Turbolinux Wins NEC CLUSTERPRO Award for Best Sales of Linux High Availability Clustering Software

Turbolinux has been selling NEC CLUSTERPRO Linux OEM version since 2000. The latest CLUSTERPRO OEM release, Turbolinux Cluster HA 3.1, which contains an Operating System and various applications, has earned market leadership as a one-stop-service solution.

NEC dominates the Linux cluster software market in Japan, according to a report recently released by leading international market research firm IDC entitled HA Clustering/Server Virtualization Software 2005 Market. The comprehensive survey, which details market sales, system nodes and system numbers for the clustering software market in Japan, revealed that NEC ranks number one for sales revenue, systems shipments and nodes, further substantiating NEC's role as the market leader in Japan for High Availability Clustering solutions.

"Congratulations to Turbolinux for its CLUSTERPRO Best Sales Award. Since our partnership started with Turbolinux in 2000 with the launch of CLUSTERPRO for Linux OEM version, its total sales have outpaced other partners. This award validates Turbolinux's knowledge of CLUSTERPRO as well as High Availability Clustering systems for the Linux platform," said Masato Yamamoto, director of computer software division, NEC Corporation.

NEC also honored Turbolinux for playing a significant role in the sales of CLUSTERPRO Linux version, citing that was a significant factor in NEC's ability to gain market share as a Linux High Availability Software provider.

The adoption of High Availability Clustering Software has been accelerated as some major financial firms offer accounting system software using Turbolinux Cluster HJA3.12 as a free ASP service for SMBs. Recovery, backup and provisioning are additional benefits driving the adoption of High Availability Cluster Software.

"Turbolinux is honored by this recognition from NEC," said Koichi Yano, COO and president of Turbolinux, Inc. "We will continue to expand market share in the mission-critical clustering market, and promote High Availability solutions such as Turbolinux Cluster HA 3.1."

NEC CLUSTERPRO 2004 sales results from IDC Japan(a)

(1)  High Availability Clustering Software Linux Version License 
     Revenue
        -- Sales revenue: #1 (3 years continuous since 2002)
        -- System shipments: #1 (3 years continuous since 2002)
        -- Cluster node units: #1
(2)  High Availability Clustering Software Windows Version License 
     Revenue
        -- Sales Revenue: #1 (2 years continuous since 2003)
(3)  High Availability Cluster Software Linux/Windows Version Total 
     License Revenue
        -- Sales revenue: #1
        -- Systems shipments: #1
        -- Cluster node units: #1

(a) Source IDC Japan: "HA Clustering/Server Virtualization
Software Market 2005"

About Turbolinux, Inc.

Turbolinux develops and sells the leading Linux OS for distribution in Asia-Pacific. The operating system is optimized to run on a wide range of hardware platforms, including Intel-based servers and IBM mainframes. Turbolinux, with headquarters in Japan, plays a major role in developing Linux systems for the Japanese market, including Japanese and Chinese language "double-byte" text support. More than half of Turbolinux's staff is dedicated to Linux engineering development and support, providing expert support and custom application development services that go beyond Japanese localization issues. Turbolinux works extensively with standards bodies and partners to ensure certification and software compatibility in all business environments. For more information, visit www.turbolinux.com.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation (NASDAQ:NIPNY) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 140,000 people worldwide and had net sales of 4,855 billion yen (approx. $45 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 2005. For additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com.