Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: JAVA) expects the number of Latin American clients for its identity solutions portfolio to double in fiscal year 2009, ending June 30, 2009, compared to the 20 active clients recorded at the end of FY08, Sun's software marketing manager for Latin American, Jorge de la Mora told BNamericas.
According to de la Mora, Sun's installed base for identity solutions is the largest globally, reaching some 5,000 clients.
"Today there are nearly 30 projects in Latin America, some in the implementation phase and in different sectors, but mainly financial services and telecommunications. But there are also some government entities implementing the solution," de la Mora added.
The executive said that one of the key characteristics of Sun's identity solutions portfolio is that it is the only open source suite with an end to end solution. De la Mora also said that with the suite, Sun is targeting those companies that are not mandated to meet compliances and regulations. However, the companies see the benefits of increasing the transparency of their processes as they become more attractive for investors, make better strategic decisions, and can develop new business areas.
De la Mora said the main driver of growth in Latin America for identity solutions continued to be the regulatory issue, "as many companies that are traded in the US or do business in other markets are forced to have these tools to audit their systems' information and have more precise control of their employees."
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