power systems
Why IBM Power Systems means business for SAP
Power servers, Power Systems
As SAP customers consider the hybrid cloud model for their mission-critical applications, they need flexibility and choice in deployments. IBM Power Systems is known for its flexibility, powered by the largest SAP HANA virtualized server scalability[1]. Today, we are further extending this flexibility with the announcement of SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud on IBM Power Systems. ...read more
Key security considerations for Linux on IBM Power Systems
IBM Systems Lab Services, Power servers, Power Systems
One of the greatest challenges in the computer industry is reducing the risk of cyber attack. Cyber criminals are constantly developing new methods to infiltrate and attack organizations by circumventing computer security. Key to reducing cybersecurity risk is utilizing a “defense in depth,” or multilayered, approach. IBM Power Systems and the POWER9 processor are designed ...read more
POWER9: purpose-built systems accelerate AI in the IBM Cloud – open, paid beta
AI, Power servers, Power Systems
Cloud and AI strategies are not one-size-fits-all. From client engagements, we understand the journeys to cloud and AI are complex and unique to each organization. Cloud strategies can include many dimensions of cloud consumption, including public and private, shared, dedicated, on premises and off premises. The average enterprise is leveraging multiple clouds. AI adds another ...read more
Complete your AI puzzle with inference
AI, Power servers, Power Systems
Artificial intelligence is complex, and there are multiple ways to approach an AI initiative. I like to think of AI as a jigsaw puzzle. There are multiple pieces (AI phases) that are dependent on each other in order to realize the picture, and with every piece you get closer to the end goal (business insights). ...read more
Key IBM AIX security features you can’t afford to miss
IBM Systems Lab Services, Power servers, Power Systems
Reducing cybersecurity risk is a central concern for businesses today. As hackers become more sophisticated, and as more business is done on mobile devices, risks have increased, and that means organizations may benefit from a “defense in depth,” or multilayered, approach to their security strategy. IBM Power Systems and the POWER9 processor facilitate the “defense ...read more
New study shows pathway to AI transformation success
AI, Power servers, Power Systems
The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to reveal valuable insights, reduce time-to-market, re-engineer costs and expand offerings is well understood by executives and technical leaders. What we have not yet defined is how to address the gap between these conceptual ideas and a real, tangible pathway to measurable success. Learning from successful pioneers is vital, ...read more
Searching for the right tool? Look to the professionals
IBM Systems Lab Services, Power servers, Power Systems
When I needed to buy a new riding lawn mower recently, I looked to what the professionals were using. Each time I passed a trailer for a lawn service on my daily commute, I noted whether the mowers were green, red or some other color. Professionals use their tools on a daily basis and need ...read more
Helping you move from fear to fearlessness with these IBM i security features
IBM Systems Lab Services, Power servers, Power Systems
Given the reality of constantly evolving security threats, IBM works to offer our clients security rich computing environments. We do this using an approach to add security at all layers, from the hardware to the operating systems and enterprise-wide monitoring tools. IBM i, the choice for an integrated operating system on IBM Power Systems, is ...read more
Innovations delivering unmatched SAP HANA scalability and availability
Power servers, Power Systems
Enterprise data is growing in leaps and bounds. Professor Dr. Hasso Plattner mentioned in his SAPPHIRE 2019 keynote that 70 petabytes of global data resides in SAP ERPs. According to IDC’s Data Age 2025 study, the annual size of global data is expected to grow 300 percent from 2019 to 2025[1]! As businesses evaluate migrating ...read more