ProAct develops Linux-based environment to Helsinki University

ProAct develops Linux-based environment to Advanced Magnetic Imaging center of Helsinki University of Technology ProAct has delivered a Linux-based workstation, server and network solution to Advanced Magnetic Imaging ("AMI") center of Helsinki University of Technology ("HUT"). Linux fulfilled both the security and budget targets set by the laboratory. ProAct Networking Oy, part of the ProAct IT Group, designed and delivered the system. The Linux-based environment is used for processing the research information gathered from the AMI centers' functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) device. The Linux environment consists of a server, workstations, gigabit switches and firewalls. In addition to delivering the hardware and software, ProAct handled system design, assembly and integration and is providing support and services. Founded in February 2002, the AMI-laboratory uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) technology for functional brain research and materials research. The laboratory is using the largest magnetic imaging device in the Nordic countries. Using liquid helium coolants to achieve a superconducting state and weighting over 20 tons, the device can produce a magnetic field of three Tesla's - more than 60 000 times stronger than the earth's magnetic field. By using high strength magnetic fields, the device enables researchers to study e.g. brain and body activity in great detail. HUT plans to extend the use of the system to include other laboratories at the university as well as outside institutes such as the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS) and foreign research groups. The system is protected with firewalls from both internal and external intrusion. "Information security is of paramount importance to us due to the fact that the FMRI-system is used for analyzing sensitive data such as patient data. We were looking for a secure Linux based solution that enabled the research data to be used also outside the laboratory. Receiving good recommendations from the industry, ProAct Networking provided us with all the hardware, software, services and know how for a secure solution", comments Raimo Joensuu, leading researcher for the AMI- center. "Linux is in high demand especially in the public sector. ProAct delivers and integrates complete solutions based on various computing environments, including Linux. Network security requirements are getting more and more stringent and Linux was the most suitable solution for HUT's AMI-laboratory", comments Jouni Pohjola, managing director, ProAct Networking Oy. For further information, please contact: Jouni Pohjola, Director, Managing Director, telephone +358 40 5641122, e- mail: jouni.pohjola@proact.fi For information about ProAct IT Group, contact: Per-Arne Lundberg, CEO, telephone +46 8 410 666 00, e-mail: itgroup@proact.se More information and pictures are available on www.proact.se. ProAct is a specialist and independent integrator with know-how, methods and products in the field of data warehousing and infrastructure for securing mission-critical information. The company, which is active in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Switzerland and Sweden, focuses on large and medium-sized companies and organisations in need of secure and efficient handling of mission-critical information. Business is conducted in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Helsinki, Uleåborg, Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Linköping, Sundsvall, Lund, Karlskrona and Zurich with a staff of 300, most of who are technically oriented. What sets ProAct apart is the technical expertise and competence of its personnel. ProAct IT Group AB is listed on the O-list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/06/04/20020604BIT00210/wkr0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/06/04/20020604BIT00210/wkr0002.pdf