August 29, 2005 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Data center automation software developer Opsware (opsware.com) said on Monday that TiVO had selected its Server Automation System and Network Automation System to manage its customer-facing and internal applications.
“TiVo is a technologically savvy company that recognizes the business need and immense value of automating its IT infrastructure,” says Ben Horowitz, president and CEO of Opsware. “As they expand their presence into new households going forward, Opsware will provide the necessary automation that will grow lock-step with them, allowing TiVo to meet their internal business requirements and deliver the first-class service their customers have come to expect.”
Opsware says it was selected for the technical capabilities of its products and its experience in enterprise environments.
“As the popularity of TiVo continues to grow, we needed an IT automation solution provider that could expand with our mission-critical applications,” says Steven Zoppi, chief information officer of TiVo. “Opsware was an excellent choice because of their product’s success in automating other environments of our size and complexity.”
