IBM goes large on Linux
IBM goes large on Linux
Feb 18, 2005: IBM has made plans to spend $100 million over the next three years to expand support across its Workplace software portfolio, in response to the high growth in popularity of Linux with IBM customers.
The invested money will be focused on ISV support programmes, channel and partner enablement and promotion, research and development, sales and marketing and other technology and integration centres.
IBM hopes that this increased level of support will allows customers to build a broader range of solutions all based on the Linux technology.
IBM's server-managed Workplace client model enables customers to centrally manage and deploy business applications and data to a range of devices, from traditional desktops and laptops to shop-floor terminals, PDAs and cell phones.
Ambuj Goyal, the general managed of Workplace for portal and collaboration software at IBM, said: "Since customers have been looking for ways to extend the value of Linux to the desktop, IBM felt the time was right to deliver a fully-supported Linux client alternative.
"IBM is helping customers to more fully utilise the business benefits of the Linux platform by providing software on Linux to help build the front end of their solutions."
This latest commitment by IBM shows its dedication towards open standards and Linux support. In addition to IBM Workplace software and related solutions, IBM Lotus Domino and IBM WebSphere Portal support Linux. IBM claims that this all helps towards improving productivity in the work place.
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