Making the Case for System z10 Server Consolidation
by Timothy Prickett Morgan

Two weeks ago at the launch events for the System z10 mainframe in New York, Tokyo, and Mumbai, IBM's top brass in the Systems and Technology Group and Software Group did not spend a lot of time talking about the feeds and speeds of the technology inside of the new z10 box. While there was some talk that the machine could support hundreds of millions of users, based on a benchmark test in China, a lot of the conversation was about virtualization and server consolidation. READ MORE >

Top Mainframe Stories from Around the Web

(ComputerWorld) The new mainframes from IBM have a lot to offer, but it's not likely to change the way people think. It's a love it or hate situation on Planet Mainframe and the battles between distributed systems and mainframes isn't going away regardless of reduced complexity, undeniable reliability, and SOA compatibility. READ MORE >

(SearchDataCenter) The lawsuit and counter lawsuit issues between Platform Solutions and IBM over mainframe competition and intellectual property has yet to be settled, but it hasn't scared away the new kids on the block. Last week, PSI introduced a new mid-sized, Itanium-based server that runs z/OS, as well as HP-UX, Windows, and Linux. READ MORE >

(Micro Focus) IT planning requires detailed and up-to-date information about each of the disparate systems running throughout an organization. It's the type of information that matches IT spending with business strategy. Pinpointing specific IT contributions is the critical first step. READ MORE >

(Software AG) The constant march of legacy applications to the tune of service oriented architecture continues. For some it is a matter of data integration, but for others that's an oversimplification of SOA. There are governance and lifecycle management policies that tie those applications with Web-based composite applications; the business process management side of this SOA shift continues to challenge IT departments. READ MORE >

Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings

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April 6-11 -- Las Vegas, Nevada - Impact 2008, IBM's "Smart SOA Conference" is a showcase for WebSphere as the foundation, the tools, and all the materials needed to create a service oriented architecture. Technical experts from IBM, analysts, and companies that have implemented SOA solutions are taking the starring roles in this production. In addition to educational sessions and keynote addresses, there will be a solution center expo area. LEARN MORE >

May 18-22 -- Orlando, Florida - Users of IBM's Tivoli Maximo and Netcool software have their own conference dedicated to integrating the silo environments that are prevalent in many data centers and improving service management. Included in the event will be presentations by more than 100 customers and business partners and one-on-one meetings with IBM executives, industry experts and analysts. LEARN MORE >

June 4-6 -- Chicago, Illinois - The IBM Energy Efficiency Initiative takes center stage at the See Blue, Think Green Technical Conference that brings together technical experts and business leaders. Sessions will concentrate on best practices in energy efficiency, innovative power and cooling technologies, and eco-friendly asset disposal services. There will also be technical sessions and hands on labs featuring IBM's most recent system announcements (including Power Systems, Mainframe Systems, Storage System, and Modular Systems) to present platform-specific topics. LEARN MORE >