Foundry Networks, a performance and total solutions provider for end-to-end routing and switching, announced <A HREF="http://www.foundrynet.com/company/newsroom/pr/2008/08-12-2008.html">out-of-the-box integration with IBM Tivoli Netcool software</A> for customers using Foundry switching and routing products. This integration facilitates simplified operations for Foundry customers using IBM Tivoli Netcool, thereby helping improve business efficiency. This technology partnership allows Tivoli Netcool software to effectively manage Foundry switches and routers in networks, element/network management systems and applications.