While IBM last introduced a major new zEnterprise System in 2010, the company certainly hasn't been resting on its mainframe laurels since then. Our latest Buyer's Guide explores the recent additions and innovations to the company's mainframe line.
The third quarter marked the slowest quarterly growth rate for servers worldwide since the first quarter of 2010, according to IDC. Among global vendors, IBM was the big winner, picking up enough share to pull even with HP.
What do you get when you cross Windows and a mainframe?
If you ruled out Unisys because you think it sells just old school mainframes, it's time to give this server provider another look. The OEM's high-end x86 servers and mainframes take full advantage of its years of experience in implementing enterprise-class solutions.
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server hardware, mainframe, buyer's guide, x86 server, Unisys
Mainframes may have been around since the 1940s, but, at least in the case IBM's System z, their capabilities are well suited for the 21st Century.
Despite some assertions, mainframe technology is still alive and kicking.
Those in the market for one of these high-end boxes will be hard-pressed to avoid
IBM's System z. The mainframe family strives to be innovative and cutting edge
while remaining true to its legacy.
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IBM, mainframe, buyer's guide, system z, z10
Regulators to question IBM over allegations of misbehavior in the tiny market for high-powered workhorses.
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IBM, European Commission, antitrust, mainframe, TurboHercules
The IBM zEnterprise System may change how data centers are managed.
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IBM, data center management, mainframe, zEnterprise
The mainframe supports a major upgrade that reflects a structural change at IBM.
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management, IBM, virtualization, mainframe, zEnterprise
OS Roundup: Cut prices enough and customers will eventually bite is a common tactic for those selling commodity goods -- not high-end mainframes. Yet IBM recently did just that when when it marked down and bundled System z. Is this a sign the mainframe has lost its luster, or will the move unlock new markets?
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IBM, Unix, mainframe, system z
Big Blue's latest offerings are designed for enterprise customers looking to consolidate and virtualize on Linux.
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Linux, IBM, virtualization, mainframe, system z
The death of the mainframe is a perennial conversation topic for IT pundits. Not only is it still alive and kicking, but young developers are being sought to extend its lifetime.
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developer, developers, mainframe, careers
Hard-Core Hardware: The software mainframe is a key component of the data center of the future.
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virtualization, data center, mainframe, VMware
