ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM
Services (NYSE: IBM) announced a $325
million agreement with Juniper Networks in which IBM will
assist the network technology giant in managing its existing
infrastructure, applications and IT services to help reduce costs
and enhance their journey to the cloud.
According to a recent report from IBM's Institute for Business
Value, nearly all companies surveyed said they are using some form
of cloud computing today, with 85 percent using more than one cloud
environment.
As part of the seven-year agreement, IBM will use the IBM
Services Platform with Watson to
help manage the Sunnyvale, Calif.
based company's support systems including data centers, help desks
and data and voice networks.
"A key element of our digital transformation is to manage the
complexities of our global operation and to get the most out of our
current investments," said Bob
Worrall, Chief Information Officer, Juniper Networks. "In
working with IBM Services, we will be able to collaborate with them
on innovative solutions for our cloud-first business
model."
In addition, this agreement will allow Juniper Networks to
leverage IBM's cognitive technologies to create an agile IT
environment. IBM will introduce the "Factory Development" concept
for application management, using automation and cognitive tools,
designed to help Juniper drive efficiency, cost savings and assist
Juniper Networks toward achieving a cloud-native landscape.
"Our work with thousands of enterprises globally has led us to
the firm belief that a 'one-cloud-fits-all' approach doesn't work
and companies are choosing multiple cloud environments to best meet
their needs," said Martin Jetter,
Senior Vice President of IBM Global Technology Services. "Working
with Juniper, we are integrating cloud solutions with their
existing IT investments via the IBM Service Platform with
Watson. This gives them the
opportunity to generate more value from existing infrastructure,
along with helping them manage strategic services that are critical
to their business."
About IBM Services:
IBM Services designs, builds, and runs the foundational systems and
services that is the backbone of the world's economy. The clients
IBM Services Support include:
- 4 out of the top 5 airlines by revenue
- 8 out of 10 leading mobile operators
- 8 out of 10 largest automobile manufacturers
- 4 out of 10 largest global retailers
- 7 out of 10 biggest insurance companies
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