In 1996, IBM purchased Tivoli Systems Inc. to bolster its systems and network management capabilities. Since then, the vendor has used acquisitions and internal development to create a comprehensive product line, garnered a significant following among large enterprises, and emerged as a top tier supplier. “IBM is IBM: it is a significant force in the network and systems management market,” said Jean-Pierre Garbani, vice president at Forrester Research Inc.
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