1. IBM introduced new innovations in x86 computing from its System x product line, including the IBM NeXtScale System, a new scale-out computing platform optimized for cloud, HPC, and technical computing workloads.
2. The NeXtScale System provides flexibility, simplicity, and scale through its chassis, compute nodes, and "native expansion" capability to add storage, acceleration, and other functions in a simple way without extra components.
3. IBM also announced new System x servers including the x3650 M4 HD for high density storage and the x3500 M4 for optimized performance, lower power usage, and better price/performance.