Riverbed and CA Partnership Enhances Enterprise Management of Handheld Devices

Strategic Insights -

Riverbed Technologies Inc., a leader in developing innovative network solutions, has entered into a technology development partnership with Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) to deliver enhanced enterprise management for mobile computing devices. Under this partnership, Riverbed will integrate its ScoutIT tool with CA's Unicenter TNG enterprise management software, providing a robust server-based environment for managing handheld devices. This integration will enable organizations to effectively manage and control handheld devices, monitor their status, and protect against lost or damaged devices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Riverbed will integrate ScoutIT, an advanced systems management tool, with CA's Unicenter TNG enterprise management software to enhance enterprise management of handheld devices.
  • The partnership will enable organizations to have a robust server-based environment for managing handheld devices, including Palm devices, Windows CE-based devices, smart phones, and mobile information appliances.
  • ScoutIT will provide a comprehensive tool for administrators to protect against lost or damaged devices, and to proactively diagnose potential problems before they occur.
  • Wayne Jackson, CEO of Riverbed Technologies, emphasizes the importance of effective handheld device management in achieving a truly productive and efficient mobile work force.
  • The partnership will also enable organizations to perform comprehensive backup and restore of mobile devices, allowing administrators to proactively manage the application life cycle.

Statistics:

  • The partnership aims to deliver enhanced enterprise management for mobile computing devices.
  • The integration of ScoutIT and Unicenter TNG will provide a robust server-based environment for managing handheld devices.
  • The partnership enables organizations to monitor handheld devices throughout their organization.
  • The integration will also enable comprehensive backup and restore of mobile devices, protecting against lost or damaged devices.

Sources:

  • Riverbed Technologies Inc. press release, no date provided
  • "Riverbed and CA Partner to Deliver Enhanced Enterprise Management for Mobile Computing Devices," CA News, no date provided in the original text.