They will compete with Intel computers, only with more power, greater stability and manageability because the systems are integrated from design through production, said Colin Parris, general manager, IBM Power Systems.

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"The new IBM zEnterprise System represents a bold move to fundamentally change how data centers are managed, " said Tom Rosamilia, General Manager, IBM Power and z Systems.

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These Power systems are completely IBM.

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Analysts saw the talks as part of a consolidation trend, as HP, IBM and Cisco Systems jostle for control of corporate data centers and compete to supply the high-end computers that power complex corporate transactions and networks.

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