VA Linux and China-based Sun Wah Linux Form Strategic Alliance to Build Universal OS Infrastructure
The Two Companies Manifest Strong Commitment to the Debian Project; Will Greatly Accelerate the Acceptance of Debian GNU/Linux Both in Japan and China
TOKYO and NANJING, Jiangsu, China, March 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- VA Linux Systems Japan K.K. (VA Linux), a leading provider of Linux solutions for the telecommunications and enterprise systems markets, today announced a strategic alliance with Sun Wah Linux Limited (SWL) to jointly develop a universal Debian GNU/Linux infrastructure and actively promote the adoption of Debian-based systems in both the Japan and China markets.
The partnership of the two companies aims to capitalize on the competitive forces of both VA Linux's second-to-none technological excellence on server- level applications including the Linux Kernel, and SWL's rich experience on desktop applications and in-depth knowledge of internationalization (I18N) techniques, especially for Asian languages. The synergy of the two core competencies and strong dedication to Debian development assure a steep rise in the presence of Debian GNU/Linux in the global market.
Furthermore, both firms will in cooperation promote the adoption of Debian-based systems in both Japanese and Chinese domestic markets, particularly the telecommunications and enterprise sectors in Japan and government and public arenas in China.
About VA Linux System Japan K.K.
Founded in September 2000, VA Linux Systems Japan K.K. (VA Linux), which has based its operations on the development of Linux and Open Source, has become one of the premier providers of Linux kernel, technological, and software solutions in the Japanese domestic market. From March 2004 onward, VA Linux has been the recipient of funding from NTT Comware and NTT Data. VA Linux is currently at the forefront of implementing Linux solutions for telecommunication and enterprise system markets. http://www.valinux.co.jp/en .
About Sun Wah Linux Limited
Sun Wah Linux Limited is an independent open-source software developer and solutions provider for Linux-based systems. By establishing a solid foundation for Linux development in Asia, Sun Wah Linux provides customized solutions; training and education; seamless integration; and development tools that accelerate the acceptance of open-source software development and deployment in the region. The Company aims to be the leading open-source solutions provider in Asia. http://www.sw-linux.com/ .
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