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IBM's x86 Server Business Back On the Market

Posted by Soulskill on from the just-throw-it-on-ebay dept.

itwbennett writes "It was widely reported last year (including on Slashdot) that IBM attempted to sell off its x86 server business to Lenovo, which seemed logical as Lenovo had bought out the IBM's PC business a decade ago. However, the two firms could not come to financial terms and the deal was never struck. Well, the rumors have started up again, only this time Lenovo has some competition, as Dell and Fujitsu are now being thrown into the mix as possible suitors."

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  1. Does anyone check these summaries anymore? by damn_registrars · · Score: 5, Informative

    the rumors have started up again, only this time Lenovo has come competition, as Dell and Fujitsu are now being throw into the mix as possible suitors.

    Come one, that's just sloppy writing there. We can do better than "Lenovo has come competition" and "being thow into the mix".

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  2. Re:What does IBM do anymore then? by JCHerbsleb · · Score: 3, Informative

    Technically, they still have mainframes, System i, System P, etc. along with the various software platforms such as DB2, RACF, and the various BMC products. I think they are attempting to transform themselves into a "service" organization (similar to what HP is attempting) and divest the hardware / software while focusing on the consulting and outsourced support services.