure. In order to ensure compliance, CTC has partnered with Rackable
Systems, whose patented high-performance, energy-efficient designs provide the
price-performance-per-watt ratios, flexibility and customization required to
meet the nation’s energy strategy.
“Part of Japan’s commitment to reduce our impact on the environment requires the
reduction of energy consumption, for which data centers play a significant
role,” said Masaaki Matsuzawa, Senior Vice President COO, Data Center Group. “By
partnering with Rackable Systems, CTC is able to offer our customers the most
extensive selection of environmentally-friendly, high-efficiency data center
solutions on the market today.”
Rackable Systems’ award-winning Eco-Logical server and storage designs allow
data centers to reduce operational costs and improve total cost of ownership.
With patented innovations in rack density, DC and AC Power distribution, and
cooling designs, Rackable Systems’ solutions have been successfully deployed in
some of the world’s most complex data centers. In 2007, the company integrated
these patented technology innovations into the world’s first modular data center
design, the ICE Cube. This award-winning mobile data center offers additional
energy and cost savings along with ease of deployment in even the most remote
locations.
“As a long-standing and well-respected provider of data center solutions, CTC is
well positioned to help guide the Japanese market through the adoption of the
recently proposed energy-related initiatives,” said Mark Barrenechea, President
and CEO of Rackable Systems. “Our relationship with CTC emphasizes our broad
interest in power efficiency and eco-friendly solutions on a global scale. We
are committed to work with CTC and other strategic partners with a common goal
of significantly reducing energy consumption."
About CTC
Established in 1972, ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) provides advanced
IT solutions to enhance enterprise network systems, and offers various
outsourcing services, such as operations by its own data centers. CTC supports
such market segments as telecommunications, broadcasting, finance, retail,
distribution, manufacturing, education, government, medicine, pharmaceutical,
chemicals and apparel. CTC has formed partnerships with more than 200 leading IT
companies from nine countries. These partnerships range from those with global
multinational IT companies to those with highly focused venture businesses.
Around 6,500 people work for CTC throughout Japan, and our service edge lies in
offering one-stop 7 x 24/365 support in approximately 100 service centers.
About Rackable Systems
Rackable Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: RACK) is a leading provider of Eco-Logical™
servers and storage for large-scale data center deployments. The company’s
products are designed to provide benefits in the areas of density, thermal
efficiency, serviceability, power distribution, data center mobility and remote
management. Founded in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Rackable Systems
is a founding member of The Green Grid and serves Internet, enterprise software,
federal government, entertainment, financial services, oil and gas exploration
and HPC customers worldwide.
Contact Information:
Schwartz Communications, Inc.
Jen Spark
415-512-0770
rackablesystems@schwartz-pr.com
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