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IBM to Ship World’s Fastest Microprocessor

Chip in IBM’s new zEnterprise System Clocks in at Record-Breaking 5.2 GHzBlazing Speed to Handle Growing Number of Business Transactions as Global Connectivity, Data Proliferate ARMONK, N.Y. (September 01, 2010) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced details of the world’s fastest computer chip — the microprocessor in a new version of the IBM mainframe that […]

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IBM Breaks Double Digit Performance Barrier With 10 Million Transactions Per Minute

The combination of IBM Power Systems with IBM DB2 database software and IBM Storage Tops the Competition in Performance, Energy and Cost ARMONK, N.Y. (August 31, 2010) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today an IBM POWER7-based system with IBM DB2 database software and IBM System Storage broke all previous records and topped the 10 million […]

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California Agency Taps IBM and Pancetera Software to Support State-Wide Emergency Services

With built-in intelligence to reduce data transfer, a new solution speeds Agency’s backup of virtual machines ARMONK, N.Y. (August 31, 2010) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) is gaining efficiency and saving costs in storing state-wide data by using a smarter solution from IBM and business partner […]

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KiwiRail Selects IBM to Deliver Smarter Rail Network for New Zealand

Landmark infrastructure project will use IBM asset management and advanced analytics services to improve the speed, safety, and reliability of rail service across 4,000 km of lines AUCKLAND, New Zealand (August 30, 2010) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) and KiwiRail today announced a three-million dollar (NZD) partnership to provide KiwiRail Network with the software and services […]

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IBM Closes Acquisition of Storwize

Extends real-time data compression technology to help IBM clients improve storage efficiency by reducing storage requirements up to 80% ARMONK, N.Y. (August 30, 2010) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it completed the acquisition of Storwize, a privately-held company based in Marlborough, MA. Financial details were not disclosed. The companies announced in July a […]

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IBM Completes Acquisition of Sterling Commerce

Expands IBM’s Integration Portfolio and Cross-Channel Commerce Software for Marketing, Selling and Fulfillment ARMONK, N.Y. (August 27, 2010) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the closing of its acquisition of Sterling Commerce.  The company expands IBM’s ability to help clients accelerate their interactions with customers, partners and suppliers through dynamic business networks using either on-premise […]

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IBM To Deliver New POWER7 Systems To Manage Data-Intensive Applications

– New systems announced as record number of customers migrate from the competition to IBM Power Systems– Industry’s highest TPC-C benchmark result beats HP and Oracle by wide margin– New high-end system is five times more energy efficient than comparable UNIX systems from HP and Oracle<b ARMONK, N.Y. (August 26, 2010) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) […]

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New Survey Shows IBM Business Partners Expect Social Media to Drive Sales

IBM Launches New Skills Initiative to Provide Partners with Education on Social Media as Business Tool ARMONK, N.Y. (August 26, 2010) – Forty-five percent of IBM (NYSE: IBM) Business Partners are experimenting with a social media business strategy to generate new revenue streams; however, three quarters say they still are uncertain how to apply it […]

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Sunoco Taps IBM to Streamline Back Office Processes

ARMONK, N.Y. (August 25, 2010) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE: SUN), a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products, to provide managed business process services and application support services.  Through this agreement, IBM will help Sunoco drive improvements to a number of […]

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IBM X-Force Report Reveals Global Security Threats Have Reached Record Levels

36 Percent Rise in Vulnerability Disclosures for First Half of 2010 ARMONK, N.Y. (August 25, 2010) – IBM (NYSE: IBM) today released the results of its X-Force 2010 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report, which showed that vulnerability disclosures are increasing dramatically, having reached record levels for the first half of 2010. Overall, 4,396 new vulnerabilities […]

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