"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..."