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IBM Introduces NetWorkStation Management to Simplify Global Computing Environments

Strategic Insights

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IBM has introduced NetWorkStation Management, a set of global services designed to help customers manage the complexity and cost of their multivendor computing environments. The services aim to provide a comprehensive approach to managing distributed computing needs, including desktops, servers, local-area and wide-area networks, on a global basis. With the growing number of PCs, printers, workstations, software, and servers, companies must contend with numerous challenges, such as asset tracking, software compatibility, and responding to the needs of a mobile workforce.

Key Takeaways:

  • IBM's NetWorkStation Management offers customers a flexible financing option with a predictable monthly service fee.
  • The services provide systems management tools and proven processes to help customers effectively manage and track their multivendor technology assets.
  • NetWorkStation Management enables customers to access the Internet, obtain help desk support, and remotely manage local-area and wide-area networks.
  • The services also allow customers to track hardware and software configuration status and plan and manage their distributed computing budget.
  • Allie Young of Dataquest's Professional Services Group praises IBM's comprehensive strategy for managing the distributed computing environment.
  • NetWorkStation Management will build upon services IBM is delivering to customers like United Kingdom-based BP Chemicals and McDonnell Douglas.
  • The services aim to provide consistent services to customers across town or around the world.

Statistics:

  • IBM forecasts that the proliferation of PCs, printers, workstations, software, and servers will continue throughout the decade.
  • The number of companies that must contend with numerous challenges in managing their multivendor computing environments is significant.
  • The services announced through NetWorkStation Management will be delivered to customers in more than 100 countries worldwide.
  • IBM has a global network that allows customers to do business in more than 700 cities.

Sources:

  • Dennie Welsh, IBM's general manager of Global Services, in a statement
  • Allie Young, Dataquest's Professional Services Group
  • Joe Deney, vice president, general manager of information systems at McDonnell Douglas
  • IBM Business Partners

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