Juniper Networks licenses IBM Tivoli Netcool Software
ConvergenceAsia staff
24/02/2010

Juniper Networks and IBM have announced an OEM agreement that enables Juniper to license and integrate IBM software into its open application networking platform for partners and clients.

Juniper plans to integrate IBM Tivoli Netcool service management software into its Junos Space application platform that will allow customers to more easily develop applications that leverage the network.

“Juniper Networks and IBM share a common vision on developing next-generation platforms that enable new services, new experiences and new business models,” said Brad Gray, vice president of Strategic Alliances at Juniper Networks Asia Pacific.

“Our combined solution enables customers to simplify network operations and rapidly scale services, which improves the resilience, economics and experience of their networking infrastructures,” he added.

Expected to be available in third-quarter 2010, Juniper’s new Junos Space Fault Suite will provide enterprises and communication service providers with a turnkey fault and network management solution that is cost-effective, scalable and highly upgradeable. IBM’s Tivoli Netcool software allows customers to gain real-time, centralised monitoring and network discovery capabilities. The software helps service providers operate more effectively by gaining greater network intelligence and business insight into their networking infrastructures.

“We are working with Juniper to drive value for customers, enabling them to reduce costs, improve service and manage risk,” said Al Zollar, vice president and general manager, IBM Tivoli. “With this new OEM agreement, the combined strengths of Juniper’s open network application platform and IBM’s Tivoli technology allow customers to enable new services and revenue streams while improving the operational management of their networking infrastructures.”

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