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 |  | | Scale to the right size, without compromise: Introducing the new zEnterprise BC12
The new, entry-level IBM zEnterprise BC12 (zBC12) offers twice the capacity of its predecessor, the z114 – at the same entry-level price. It delivers significantly improved availability, security, performance, and pay-as-you-go scalability for consolidation, cloud, mobile, analytics and more. Take a detailed video tour of the system. Learn all about the new zBC12
|  |  | | A simpler path to enterprise Linux – and a simpler way to manage your IT environment
The new IBM Enterprise Linux® Server, a Linux-only version of the zBC12, runs a portfolio of over 3,000 Linux applications – and can help you lower software license costs and streamline IT management. Plus it provides easy on-ramps for Linux-based analytics and cloud computing. Get the details
| |  | | Deploy security-rich analytics and data warehousing, at an entry-level price
The IBM zEnterprise Analytics System 9710 now combines the IBM zEnterprise BC12 and IBM DB2 V10.5 Value Unit Edition (VUE) into a fully integrated, pre-tested, optimized, secure, easy-to-deploy and easy-to-manage data warehousing and analytics solution. Learn more
| |  | | Automate complex applications and dynamic distributed workloads, in the cloud
A research report by Clabby Analytics explains how new IBM Tivoli® Workload Automation for z/OS V9.1 lets you easily manage composite IT and business workloads spanning multiple applications, mainframe and distributed systems, and public and private cloud. Register and download the report
| |  | | Meet the enterprise mobile challenge with new software for zEnterprise
Requirements for enterprise mobile applications are tough – necessarily tough. New software for zEnterprise provides the security, systems connectivity, and development capabilities you need to meet those requirements – and to build robust mobile applications that can extend and transform your business. Learn more
| |  | | Enhance your mainframe security intelligence
New IBM Security zSecure™ Suite V2.1 provides enhanced automated auditing and monitoring support for easier, more effective regulatory compliance. It also includes new integration with IBM QRadar® Security Information and extended integration with IBM DB2, for compliance reporting and support of security best practices. Read the announcement letter
| |  | | Deliver continuous, software-driven innovation with new zEnterprise devOps solutions
Seize market opportunities. Reduce time to customer feedback. Cut deployment times and delivery costs. The newest zEnterprise devOps solutions include IBM UrbanCode Deploy and UrbanCode Release, IBM Rational® Test Automation Solution, and new compilers optimized for zEC12 and zBC12 hardware. Don’t miss the IBM DevOps Solution Series of webinars, presented by IBM Systems Magazine. See the latest zEnterprise devOps solutions
| |  | | There’s much more that’s new – get up to speed on all the latest software for zEnterprise
New IBM Software offerings for zEnterprise exploit the unmatched performance and capabilities of zBC12 – and enable the innovation you need to deliver better customer experiences. Explore all the new zEnterprise solutions for big data and analytics, cloud, mobile, security, devOps and application infrastructure. Review all the announcements here
| |  | | Listen to the Top 10 Big Data Podcasts of 2013 so far – from the Big Data Hub
Hear IBMers, customers and industry experts share their insights about big data use cases, security intelligence with big data, extending the value of your data warehouse, and much more. And bookmark the Big Data Hub for more podcasts and other big data resources, added daily. Listen to the podcasts
| |  | | Live webcast August 29: Attract, Empower and Motivate Employees to Build a Smarter Workforce
Listen to a panel of experts discuss the challenges businesses face when trying to recognize talent, attract employees who fit their culture, and retain those employees once they’re hired. And hear real-life examples of how smarter workforce solutions help engage and empower employees, and unleash collaboration. Register and attend the webcast
| |  | | Special offer: Get best-in-class power or patch management for $5 per endpoint
Now you can lower the cost of managing and securing your endpoints – and save on the software that helps you do it. Through December 31, 2013 you can purchase IBM Endpoint Manager for Patch Management or IBM Endpoint Manager for Power Management for $5 per client device. Learn more, buy now and save
| |  | | Introducing a new quality management solution from IBM and National Instruments
This comprehensive solution breaks down the silos and increases collaboration between engineering and test teams – making test an integrated component of the development process from the beginning. Read the solution brief (PDF, 822KB). Learn about all components of the solution
| |  | | Free to evaluate: Download IBM Worklight Developer Edition
A self-contained, easy-to-install Eclipse IDE plug-in, the IBM Worklight® Developer Edition packages development environment and server components in a single download, and does not require you to install a database or application server. Register and download the software
| |  | | NEW: Find security problems before damage occurs
New IBM Security QRadar® Vulnerability Manager proactively discovers vulnerabilities, adds context, screens a large number of potential exposures, and automatically delivers a manageable, prioritized list your team can use to take action. Read a new EMA Research Report on QRadar Vulnerability Manager. Learn more about the product
| |  | | Get a preview of what to expect at Information On Demand 2013, Nov. 3-7 in Las Vegas
Use the new Session Preview Tool to explore more than 1000 business, technical and leadership sessions in business analytics, enterprise content management and data management. And read about this year’s General Session host: DataKind founder, data scientist and television personality Jake Porway. Register by September 13 to save US$300 with the Early-Bird rate. Learn more, register now and save
| |  | | Receive customized software support and upgrade notifications – learn how
As part of your IBM Software Subscription & Support, you can be notified about the latest fixes and support information for your software – and when new software capabilities, features and functions are ready for download. The links in this document will show you how. Download and get started (PDF, 472KB)
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IBM Training News brings you the latest information about our technical training offerings – new and updated courses, digital learning options, technical events, IBM Professional Certifications, and much more. Subscribe today
| |  | | Find out what’s new in IBM Rational Rhapsody 8.0.3 and Rational Design Manager 4.0.3
IBM’s Paul Urban describes the ease-of-use, performance, and workflow improvements in these upgrades – including action language and table enhancements, 64-bit support, improved workflows with IBM Rational DOORS®, and much more. Read the developerWorks article
| |  | | Air Canada goes mobile to transform its customer self-service – and its brand
By delivering industry-first proactive travel services via iPhone and BlackBerry devices, Air Canada better fits its customers’ increasingly mobile lifestyles – and processes check-ins and other transactions 80% more cost-effectively than at the customer service counter. Read the Smarter Planet Leadership story
| |  | | Infographic: Are you ready to explore big data?
For most enterprises, the big data landscape is a vast wilderness of different data types from multiple sources. Find out what you need to explore the terrain, mine and refine the data, and extract value in the form of trusted information. Download the infographic (PDF, 1MB)
| |  | | Take a tour of IBM’s omnichannel commerce platform
See what IBM WebSphere Commerce can do – from powering unique web stores and mobile commerce, to enabling precision marketing, promotions and merchandising. Learn how you can extend your brand across all digital and physical customer touchpoints, and support B2C, B2B, and B2B2C business models. Learn more and watch the demo
| |  | | Webcast: Adopt social cloud capabilities to drive innovation, accelerate time to value
What’s the best way to start on the path to becoming a social business? Learn how social cloud services can lead to more rapid innovation, and improved ways of doing business – by enabling you to cost-effectively extend collaboration to clients, partners and vendors. Join us August 27 – register at IDG Connect
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 Replay the launch webcast
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System z Technical Univ. at Enterprise2013
Choose among 350+ sessions across 11 tracks covering IBM zEnterprise, z/OS®, z/VSE®, z/VM® and Linux® on z.
Secure, scalable platform for analytics
Banca Carige unlocks the growth potential of big data with the IBM DB2® Analytics Accelerator for z/OS.
Expert zEnterprise insights
IBMers, Business Partners and industry analysts talk about zEnterprise business and IT advantages.
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