Overview of the Computing Environment
This particular computing environment is a thin client system
employing DIR's THiNC desktop virtualization solution, which has a
proven track record in a host of applications within the Daiwa
Securities Group. The system platform for THiNC utilizes a cloud
environment that is designed, constructed, and operated in compliance
with the Alliance Cloud, a standardized cloud model certified by the
Global Alliance for User-driven Cloud Computing. A virtual desktop
environment will be accessible from each thin client terminal and
applications needed for carrying out word processing and work on
spreadsheets will be available for use just like on regular computers.
The environment is composed of Fujitsu hardware, including PRIMERGY
x86 servers, ETERNUS storage systems, and LIFEBOOK notebook PCs. A total
of 150 terminals are currently in operation at the Central Bank of
Myanmar's office in Yangon. For enhanced security, a secure printing
system has been introduced that uses the Fujitsu PalmSecure palm vein
authentication technology.
The bank's local area network is being developed by KDDI, which
boasts a lengthy track record of delivering solutions in Southeast Asia,
as well as experience in supporting the construction of offices for
many Japanese corporations in Myanmar. Within the bank's building, from
access points to individual terminals, connections are made via a
wireless LAN that maintains the same high security standards that can be
found in Japan. Moreover, in light of Myanmar's unstable supply of
power, the system incorporates capabilities such as uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) and Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality.
System Overview
By leveraging the know-how in building and operating systems in Myanmar
gained through this project, Fujitsu, DIR and KDDI will strive to meet
the demand for ICT in Myanmar, which is expected to grow considerably in
the future. As a result, the companies will support the country's
continued development through the provision of leading-edge services and
solutions with Japan-level quality and high reliability.
About the Global Alliance for User-driven Cloud Computing
The Global Alliance for User-driven Cloud Computing is an effort
spanning multiple companies that pursues, and implements via cloud
computing, ICT services that meet the needs of users from a user-driven
perspective. One main priority of these activities is to bring together
multiple cloud platforms configured with a diversity of devices and
software and develop a framework for sharing surplus resources among
these various platforms.
To meet this goal, the Global Alliance for User-driven Cloud
Computing is collaborating with a wide range of vendors to test cloud
platform technologies capable of running as mission-critical systems. As
part of this initiative, the group is working to develop virtualization
technologies and establish operating guidelines that can help to
assimilate differences between devices used among each platform. It is
also building a framework that will benefit both users and vendors by
providing feedback to vendors regarding problems discovered during the
tests.
As one example of how the results of these tests have been put to
use, in November 2011 operations commenced for Japan's first hybrid
cloud platform, compliant with the Alliance Cloud. The new platform is
operated from Fujitsu's Tatebayashi System Center and is connected to
Daiwa Institute of Research's own datacenter. In addition, in October
2012, two verification centers in Kanagawa and Osaka were connected and
are currently holding continuous tests using the latest technologies,
including the construction and verification of a fully automatic
disaster recovery system between the two datacenters.
There are currently three participant companies that form the Global
Alliance for User-driven Cloud Computing: Daiwa Institute of Research
Holdings Ltd., NS Solutions Corporation, and Panasonic Information
Systems Co., Ltd. Going forward, the society plans to continue promoting
the development of cloud platforms and ICT services that are easy to
use for users inside and outside of Japan, with an eye toward expanding
its efforts in Myanmar and other Asian countries.
source: KDDI News Release
http://www.kddi.com/english/corporate/news_release/2012/1225/attachment.html
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