Qtrax Implements Oracle(R) Infrastructure Software to Support Global Peer-to-Peer Music Service

Qtrax Implements Oracle(R) Infrastructure Software to Support Global Peer-to-Peer Music Service

Ad-supported Music Sharing Service Benefits from High Performance and Scalability

 REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --   -- Oracle today announced that Qtrax, a free, legal peer-to-peer music      service with an ad-supported delivery model, has implemented Oracle(R)      infrastructure software to provide the highly reliable, scalable IT      architecture necessary to deliver its global service.   -- Qtrax's implementation includes Oracle Database, Oracle Real      Application Clusters, Oracle Enterprise Manager and components of      Oracle Fusion Middleware including Oracle Application Server and Oracle      Coherence. With this software now in place, Qtrax will have the      ability to support millions of concurrent users.   -- With the goal of becoming a significant global player in the music      download market, Qtrax will begin offering an escalating catalog in      June. Qtrax's ad-supported model directs revenue back to artists and      rights holders.   -- With Oracle, Qtrax plans to continue to scale its service      internationally. The company plans to expand its use of Oracle      Coherence, which delivers advanced in-memory data grid capabilities      that provide fast and reliable access to frequently used data.     Supporting Quotes    -- "Qtrax has designed an innovative business model, which monetizes the      demand for peer-to-peer music sharing, while providing users with a      free experience. Oracle delivers a reliable technology solution,      helping Qtrax ensure its systems are up and running to meet customer      needs," said David Sharpley, vice president, product marketing and      channels, Oracle Communications.   -- "Oracle is a key enabler to our service's success. With Oracle's      highly reliable, scalable software, we are equipped to grow our service      and lead the way in free, legal peer-to-peer music sharing. We look      forward to growing our relationship with Oracle and exploring its other      product offerings to further enhance performance and data analysis,"      said J. Christopher Roe, chief technology officer, Qtrax.     Supporting Resources    http://www.oracle.com/industries/media-entertainment/index.html    http://www.oracle.com/database/enterprise_edition.html    http://www.oracle.com/database/rac_home.html    http://www.oracle.com/appserver/index.html    http://www.oracle.com/epm    http://www.oracle.com/enterprise_manager/index.html    http://www.oracle.com/products/middleware/coherence/index.html    http://www.qtrax.com/     About Oracle  

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