hybrid cloud
Powerful new storage for your mission-critical hybrid multicloud
Flash storage, Multicloud, Storage
Cloud computing and mainframes processors are two of the most important contributors in information technology solutions. They are increasingly being linked together to unlock value for clients. 85 percent of companies are already operating in multicloud and by 2021, most existing apps will have migrated to the cloud. [1] At the same time, mainframe utilization ...read more
Is there too much choice with hybrid multicloud?
Blockchain, Cloud computing, Multicloud
From time to time, we invite industry thought leaders to share their opinions and insights on current technology trends to the IBM Systems IT Infrastructure blog. The opinions in these posts are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM. Cloud technology is now known by many names and this can be ...read more
The business case for the hybrid cloud: Have your cake and eat it too!
Hybrid cloud, Mainframes, Multicloud
From time to time, we invite industry thought leaders to share their opinions and insights on current technology trends to the IBM Systems IT Infrastructure blog. The opinions in these posts are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM. The relationship between mainframe’s “big iron” and the cloud’s unencumbered flexibility is ...read more
Digital transformation: What about the mainframe?
Digital transformation, Hybrid cloud, Mainframes
From time to time, we invite industry thought leaders to share their opinions and insights on current technology trends to the IBM Systems IT Infrastructure blog. The opinions in these posts are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM. Digital transformation infuses digital technology into all areas of an organization’s business ...read more
Hybrid cloud and IBM Z: An interview with Tina Tarquinio
DevOps, Hybrid cloud, Mainframes
From time to time, we invite industry thought leaders to share their opinions and insights on current technology trends to the IBM Systems IT Infrastructure blog. The opinions in these posts are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM. I invited the director of IBM Z to share with me some ...read more
IBM Storage brings enterprise data services to containers
Cloud object storage, Flash storage, Hybrid cloud storage...
Today, 85 percent of enterprises are operating in a hybrid multicloud environment;[1] at the same time, IDC expects the worldwide installed base of container instances to reach three billion in 2021.[2] While hybrid multicloud architectures and container adoption have become common, challenges exist for these interwoven technologies. Containers are easily deployed for experimentation and new ...read more
Get ready, IBM z/OS V2R4 is on the way!
Hybrid cloud, Mainframes, Servers
The newest version of IBM Z’s premier operating system is jam-packed with innovation to help clients build applications and services based on the highly scalable and secured mainframe infrastructure. It provides performance and availability for on-premises or provisioned-as-a-service workloads as businesses continue their digital transformation. z/OS V2.4 is designed to improve the integration of z/OS ...read more
Top IBM Power Systems myths: “x86 public cloud beats Power cloud solutions on cost”
IBM Systems Lab Services, Power servers, Power Systems
Since I started the “Power myths” blog series in 2018, a lot has happened to enhance an already strong cloud strategy for IBM Power Systems, including the recent announcement that IBM POWER9 servers running AIX and IBM i are now available “as-a service” on IBM Cloud. Clients have responded to Power’s cloud strategy very positively, ...read more
IBM Z defines the future of hybrid cloud
Cloud computing, Ecosystem & partners, Mainframes
The stakes remain high for IT leaders. Not only do they have to respond to dynamic business demands in real time, they must optimize operations on their increasingly complicated multi-platform, multicloud environments– all while simultaneously managing resources and budgets. In short, the mandate for IT leaders remains: “Do more with less.” Today, IBM is announcing ...read more