Johannesburg, 03 Sep 2002
Computer Associates International, Inc (CA) today announced several additions to its industry-leading portfolio of management solutions for distributed and mainframe Linux implementations. These new solutions underscore the company`s unrivalled commitment to fulfilling customers` requirements for enterprise-class Linux management solutions.
For mainframe Linux environments, CA has released new versions of Unicenter Software Delivery and Unicenter Asset Management and beta releases of Unicenter ServicePlus Service Desk and BrightStor Enterprise Backup. For distributed Linux environments, CA has released a new version of eTrust Admin and several BrightStor options and agents.
CA offers more than 50 distributed and mainframe solutions that enable customers to manage, secure, preserve and integrate Linux implementations across their heterogeneous enterprises.
"The ability to run a multitude of well-managed virtual servers on a mainframe makes the zSeries the platform of choice for Linux at our company," said Bill Dickson, systems manager at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. "CA`s integrated systems management and security solutions for VM and Linux provide exactly what we need to protect our mainframe Linux investments. The CA solutions also integrate easily into our existing management infrastructure and enable our staff to fully leverage their current skill sets."
CA has worked closely with the Linux community to ensure full compatibility of its solutions with all major distributions including Caldera, Red Hat, SuSE, and Turbolinux. In addition, CA is working with the new UnitedLinux initiative to ensure compliance within their new releases.
"CA has consistently demonstrated its ability to deliver integrated solutions that run on, support and manage the industry`s leading computing platforms and operating systems," said John Pincomb, vice-president of marketing at CA. "By ensuring the integrity of enterprise Linux resources, CA management solutions make it possible for our customers to embrace Linux as an equal and integrated partner in even the most complex and heterogeneous IT environments."
Additional information on CA`s Linux management solutions is available at http://www3.ca.com/Solutions/SubSolution.asp?ID=3279 for mainframe environments and http://www3.ca.com/Solutions/eBusinessSubsolutions.asp?ID=3278 for distributed environments.
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