* BMC acquires Emprisa to fulfill a broader BSM and IT process automation strategy
Big Blue packages Tivoli, Rational software into Express tools for small to midsize businesses
BMC picks up network change and configuration management software in Emprisa Networks acquisition
Building on its recent RealOps and Emprisa Networks acquisitions, BMC delivers new software suite
* Freeware can ease the strain on IT management budgets
Brabeion Software uses policy and audit content developed at PricewaterhouseCoopers' to help customers stay compliant
Best-practice framework not as critical to success as adopters once thought, survey shows
Freeware, open source applications tackle configuration, NetFlow, patch, storage, security and systems management
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