Marimba Announces Advanced OS Migration Solution with Enhanced Workflow Automation Capabilities.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 2003 New Release Eases Administrative Tasks and Reduces Time, Costs and Resources Required to Manage OS Migrations Marimba marimba: see xylophone. marimba Xylophone with resonators under each bar. The original African instrument uses tuned calabash resonators. In Mexico and Central America, where it was brought by African slaves, the wooden bars may be affixed to a , Inc. (Nasdaq: MRBA MRBA Mississippi River Basin Alliance MRBA Michigan Road Builders Association MRBA Mississippi Road Builders' Association MRBA Material Review Board Action ), the Software Change Management Company, today announced its advanced OS migration solution, a complete package that lets companies reduce the cost and time required to migrate an organization's computer systems to a new operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Marimba's migration solution automates each stage of the migration process, including inventory-based planning and preparation, protection of personal data, and deployment of the operating system. Marimba's software distribution technology then automates the provisioning of user-specific applications and content to each system, providing ongoing management of applications and operating system service packs. The end result is an overall reduction in the cost and complexity of migrations for large, heterogeneous companies. Marimba's advanced OS migration solution allows administrators to meet migration objectives utilizing a set of new features and capabilities that include: -- A centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. user interface that provides an intuitive, streamlined best-practice workflow The automatic routing of documents to the users responsible for working on them. Workflow is concerned with providing the information required to support each step of the business cycle. , allowing administrators unfamiliar with migration methodologies to quickly learn how to migrate organizations -- Granular granular /gran·u·lar/ (gran´u-lar) made up of or marked by presence of granules or grains. gran·u·lar adj. 1. Composed or appearing to be composed of granules or grains. 2. targeting and coordination capabilities to help IT administrators create departmental or geographical groups of machines for scheduled updates -- Administrative enhancements such as tight integration with inventory collection, allowing ease of integration for systems administrators to gather and track current hardware and software data for migration usage -- Technology that leverages customer's existing investment in imaging technologies -- Management of changes in Active Directory -- Improved reporting to provide graphical confirmation of migration project status The Marimba(R) technology helps eliminate human error, reduces the time and resources required to execute migration projects, and enhances the effectiveness of migrations by prioritizing updates and updating only planned, approved machines. "Marimba has demonstrated that we can help companies cut the time it takes to plan, execute, and manage migration projects in half, and in some cases, by more than two-thirds," said Kia Behnia, Marimba's chief technology officer. "This becomes increasingly valuable as companies realize that the OS migration process is not a one-time interruption INTERRUPTION. The effect of some act or circumstance which stops the course of a prescription or act of limitation's. 2. Interruption of the use of a thing is natural or civil. , but rather an ongoing aspect of the software lifecycle that must be managed on a regular basis." Additional value is recognized by separating images from applications, significantly reducing the number of hardware-based images required to update organizational systems Organizational Systems (OS) is a Ph.D. course of study at Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center in San Francisco, CA. OS "is built around the latest knowledge from both organizational behavior and systems science. . Marimba's migration solution is tightly integrated with industry standard tools like Symantec Ghost, which Marimba supports and resells, to image a machine and restore its settings and personality for each IT computer system. This process can improve end user productivity and satisfaction by reducing the total number of help desk calls. Marimba's migration solution also supports PowerQuest's DeployCenter. Automating and integrating the migration process with a company's software lifecycle management Software Lifecycle Management is the concept that an Independent software vendor can control how its software is licensed and used throughout its usable lifecycle. Because software is not always a static product, vendor's often add additional features and/or updates for security purposes. strategy allows migration to be a repeatable process, rather than a one-time event. "Everyone understands the productivity and efficiency benefits gained from OS migration projects - but companies today also need to complete their migration efforts with minimal user interruption or down time," said Thom Bailey, global product manager for Symantec Ghost. "Our partnership with Marimba provides a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for customers that automates the desktop management, imaging, testing, standardization standardization In industry, the development and application of standards that make it possible to manufacture a large volume of interchangeable parts. Standardization may focus on engineering standards, such as properties of materials, fits and tolerances, and drafting and software distribution aspects needed to streamline the OS migration process." Tight integration with Marimba's Desktop/Mobile Management Offerings Marimba's migration solution is tightly integrated with Marimba Desktop/Mobile Management, used to continually distribute and update applications and content residing on each computer system, providing long-term value beyond the savings from migration automation. "The benefits of upgrading to the latest Windows operating system extends beyond new feature sets and compatibility issues, to include matters of support, license compliance, and TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ," said James Levesque James Levesque is best known as the high energy bass player from surf punk legends Agent Orange. Levesque was the bass player for the touring punk band from 1980-1985, along with original members Mike Palm and Scott Miller. , systems programmer (1) In the IT department of a large organization, a technical expert on some or all of the computer's system software (operating systems, networks, DBMSs, etc.). They are responsible for the efficient performance of the computer systems. from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is the largest municipal utility in the United States, serving 3.9 million residents in 2006. It was founded in 1902 to deliver water and electricity supplies to residents and businesses in Los Angeles. . "Marimba's migration solution automates and simplifies the automation process, which makes it easier for us to ensure that all of our IT assets are not only up-to-date, but at the same level to minimize maintenance and version problems. This automation allows staff to move to any PC and still be in a known supported environment." Pricing and Availability Marimba's OS migration solution is available immediately. Pricing is dependent upon configuration and number of users. For additional information on all of Marimba's products, please contact Marimba sales via phone at 1-888-800-5444, or via email at orders@marimba.com. About Marimba Marimba, Inc., the Software Change Management Company, is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. Marimba's Desktop/Mobile Management, Server Change Management, and Embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. Management product families allow Global 2000 companies to better manage their IT resources, increase operational efficiency and reduce IT costs. Additional information is available at www.marimba.com. This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbors Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. created by these sections. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding: the ability of Marimba's OS migration solution to reduce the time, costs and resources required to manage OS migrations; the ability of companies without migration solutions to cut the time it takes to plan, execute and manage migration projects in half, and in some cases, by more than two-thirds; the features, capabilities and other benefits expected to be provided by Marimba's OS migration solution. Those results are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including: technical challenges customers may face in implementing and utilizing Marimba's OS migration solution, which could limit the benefits expected to be provided; the rapid pace of technological change and other development, marketing and sales challenges faced by Marimba, which could limit the ability of Marimba to make its new products generally available on schedule or with the functionality described; potential increased competition for Marimba in the OS migration and related markets; and general economic, technological and market conditions, which could affect the level of demand for OS migration solutions in general and Marimba's products in particular. Actual results may differ materially due to these and other factors. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described from time to time in Marimba's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In particular, see the Risk Factors described in Marimba's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , as submitted to the SEC and as may be updated or amended with future filings or submissions. Marimba undertakes no obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Note to Editors: Marimba is a registered trademark of Marimba, Inc. in the U.S. and/or certain other countries. Other product, company or service names and trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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