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The deal marks the largest customer win for Sun's desktop - in this case for the news JDS 2 system which offers centralised management controls. Sun will also provide consulting, support and education services alongside the desktops.

'The global momentum for the Java Desktop System continues at a rapid pace because of its affordability, enhanced security and manageability, and interoperability,' said Curtis Sasaki, vice president, Desktop Solutions at Sun. 'We are very pleased to have AIB as a client of Sun and see growing demand in the financial, education and government markets.'

The upgrade will move AIB's staff off Windows and onto JDS beginning next year.

AIB operates in Ireland and throughout the UK.