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| IBM Sets the Stage for the Next Era of Computing - Announcing the PureSystems |
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IBM announced on 11 April 2012 a major step forward in a new, simpler era of computing with the introduction of a new category of "expert integrated systems." This new family is the first with built-in expertise based on IBM's decades of experience running IT operations for tens of thousands of clients in 170 countries.
IBM’s expert integrated systems family – PureSystems – is the result of $2 billion in R&D and acquisitions over four years, an unprecedented move by IBM to integrate all IT elements, both physical and virtual. The new systems family offers clients an alternative to today’s enterprise computing model, where multiple and disparate systems require significant resources to set up and maintain. Read more
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| IBM Introduces New Systems to Accelerate Smarter Computing |
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In the largest update to its systems portfolio this year, IBM announced on 19 October 2011 55 new and updated server and storage technologies that can help clients gain actionable insights from data, increase IT capacity and deliver new services faster to create profitable business opportunities.
Accelerate the journey to smarter computing - More information
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| IBM Demonstrates Increased Server Market Momentum in Second Quarter 2011 |
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ARMONK, N.Y., - 25 Aug 2011: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced continued momentum in the worldwide server market, with market share gains reported by a major analyst firm and increased competitive displacements in the second quarter of 2011.
According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, IBM led in factory revenue gains to achieve 30.5 percent market share in the second quarter of 2011, compared with HP's 29.8 percent share.
IBM grew server revenue by 24.5 percent year over year – better than the overall market growth of 17.9 percent – gaining 1.6 points of share over the same quarter in 2010. In addition, IBM was again named the market share leader by revenue in the UNIX® server market by IDC, gaining 5.2 points of share year over year with IBM Power Systems™ to achieve 47.4 percent market share, while competitors lost share. In the x86 market, IBM System x® achieved a growth rate of 15.3 percent year over year. Read more |
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| IBM is introducing new system offerings that deliver on the promise of Smarter Computing |
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The July launch offerings include:
- zEnterprise 114, a new entry point for hybrid computing built for mid-sized companies, and the next step in the evolution of enterprise computing. System x blade support for Linux and future support for Windows that fully optimizes workload deployment for efficiency and innovation. Complementary services, software and financing options make this new system even more attractive and affordable.
- IBM Storage Systems new XIV Gen3, which will process more data faster and easier while lowering total cost of ownership.
- IBM Power 775 is built to handle heavy-duty analytics, and is the world's most powerful and energy efficient supercomputer.
- New System x BladeCenter systems, optimized for efficiency in systems networking and management.
- IBM System Networking enhancements now provide greater support for high density datacentre deployments, providing the speed needed to deliver faster access to information.
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| The new Destination z Web Site has Launched |
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Destination z is a collaborative site dedicated to educating users on all things System z. The Destination z Web site has launched, be sure to visit areas of the site dedicated to IBM System z business partners, including the “Partners” section, which includes a listing of IBM Mainframe solution providers, ISVs and supporting members. Please visit the site and join the Destination z community! Go to the Destination z Web Site.
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| IBM turns its 100 - Chairman and CEO Samuel J. Palmisano Says Managing for the Long Term Will Drive Growth for Next 100 Years |
IBM is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding on June 16, 1911. To celebrate the milestone, the company is releasing a book, "Making the World Work Better: The Ideas That Shaped a Century and a Company," debuting a new film, "Wild Ducks," and ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
IBM Turns 100
IBM CEO launches IBM Centennial at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md.
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| Watson's Success inspires New Challenge |
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Watson’s success in the Jeopardy! challenge was inspiring, but the business impact of optimized systems design is just beginning. Watson’s advances in deep analytics and its ability to process unstructured data and interpret natural language will now be tailored to fit the requirements of new solutions in science, healthcare, financial services and other industries.. Read more
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| IBM's Destination z User Group Programme |
GSE is proud to have become, as of early 2008, a Supporter of IBM’s Destination z User Group programme, which is dedicated to the development of the operational ecosystem for System z and increasing its value. This presents new avenues of contact and collaboration with the IBM mainframe community, experts in the field and other Destination z Supporters. More information can be found here.
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| IBM Academic Initiative |
IBM is committed to the mainframe – maybe like never ever before after more than 40 years of mainframe history. To ensure that our clients today and in the future can make use of zSeries’ features like Virtualization, Integration, and Reliability, IBM teamed up with Universities across EMEA to educate students on the mainframe. Read more
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