Lenovo plans to acquire IBM’s x86 Server Business
Seemed Lenovo is making the move again, but it seem IBM is always selling the rubbish to Lenovo to me…haha…
On January 23, Lenovo and IBM have entered into a definitive agreement in which Lenovo plans to acquire IBM’s x86 server business. As a valued client of IBM, I wanted to reach out to you with this exciting news, and give you some of the highlights:
Under the agreement, Lenovo plans to acquire IBM’s System x, BladeCenter and Flex System blade servers and switches, x86-based Flex Systems, NeXtScale and iDataPlex servers and associated software, networking and maintenance operations.
IBM will retain its System z mainframes, Power Systems, Storage Systems, Power-based Flex servers, and PureApplication and PureData appliances. This is consistent with our strategy over the last several years to continually remix our portfolio to focus on high value solutions and services for our clients.
Lenovo and IBM plan to enter into a strategic relationship which will include a global OEM and reseller agreement for sales of IBM’s industry-leading entry and midrange Storwize disk storage systems, tape storage systems, General Parallel File System software, SmartCloud Entry offering, and elements of IBM’s system software portfolio, including Systems Director and Platform Symphony.
