BMC to buy BladeLogic

Software maker BMC will buy data centre automation firm BladeLogic in a move that could help it fend off incursions into its core market from rivals such as EMC, says E-commerce Times.

BMC will use BladeLogic's products to round its own business service management software portfolio.

When combined, the platform will include tools to help businesses manage information technology assets across a business, from data centres to corporate networks.

Executives outlined strategic initiatives for Linux and for growing its businesses during its annual Brainshare event, says Internet News.

Against a backdrop of efforts aimed at remaking itself, Novell executives seized the opportunity to help put its sizable Linux and system management initiatives into some context for enterprise IT buyers.

The company offers system management, operating system and identity management products; accordingly, wrapping them up in a coherent go-to-market vision has become part of the company's larger goals.

Newmerix has formed a joint relationship with MyITgroup, a SAP professional services firm. The partnership will allow Newmerix greater market reach through MyITgroup's client base, including government agencies, global enterprises and small to medium businesses, says Business Wire.

The combination of Newmerix's solutions and MyITgroup's services provides SAP customers with a level of flexibility that helps them achieve better efficiencies across organisations.

Newmerix Automate for SAP complements MyITgroup's expertise in establishing a new set of best practices to help its customers receive full value from their SAP environments.