Sometimes revolutions are good: the American War of Independence, IBM’s System 360, the Intel
microprocessor, and the Internet. Sometimes they are bad: almost every nationalist movement in Europe
in the first half of the 20th Century, mobile communications everywhere 24x7 (particularly in the hands
of sub-adults), and phenomena that claim to be revolutionary and arena, e.g., the Shamwow and even
cloud computing. Sometimes evolutions are to be preferred; revolutions can be so messy and disruptive
to the status quo. One could also argue that evolutionary progress always follows revolutionary progress,
be it philosophical, social, political, scientific, or as plain as dishwasher soap. Philosophical disputes
most often involve whether the subject in question is one or the other. Sometimes it really matters –
revolutions often change our lives and our institutions; evolutions just require a little adaptation.
Convergências, Integração e Desempenho no IBM System z Enterprise Impacta Eventos
- The document discusses the background and experience of João Paulo Cardani. He has a degree in electronic engineering and specializations in business management and mathematics.
- Between 1987-1997 he worked as an engineer in manufacturing and product development for IBM projects in Brazil and the US. Since 1998 he has worked in IBM's commercial department selling IT projects on Mainframe and distributed platforms to various industries.
- He is an ambassador for open source software and gives lectures at various educational institutions. His current focus since 2008 is the commercialization of Linux solutions and applications that run on IBM's System z servers.
The zEnterprise system is a "system of systems" that integrates IBM's leading technologies to dramatically improve productivity in multi-architecture data centers and private clouds. It is the world's fastest and most scalable enterprise system with unrivalled reliability, security, and manageability. The zEnterprise is also the industry's most efficient platform for large scale data center simplification and consolidation.
The IBM zEnterprise System, introduced last July is arguably the most significant new systems architecture in 20 years and took smarter computing and optimized systems to a whole new level.
This revolutionary system introduced a new hybrid computing model capable of integrating and managing multiple (or today’s most prevalent) architectures in a single integrated system making it possible to begin collapsing individual islands of computing to reduce complexity, improve security, and bring business applications and workloads closer to the data they need. This hybrid environment allows clients to optimize workloads, deploy enterprise clouds, and take action based on real-time analytics and big data.
The IBM System x3650 M2 server offers energy efficient and powerful performance for virtualization. It provides optimal computing performance per watt through its quad-core Intel Xeon processors. Robust systems management capabilities allow it to improve service through flexible deployment and integration, while resilient architectures and virtualization help manage risks.
BCBS Minnesota reduced costs by consolidating 140 servers onto a single IBM System z system running Linux virtual servers. This cut TCO over 5 years and reduced server provisioning times by 99% while allowing 97% faster disaster recovery. Running applications in Linux virtual servers on System z provided better performance, reliability, and cost efficiency than their previous Windows/Intel environment.
La robótica es una rama de la tecnología que se dedica al diseñoalejo221999
El documento trata sobre la robótica. Explica que la robótica combina disciplinas como la mecánica, electrónica e informática para formar robots. También describe algunas aplicaciones comunes de los robots como en tareas industriales, cirugía, exploración espacial y minería. Finalmente, menciona diferentes tipos de robots como móviles, industriales, médicos y teleoperadores.
El documento describe el Programa Premier Partner de Panasonic Toughbook (TP3), el cual tiene como objetivo aumentar las ventas de los distribuidores a través de beneficios como precios especiales, capacitación, apoyo en ventas y marketing. El programa está dirigido a proveedores de tecnología como distribuidores de cómputo e integradores que deseen ampliar su oferta de soluciones diferenciadas.
Convergências, Integração e Desempenho no IBM System z Enterprise Impacta Eventos
- The document discusses the background and experience of João Paulo Cardani. He has a degree in electronic engineering and specializations in business management and mathematics.
- Between 1987-1997 he worked as an engineer in manufacturing and product development for IBM projects in Brazil and the US. Since 1998 he has worked in IBM's commercial department selling IT projects on Mainframe and distributed platforms to various industries.
- He is an ambassador for open source software and gives lectures at various educational institutions. His current focus since 2008 is the commercialization of Linux solutions and applications that run on IBM's System z servers.
The zEnterprise system is a "system of systems" that integrates IBM's leading technologies to dramatically improve productivity in multi-architecture data centers and private clouds. It is the world's fastest and most scalable enterprise system with unrivalled reliability, security, and manageability. The zEnterprise is also the industry's most efficient platform for large scale data center simplification and consolidation.
The IBM zEnterprise System, introduced last July is arguably the most significant new systems architecture in 20 years and took smarter computing and optimized systems to a whole new level.
This revolutionary system introduced a new hybrid computing model capable of integrating and managing multiple (or today’s most prevalent) architectures in a single integrated system making it possible to begin collapsing individual islands of computing to reduce complexity, improve security, and bring business applications and workloads closer to the data they need. This hybrid environment allows clients to optimize workloads, deploy enterprise clouds, and take action based on real-time analytics and big data.
The IBM System x3650 M2 server offers energy efficient and powerful performance for virtualization. It provides optimal computing performance per watt through its quad-core Intel Xeon processors. Robust systems management capabilities allow it to improve service through flexible deployment and integration, while resilient architectures and virtualization help manage risks.
BCBS Minnesota reduced costs by consolidating 140 servers onto a single IBM System z system running Linux virtual servers. This cut TCO over 5 years and reduced server provisioning times by 99% while allowing 97% faster disaster recovery. Running applications in Linux virtual servers on System z provided better performance, reliability, and cost efficiency than their previous Windows/Intel environment.
La robótica es una rama de la tecnología que se dedica al diseñoalejo221999
El documento trata sobre la robótica. Explica que la robótica combina disciplinas como la mecánica, electrónica e informática para formar robots. También describe algunas aplicaciones comunes de los robots como en tareas industriales, cirugía, exploración espacial y minería. Finalmente, menciona diferentes tipos de robots como móviles, industriales, médicos y teleoperadores.
El documento describe el Programa Premier Partner de Panasonic Toughbook (TP3), el cual tiene como objetivo aumentar las ventas de los distribuidores a través de beneficios como precios especiales, capacitación, apoyo en ventas y marketing. El programa está dirigido a proveedores de tecnología como distribuidores de cómputo e integradores que deseen ampliar su oferta de soluciones diferenciadas.
+Q9meses es una revista especializada en la mujer embarazada, su bebé y su pareja y facilita, por tanto, toda la información y servicios disponibles a su alcance, para hacer de este momento una experiencia especial e inolvidable.
The document provides details about the International Capital Conference 2011 being held in Paris from November 22-24. It will bring together over 120 business leaders from China and 40 CEOs from India to discuss topics related to international capital flows, cross-border M&A, innovation, and developing financial markets. The agenda includes sessions on the global economy, debt crisis, financial regulation, CEO perspectives, and networking events like a reception at the Elysée Palace hosted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Este documento presenta breves descripciones de cinco imágenes divertidas de animales, incluyendo un elefante dando un beso, un perro con calor, un oso y un caballo bailando, un hurón asustado y un hámster balanceándose.
This document provides guidance for running for political office. It discusses forming an exploratory committee to evaluate goals and qualifications. Key benchmarks include committing sufficient time, being healthy, and having spouse support. Campaign roles like manager and treasurer are outlined. Analyzing opponents, issues, voters, and fundraising are also covered. Resources for filing include secretary of state and registrar of voters offices.
El documento describe la raza de perro Siberian husky. Explica que originalmente se usaban como perros de trineo pero ahora han sido reemplazados por Alaska huskies. También se usan para skijoring, donde los perros jalan a un esquiador. Provee detalles sobre su apariencia física, alimentación, salud, cuidados y características.
A RL Mídia apresenta vários produtos interativos para uso em pontos de venda, incluindo o PFD (Papa Fila Digital) para chamada de clientes e veiculação de anúncios, o Ponto Extra Digital para exibição de produtos e mensagens, a Gôndola Virtual para substituir espaços de gôndolas, e a Vitrine Digital para exibição de vídeos e animações. A empresa possui clientes como Bayer, Johnson & Johnson e redes de farmácias.
El documento discute cómo el amor y el odio están presentes en las enfermedades mentales. Un psiquiatra explica que entender las subjetividades de los pacientes ayuda a comprender sus conductas. Además, los avances en el conocimiento de los mecanismos cerebrales permiten comprender mejor la gama de sentimientos, desde el amor romántico hasta el odio. Otro psiquiatra señala que las personas difieren en si experimentan emociones positivas como el amor o negativas como el odio. Finalmente, un poeta analiza cómo
Este documento presenta un resumen de 3 oraciones o menos de un trabajo sobre energías renovables en zonas rurales. El trabajo discute las energías alternativas como la solar, eólica e hidráulica, y propone implementar estas energías en Toluca para reducir los problemas ambientales. El documento analiza los tipos de energía alternativa y sus aplicaciones en Europa.
Internal Combustion Engine Performance Characteristics Final Compressed for e...James Goddings
The document discusses performance testing of a small 4-stroke engine. It provides calculations to determine key performance metrics like power, torque, fuel consumption rate, air flow rate, etc. based on test data collected at 3300 RPM. The metrics are calculated using equations for power, swept volume, brake mean effective pressure, fuel and air flow rates, density, and specific fuel consumption. Charts from the test bed manual are used to convert air flow readings to standard conditions.
HELIUM V kombiniert die Anforderungen von ERP, CRM, BI, DMS, MES, PM in einem System. Die 5 Säulen von HELIUM V: Einkauf | Verkauf | Warenwirtschaft | Produktion mit Zeitwirtschaft | Management ergänzen sich und sind für eine optimale Betriebsführung aufeinander abgestimmt.
La regla de las 3R's (reducir, reutilizar y reciclar) ayuda a cuidar el medio ambiente al reducir el volumen de residuos. Reducir es la más importante porque tiene el efecto más directo en la reducción de daños ambientales. Reutilizar alarga la vida útil de los productos dándoles nuevos usos. Reciclar rescata materiales de los residuos para crear nuevos productos. Siguiendo esta regla se reduce nuestra huella de carbono y los efectos del calentamiento global.
This document provides an introduction to creative coding and programming for art and design. It discusses how algorithms and computation can enable creativity through data visualization, generative art, audiovisual installations, and interactive environments. The document shares examples of creative coding projects and links to related resources. It also outlines an introductory workshop covering Processing, p5.js, pixels, glitch art, projection mapping, particles, 3D, audio visualization, and data sonification.
Stand for something and do something: Breakthrough marketing of big brands.
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Marketing today's modern brands absolutely requires that a brand stand for something that is relevant to consumers -- so that they will want to engage in a conversation with you. Then, the brand has to engage in the conversation consistently, over time and in a variety of channels.
As a case study we'll look at the work Leo Burnett has
done for P&G Secret. The 50-year purpose and heritage
of the Secret brand has been to help women be fearless
by giving them the confidence they need to face any
stressful situation.
Nothing is more stressful than bullying. And, we know
that bullying has long-term effects on self-esteem; for girls to grow up to be fearless women, our imperative was to help them overcome bullying themselves and to
take a stand to help other girls.
Mean “stinks”, and Secret stands against everything that
stinks. But we do it in a powerful and empowering way -
- one that encourages girls to Gang Up for Good.
Este documento presenta un resumen de evidencias de desempeño laboral de un docente. Incluye 8 evidencias como planes de estudio, proyectos pedagógicos, propuestas e informes en diferentes áreas, que demuestran que el docente cumple con competencias funcionales y comportamentales relacionadas con el diseño de estrategias pedagógicas, la gestión de recursos, el trabajo en equipo y la prevención de riesgos. Las evidencias se encuentran en proceso de construcción o ya han sido presentadas, reportadas y algunas se encuentran en
IBM mainframe sales reps and distributors don't enjoy the pleasures and satisfaction of the whole
world's anticipation, speculation, or even the organized illicit intelligence gathering, which seems to be
common in Apple's i-world these days. There was a time, beyond the memories of most of the IT
community, when they did, but the world has changed and new technologies have driven the focus to a
broader audience that is less sophisticated in many respects. As a consequence, the “fun stuff” has shifted
a good deal from what's the biggest and fastest, toward what is the latest, and usually smaller, innovation
– the new gotten have. Computing, if you will, now is more personal and portable. Does anyone care
what all this stuff is connected to and what holds it together anymore? Not so much, apparently.
This short paper will address an argument that exists in the WW IT marketplace today and has existed in the marketplace over the last several years. It is an argument between mainframe computing with its z/OS® operating system and distributed server implementations of UNIX® and x86 vendors. The competitors being HP, with its HP-UX operating system, Oracle (Sun) with its Solaris operating system and x86 vendors such as Dell with primarily the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. These vendors also support the Linux® operating system, albeit in a distributed fashion, and with some virtualization techniques such as VMware and Hyper-V.
Learn how the introduction of z/VM 6.2 provides the opportunity for IBM to make good on its promised support for continuing improvements in an already superior system – Linux on z/VM on System z. For more information on System z, visit http://ibm.co/PNo9Cb.
Visit the official Scribd Channel of IBM India Smarter Computing at http://bit.ly/VwO86R to get access to more documents.
This document provides a brief history of IBM mainframe systems from the 1960s to present day. It discusses the introduction of the System/360 in 1964 which established the mainframe as a platform for business applications. Subsequent systems like the System/370 expanded capabilities with multiprocessors and virtual memory. The zSeries mainframes of the 2000s enhanced performance and scalability with innovations like 64-bit architecture and logical partitioning. The latest z9-109 mainframe supports up to 54 processors and 512GB of memory. The document also lists some technologies and software commonly used on mainframes.
This document provides an overview of computer fundamentals and concepts. It begins with definitions of a computer as a device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output. It then discusses the evolution of computers through different generations from vacuum tubes to transistors to integrated circuits. The document also covers classifications of computers such as mainframes, minicomputers, microcomputers, supercomputers, and servers based on factors like size, cost, and performance. It provides examples for each generation and type of computer. The document concludes with general applications and capabilities of computers.
+Q9meses es una revista especializada en la mujer embarazada, su bebé y su pareja y facilita, por tanto, toda la información y servicios disponibles a su alcance, para hacer de este momento una experiencia especial e inolvidable.
The document provides details about the International Capital Conference 2011 being held in Paris from November 22-24. It will bring together over 120 business leaders from China and 40 CEOs from India to discuss topics related to international capital flows, cross-border M&A, innovation, and developing financial markets. The agenda includes sessions on the global economy, debt crisis, financial regulation, CEO perspectives, and networking events like a reception at the Elysée Palace hosted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Este documento presenta breves descripciones de cinco imágenes divertidas de animales, incluyendo un elefante dando un beso, un perro con calor, un oso y un caballo bailando, un hurón asustado y un hámster balanceándose.
This document provides guidance for running for political office. It discusses forming an exploratory committee to evaluate goals and qualifications. Key benchmarks include committing sufficient time, being healthy, and having spouse support. Campaign roles like manager and treasurer are outlined. Analyzing opponents, issues, voters, and fundraising are also covered. Resources for filing include secretary of state and registrar of voters offices.
El documento describe la raza de perro Siberian husky. Explica que originalmente se usaban como perros de trineo pero ahora han sido reemplazados por Alaska huskies. También se usan para skijoring, donde los perros jalan a un esquiador. Provee detalles sobre su apariencia física, alimentación, salud, cuidados y características.
A RL Mídia apresenta vários produtos interativos para uso em pontos de venda, incluindo o PFD (Papa Fila Digital) para chamada de clientes e veiculação de anúncios, o Ponto Extra Digital para exibição de produtos e mensagens, a Gôndola Virtual para substituir espaços de gôndolas, e a Vitrine Digital para exibição de vídeos e animações. A empresa possui clientes como Bayer, Johnson & Johnson e redes de farmácias.
El documento discute cómo el amor y el odio están presentes en las enfermedades mentales. Un psiquiatra explica que entender las subjetividades de los pacientes ayuda a comprender sus conductas. Además, los avances en el conocimiento de los mecanismos cerebrales permiten comprender mejor la gama de sentimientos, desde el amor romántico hasta el odio. Otro psiquiatra señala que las personas difieren en si experimentan emociones positivas como el amor o negativas como el odio. Finalmente, un poeta analiza cómo
Este documento presenta un resumen de 3 oraciones o menos de un trabajo sobre energías renovables en zonas rurales. El trabajo discute las energías alternativas como la solar, eólica e hidráulica, y propone implementar estas energías en Toluca para reducir los problemas ambientales. El documento analiza los tipos de energía alternativa y sus aplicaciones en Europa.
Internal Combustion Engine Performance Characteristics Final Compressed for e...James Goddings
The document discusses performance testing of a small 4-stroke engine. It provides calculations to determine key performance metrics like power, torque, fuel consumption rate, air flow rate, etc. based on test data collected at 3300 RPM. The metrics are calculated using equations for power, swept volume, brake mean effective pressure, fuel and air flow rates, density, and specific fuel consumption. Charts from the test bed manual are used to convert air flow readings to standard conditions.
HELIUM V kombiniert die Anforderungen von ERP, CRM, BI, DMS, MES, PM in einem System. Die 5 Säulen von HELIUM V: Einkauf | Verkauf | Warenwirtschaft | Produktion mit Zeitwirtschaft | Management ergänzen sich und sind für eine optimale Betriebsführung aufeinander abgestimmt.
La regla de las 3R's (reducir, reutilizar y reciclar) ayuda a cuidar el medio ambiente al reducir el volumen de residuos. Reducir es la más importante porque tiene el efecto más directo en la reducción de daños ambientales. Reutilizar alarga la vida útil de los productos dándoles nuevos usos. Reciclar rescata materiales de los residuos para crear nuevos productos. Siguiendo esta regla se reduce nuestra huella de carbono y los efectos del calentamiento global.
This document provides an introduction to creative coding and programming for art and design. It discusses how algorithms and computation can enable creativity through data visualization, generative art, audiovisual installations, and interactive environments. The document shares examples of creative coding projects and links to related resources. It also outlines an introductory workshop covering Processing, p5.js, pixels, glitch art, projection mapping, particles, 3D, audio visualization, and data sonification.
Stand for something and do something: Breakthrough marketing of big brands.
----
Marketing today's modern brands absolutely requires that a brand stand for something that is relevant to consumers -- so that they will want to engage in a conversation with you. Then, the brand has to engage in the conversation consistently, over time and in a variety of channels.
As a case study we'll look at the work Leo Burnett has
done for P&G Secret. The 50-year purpose and heritage
of the Secret brand has been to help women be fearless
by giving them the confidence they need to face any
stressful situation.
Nothing is more stressful than bullying. And, we know
that bullying has long-term effects on self-esteem; for girls to grow up to be fearless women, our imperative was to help them overcome bullying themselves and to
take a stand to help other girls.
Mean “stinks”, and Secret stands against everything that
stinks. But we do it in a powerful and empowering way -
- one that encourages girls to Gang Up for Good.
Este documento presenta un resumen de evidencias de desempeño laboral de un docente. Incluye 8 evidencias como planes de estudio, proyectos pedagógicos, propuestas e informes en diferentes áreas, que demuestran que el docente cumple con competencias funcionales y comportamentales relacionadas con el diseño de estrategias pedagógicas, la gestión de recursos, el trabajo en equipo y la prevención de riesgos. Las evidencias se encuentran en proceso de construcción o ya han sido presentadas, reportadas y algunas se encuentran en
IBM mainframe sales reps and distributors don't enjoy the pleasures and satisfaction of the whole
world's anticipation, speculation, or even the organized illicit intelligence gathering, which seems to be
common in Apple's i-world these days. There was a time, beyond the memories of most of the IT
community, when they did, but the world has changed and new technologies have driven the focus to a
broader audience that is less sophisticated in many respects. As a consequence, the “fun stuff” has shifted
a good deal from what's the biggest and fastest, toward what is the latest, and usually smaller, innovation
– the new gotten have. Computing, if you will, now is more personal and portable. Does anyone care
what all this stuff is connected to and what holds it together anymore? Not so much, apparently.
This short paper will address an argument that exists in the WW IT marketplace today and has existed in the marketplace over the last several years. It is an argument between mainframe computing with its z/OS® operating system and distributed server implementations of UNIX® and x86 vendors. The competitors being HP, with its HP-UX operating system, Oracle (Sun) with its Solaris operating system and x86 vendors such as Dell with primarily the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. These vendors also support the Linux® operating system, albeit in a distributed fashion, and with some virtualization techniques such as VMware and Hyper-V.
Learn how the introduction of z/VM 6.2 provides the opportunity for IBM to make good on its promised support for continuing improvements in an already superior system – Linux on z/VM on System z. For more information on System z, visit http://ibm.co/PNo9Cb.
Visit the official Scribd Channel of IBM India Smarter Computing at http://bit.ly/VwO86R to get access to more documents.
This document provides a brief history of IBM mainframe systems from the 1960s to present day. It discusses the introduction of the System/360 in 1964 which established the mainframe as a platform for business applications. Subsequent systems like the System/370 expanded capabilities with multiprocessors and virtual memory. The zSeries mainframes of the 2000s enhanced performance and scalability with innovations like 64-bit architecture and logical partitioning. The latest z9-109 mainframe supports up to 54 processors and 512GB of memory. The document also lists some technologies and software commonly used on mainframes.
This document provides an overview of computer fundamentals and concepts. It begins with definitions of a computer as a device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output. It then discusses the evolution of computers through different generations from vacuum tubes to transistors to integrated circuits. The document also covers classifications of computers such as mainframes, minicomputers, microcomputers, supercomputers, and servers based on factors like size, cost, and performance. It provides examples for each generation and type of computer. The document concludes with general applications and capabilities of computers.
The document discusses IBM's information infrastructure and journey to the cloud. It notes that smarter systems are creating an information explosion as data from sources like RFID tags and smart meters grows exponentially. This growth is outpacing storage budget increases, creating inefficiencies. The IBM SAN Volume Controller addresses this by virtualizing storage across arrays into a single pool to improve utilization and simplify management. It allows non-disruptive data migration and copy services to further optimize infrastructure and ensure business continuity.
This document provides an overview of AMD's history and growth prospects. It discusses how AMD succeeded in gaining market share for servers through its Opteron processors but still lags behind Intel in desktop and mobile markets. The document recommends that AMD focus on strengthening its position in servers while heavily investing in the fast-growing mobile market. It also suggests that AMD needs to improve its brand awareness among both OEMs and end-users through marketing campaigns emphasizing a customer-centric approach rather than technical specifications.
The document discusses Intel's exit from the DRAM memory market in the 1980s and lessons they should have learned. Key lessons include the need for continuous innovation to maintain leadership, taking a multi-pronged approach to manage technology risks, and understanding competitive dynamics in low-margin businesses. Crucial events in transforming Intel's business included exiting DRAM to focus on microprocessors, becoming the sole PC microprocessor supplier which drove early success, and expanding into new markets over time through strategic investments and partnerships.
Striving for excellence is a human trait shared by many, as we all try to be the best that we can in at least one area under our control. Achieving excellence is a little harder to accomplish; it requires an amount of hard work and dedication that only a select few are willing to deliver. Improving on excellence, on the other hand, requires that rare individual who sets his sights on being the best in the world at whatever he attempts and continues to work harder than everyone else, even after he has arrived at the pinnacle of his quest. Individuals like Olympic athletes Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt each set world records (in swimming and track), yet each continues to train even harder to break their own records and reap the rewards of these continuing efforts.
This same quality of continuing to improve on success is an essential requirement for every enterprise data center looking to improve upon the performance of its IT infrastructure, ensure the security and reliability of its environment, and continue to lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) of that infrastructure in the face of increasing demands. The deployment of new applications on new servers and the continuing explosion of data, which tends to be doubling every 12-to-18 months, are putting a strain on the budgets of every enterprise data center around the globe. Programs are being implemented to consolidate and virtualize both servers and storage to reduce the TCO and preserve valuable resources, both human and natural. By reducing the number of physical servers populating the data center, the CIO can reduce the number of systems administrators required to drive the IT infrastructure, as well as reducing the amount of energy necessary to power the data center, and the amount of floor space required to house it. These last two points are especially critical as enterprise data centers approach maximum capacity in both of these categories. In fact, if either is exceeded, the enterprise may be forced to build out a brand new data center at a cost of millions of dollars.
Ever since the beginning of the microelectronics era there has been an eternal quest to reduce the characteristic features on the devices: some devices are now in qualification states on the sub 40nm gate oxide range for an scheduled commercial release towards the end of the year, and there are a lot of efforts in the sub 30nm range.
TELUS, a large Canadian telecommunications provider, used Linux on IBM System z mainframes to boost efficiency and develop new business opportunities. It consolidated 50 physical servers as Linux instances on System z, reducing licensing costs 25:1 and operational resources 75%. This enabled TELUS to become a global IT services provider, now offering services to customers in several countries and supporting 200 databases and 125TB of storage. Leveraging System z and Linux allowed TELUS to streamline operations and enter new markets profitably.
IBM unveils the new zEnterprise system, the most powerful and energy efficient mainframe ever. It extends mainframe qualities like governance and manageability to select Power and System x servers. This allows workloads on mainframe, Power, and System x servers to share resources and be managed as a single system. It can drive lower costs and reduce complexity for customers managing diverse technologies in their data centers.
The IBM z13 - January 14, 2015 - IBM Latin America Hardware Announcement LG15...Anderson Bassani
IBM announces the new IBM z13 system, which delivers up to 40% more total capacity than the prior zEC12 system. Key features of the z13 include support for up to 10TB of memory, new FICON Express16S channels for storage connectivity, simultaneous multithreading to improve Linux and zIIP workload performance, and vector processing to accelerate analytics workloads. The z13 also provides improved security, availability, and manageability. Existing zEnterprise EC12 and zEnterprise 196 systems can be upgraded to the new z13 configuration.
Table of Contents
History of Core technology 2
Magnetic Core Memory 2
Who Invented Core Memory? 2
What is Core-i Technology ? 2
Single core, Dual core, Quad core and Octa core. 3
ADVANTAGES : 3
CURRENT LINEUP CORE PROCESSORS 3
Q: 2 Computer transformation 4
Q:3: Vendors of Technology Hardware 5
Q: 4 Counter Argument 8
Will this be a hard sell? why or why not? 9
Q-5: Specialized Organizations In Creating Customized Software Applications For The Clients 9
The NRB Group mainframe day 2021 - IBM Z-Strategy & Roadmap - Adam John Sturg...NRB
This presentation is about the IBM Z Software Strategy. Key points of IBM's strategy for the platform, including Hardware and Software with a quick view on future roadmaps.
This document provides information about a presentation on DB2 for z/OS data and index compression given by Willie Favero. It includes disclaimers about the information provided, lists IBM trademarks, and outlines objectives to describe DB2 compression fundamentals, how data and index compression are implemented in DB2, and how to determine if compression achieves expected disk savings. It also references the history of data compression techniques including the Lempel-Ziv algorithms from 1977 that DB2 compression is based on.
The document provides a history of IBM from its founding in 1896 to its current role as a leading technology company. It discusses IBM's evolution throughout the 1900s and 2000s as it transitioned from manufacturing punch card equipment to developing mainframe computers and leading innovation in connectivity. The document also summarizes IBM's key acquisitions and research in areas like supercomputing, chip development, and cloud computing services.
The document provides a history of IBM from its founding in 1896 to its current focus on cloud and hosting services and new computer chips. It details IBM's evolution over the 1900s and 2000s as it transitioned from punch card technology to developing supercomputers and connecting people through different waves of connectivity. The document also provides statistics on IBM and competitors like Microsoft, Oracle, and HP. It concludes that IBM has remained a top, profitable and well-managed company that continues to lead its industry.
The document proposes a solution called LAN of Things Accelerators and Personal Data Centers to address the lack of affordable and practical edge computing solutions. The accelerators would transform standard x86 architecture into a more powerful and efficient platform by offloading I/O processing to specialized co-processors. This would enable the development of multi-functional edge systems called Personal Data Centers for around $1,500, allowing small businesses and individuals to benefit from technologies like IoT, AI and edge computing in an affordable way.
Past & Future Of The Cloud Nott Tues Nov 09Nickbarker
The document provides a history of computing and the development of cloud computing. It begins in 1944 with the first Colossus computer used to break codes in World War II. It then discusses the progression from mainframes to personal computers and the commoditization of hardware components. Virtualization allowed more efficient use of servers leading to infrastructure-as-a-service cloud models. Cloud services now provide not just hardware resources but also applications, platforms and software-as-a-service. The cloud abstracts away complex infrastructure for users and provides services at massive scale, but users should still consider transparency, reliability and standards when choosing a cloud vendor. Predictions include operating systems becoming irrelevant and everything being available as a service.
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IBM zEnterprise in the Midmarket — Revolution or Evolution?
1. IBM zEnterprise in the Midmarket - Revolution or Evolution?
THE CLIPPER GROUP
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Published Since 1993 Report #TCG2011024LI July 12, 2011
IBM zEnterprise in the Midmarket —
Revolution or Evolution?
Analyst: Stephen D. Bartlett
Management Summary
Sometimes revolutions are good: the American War of Independence, IBM’s System 360, the Intel
microprocessor, and the Internet. Sometimes they are bad: almost every nationalist movement in Europe
in the first half of the 20th Century, mobile communications everywhere 24x7 (particularly in the hands
of sub-adults), and phenomena that claim to be revolutionary and aren’t, e.g., the Shamwow and even
cloud computing. Sometimes evolutions are to be preferred; revolutions can be so messy and disruptive
to the status quo. One could also argue that evolutionary progress always follows revolutionary progress,
be it philosophical, social, political, scientific, or as plain as dishwasher soap. Philosophical disputes
most often involve whether the subject in question is one or the other. Sometimes it really matters –
revolutions often change our lives and our institutions; evolutions just require a little adaptation.
In the world of IBM’s mainframe technologies, the masters of that universe have a well-established
pattern of announcing their midmarket (or midrange, if you prefer) server products about a year after their
lead, or high-end, system of their latest generation. For example, the z10 BC (BC=Business Class)
followed the z10 EC (EC=Enterprise Class), before that the z9 BC followed the z9 EC, and before that the
z890 followed the z990, etc. Now, approximately one year after the announcement of the zEnterprise
System (with the zEnterprise 196, or z196, at its core), IBM follows with the zEnterprise 114, or z114.
Hold on a minute, that doesn’t look right! There is no “BC” suffix! When IBM seems to break a pattern,
especially with the names and numbers of their products, they are usually attempting to convey a brand or
marketing message. Consistent with the z196 naming, z114 appears to suggest zEnterprise, 1st gener-
ation, 14 cores.
Today’s announcement by IBM of the zEnterprise 114 as its entry-level offering that reinforces,
broadens, and expands upon the announcement of the zEnterprise System announced last July (with all
the razzle-dazzle and fanfare it deserved for its revolutionary aspects of hybrid computing). The z114
continues the evolution of the revolution initiated at that time and adds several enhancements that
should prove to make it just as interesting. Moreover, those aspects that make the zEnterprise System
more attractive to existing mainframe customers and potential new ones are enhanced in the tradition
established through many past generations. Thus,
today’s announcement is both revolutionary and
evolutionary but, ultimately, that is for the reader to IN THIS ISSUE
decide, so please read on.
The Midrange You Were Expecting .......... 1
The Midrange You Were Expecting
Continued Innovation of the Hybrid
This story began on July 22, 2010, with the an- Generation................................................... 6
nouncement of the zEnterprise System.1 The main-
frame world expected and got higher performance, Fitting In....................................................... 7
Conclusion .................................................. 9
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Highlights of that announcement are recapitulated here to establish continuity, but detail can be found in The Clipper Group
Navigator entitled The IBM zEnterprise System Reaches Out — Higher, Wider and Deeper, dated July 22, 2010, and available at
http://www.clipper.com/research/TCG2010034.pdf.
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