Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. (NRI: Tokyo; Akihisa Fujinuma, President, CEO & COO) will expand its business related to open source software (OSS). This business expansion is based on the open source platform "OpenStandia,^*1" to enable the development of highly reliable enterprise system infrastructure using a combination of OSS such as Tomcat, JBoss and MySQL.

Ahead of other major solution providers in Japan, NRI developed two OSS packages and started to provide modification patches for each system failure. In addition, starting in July, the technical support services of OpenStandia will be enhanced in cooperation with partner companies.

Major points of service expansion

1. Offering open source software packages
NRI developed two packages^*2 that enable rapid installation of OSS even in large-scale enterprise systems. "OpenStandia/Application Server" is a primary package of Java-based Web application servers that have so far been provided under OpenStandia. "OpenStandia/BI Server" is a Business Intelligence solution package that enables the installation of OSS, and facilitates the development of a multi-dimensional information system that analyzes a vast volume of data from various dimensions. These packages are offered free-of-charge. NRI provides services^*3 for these packages such as technical support and maintenance support on a fee basis.

2. Providing modification patches for each system failure
As part of its maintenance support service, NRI provides modification patches for each system failure to quickly resolve highly critical faults that cannot be avoided by changing settings or simple workarounds. Furthermore, the maintenance support service will be provided during a maximum period of 7 years for long-term system operations.

3. Enhancing services by expanding the number of partner companies
In cooperation with hardware vendors, Linux distributors, system integrators, etc., NRI will enhance its support structure for the introduction of OpenStandia and maintenance support service starting in July.

Through such service expansion, NRI expects to introduce OpenStandia in about 50 companies during this fiscal year.

NRI will continue to support open source communities, meet OSS needs in enterprise systems and contribute to the development and spread of OSS.

[For detailed information, contact us via e-mail.]
Open Source Solution Center
Advanced Information Technology Division
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
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*1:	What is “OpenStandia?”
	“OpenStandia” is system infrastructure to develop high-quality OSS-based enterprise systems. After verifying the operation of a combination of selected OSS based on NRI's own ratings, OpenStandia is provided as a package in which the parameter design was implemented and the components necessary to develop system infrastructure were installed. The utilization of OpenStandia enables the reduction of system costs and the development of high-quality system infrastructure. NRI also provides support for the design and development of systems using OpenStandia as well as maintenance support.
*2:	Two OpenStandia Packages
	1) OpenStandia/Application Server This is a package of Java-based Web application servers that consists of application development frameworks such as Tomcat and JBoss, and common Java libraries. In addition to the software line-up, which has already been verified, various documents and guidelines to support system development as well as management tools are provided. The use of this package will improve the efficiency of system development and enable the establishment of high-quality system infrastructure. Multiple platforms are supported including not only Linux but also Windows and Solaris. 2) OpenStandia/BI Server This is an all-in-one Business Intelligence package that was developed by combining an open source database engine with an OLAP engine. This package enables the development of a multi-dimensional information system that analyzes a vast volume of data from various dimensions at low cost. Generally, a company takes a high risk in introducing a costly information analytical tool at a stage where its cost effectiveness is not yet clear. However, OpenStandia/BI Server enables the development of a system at a low cost and in a short period that performs analytical processing such as for sales and marketing information by simple Web browser operations.
*3:	OpenStandia Service Menu
	1) Maintenance support service This is an annually contracted service to use OSS in enterprise systems that offers worry-free operation. Specifically, the service provides responses to inquiries, examines faults and provides security information, patches, etc. The minimum cost of maintenance support service for "OpenStandia/Application Server" is 350,000 yen per CPU, and that for "OpenStandia/BI Server" is 900,000 yen. In addition, maintenance support service is also provided for a single OSS component such as Tomcat and JBoss. 2) Professional service Technical support services are provided by NRI's OSS experts. The services include support for the design and development of systems using OSS. The services can also be used for a variety of situations such as performance tuning and resolving problems during operation. 3) OpenStandia installation service This is a service to install each OpenStandia packages and make parameter settings. 4) Assessment service This service assesses the open source environments that have already been established by customers to determine whether any improvements are necessary in terms of performance, fault-tolerance, operability, etc. by checking parameter settings, etc.

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