IBM Unveils New Blade Computing Offerings for Small and Mid-Size Businesses

IBM Unveils New Blade Computing Offerings for Small and Mid-Size Businesses

IBM , the industry’s leading blade vendor, today announced new BladeCenter offerings that deliver easier, more affordable management capabilities to small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). By integrating servers, networks, storage and applications in one system, IBM BladeCenter simplifies computing environments significantly and helps lower IT costs by providing businesses of all sizes access to highly efficient computing capabilities at an affordable price point.

Included in IBM’s announcements today are:
-The industry’s lowest-priced, entry-level networking switch — the IBM Server Connectivity Module for IBM BladeCenter — designed for SMBs that have limited on-site networking skills;

-The availability of Windows management technology that helps customers to combine the benefits of BladeCenter and the IBM System i business computing platform, using System i’s virtual storage, networking and tape resources to simplify Windows server management;

-A new service offering — the IBM Implementation Services Servicepac for BladeCenter — from IBM Global Technology Services that helps SMBs “jump start” and quickly deploy a BladeCenter infrastructure; and

-A financing package for SMB customers or smaller department acquisitions, with low monthly payments from IBM Global Financing.

“IBM is delivering the industry’s top SMB technology, customized to speed customer migration from sprawling servers and quickly drive the benefits of integrated computing,” said Doug Balog, vice president and business line executive for IBM BladeCenter. “BladeCenter gives SMBs simplicity and the flexibility they need to compete against larger businesses and drive business innovation.”

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