By Sacha Dawes:

I  am delighted to announce that Opalis Software -- the leader in IT process automation software -- is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Microsoft.  This acquisition will deliver great new functionality to the Microsoft System Center family. 

Opalis Software brings capabilities that deliver advanced workflow and reliable automation of processes across complex environments.  Combining the deep automation expertise of Opalis with the integrated, physical and virtual datacenter management of System Center will enable customers to:

  • Lower the cost of datacenter management through automating complex IT processes across the datacenter
  • Drive IT efficiency across the datacenter with expertise delivered through pre-packaged workflows, and deep integration
  • Build on existing skills to better manage IT and business growth with the extended System Center product offering across highly virtual, heterogeneous datacenters

While we transition Opalis to Microsoft systems and processes, Opalis will continue to fulfill its existing commitments and support to its customers.  Microsoft customers should visit www.opalis.com for more information on these capabilities.

For more information on the acquisition you should:

We in System Center are very excited about this acquisition, and look forward to the integrated benefits that both System Center with Opalis will provide to Microsoft and Opalis customers.

Best Regards,
Sacha Dawes
System Center Product Management

http://blogs.technet.com/systemcenterexperts/archive/2009/12/11/microsoft-acquires-opalis-software.aspx