It was not your typical “Patch Tuesday” on the day that Microsoft released both the Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 and SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 to the public at the same time. This expert white paper discusses how the two service packs complement each other by helping keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level. 

Watch this brief video about the Cedacri Group’s mainframe modernization experience  to learn about the cost and performance advantages of a re-hosting strategy as well as how to ensure its success. 

Learn how IBM is helping clients today build and deploy data centers that are flexible and efficient. This Podcast describes how IBM’s experience, global network, and industry leading capabilities are helping clients redesign their data centers to drive growth and deliver energy efficiency savings. Find out how IBM can help your organization. 

This exclusive white paper discusses the benefits of leveraging a Server Hosted virtual desktop infrastructure (SH-VDI) to enhance your computing environment. Discover the benefits of centrally managing all components of your systems in a private cloud and learn about new technologies that can help you implement this strategy. 

The built-in virtualization capabilities in Windows Server 2008 R2 can help your organization achieve four little-known benefits outside of the usual gains in efficiency, consolidation and performance. Discover how you can upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 to enjoy these benefits. 

Adding a re-hosting project to outsourcing allows for a further reduction in cost. Watch this 2-minute video about the Cedacri Group’s mainframe modernization experience  to learn about the cost and performance advantages of a re-hosting strategy as well as how to ensure its success. 

The Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud is designed for maximum performance and reliability. Read this white paper to learn how most applications will experience a significant performance improvement if you choose to leverage this system. 

This white paper discusses the tips and tricks that might make file copying quicker for your network. 

<p>Too often, organizations choose x86-based platforms over more cost-effective mainframe alternatives. This white paper reviews the key benefits of the mainframe and discusses the savings you can expect by using these systems to support heavy I/O applications in your Linux environment.</p> 

This paper will detail how to control and manage MIPS usage by employing a systematic, repeatable approach that uses powerful technology and a proven process and expertise. 

<p>When mainframes are not properly integrated with the rest of your data center infrastructure, the costs and complexity of managing them increases substantially. This webcast outlines the key phases of a mainframe rationalization approach and provides detailed guidance to help you effectively leverage it.</p> 

As current mainframe specialists approach retirement age, companies must take steps to ensure that their specialized knowledge is not lost. This video examines a recommended mainframe management tactic and its key benefits, including cost savings, greater collaboration, and more. 

Inside, learn how mainframe rehosting can help you operate legacy workloads on lower cost platforms or offload your organization’s processing requirements in order to cap workload growth. Discover the benefits of mainframe rehosting solutions.