IBM IT infrastructure

Like IBM and its subsidiary The Weather Company, you might need to pull data from diverse sources to gain a full forecast. The new IBM Global High-Resolution Atmospheric Forecasting System (GRAF) uses advanced IBM POWER9-based supercomputers, crowdsourced data from millions of sensors worldwide, and in-flight data to create more localized, more accurate views of weather, so you know if you need shorts or an umbrella—or your business can proceed with sunny skies.

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Every business faces the problem of how to grow—especially into international markets. Industrial workwear retailer Carhartt wanted to grow its international customer base while keeping operational costs as low as possible. A few years ago, Carhartt upgraded to POWER8 servers, reducing their data center footprint by 70%. Now the company is updating to POWER9 servers to support growing business and online sales in Europe and Canada.

Reduce infrastructure while growing your business

You might not need to match 4 million people a day for potential dates like Plenty of Fish, the world’s largest online dating service, but like them you may need to push information out in near real-time. If you’re outgrowing aging storage like Plenty of Fish, don’t risk losing users by delays in the user experience. By implementing IBM FlashSystem® storage, the company assured its communication success could continue—you can, too.

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