Open Systems has released Traverse Turnkey Servers, which the company said is a program that provides high-quality server systems with Traverse software pre-installed. When customers purchase a Traverse Turnkey Server, they receive an HP ProLiant Server configured and loaded with software. The Minneapolis, Minn.-based company said Open Systems IT personnel are available to help.

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