IT Optimization and Sourcing

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Finding success In the cloud Finding success In the cloud (1.0MB, 12 pages)

The cloud transformation within IBM is enabling dramatic reductions in IT support costs and major more… improvements in workplace efficiency and resource use. less

Deploying analytics to build the smarter data center Deploying analytics to build the smarter data center

Smarter data centers are responding faster to change -- and transforming operational costs – thanks more… to new analytics-based services that provide insights into data center operations and actively monitor and manage resources for continual improvement. less

Insights from cloud computing pioneers Insights from cloud computing pioneers

In the midst of the buzz around cloud computing, there is steady optimism building for one of its more… least understood forms: Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). An increasing number of pioneers are seeing the advantages of PaaS and are blazing the trail with early adoption. What they’ve done — and where they plan to go — can provide valuable insight into what PaaS can do for business. less

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Research and Insights

The right partnering strategy can have a significant financial effect A new study from IBM's Center for Applied Insights explores the potential when outsourcing is embraced to help drive innovation

In the world of business and IT services sourcing, there’s a Maslow-like hierarchy of needs emerging. Sourcing more … motivations are moving up the pyramid beyond basic needs, like cost-cutting, to higher-order business outcomes, such as growth, competitive advantage and innovation. Eager to capitalize on opportunities presented by disruptive technologies, organizations often need to partner to gain necessary capabilities and expertise in mobile, social, cloud and analytics. This study from IBM's Center for Applied Insights explores the potential for improved financial results with the right partnering strategy. less

Getting cloud computing right When moving to cloud computing, a robust, proven architecture is key to success (622KB, 20 pages)

When moving to cloud computing, a robust, and proven architecture is key to success. This report more… describes the cloud computing reference architecture that IBM employs in building private clouds for clients, private clouds that house IBM internal applications, and the IBM Cloud that supports public cloud service offerings. less

Uncovering best practices to improve data center efficiency Uncovering best practices to improve data center efficiency

The IBM Global Data Center Study describes a data center operational efficiency model designed to more… assess the capability levels of an existing data center. This IDC report also describes the ways IT organizations can progress along the path of data center transformation. less

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Case studies

Greater performance, resiliency and efficiency down under Discover how IBM analytics and cloud solutions are helping at the Australian Open 2012

Discover how IBM analytics and cloud solutions helped the Australian Open deliver greater information to fans.

The NFL works with IBM to reshape its infrastructure transformation playbook Watch the video to learn how IT is helping to deliver greater business value to the National Football League (3:56)

Watch the video featuring the NFL Vice President of Information Technology as she outlines five more… key infrastructure transformation projects. less

Consolidating data centers and streamlining IT infrastructure improve efficiency and flexibility at IBM Consolidating data centers and streamling IT infrastructure improve efficiency and flexibilty at IBM (690KB, 6 pages)

Learn the steps IBM took to simplify IT operations, cut costs and improve service delivery.

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Solutions

IT Outsourcing Learn more

Realize greater business value from your IT infrastructure. IBM offers an industrialized approach—grounded more… in standardization, automation and analytics—to provide a flexible, scalable IT environment optimized to evolve based on changing needs and opportunities. less

IBM SmartCloud See how we are changing the world of IT

Reduce costs. Improve service delivery. Enable business innovation.

IBM PureApplication System IBM PureApplication System

The IBM PureApplication™ System is designed and tuned specifically for transactional web and more… database applications. This flexible platform is designed to be easy to deploy, customize, safeguard and manage. less

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