Lenovo has integrated IBM's x86 business in its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations, and transferred staff over, it says.
This follows the initial closing for the acquisition of IBM's x86 server business at worldwide level last October for $2.1 billion.
As there is a large number of countries and processes in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, Lenovo says these units will be transitioned over the next few months to ensure a smooth integration.
The company is acquiring IBM's x86 server business intact and is committed to following the IBM x86 product roadmap, including Flex and x86-based PureFlex integrated systems. Lenovo will continue to innovate in this space, it says.
Adding IBM's x86 unit to Lenovo's business extends its capabilities in enterprise hardware and services. It says the deal gives it the "competitive advantages to drive profitable growth and build the company into an enterprise leader".
IBM will continue to provide maintenance delivery on Lenovo's behalf for an extended period of time, so customers will experience a seamless transition with no change in their maintenance support.
Lenovo and IBM have also established a strategic alliance where Lenovo will serve as an original equipment manufacturer to IBM and resell selected products from IBM's storage and software portfolio. This strategic alliance means Lenovo can now offer these products as part of a more comprehensive enterprise IT solution, allowing it to support a greater range of customer needs in data centres.
"We are glad to formally welcome IBM x86 team, now joining Lenovo MEA. Our priorities are to deliver a seamless transition for customers and partners, while we accelerate our server business. We have big plans for the enterprise market and aim to repeat the success we had in PCs," says Oliver Ebel, VP and GM of Lenovo MEA.
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