Top IBM Power Systems myths: Power has no cloud strategy
There are many misconceptions about IBM Power Systems in the marketplace today, and this blog series is all about dispelling some of the top myths. “Power Systems has no cloud strategy” is a popular one and thus a good place to start. Why the confusion? Public cloud has garnered more industry attention than private or […]
Make private cloud your competitive differentiator
When I think about cloud technology, I tend to put customers into 3 buckets. Companies which have embraced the cloud Companies in the planning stages of embracing the cloud Companies whose leaders are thinking about how the cloud is going to help them deliver their business outcomes The reality is that the cloud is here, […]
Building your AI team: The roles your enterprise needs
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just about frameworks, data sources and pipelines—it’s also about people. Enterprises embarking on an AI journey have a much greater opportunity for success when they have executive leadership support and the right talent in key AI roles. You know your business best and are in a position to make the right […]
Guard your virtual environment with IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
The server virtualization market is expected to grow to approximately 8 billion dollars by 2023. This would mean a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 percent between 2017 and 2023. Protection of these virtual environments is therefore a significant and critical component of an organization’s data protection strategy. This growth in virtual environments necessitates […]
Spectrum Scale, SDI and motorcycles: Scale up, scale out!
You might wonder if I’ve completely gone off the rails when I mention my passion for motorcycle riding in the same breath as Spectrum Scale and software-defined infrastructure (SDI). Trust me, I’ll make a case for why I put them together. In the early days, a motorcycle was nothing more than a bicycle with a […]
Three ways to intelligently scale your IT systems
Digital transformation, with its new paradigms, presents new challenges to your IT infrastructure. To stay ahead of competitors, your organization must launch innovations and release upgrades in cycles measured in weeks if not days, while boldly embracing efficiency practices such as DevOps. Success in this environment requires an enterprise IT environment that is scalable and […]
VUmc creates data storage platform for vital research
When VU Medical Center (VUmc) in Amsterdam started to reevaluate their data strategy and data architecture capabilities, they realized they have a significant gap to bridge between where they are and where they want to be. The fact that they have massive amounts of data that needs to be kept for decades (including administrative documents, […]
Meet digital transformation challenges by scaling IT systems
Digital transformation, with its new paradigms, presents challenges to your enterprise. New business models are pressuring organizations to rapidly innovate and respond. Success in this environment requires an enterprise IT ecosystem that’s scalable and agile – able to swiftly accommodate growing and shifting business needs. As an IT or operations executive, you constantly face the […]
Get a health check for your SAP HANA on IBM Power Systems
Are you confident your SAP HANA on IBM Power Systems are getting optimal performance? SAP HANA has been available on IBM Power Systems for a few years, and many organizations have migrated to it, bringing numerous advantages such as flexibility, efficient resource utilization, server consolidation and reduction in costs. As a Tailored Data Center Integration […]