Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi,
Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced that the new scale-out capabilities of
Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP) Select for the SAP HANA®
platform have been certified by SAP. The platform enables enterprises to
achieve higher performance, scalability and data persistence for faster
analysis of large volumes of data over a distributed environment. The
new scale-out architecture combines Hitachi Compute Blade with Hitachi
enterprise-class data storage, and supports up to 16 nodes today with
further expansion in the future. Today’s announcement was made at the
SAPPHIRE® NOW and SAP® TechEd conferences being
held in Madrid, Spain through November 16.
Hitachi Unified Compute Platform Select for SAP HANA gives today’s
information-driven enterprises the ability to accelerate business
decisions and provides real-time insights based on innovative in-memory
analysis of massive datasets. The solution delivers SAP’s
next-generation, in-memory computing technology on an integrated,
optimized hardware platform, which combines Hitachi blade server
technology and enterprise-class storage systems with industry-standard
network components. Together, Hitachi and SAP are enabling organizations
to unlock answers, insights and new value, faster than ever before.
“Large and even some midsize businesses seek higher quality and more
timely access to data to facilitate real-time operational analytics with
24/7 applications,” said John Mansfield, executive vice president,
Global Solutions Strategy and Development, Hitachi Data Systems. “Our
scale-out solution for SAP HANA not only gives customers the ability to
handle larger volumes of data with better failover, increased
performance and higher availability – all of which are essential for big
data use cases – but we offer several advantages as well. Most notably
this solution combines highly reliable and scalable compute clusters for
in-memory computing with an external, enterprise-class persistent
storage tier to further ensure 24/7 operation in the most demanding and
data-intensive environments. Customers have been relying on our
understanding of the business requirements for the largest
mission-critical deployments of SAP solutions for nearly 20 years. We
have a proven track record of delivering the performance, scalability,
reliability, management and total cost of ownership that they require.”
In-memory computing, the technology that enables the real-time business
intelligence of SAP HANA, demands processing, storage and transport at
unprecedented speeds and volumes. Hitachi UCP Select for SAP HANA gives
organizations a reliable, fast solution that scales easily to
accommodate dynamic workloads. The solution uses Hitachi blade server
technologies to expand capacity for SAP HANA. By integrating Hitachi
compute, storage and networking resources, organizations can accelerate
their business value and meet their demanding applications in either
physical or virtual computing environments. Hitachi Data Systems will
begin general availability of the new scale-out platform for SAP HANA
next quarter.
Hitachi and SAP Alliance
Hitachi and its subsidiaries, including Hitachi Data Systems, have had a
strategic relationship with SAP since 1994, including the sale,
integration and implementation of SAP solutions. Together, Hitachi and
SAP certify integrated offerings that provide mutual customers with
industry-leading availability, scalability and performance for their
critical corporate information. The new scale-out capabilities of
Hitachi UCP Select for SAP HANA is the latest milestone in the Hitachi
global technology partnership with SAP, which includes integration
of HDS technologies with SAP software, first announced in May 2011.
Customer benefits of Hitachi solutions integrated with SAP applications
include the following:
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Predictable, Repeatable, Reliable Results: Pre-validated
reference architectures, pre-packaged solutions with enterprise-class
components across the entire stack, and targeted provisioning help
ensure consistent, predictable results as organizations look to manage
and store massive volumes of fast-changing data.
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Exceptional Performance: High-density computing and throughput
combines with wide-striping technology for enhanced utilization.
Customers benefit from flexible server management capabilities and
scalable architectures.
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Faster Time to Value: Quicker, simpler deployment is offered
from a single source for ordering and for providing services for
planning and implementation. Pre-configuration and SAP validation of
key components drastically reduce onsite deployment time. Intelligent
automation of complex tasks enables rapid provisioning of resources
with the assurance that the appropriate underlying infrastructure
components are in place.
HDS Solutions at SAPPHIRE NOW and SAP TechEd 2012 Conferences in
Madrid
Attendees of the co-located SAPPHIRE
NOW and SAP TechEd 2012 Conferences
being held in Madrid, Spain, November 13-16, can experience the full
technical capabilities and benefits of Hitachi solutions for SAP
solutions. As an emerald-level exhibitor, Hitachi Data Systems will
demonstrate the power of its technologies for SAP environments with
presentations, in-booth demonstrations and videos in booth #1055.
Demonstrations, videos and presentations will feature: 1) how customers
can streamline and simplify their SAP solution-based landscapes with
Hitachi solutions, 2) Demo the Hitachi Unified Compute Platform Select
for SAP HANA in the SAP Test Drive Theater, 3) showcase how Hitachi Data
Systems addresses the multiple, distinct landscapes in SAP environments
with tightly integrated and virtualized solutions.
In-booth presentations are scheduled at multiple times each day and will
highlight Hitachi solutions for SAP HANA, the SAP NetWeaver® Information
Lifecycle Management component and SAP NetWeaver Landscape
Virtualization Management software.
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About Hitachi Data Systems
Hitachi Data Systems provides best-in-class information technologies,
services and solutions that deliver compelling customer ROI, unmatched
return on assets (ROA) and demonstrable business impact. With a vision
that IT must be virtualized, automated, cloud-ready and sustainable,
Hitachi Data Systems offers solutions that improve IT costs and agility.
With approximately 5,900 employees worldwide, Hitachi Data Systems does
business in more than 100 countries and regions. Hitachi Data Systems
products, services and solutions are trusted by the world’s leading
enterprises, including more than 70 percent of the Fortune 100 and more
than 80 percent of the Fortune Global 100. Hitachi Data Systems believes
that data drives our world – and information is the new currency. To
learn more, visit: http://www.hds.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading
global electronics company with approximately 320,000 employees
worldwide. Fiscal 2011 (ended March 31, 2012) consolidated revenues
totaled 9,665 billion yen ($117.8 billion). Hitachi is focusing more
than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information
and telecommunication systems, power systems, industrial, transportation
and urban development systems, as well as the sophisticated materials
and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi,
please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
© Hitachi Data Systems Corporation 2012. All Rights Reserved. HITACHI is
a registered trademark of Hitachi, Ltd., and/or its affiliates in the
United States and other countries. Hitachi Data Systems is a registered
trademark and service mark of Hitachi, Ltd., in the United States and
other countries.
SAP, SAP HANA, SAPPHIRE, SAP NetWeaver and all SAP logos are trademarks
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