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IBM System z Software announcements

February 26, 2008 as part of a major IBM System z launch, several high profile IBM Software Group announcements were also made


 

New Rational Tools to help Build Next-generation System z Applications

IBM Rational now offers new and enhanced solutions to help accelerate software innovation on System z, enabling organizations to leverage growing ecosystem of skills, solutions and services. The new capabilities help ease transformation of enterprise assets and skills toward modern architectures and technologies.


New Information on Demand Software for System z

IBM announced new Information On Demand software for System z, including IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence (BI) for System z. Cognos 8 BI for System z will enable customers to gain a competitive advantage from their business data through improved decision making by combining the targeted information delivery and analysis capabilities of Cognos 8 BI capabilities with the power and reliability of System z. By deploying Cognos 8 BI for System z, customers will be able to easily report and analyze hundred of millions of transactions directly on the mainframe - ensuring everyone across the organization can quickly identify and respond to critical business trends.


Tivoli Service Management Center

A key software enabler for the New Enterprise Data Center, Tivoli Service Management Center (ITSMCz) automates the management of complex IT disciplines, including storage, databases and new software deployments. It delivers Visibility, Control and Automation, addressing business mandates such as reducing IT costs, managing IT operations and regulatory and compliance requirements.
Read the Tivoli Press release: New IBM Software Bolsters Mainframe as Service Management Hub for Businesses


The IBM System z10 Enterprise Class (z10 EC)

The z10 EC provides breakthrough performance to help your business grow, deliver innovation, and meet new challenges. With the z10 EC release, IBM delivers:

  • Significantly lower total cost of ownership
  • Reduced energy consumption
  • A growing ecosystem of skills, solutions, and services

The z10 EC is at the core of the enhanced System z™ platform that delivers technologies that businesses need today along with a foundation to drive future business growth.


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