IBM/Blade Networks deal was a big blow to Juniper, analyst says. Buying Blade changes nothing as IBM was already reselling the network blades, he says. While the concept of integrated compute, network, and storage sounds appealing, ESG Research indicates little market interest. Does this help IBM compete on big network-connected “smart planet” projects? No. Yes, this is a good approach for service providers but unless we are talking about a green field implementation, service providers still have legacy servers to replace.”]
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