We give a quick guide to the IBM STG announcements on June 10th 2013 Read more »
IBM System z Q1 2013 – Fast Consolidation For Algar Telecom
IBM System z had another good quarter in Q1 2013; we think suppliers of new integrated systems can learn a lot from the mainframe Read more »
IBM Security – A Stitch In Time Saves Nine
In a complex, fragmented market with over 500 players IBM has a full and well thought out approach to IT security. We spent a day finding out. Read more »
IBM FlashSystem – Argues For Flash-Only Storage Systems
IBM announces its IBM FlashSystem arrays and argues strongly for the use of all-flash storage from a systems perspective Read more »
IBM’s Texas Memory Systems Acquisition – Integration And Virtualisation
Everyone knows SSD/flash memory is disruptive and important, but where to put it? For IBM the answer is to use its TMS acquisition to build it into integrated systems and under its SAN Volume Controller storage hypervisor Read more »
Rich Hume Oultines IBM’s Comptetive Strength In Europe
Rich Hume talks about meeting IBM's strategy and targets in Europe - we analyse his challenges Read more »
IBM’s Ambuj Goyal – A New Lens On Data Centre Development
IBM's Ambuj Goyal gave a clear thought provoking presentation on the change in systems at STG's annual European analyst meeting at Penny Hill in the UK. Read ITCandor's analysis. Read more »
IBM Builds Its Smarter Commerce Software Business Through Acquisition
IBM is building a large application software business through acquisition, but staying true to Sell, Buy, Market and Service themes of Smarter Commerce. Read our extensive analysis of its business and users. Read more »
IBM Launches PureSystems – An Integrated Compute, Storage, Networking and Middleware Approach
IBM has spent along time preparing itself for its introduction of PureSystems. Read how ITCandor assesses the shift from pick 'n' mix data centre components to this fully integrated approach. Read more »
IBM Mainframes – Integrating Business Analytics With zBX
IBM System z has been going through a resurgence - especially in the attached zBX cabinet. Read ITCandor's assessment. Read more »
IBM Invests In Africa – ‘The Next India, The Next China’
Africa has much potential for ITC business over the next few years. Read ITCandor's assessment of IBM STG's position to take advantage. Read more »
IBM And VMware Find Common Ground In Storage And Server Hypervising
IBM and VMware work together on storage and server hypervisors, addressing advanced virtualisation issues for enterprise customers. Read ITCandor's analysis. Read more »
‘Storage Hypervisors’ – IBM Proposes A New Industry Term
ITCandor enters the debate on storage hyperisors proposed by IBM. Read more »
IBM’s Sean Finnan – CIOs, Country Demand And Cloud Computing
ITCandor reports an interesting conversatioin with IBM's Sean Finnan, VP and GM of GTS in its NE IOT. Read more »
IBM’s Cloud Computing Reference Model – Customer-Focused And Clear
IBM has published its Cloud Computing reference model, which encompasses the infrastructure from which it provides customers with CLoud services. Read ITCandor's detailed analysis. Read more »
IBM Targets HP Itanium/Oracle Users With Multiple Campaigns And Resources
IBM is targeting users of HP Itanium servers and Oracle databases with significant resources, taking part in a competitive battle reminiscent of the 1990s. Read ITCandor's analysis of how this fits with market developments. Read more »
IBM’s STG Marketing Head Marc Dupaquier On IT Consumerism, Generation Y And Cloud Computing
ITCandor discussed the current market with IBM STG's marketing head Marc Dupaquier. Read our ake on his views about IT consumerism, Smart Computing and the Cloud. Read more »
LV 1871 Uses IBM Virtualisation For Consolidation, Cost Savings And Productivity Improvement
LV 1871 is a medium sized mutual insurer based in Munich. It has implemented virtualisation in its data centre, achieving performance, quality and cost benefits. Read ITCandor's analysis of its strategy. Read more »
IBM STG’s Rod Adkins On Smarter Computing, Cloud And The Competition
A small bunch of analysts were lucky enough to have dinner on IBM at Crabtree's Kittle House last week and to be addressed by Rob Adkins, head of STG. Read our take on what he said about the competition, Cloud and Smarter Computing. Read more »
IBM Global Services Launches Building Block Outsourcing – A Bridge To Cloud Computing
IBM announced a new building block approach to its outsourcing business today. Read ITCandor's analysis of the implications, comparisons and chances for success. Read more »