Mazda to test grid-based core IT system

Disaster tolerance one of the decisive factors.

Mazda Motor Corporation and NEC Corporation announced yesterday that Mazda will test grid computing technology, which will be incorporated into its core system, in order to efficiently utilise the IT resources of many servers in various locations and provide countermeasures in case of disasters. NEC will assist Mazda in the construction and evaluation of the trial system. The trial will be one of the first attempts to use grid technology in a corporate core IT system.

Mazda sees the main benefits being the more efficient and cost effective use of IT resources coupled with the ability to provide continued computing operations should part of the company be affected by a disaster. Mazda hopes that the grid-based system will mean that the company no longer needs to operate conventional disaster recovery hot-sites.

If the trial proves to be effective, Mazda will consider applying the business grid to its company-wide IT infrastructure.

•Date: 15th September 2004 • Region: Asia Pacific •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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