Some more analysis of System x, IBM and Lenovo Read more »
IBM/Lenovo System X6 – Huge Memory Extensions In x86 Servers
IBM announces the X6 server before Intel unveils the chip it uses - find out more about its high-end leadership of the x86 server market Read more »
IBM Adds SoftLayer To SCE Cloud Services
IBM's Cloud services have come a long way in a few years. Read about SoftLayer, SCE+, BlueMix and our assessment of its Cloud revenues Read more »
IBM Announces zEnterprise BC12 – Business Class Booster
IBM announces its latest mainframe to ship in September 2013 and lots of new software, solutions and features. Read more »
IBM STG Turns To Software And Solutions In Its June 10th 2013 Announcements
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 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 »
Bridgeworks, Protocol Switching For Advanced Virtualisation
Bridgeworks introduces the first 40Gb iSCSI-to-FC protocol bridge - a bit technical, but important for connecting old and new data centre equipment Read more »
Hadoop And Big Data Enterprise Challenges
Hadoop - developments, public Cloud customers and the system suppliers' chances in unlocking business from enterprises 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 »
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 »
Converged Infrastructure And The $299 Billion Data Centre Market
Before you can predict the opportunity for converged infrastructure you need to start by calculating the data centre market. Read ITCandor's assessment, complete with sizing and market shares. 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 »