[ Thanks to Matt for
this link. ]
“Rolling out Linux across its systems spanning the Kingdom with
the help of Saudi Business Machines (SBM), the general marketing
and services representative of IBM WTC in Saudi Arabia, Zahid
Tractors is leading a wave of change that is allowing organisations
to implement the most powerful and secure computer systems–without
having to pay exorbitant licensing fees. By replacing its Microsoft
Windows servers with LINUX, Zahid Tractors has reduced its
technology costs by as much as 25%, and demonstrated the value,
flexibility and security of open-source software.The new IBM x-Series servers running Linux handle Web services,
file and print services, messaging and business applications for
Zahid Tractors, which is the Kingdom’s largest dealer in heavy
machinery and vehicles, acting as agent for such famous brands as
Caterpillar, Ingersoll-Rand, Demag, Lorain, Peerless, Ameise, Volvo
Trucks, Volvo Cars, Daewoo Motors, Renault Cars and AMG’s
Hummer.“‘Maintaining a reliable and high-performance technology
infrastructure is of paramount importance for Zahid Tractors, as we
have to provide critical business systems and maintain the flow of
vital financial and inventory information between our network of 30
branches around Saudi Arabia, catering to a number of different
customer groups,’ said Nasser Bayram, IT Manager of Zahid
Tractors…”