From X-bit Labs: Hewlett-Packard on Monday announced plans to extend its mission-critical HP NonStop operating system to x86 server architecture, providing the 24/7 availability required in an always-on, globally connected world, and increasing customer choice.
“Demands for round-the-clock, web-enabled access to mission-critical business services are driving increased requirements for systems that are secure and highly available. Extending HP NonStop to an x86 server platform shows a deep level of investment in maintaining the NonStop technology for mission-critical workloads in financial markets, telecommunications and other industries. At the same time, it brings new levels of availability to x86-based standardized data center infrastructure,” said Jean S. Bozman, research vice president, IDC.
NonStop systems are based on an integrated hardware/software stack. Such systems are self-healing systems designed with redundant components and automatic reconfiguration in the event of a component failure, to prevent against “single-point failures”. The systems run the NonStop OS operating system and the database management systems NonStop SQL and Enscribe.
The demand for continuous application availability is growing exponentially due to trends driven by cloud, mobility and big data that require a “New Style of IT”. Customers increasingly need reliable solutions with standards-based technologies for their most business-critical workloads to reduce complexity while minimizing the crippling costs of downtime.
By extending HP NonStop capabilities to an x86 architecture, organizations can receive greater reliability and performance while simplifying management and increasing operational efficiencies.
Development work is already underway to extend the HP NonStop platform to x86. Customer adoption is anticipated to begin over the next several years and HP Technology Services will help customers protect their investment through the transition to an x86 platform.
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