How to Reduce IT Complexity with the Right Systems Management Platform

Lenovo presents a summary of awhite paper prepared by Pund-IT

HOW TO REDUCEIT COMPLEXITYWITH THE RIGHT SYSTEMSMANAGEMENT PLATFORM

Today, IT complexity is one of the biggest challengesa�ecting every business.

Lenovo’s SolutionLenovo XClarity™ Administrator is a new systems management solution that simplifies delivery of IT infrastructure and increases sta� productivity.

Explore the benefits of

Lenovo XClarity

1Simplifies and Automates Foundational IT Infrastructure Tasks

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Automating complex, repetitive tasks reduces potential human errors. Simplifying systems management helps IT sta� find information and execute tasks faster.

Important because:

According to Pund-IT:• Lenovo XClarity has an uncluttered, intuitive interface that makes it easy to learn and to use

• Unlike other system management solutions, Lenovo® has developed server configuration patterns that can be reused to reduce the time and e�ort in deploying new servers

• Lenovo XClarity makes repetitive tasks like updating processes easy and lets IT focus on other important tasks

• Lenovo XClarity also o�ers detailed map visualization of racks and chassis, allowing administrators to easily trace system assets

Can Help Advance Data Center Agility Through An Open Approach To So�ware-Defined Environments.

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Important because:The solution features extensive APIs that provide deep visibility and control over hardware resources from external, higher-level automation and management tools.

According to Pund-IT:• Lenovo XClarity provides a centralized point of integration into external, higher level so�ware tools

• Lenovo XClarity integrates easily with client’s core platforms and third-party tools

3Aligns IT Requirements With Budget Strategies

Lenovo XClarity

With right-size IT purchases, you can increase overall business value and reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Important because:

• With Lenovo XClarity you can decrease time to value due to improved core features and functionalities

• Lenovo XClarity enhances workload availability in virtualized clusters

• Lenovo XClarity includes features that helps measurably improve the e�ciency and response time of IT sta�

• Lenovo XClarity helps ensure existing systems are working correctly

According to Pund-IT:

In Summary:“In essence, Lenovo XClarity qualifies as a solution that enables companies to adopt new business computing technologies and to adapt to market and technological changes at their own pace.”

Source: Pund-IT: Marketplace Update, “Lenovo XClarity – Enhancing Server Value with Innovative System Management”, April 2015

Read the complete white paper: Lenovo XClarity – Enhancing Server Value with Innovative System Managementby the analyst, Charles King, of Pund-ITto find out how Lenovo XClarity can helpyour business reduce IT complexity.