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Security has been recognized as a key element of the network irrespective of the size of an enterprise. With networks growing in complexity, the need for comprehensive security products/solutions has grown simultaneously. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) need reliable, secure IT systems that helps in achieving overall success in the business.

CIOL Bureau presents a special theme on ‘Security solutions', which aims to help SMBs face the challenge and broaden their security strategy.

IBM's new storage and services to aid SMBs

New configurations of DS3000 Series targeted at SMBs helps clients store, access and manage information for competitive advantage

SAN DIEGO: IBM has announced new hardware and services, designed to help small and medium business (SMB) clients, and enable them pursue new business opportunities by using information as a strategic asset.

New configurations of DS3000 series and new storage service expand IBM's cross-company effort to transform the way organizations manage and access information through a range of complementary hardware, software and services offerings.

The new storage offerings include enhanced configurations of IBM System Storage DS3200 and DS3400. The powerful entry-level disk arrays, featuring integrated management software, designed for SMBs is also distributed among large enterprise customers.

Various components of the DS3200 and DS3400, such as controllers, cables and host bus adapters (HBA) will now be bundled into specific configurations, making it easier for SMB customers to purchase the solution to meet their business needs.

"SMBs today are dealing with the same data avalanche like large enterprises face - a deluge of files, e-mail, digital images and streaming media. These clients require a reliable storage system, that grows along with their information," said Charlie Andrews, director, IBM system storage product marketing.

"The DS3000 series is intended to make purchasing and implementing system more easier and helps clients to focus on their business priorities," he added.

New IBM storage services

IBM has also launched new services offerings from IBM Global Technology Services to help clients more efficiently store, manage and understand, and leverage data. These services use IBM methodologies and prior engagement experiences to help improve operational effectiveness for storage and enterprise content management.

The new services include - IBM Implementation Services for Enterprise Content Management, IBM Storage Optimization and Integration Services, IBM Migration Services for Data.

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