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CAPGEMINI SELECTS BLADELOGIC AS THE DATA CENTER AUTOMATION SOLUTION FOR ITS OUTSOURCING PRACTICE
Leading Technology Consulting and Outsourcing Services Company to Deploy BladeLogic in its own Data Centers and Become a Strategic Distribution Partner for BladeLogic
Waltham, MA, October 25, 2004—BladeLogic, Inc., the leading provider of data center automation software, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, to deliver comprehensive data center automation solutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, Capgemini will deploy BladeLogic Operations Manager as the data center automation platform for both hosted and non-hosted clients of Capgemini’s IT Outsourcing services. In addition, Capgemini will become a strategic reseller of BladeLogic Operations Manager, which together with its own planning and integration services will enable the solution to be cost effectively implemented. Capgemini will also make available data center operations management using BladeLogic’s award winning software to its non-hosted clients.
“Capgemini has a strong track record in using new and innovative technology to deliver high value for its clients,” said Kevin Tomlinson, Capgemini Vice President, Head of Outsourcing UK and European Service Delivery. “The recent explosion of distributed computing platforms and applications has created a compelling need for a new approach to data center management. After conducting a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation of available data center automation solutions, we selected BladeLogic for both its clear technical superiority and its success in delivering demonstrable value to its numerous Global 2000 customers. BladeLogic provides Capgemini with a unique competitive advantage in the marketplace by helping us more easily address data center management challenges.”
“Capgemini built its reputation as one of the world’s leading outsourcing and technology consulting companies by providing its clients with technology solutions that offer compelling business value with a strong return on investment,” said Dev Ittycheria, President and CEO, BladeLogic. “As managing change in the data center becomes a key IT imperative, we are very pleased that Capgemini has selected BladeLogic as the data center automation solution for its Outsourcing Practice. This strategic partnership will provide Capgemini and its clients with the most advanced data center automation solution in the industry today. This partnership will also help BladeLogic accelerate its footprint in the EMEA region by providing the company a strategic distribution partner with a very large and deep set of client relationships. We look forward to building a long and mutually rewarding relationship with Capgemini and its outsourcing clients.”
About BladeLogic Operations Manager
BladeLogic Operations Manager, a suite of enterprise-class data center automation solutions, enables organizations of any size to provision, configure and manage large-scale, distributed server environments more efficiently resulting in improved responsiveness and enhanced server security. By enabling companies to manage a wide range of data center processes, including server and application provisioning, patch management, change management, compliance management and remote administration, BladeLogic Operations Manager drives the automation of critical data center processes and allows for the dynamic optimization of IT resources, creating a highly agile, business-driven IT environment.
About Capgemini
Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, has a unique way of working with its clients, which it calls the Collaborative Business Experience. Through commitment to mutual success and the achievement of tangible value, the company helps businesses and governments implement growth and transformation strategies, leverage technology and thrive through the power of collaboration. Known as Cap Gemini Ernst & Young until April 15, 2004, Capgemini employs approximately 55,000 people worldwide and reported 2003 global revenues of 5.754 billion euros. More information about individual service lines, offices and research is available at www.us.capgemini.com.
About BladeLogic (NASDAQ: BLOG)
BladeLogic is a leading provider of data center automation software with a large installed base of Fortune Global 500 customers, including 21 of the top 100 global companies, 3 of the top 10 aerospace and defense companies, 7 of the top 25 commercial and savings banks, 3 of the top 5 securities companies, 2 of the top 3 entertainment companies, 2 of the top 3 general merchandisers, 7 of the top 12 pharmaceutical companies and 7 of the top 10 telecommunications companies. BladeLogic’s data center automation software solutions enable enterprises, service providers and government organizations to easily browse, provision, configure, patch, audit and remediate physical and virtual servers and applications, allowing customers to achieve reduced data center operating costs, improved service quality and enhanced security and compliance. BladeLogic is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA. For more information, please visit www.bladelogic.com.
Contact:
BladeLogic
Tedd Rodman
+1-781-257-3560
trodman@bladelogic.com
Capgemini
Paul Liles
+44 870 904 3699
paul.liles@capgemini.com
Gary Madders
+44 870 904 4356
gary.madders@capgemini.com