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CNET News: IBM calls up new Linux server

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 27, 2002

“IBM is making a new call for customers in the
telecommunications arena.

“The company on Tuesday announced a new eServer based on the
Linux operating system for the telecommunications industry. At the
same time, Big Blue introduced a new Linux Service Provider Lab to
test Linux software for telecommunications companies.

“IBM hopes the new eServer will increase sales in a market that
has traditionally been dominated by Sun Microsystems. IBM’s latest
product is priced lower than its current telecom servers in a move
to attract telecommunications companies, which have been cutting
capital spending…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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