EMC Expands Mgt. Software

HOPKINTON, Mass. -- EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced two new software solutions aimed at extending EMCs footprint in the change, configuration and compliance management marketplace. Announced today, EMC Server Configuration Manager and EMC Configuration Analytics Manager further extend the company’s unified approach for managing the entire IT information infrastructure – including servers, networks, storage and applications – and across physical, virtual and mixed environments.

In Server Configuration Manager, users can automatically discover and maintain detailed server configuration data. The solution includes pre-packaged compliance analysis tools and is able to automate remediation through its “right-click fix” capability. In Configuration Analytics Manager, users can turn raw data into useful business information by tracking configuration changes over time and measuring key performance indicators to assist in continuous IT improvement.

“Software that enables companies to automate various IT processes is the key to beingcompetitive in today's market. The automation of change and configuration management is

vital to minimizing IT staff time on maintenance tasks and reducing the chance for configuration errors,” said Tracy Corbo, Senior Analyst, IDC. "Change is a constant in today's fast paced IT environments. Managing change is top of mind for today's IT professionals and they see automation as the key to effective change management. Large IT vendors have a key role to play in delivering these

much-needed capabilities to their customers and -- based on survey data -- they should find a receptive audience."

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