Compaq eBMS Switzerland Implements Aprisma's Spectrum for Proactive Management of e-Business Environments.Business/Technology Editors LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2000 Aprisma Management Technologies Aprisma Management Technologies was created after Cabletron Systems was broken up into 5 smaller pieces, as the business unit to continue the highly successful SPECTRUM network management suite. It was acquired in early 2005 by Concord, which in turn was acquired by Computer Associates. , a pioneer in e-business infrastructure management software, today announced that Compaq eBMS Switzerland has implemented the SPECTRUM suite of applications to proactively manage its European service provider customers. Compaq eBMS Switzerland currently manages servers, active network components and multi-vendor applications in Switzerland. Compaq's eBusiness Management Services (eBMS) business unit and its service offering, are recognized as a tier one worldwide operations management Operations management is an area of business that is concerned with the production of goods and services, and involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective. (outsourcing) service, with particular focus on managing and supporting distributed end-user and internet infrastructures. "With SPECTRUM, we have transformed the way of managing the whole network and the server environments for our customers, including SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. management and reporting and business process management," said Sandro Bernardi, Service Delivery Manager for Compaq eBMS. "We have moved from a reactive to a proactive approach and we do not have people just looking into screens checking for new events. Instead we have a fully automated alarming system over pagers, SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. and E-Mail and we can anticipate and prevent problems. As a result, the eBMS staff now has more time to work on other projects and we anticipate a 20 to 30 percent cost savings." "Compaq eBMS outsourced customers are some of the most advanced global companies, so it is absolutely essential they provide their customers with the best possible service," said Phil Andrews Phil Andrews is a race car driver born in the United Kingdom on 20 December 1968. From 1988 until 1990 he competed in Formula 3000, first for Middlebridge and later for Superpower. , Aprisma General Manager, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. . "In addition, SPECTRUM applications allow their network operations team to rapidly deploy new customer services and technologies, and will scale as their service grows." For service level management, Compaq eBMS is utilizing ICS (1) (Internet Connection Sharing) A Windows feature that enables two or more computers to share one Internet connection. First introduced in Windows 98 Second Edition, sharing is accomplished with network address translation (NAT), which is the common method. Continuity that is fully integrated with SPECTRUM. ICS Continuity enables the Compaq eBMS to monitor in real time, the impact of the IT infrastructure on the company's business processes. The SPECTRUM Suite was purchased by Compaq eBMS and was quickly installed in only three months . "It `s easy to install, very powerful and it perfectly integrates other applications such as BMC Patrol See PATROL. and ICS Continuity, giving us the ability to control the entire IT-infrastructure," said Bernardi. About Aprisma Aprisma Management Technologies is a leading provider of intelligent, multi-vendor management solutions that meet the service-level requirements of network, enterprise and service provider customers. Aprisma's SPECTRUM suite of management software offers automated, proactive service availability solutions that are integral components of today's mission-critical business and service provider infrastructures. Aprisma's many SPECTRUM customers include Sprint, Rogers Communications Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.A, TSX: RCI.B, NYSE: RCI) is one of Canada's largest communications companies, particularly in the field of wireless communications and cable television, with additional telecommunications and mass media assets. Edward S. , Genuity, Alcatel KE, General Motors, NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , WorldCom, Compaq and Earthlink. Additional information on SPECTRUM and related solutions are available at http:www.aprisma.com or by contacting Aprisma sales at +1 (877) 437-0291, as well as contacting authorized SPECTRUM resellers worldwide. About Compaq Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. , a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage solutions, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq's products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at http://www.compaq.com. SPECTRUM is a registered trademark of Aprisma Management Technologies. |
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