Savvis Launches Cloud-Based Database Platform

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Savvis, a CenturyLink company /quotes/zigman/203112/quotes/nls/ctl CTL -2.11% , today announced the launch of Savvis Symphony Database, a cloud-based database platform. Symphony Database, which was unveiled at Oracle Open World 2011 in San Francisco, brings the advantages of cloud computing to Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments…

With just a few clicks, Symphony Database provisions everything needed for a complete, secure database solution. Client advantages include no software licensing or hardware provisioning. Performance levels can be scaled — both up and down — based on business needs, without any downtime, providing performance guarantees and reduced costs compared to hosted database solutions.

"Symphony Database offers the agility that enterprises require of their database solutions, including the ability to burst both performance levels and infrastructure to accommodate the varying demands placed on the database environment," said Brent Juelich, senior director, managed services at Savvis. "Unlike traditional database offerings, Symphony Database does not require hardware provisioning and software licensing, freeing enterprises from long-term contracts and expenses."

Users can select from Oracle Enterprise 11G RAC or Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for the underlying technology.

Infor, a leading provider of business application software with operations serving more than 75,000 clients, was an early trial user of Symphony Database and currently employs Symphony Database to support its Workforce Management platform offering.

"The cost savings, speed-to-market, scalability and solid features of Symphony Database not only meet business demands but also deliver a rich user experience," said Rakesh Moddi, director of technology services at Infor. "The market for cloud-based platforms continues to grow. We’ve found that many of our enterprise clients are looking for flexible application deployment options."

Symphony Database joins the Savvis Symphony suite of enterprise cloud solutions. For more information, visit http://cloud.savvis.com .