Juniper Networks and IBM recently announced an OEM agreement that
will enable the former to license and integrate IBM software into
its open application networking platform for partners and
clients. Juniper plans to integrate IBM Tivoli Netcool
service management software into its Junos Space application
platform that will allow customers to more easily develop
applications that leverage the network.
Expected to be available in third-quarter of 2010, Juniper’s
new Junos Space Fault Suite will provide enterprises and
communication service providers with a turnkey fault and network
management solution that is scalable and highly upgradeable.
IBM’s Tivoli Netcool software allows customers to gain
real-time, centralized monitoring and network discovery
capabilities. The software helps service providers operate more
effectively by gaining greater network intelligence and business
insight into their networking infrastructures.
“We are working with Juniper to drive greater value for
customers, enabling them to reduce costs, improve service and
manage risk,” said Al Zollar, vice president and general
manager, IBM Tivoli. “With this new OEM agreement, the
combined strengths of Juniper’s open network application
platform and IBM’s Tivoli technology will allow customers to
enable new services and revenue streams while improving the
operational management of their networking
infrastructures.”
“Juniper Networks and IBM share a common vision on developing
next-generation platforms that enable new services, new experiences
and new business models,” said Mike Harding, vice president
and general manager of the Junos Space Business Unit at Juniper
Networks. “Our combined solution enables customers to
simplify network operations and rapidly scale services, which
improves the resilience, economics and experience of their
networking infrastructures.”
Juniper’s Junos Space will include IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus
and Network Manager technology to help service providers manage
service quality and reduce operational costs and time-to-market.
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