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SB C&S and NTT Data Join Forces for Enhanced Virtualization

In a significant development for the IT industry, SB C&S Corporation has announced a groundbreaking distributor agreement with NTT Data, marking the launch of the innovative virtualization management service, "Prossione Virtualization." This new service supports the construction, management, and operation of server virtualization infrastructure utilizing Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), a vital open-source technology.

The Evolution of IT Infrastructure

Recent years have seen a remarkable transformation in the realm of IT infrastructure, driven by rapid technological advancements and the diversification of utilization forms. As businesses strive for flexibility, scalability, and the long-term viability of their systems, the requirements for virtualization infrastructure have become both sophisticated and complex. Additionally, there's rising awareness around economic security and system sovereignty, prompting a heightened focus on building infrastructures that are transparent and reliable.

"Prossione Virtualization" offers a comprehensive management and operation service for virtualization infrastructure based on open-source KVM. Users can visualize and manage the state of virtual machines operating on multiple physical servers from a single interface. Moreover, operations such as moving virtual machines can now be executed through an intuitive screen interface.

Furthermore, the next version, "Prossione Virtualization 2.0," is slated for release in March 2026, promising even more features and enhancements.

Prossione Virtualization 2.0: Key Features

Simplified Management Across Small to Medium Systems

"Prossione Virtualization 2.0" enables a unified management process for the entire lifecycle of the virtualization infrastructure, from setup to operation, all through a graphical user interface (GUI). Targeting small to medium-sized systems of several dozen servers, this version enhances functions such that even personnel with general technical skills can manage the virtualization infrastructure effectively. This will significantly reduce the time traditionally necessary for design and construction tasks, which had previously demanded high levels of specialized knowledge.

High Availability Configurations Made Easy

In earlier systems, achieving a high-availability structure necessitated intricate designs. However, with the new GUI-based settings, users can easily configure these setups. Key features include automatic recovery for virtual machines during host server failures, achieving an impressive 99.999% availability rate, ensuring continuous service operation.

Long-Term Support for Stability

With a forthcoming Long Term Support (LTS) version, updates will be provided for up to eight years. Utilizing this LTS version reduces the risks of glitches that accompany product updates, contributing to stable and continuous operations in environments requiring long-term functionality, such as social infrastructure systems.

Efforts to Promote Adoption

SB C&S aims to leverage its extensive network of approximately 15,000 sales partners nationwide to promote the introduction of NTT Data's "Prossione Virtualization," thereby expanding virtualization infrastructure options for domestic companies and contributing to stable IT infrastructure operations across Japan.

Conclusion

In a statement from Tetsuya Shintani, Executive Officer and Division Head of Technology Consulting at NTT Data, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to partner with SB C&S as a sales partner and emphasized that the introduction of "Prossione Virtualization 2.0" will notably alleviate the operational burdens associated with virtualization infrastructure. He is confident that the fusion of SB C&S's robust distribution capabilities and NTT Data's technical prowess will deliver virtualization services that are easy to choose, implement, and manage, thereby accelerating business growth for "Prossione Virtualization."

Contact for More Information

For more details about the product, please visit the official site: Prossione Virtualization. For inquiries regarding the product or the campaign, please reach out via email: [email protected].

About NTT Data

NTT Data, headquartered in Koto City, Tokyo, specializes in IT consulting, system development, and the construction of cloud and on-premise systems. For additional information, visit NTT Data Official Site.