6 posts tagged iDataPlex

IBM has introduced iDataPlex, a new category of server designed to address the technology needs of companies that use Web 2.0-style computing to operate massive data centers with tens of thousands of servers — like online gaming, social networks, Search and Internet companies.

Wednesday April 30, 2008 IBM introduces new cloud offerings In his post on Rough Type titled ["McKinsey surveys the new software landscape"], Nick Carr discusses the growing acceptance in the marketplace for Software-as-a-Service, or SaaS. He summarizes the results of McKinsey's recent [Enterprise Software Customer Survey 2008].

In his post on Rough Type titled ["McKinsey surveys the new software landscape"], Nick Carr discusses the growing acceptance in the marketplace for Software-as-a-Service, or SaaS. He summarizes the results of McKinsey's recent [Enterprise Software Customer Survey 2008].

IBM has released data on it's new iDataPlex line of servers that are aimed at web services companies which need power on-demand for certain applications, but also need to watch power costs carefully. The new servers use liquid cooling which is much more efficient than traditional air conditioned and cooled units.

IBM Launches New iDataPlex System April 23rd, 2008 IBM launched a new server, iDataPlex, to address the needs of companies using Web 2.0-style computing to operate data centers containing thousands of servers. IBM reports the iDataPlex eliminates the need for air conditioners and can run at room temperature via a liquid cooling wall on the back of the system.

Wednesday April 23, 2008 Stop Talking, Start Scaling Breaker 1-9. On the very tail end of Earth Day 2008, IBM introduced a new category of server that is designed to address the needs of companies and organizations which practice Web 2.0-style computing.