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VLOG: IBM z on Cloud – Part 2: Why IBM z for On Premise cloud
7:19 IBM Z on Cloud Part 2: Why IBM z for On Premise cloud Part 2 of this 2 part vlog explains how this platform supports open source software and reduces the cost and complexity for cloud environments. Video Highlights Red Hat OpenShift for Z IBM...
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VLOG: IBM Z on Cloud Part 1: Why IBM z for On Premise cloud
7:19 IBM Z on Cloud Part 1: Why IBM z for On Premise cloud The IBM Z mainframe server is designed for data privacy, security and resiliency, making it an optimal platform choice for on-premise and hybrid cloud. Part One of this two-part vlog...
Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Z and LinuxONE
Andy Hartman Senior Consultant There have been some very impressive new features and improvements made over the last several years to IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE that make it an ideal platform for enterprise computing. One of the newer capabilities is not a new...
BLOG: Selecting the Right Dell EMC Storage Solution
Bryan Samson Strategic Alliances Manager Have you ever noticed how storage shopping can be like walking into a car dealer and having too many choices? Cars come in many models, ranging from entry (compact) to high capacity (minivan) to performance (sports) and...
Cybersecurity Across OT/ICS Environments
Dave Santeramo Security Architect We have all read the headlines over the last few years. Energy grids, public utilities, transportation systems, and other critical infrastructure are increasingly being targeted for cyber threats by malicious actors. At the...
BLOG: Did IBM Put Artificial Intelligence in a Box?
Brad Miller Practice Director, Information & Analytics There seems to be an undertone across organizations to find the “silver bullet” for information insights; a quest for a technological solution that will bring meaningful and timely insights to consumers or...
BLOG: International Program License Agreement IBM System z – Part 2
Jeffrey Broderick - Enterprise Architect Earlier this year, we published a blog on the subject of Monthly License Charge (MLC) for IBM System z. International Program License Agreement (IPLA) software is the second major category for licensing of IBM software...
BLOG – IBM Announces POWER10 Processor Technology
Ron Gordon Director » Power Systems On August 17, 2020, IBM announced and presented the POWER10 processor at the virtual HotChips 32 (2020). Next generation POWER processors have historically been on a three-year rollout cycle and it has been a little over three...
VLOG: IBM FlashCore Modules (FCMs)
1:26 IBM FlashCore Modules (FCMs) IBM FlashCore Modules (FCM) are a family of high-performance flash drives that deliver extreme performance, greater density, unlimited scalability and mission-critical reliability. Video Highlights: Standard 2.5", 15mm form...
VLOG: Dell EMC PowerProtect Platform
2:30 Dell EMC PowerProtect Platform IBM i users can achieve many benefits from a packaged Data Protection PBBA. It is vital to architect a solution that balances cost and speed of backup AND recovery. Security, ease of management, flexible deployment options like...
BLOG: Modern Data Protection for Your IBM i with Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Domain
Keith Thuerk Storage Engineer Building Information Technology solutions has always involved incorporating best-in-class offerings. Whether that is to garner new features or functions or to ensure best-of-breed support, the adage “nobody ever got fired for...
BLOG: A look at IBM Data Storage Management
Erik Kwiecienski Erik Kwiecienski Once upon a time, storage management was a labor-intensive job. In 1981, I was one of a dozen storage managers whose sole job was to ensure access to data for end users on a large (at the time) mainframe system that supported...
VLOG: HPE Aruba ClearPass
1:30 HPE Aruba ClearPass Video Highlights ClearPass for Security Policy Management Logical Device Segmentation Integrate devices into one network architecture Control with Centrally Managed Policy Portability, Security, Compliance