2,500th Application Demonstrates Growing Momentum, Key ISV and Developer Support IBM Express Advantage Offerings Now Support Linux on POWER

IBM Tivoli Automated Software Installation Technology Speeds Deployment of Microsoft Windows Vista.
Software Reduces Operating System Installation Timeline to Minutes

Deal to Help Customers Manage Networks, Maintain High Customer Satisfaction

IBM announced it has agreed to acquire Vallent Corporation, a privately held company based in Bellevue, Washington with more than 400 employees. Financial details were not disclosed. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and is anticipated to close in the first quarter of the 2007 calendar year.

Signs Agreement to Open New Global Delivery Center in Chengdu to Service Global Clients

IBM signed an agreement today with the Chengdu High-Tech Zone, to establish a Global Delivery Center within the Chengdu Tianfu Software Park.

IBM announced today that HDFC Bank Limited, the second largest private bank in India, has selected IBM for an industry-first information management software project designed to help HDFC rapidly enhance customer care and identify new business opportunities.

IBM today announced the integration of IBM Business Partner offerings with the new Rational Software Delivery Platform 7.0 desktop products. The software solutions, validated through the Ready for IBM Rational software offering, help customers accelerate SOA adoption and take advantage of sound architectural design to deliver software and services with greater efficiency and quality.

New Capabilities Help Customers Take Advantage of Sound Architectural Design to Deliver and Services.