Teradata Delivers Linux for Enterprise-Class Data Warehouses
Teradata now runs on 64-bit SUSE Linux Enterprise providing open-source operating system and platform flexibility
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Teradata, a division of NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), announced today that it has shipped an
enhanced version of the Teradata database running on the 64-bit version of the SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell.
It is available globally for enterprise-class data warehouses. Teradata now delivers the same enterprise-class
scalability, availability and manageability with the 64-bit SUSE Linux Enterprise operating system, as with the Windows®
operating system and its own UNIX operating system, UNIX MP-RAS.
“SUSE Linux Enterprise is a key component of Overstock.com’s architecture and we’re pleased to be able to run it on
Teradata’s hardware with the Teradata Database,” said Jack Garzella, vice president of enterprise data warehouse,
reporting and analytics for Overstock.com. “Linux has proven to be a stable production operating system with the
performance to meet the demands of our enterprise.”
“With the addition of 64-bit SUSE Linux Enterprise to the list of operating systems, Teradata provides its data
warehousing customers yet another choice,” said Julian Beavis, vice president of Teradata in Australia and New Zealand.
“SUSE Linux Enterprise further enables the powerful Teradata enterprise data warehouse to integrate seamlessly into even
the most complex and open IT architectures.”
Roger Levy, Novell vice president and general manager of Open Platform Solutions, said, “We are pleased to work closely
with Teradata to serve the enterprise data warehouse market. Teradata recently certified SUSE Linux Enterprise Server as
the first operating system for their 64-bit platform. We expect Overstock.com running Teradata on SUSE Linux Enterprise
will be the first of many joint success stories in this market.”
Teradata selected Novell and its SUSE Linux Enterprise platform because it provides a full range of industry-leading
Linux services to support large-scale enterprises. Novell provides a scalable and efficient solution for enterprise
customers who are considering the move to an open-source operating system.
According to Beavis, Teradata’s parallel architecture and database design has stood the test of time as the only
database on the market designed from its inception to run all processes in parallel. Scalability, availability,
manageability and performance were built into the Teradata database from inception. It was the original scalable grid
database technology. With more than a 20-year advantage over the newer data warehouse appliance vendors, Teradata
delivers the most proven and mature solution in the market.
In addition to making 64-bit SUSE Linux Enterprise available for the database, Teradata already offers tools and
utilities products that provide the load and access connectivity to Teradata user applications on both SUSE Linux
Enterprise and Red Hat Linux.
About Teradata Division
Teradata (www.teradata.com), a division of NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), is the global technology leader in enterprise
data warehousing, analytic applications and data warehousing services. Organisations around the world rely on the power
of Teradata’s award-winning solutions to get a single, integrated view of their business to enhance decision-making,
customer relationships and profitability. About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leading global technology company helping businesses build stronger relationships with
their customers. NCR’s Teradata® data warehouses, ATMs, retail systems, self-service solutions and IT services provide
Relationship Technology™ that maximises the value of customer interactions and helps organisations create a stronger
competitive position. Based in Dayton, Ohio, NCR (www.ncr.com) employs approximately 29,300 people worldwide. # # # NCR
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