January 19, 2005 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — According to data center software maker Opsware Inc. (opsware.com), the recent Data Center Automation report from Forrester Research rated the company first for lifecycle management of servers, software, network devices and storage.
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Opsware says it also received the second highest ranking for utility computing, behind IBM. A group of eight companies, also including HP, Veritas, Sun, BladeLogic, Altiris and BMC, was evaluated in the report, according to key data center automation capabilities.
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“Customers and analysts alike are recognizing the superiority of the Opsware System,” says Opsware Inc. President and CEO Ben Horowitz. “Our leadership position validates our product strengths and investment in continuing to develop the best IT automation solution on the market today. With the addition of network automation, Opsware will further its market leadership by enabling enterprises to automate even more elements that comprise today’s complex IT environments, and realize the immense benefits of utility computing.”
