Getting Past the Word “Mainframe” | Smarter Computing Blog

Getting Past the Word “Mainframe” | Smarter Computing Blog:

 "double your data center capacity for tomorrow with the same budget you have today?
lower your monthly cost by 50%?
lower the acquisition costs of hardware and software by up to 60%?
reduce floor space by up to 90%?
reduce labor costs by up to 70%?"

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11 Reasons IBM Mainframe Integration With Windows (and Linux) Is a Big Deal - IT Infrastructure - News & Reviews - eWeek.com

11 Reasons IBM Mainframe Integration With Windows (and Linux) Is a Big Deal - IT Infrastructure - News & Reviews - eWeek.com:

 " As of Dec. 16, this new technology enabling zEnterprise System users to integrate Windows applications into the mainframe environment will become available. The new capability allows enterprises with multi-tier applications—for example, Windows applications connected to mainframe data—to be integrated and consolidated on the same system."

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IBM zEnterprise integrates Windows applications into mainframe environments - Computer Business Review

IBM zEnterprise integrates Windows applications into mainframe environments - Computer Business Review:

"With new integrated IBM's System z for Windows, clients can gain more choice in choosing the best platform for a particular application from ERP to business analytics to transaction processing and are allowed to integrate front-end Windows applications with applications or data on the mainframe.

In addition, clients can consolidate more workloads onto the mainframe to maximise technology investments and can run z/OS and Linux on System z along with IBM AIX, x86 Linux and Microsoft Windows on the zEnterprise System, said the company"

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NXP Semiconductors Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results :: NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results :: NXP Semiconductors:

 " our overall profitability improved during the quarter as non-GAAP gross margin was just over 48 percent, a 470 basis point improvement versus the year ago period. Our non-GAAP operating profit was in-line with our original guidance, with non-GAAP operating margin just below 20 percent, a 330 basis point improvement versus the year ago period."

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