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M2 PRESSWIRE-11 March 2004-Computer Associates: CA extends desktop management leadership with acquisition of Miramar Systems; Patented Desktop DNA solutions enable IT departments to streamline PC migrations and reduce support workloads (C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
ISLANDIA, N.Y. - Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) today announced the acquisition of privately held Miramar Systems, Inc. (Miramar), a leading provider of desktop migration tools, in an all-cash transaction. Financial details were not disclosed.
The acquisition extends CA's leadership in the desktop management market with patented "Desktop DNA" technology that greatly simplifies PC and operating system upgrades. Gartner Inc. recently named Miramar as a leader in its 2003 Magic Quadrant for PC Data and Settings Migration. Its technology resides on millions of PCs worldwide.
"Our customers have two main goals when it comes to desktop management: reducing PC ownership costs and ensuring maximum returns on their PC investments," said Mark Barrenechea,...