Cloud computing spending declined for the first time in 2023. It's time to look at its future Read more »
Cloud computing – omnes nimbi divisa sunt in partes tres
Crowdstrike… quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Some thoughts about Crowdstrike's dodgy software update Read more »
The gaming market – a cloudy future?
My look at the gaming market in 2023, the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft and the UK regulator's opposition Read more »
Cloud computing grows up – $413 billion and counting…
Cloud computing has been one of the fastest growing and exciting IT markets over the past decade. Typically bought by enterprises wanting to avoid the complexity of setting up, deploying and managing applications them in their own data centers, cloud services come in three flavours – software, platform and infrastructure […] Read more »
IBM i 7.5 – database and security enhanced, applications modernized
My review of IBM i 7.5 announcements on May 3rd 2022 Read more »
IBM launches the IBM z16 – the world’s first quantum-safe server with on-chip AI inferencing
An overview of IBM's z16 mainframe at announcement Read more »
IBM extends its deep storage capabilities to Microsoft Azure users
IBM’s storage group’s strategy seeks to support customers in their use of multiple data centers, whether on premises or in public clouds – and whether using IBM products or others. It wants to make it easier and more efficient for them; but to do so it has mastered a number […] Read more »
IBM Power10 – technical leader with big cloud opportunities
A look at IBM's Power10 and Telum chip announcements Read more »
The worldwide server market – hedged in by cloud, but still vital
The server market is vital for enterprise and SMEs, supporting vital workloads, but growth appears to have stalled. No doubt spending would be much higher if the self-built systems of the largest cloud computing weren’t continuing to eat up commercial workloads. Within the market the leading vendors – Dell EMC […] Read more »
Cloud computing at $344b – the Enterprise IT market squeeze continues
A look at the status of the cloud services market complete with market shares and forecasts Read more »
The role of Red Hat OpenShift in IBM’s new strategy
A look at the role of OpenShift as an anchor for enterprise IT infrastructure Read more »
IBM introduces LinuxONE III Express – Linux mainframes from $135k
A look at the announcement of IBM LinuxONE III Express models announced this week Read more »
IBM to split – spinning off its managed service business
Some ideas - with market data and forecasts - on IBM's intention to split itself into 2 companies Read more »
IBM Storage – advanced support container-based applications in its Q4 2020 announcements
A look at IBM Software announcements on October 27th 2020 Read more »
IBM dives into data lakes with the Elastic Storage System 5000
A look at IBM storage system announcements on July 9th 2020 Read more »
Cloud computing – 18% growth to $260b in the year to March 2020
A look at cloud computing spending growth, market shares and forecasts in Q1 2020 Read more »
How IBM’s DS8900F and TS7770 storage systems enhance its z15 mainframe’s functionality
A look at how IBM's mainframe storage and tape systems compliment its z15 server line Read more »
IBM introduces air-cooled z15 T02 and LinuxONE III LT2 – more security, more cloud
A first look at IBM's latest 2 z15 models - smaller, more modular designs Read more »
IBM radically simplifies its storage offerings in Q1 2020
ITCandor's assessment of IBM storage announcement on Feb 12th 2020 Read more »
5. IT Services spending grows most on IaaS and PaaS cloud services, while other offerings ‘flat line’
There will continue to be major differences in spending growth on IT Services, which I predict will grow 1.8% overall. Leading the charge will be IaaS and PaaS cloud services, which I predict will grow by 23.9% and 16.6% respectively in 2020. Of the other offerings implementation will remain the […] Read more »