One of three products up for best system and application management solutions
BELLEVUE, Wash. – May 21, 2007 – Centeris Corporation, a pioneer in developing software for easy management of Linux® servers in a Microsoft® Windows® network, today announced that the Centeris Likewise Management Suite has been selected as a finalist in the System and Application Management category for the 2007 eWeek Excellence Awards. The finalists were selected by eWeek editors and analysts from more than 800 entries. According to eWeek, “The finalists demonstrate a high level of innovation and an ability to meet the most pressing enterprise needs.” The winners of the awards will be announced on June 11, 2007.
"We are thrilled that the Likewise Management Suite is considered by eWeek editors and analysts to be among the top technology solutions in our category,” said Barry Crist, chief executive officer of Centeris. “The recognition is a compliment to our talented staff of technology professionals who are committed to making Centeris successful by developing the best cross-platform system management solution on the market.”
The Centeris Likewise Management Suite improves management and interoperability of Windows®, Linux®, and UNIX® systems to considerably reduce IT costs and enhance security. Using familiar Windows-based tools, system administrators can seamlessly integrate Linux and UNIX systems with Microsoft® Active Directory™ and easily manage Linux servers. Centeris Likewise Management Suite is the only solution that allows IT administrators to quickly configure server roles, enable single sign-on for enterprise applications, and extend Active Directory group policy to Linux and UNIX systems.
About Centeris
Centeris® solutions improve management and interoperability of Windows, Linux, and UNIX systems with easy to use software for Linux administration and cross-platform identity management.
Companies running mixed networks can utilize existing Windows skills/resources, maximize the value of their Active Directory investment, strengthen the security of their network and lower Linux server TCO.
Centeris Corporation is a Bellevue, WA-based software company funded by leading venture capital firms Ignition Partners, Intel Capital, and Trinity Ventures. Centeris has experienced management and engineering teams in place and is led by senior executives from leading technology companies such as Microsoft, F5 Networks, EMC and Mercury.