Smaller organizations today are faced with the same types of IT challenges faced by large enterprises, but without the budgets and staff to easily address those challenges. Virtualization can help, but many SMBs believe the transition to a virtualized environment will be too costly and complex. The IBM® System x® Reference Architecture for Microsoft® Hyper-V […]
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What are the key drivers of private cloud, and the requirements for effective deployment? This paper from IDC describes how IBM® System x® cloud solutions, featuring the latest Intel® Xeon® processors, offer a wide range of entry points to each individual customer, from those new to cloud computing and just getting started, to experienced users […]
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IT is facing some significant challenges today, such as moving to highly virtualized environments, integrating BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and implementing cloud. While working with limited staff and budgets, how can SMBs accelerate workload deployments? This IT Manager’s Journal examines the value provided by reference architectures, particularly those built on IBM® System x® servers […]
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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure can help reduce the cost and complexities of managing end-user workspaces while driving productivity and security. This paper from TBR discusses the IBM® approach to VDI. Built on System x® servers, powered by Intel® Xeon® processors, and coupled with leading virtualization software from Citrix, VMware and Microsoft®, IBM delivers flexible desktop virtualization […]
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One out of five organizations has discovered a secret source of competitive differentiation which allows them to serve customers in new ways, reimagine their business models, gather valuable insights from their data and tap expertise across the enterprise. The secret: Cloud computing — their engine for growth. Cloud computing can help companies respond more rapidly […]
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Today, employees expect the workplace to come with them wherever they go and on whatever device they use. This anytime, anywhere “bring-your-own-device” (BYOD) mindset poses a dilemma for organizations. If these challenges sound familiar to you, read this solution brief to learn how IBM® SmartCloud™ Desktop Infrastructure, built on pay-as-you-grow IBM System x® servers and […]
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Read this white paper to see how consolidating with IBM® 2-socket servers can help reduce cost, complexity and improve performance especially in virtualized environments. IBM System x3650 M4 Express® server, with the latest Intel® Xeon® processor, can help you consolidate for a truly simplified and optimized IT infrastructure. Intel, the Intel logo, Xeon, and Xeon […]
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This analyst paper by Edison Group addresses the strategic reasons why organizations need to refresh their servers, and how a server refresh with IBM System x® servers, powered by the latest Intel® Xeon® processors, delivers and supports solutions and capabilities needed by SMBs. Intel, the Intel logo, Xeon, and Xeon Inside are trademarks or registered […]
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As a small or medium-sized business, knowing which infrastructure investments you need to make to improve your business is easy. The struggle is being able to apply your finite resources for long-term benefits when the day-to-day demands of your business keep your IT assets more than busy. A private cloud is one of those solutions […]
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IBM® System x® servers, powered by the latest Intel® Xeon® processors, offer the efficiency, simplicity and performance that will fit both your needs and your budget. Read this solution brief to discover how System x servers, preloaded with Microsoft® Windows Storage Server, offer a complete solution that is easy to manage, reduces risk and gives […]
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