Sun Microsystems Inc.
Industry: Computer Hardware
Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer(TM)" -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work.
Business Summary
Sun Microsystems, Inc. is focused on providing network computing products and services. The Company provides network computing infrastructure solutions that comprise Computer Systems (hardware and software), Network Storage Systems (hardware and software), Support Services, and Client solutions and Educational services. Core brand franchises include the Solaris operating system (Solaris OS), the Java technology platform and products and the UltraSPARC processor technology. The Company offers a full range of servers from its data center/high-performance computing servers through its entry servers and blade systems. Its network computing infrastructure solutions are used in a wide range of technical, scientific, business and engineering applications in industries, such as telecommunications, government, financial services, manufacturing, education, retail, life sciences, media and entertainment, transportation, energy/utilities and healthcare.
Financial Summary
SUNW provides products, services and support solutions for building and maintaining network computing environments. SUNW sells scalable computer systems, high- speed microprocessors and a line of high-performance software. For the FY ended 6/30/05, revenues fell 1% to $11.07B. Net loss decreased 72% to $107M. Results reflect a decrease in sales, offset by an increase in income tax benefits.







