High performance board developer Themis Computer has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Sight Systems which will help the USA giant break into the UK market and expand its European presence.
Sight Systems will use Themis’s next generation servers and single board computers to spearhead a push into the defence sector. It will also expand Themis’s presence within the aerospace, telecommunications and embedded systems markets.
The new agreement gives Sight Systems exclusivity on Themis’s servers and single board computer solutions throughout Ireland and the UK. Sight Systems already provides extensive integration services to the government, aerospace, communications, control and automation, and embedded systems markets. Its market expertise, as well as strong sales and support coverage, were vital factors in Themis’s selection of the company.
William E. Kehret, president and CEO of Themis Computer, said: “Sight Systems is already a key distributor for world-leading industrial component manufacturers, so we are very pleased that they will be adding their sector expertise to our European sales team. As a focused and fast growing organisation, I know that Sight Systems will provide premium support to Themis’s customers and prospects, along with a wealth of complementary products and capabilities.”
Craig Blackman, managing director of Sight Systems, commented: “Themis’s extensive product lines and its leadership in embedded systems and rugged servers were very attractive to us. Its products will significantly broaden our systems portfolio, particularly in COTS solutions, which is increasingly demanded as a solution by the defence sector. Themis has a very successful track record in its ability to package server grade hardware that is usable in defence applications. Their dedication to world-wide technical support and quality also matches our philosophies, making us an excellent team.”
Sight Systems will sell Themis’s new UltraSPARCT2-based T2VPX™ OpenVPX computer, and T2BC™ blade server for use in the entire family of IBMBladeCenter Sight Systems will also sell Themis’s rugged family of COTS servers which provide users high performance in program specific configurations, requiring shock resilience in excess of 25G. Themis servers offer outstanding platform performance, dependability and value, for use in harsh environments. Sight Systems will also sell Themis’s new VMEBus Intel®-based board products, compatible with the Linux[
]®, Windows®, and Solaris Operating Environment, the industry’s leading Unixoperating system, Themis’s single-board computers enable users to access thousands of off-the-shelf software solutions.
About Themis Computer’s Robust Servers and Single-Board Computers
Themis Computer is a leading provider of highly scalable blade servers, Rugged Enterprise Server (RES) systems, and board level embedded computers. Themis products feature rugged construction, high performance, superior scalability and ease of maintenance. Themis offers VME64 and VPX[] board-level computers featuring the leading processor architectures, including; x86 and Sun UltraSPARC. Themis’ single board computers include single and multiple slot configurations. I/O expansion is available with on-board XMC/PMC sockets and PMC carrier cards.
Themis’s high performance servers, single-board computers, and graphics controllers are now being integrated into advanced communications and defence systems, worldwide. The Themis Computer family of COTS board and system products provide the increased processing power and reliability necessary for demanding application environments, while achieving a net reduction in total cost of ownership.
About Sight Systems www.sightsystems.co.uk
Sight Systems develops world class industrial computers and services for clients in the UK, continental Europe and North America. Specialising in bespoke products with a strong emphasis on unbeatable product quality, Sight Systems’ client base covers the defence, aerospace, industrial control, digital signage and broadcast industries. It is rapidly becoming the first choice for a number of industry leaders including Aardman Animations, BAE Systems, the BBC, BP, the MOD, Rolls Royce and Shell.
About Themis Computer
Themis Computer is a leading developer and supplier of high performance board and system level products for mission-critical telecommunications, military/aerospace, and industrial embedded applications. Themis provides open standards-based embedded computing platforms that support the Solaris™, Linux®, and Windows® operating systems. Themis’ products incorporate features designed to ensure high reliability and availability while reducing the risks of failure caused by extreme environments. An ISO 9001 certified company, Themis Computer practices Total Quality Management (TQM) in all areas of its business, from engineering and manufacturing to customer service. Themis Computer is headquartered in Fremont, California and offers worldwide service and support. For more information please visit www.themis.com or email: info@themis.com.
Themis, the Themis logo, T2BC, and T2VPX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Themis Computer. BladeCenter and IBM are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Sun and Solaris are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies.
