Sun Microsystems and BT Frontline have opened a joint office in Hanoi, Vietnam.

"Vietnam is a key market for Sun with sustained potential. Sun is committed to assisting in the growth of Vietnam by providing access to cutting-edge enterprise-class technologies, as well as the development and cultivation of the community to rapidly adopt and adapt new technologies," explained Gan Boon San of Sun South Asia.

BT Frontline hailed its entry into Vietnam, calling the move a "milestone". According to Steve Ting, the company's IT services would allow local and global businesses to "harness the power of technology to enhance their business operations and processes".

The joint venture will reportedly offer a variety of software and hardware solutions, including Solaris, Java, MySQL and storage options. The office is also slated to provide professional training and services.

Vietnam's burgeoning IT sector has also attracted the attention of Japanese IT firms seeking a potential outsourcing hub. The Asian island currently shifts 17 percent of its outsourcing projects to Vietnam, generating approximately ¥10-15 billion ($101-152 million) per year. Hoang Le Minh, a high-ranking government official, confirmed that the country planned to increase its outsourcing capabilities. Minh also noted that the industry was worth a lucrative $3.58 billion in 2007. X

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