IBM Client Computing on Linux
In response to high double-digit growth in 2004 in the number of customers deploying IBM collaboration software on the Linux (TM) platform, including WebSphere(R) Portal, Lotus(R) Notes(R)/Domino(R), and IBM Workplace(TM), IBM today announced that it plans to invest $100 million over three years to expand Linux support and technology across its Workplace software portfolio. The investment will be focused on ISV support programs, channel and partner enablement and promotion, research and development, sales and marketing, and various technology and integration centers.
This expanded Linux support will help give customers the ability to build end-to-end Linux solutions and provide customers with expanded choice in choosing a client while helping to manage costs and increase flexibility through cross-platform support.
IBM’s server-managed client model enables customers to centrally manage and deploy business applications and data to a range of devices as needed — from traditional desktops and laptops to a range of devices such as shop-floor terminals, PDAs and cell phones. IBM Workplace Client Technology enables products and applications to run on a variety of operating systems, including Linux, which provides an additional choice for customers looking for a client-side Linux solution.
“Since customers have been looking for ways to extend the value of Linux to the desktop, IBM felt the time was right to deliver a fully-supported Linux client alternative,” said Ambuj Goyal, general manager of Workplace, Portal and Collaboration Software, IBM. “IBM is helping customers to more fully utilize the business benefits of the Linux platform by providing software on Linux to help build the front end of their solutions.”
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