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

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CONTACT: Caroline Yu of Oracle Corporation, +1-650-506-8920,
caroline.yu@oracle.com; or Janice Hazen of O'Keeffe & Company,
+1-770-938-4753, jhazen@okco.com, for Oracle Corporation

Web site:

http://www.oracle.com/
http://www.qtrax.com/

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