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IBM remolds DB2 10.5 as a Hadoop killer

In the new update of DB2, released Friday, IBM has added a set of acceleration technologies, collectively code-named BLU, that promise to make the venerable database management system (DBMS) better suited for running large in-memory data analysis jobs.
IBM preps SmartCloud for real-time analytics

Deploying an update of its DB2 database, IBM is pitching its SmartCloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) for use in data reporting and analysis.
HP updates IT automation suite for cloud deployments

Further pursuing its strategy to help enterprises move workloads to hosted environments, Hewlett-Packard has updated a number of its IT management tools with more capabilities to work with public and private clouds.
Compuware enhances mainframe development offering

Compuware has made enhancements to its Compuware Workbench product, a "point-and-click" mainframe application development interface.
IBM puts Power7+ chip in high-end Unix servers

IBM has started to roll out a new processor for its Power family of servers, a staggered affair that will start with higher-end systems and eventually reach the midrange and low-end boxes.
New IBM zEnterprise EC12 mainframe offers big performance gains

IBM's latest mainframe, the zEnterprise EC12, is big on data analytics and hybrid clouds.
CA upgrades tools for easier DB2 10 upgrades for z/OS

CA Technologies has updated its software for managing DB2 databases running on IBM z/OS mainframes just in time for what will be a large number of required migrations.
SAP betting big on HANA in-memory database at Sapphire

SAP seems to be betting its future on its HANA in-memory database, spotlighting the technology once again at the Sapphire conference in Orlando Wednesday, announcing a slew of new applications, partnerships and functional enhancements for the system.
IBM releases upgraded DB2 version 10 and Hadoop-supporting InfoSphere

Sensing a change in the way customers store and analyse data, IBM has updated its flagship DB2 relational database management software to handle a wider range of data processing duties.
IBM introduce preconfigured analytics servers

IBM on Wednesday introduced mainframe and Power-based systems for analytics in an effort to compete with Oracle's Exadata.

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Q&A: IBM's Jim Stallings sees mainframe growth

The new general manager of IBM's mainframe System z division promised 100 customer visits in his first 100 days. He's been on the job for two months and here maps out some of his plans.
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The last of the Mohicans

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SVC may move onto different platforms. Tape rules backup. Virtualisation is key. Doesn't know where Microsoft is going with storage. Aperi code is coming. Aquisitions may be coming
Solaris comes down from its high horse

Just five years ago, the idea that anyone but Sun's own engineers would be allowed access to Solaris internals seemed absurd. Today, Solaris needs to win Linux customers, not the other way around.
Server consolidation -- the why and how (part 1)

Server consolidation is fast becoming the strategy of choice for IT organisations faced with burgeoning costs. The success stories are piling up. (Part 1)
Tivoli plans to be Big Blue's value-add

A push into IT service management is on the way but can Tivoli build brand recognition and avoid losing its identity as it becomes just another part of the IBM package?
Master of the mainframe

What is the mainframe good for today? IBM's chief mainframe architect explains how online transaction processing is still a major enterprise need.

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