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IBM Unveils New Blade Computing SMBs

IBM has announced a new BladeCenter offerings for small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). The Bladecenter integrates servers, networks, storage and applications in one systems to simplify computing environments and lehp lower IT costs.

The announcement include:

the IBM Server Connectivity Module for IBM BladeCenter designed for SMBs that have limited on-site networking skills;
the availability of Windows management
the IBM Implementation Services Servicepac for BladeCenter
a financing package for SMB customers or smaller department acquisitions, with low monthly payments from IBM Global Financing

The new Server Connectivity Module for IBM BladeCenter is priced starting at USD 999 in the U.S.

The IBM Implementation Services Servicepac for BladeCenter is available in May through IBM Global Technology Services and IBM Business Partners in the U.S. and Canada for USD 6,999.

The Flexible Choice Offering, available through the end of 2006 from IBM Global Financing, includes the option to lease a BladeCenter chassis for 60 months and blade servers for 36 months at great financing rates.

The System i management feature for Windows is planned is starts at USD 999.


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