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IBM Makes Linux and Grid Easier
November 21, 2006
By Paul Shread

IBM has unveiled new service offerings to help ease adoption of Linux and grid computing technologies.

Big Blue said its new Implementation Services for Linux and Grid and Grow Express Implementation are based on a new IBM Research-designed automated Web-based tool that can significantly reduce implementation time and expense.

For Linux implementations, IBM said its new Implementation Services for Linux Service Product helps clients quickly implement Novell SUSE Linux or Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

For grid implementations, Big Blue said its new Grid and Grow Express Implementation Service Product includes hardware, software and services and can be incorporated into current storage and server infrastructures. Middleware is selected by industry application to ensure that the solution is architected for a particular industry.

"Thanks to the unique benefits of Grid and Grow, our entire project was completed in less than one month," stated Zhu Qiao Ming, dean of the Computer School at Soochow University in Taiwan. "The choice of IBM hardware ensures a stable, scalable storage environment that improves data availability without excessive costs."

The new service products are the latest in IBM's strategy to deliver traditional labor-based technology services in the same way as technology products.

"These new Linux and grid service products will enable organizations to take advantage of emerging technology benefits like strong security, high reliability, better flexibility and lower cost of ownership," Tom Ready, vice president of IBM Server Services, said in a statement. "IBM is uniquely positioned to utilize highly-skilled remote and on-site professionals along with new Web-based automation tools to help businesses minimize transition time and costs."

The new service products are available worldwide from IBM Global Services. For more information, visit www.ibm.com/services/spotlight.

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