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IBM z15 release shines light on how much is still being run on a mainframe
Australia's biggest banks and government welfare delivery are some of the major use cases down under.
Most consumers will refuse to work with enterprises that won’t keep their data secure
There are ramifications for enterprise customer retention as an understanding of data protection increases.
IBM launches z15 mainframe, aims to automate compliance via Data Privacy Passports
IBM's z15 mainframe, which was influenced by a design thinking process with customers, should kick off another hardware upgrade cycle for IBM.
Red Hat Quay 3.1, a highly available Kubernetes container registry, arrives
If you want to manage your Kubernetes container images securely and reliably, you should check out the latest release of Red Hat Quay.
IBM's Power-ful open source gift: China wins big, and these are the losers
It's a heck of an announcement by Big Blue, and this is a heck of a list.
Microsoft hires open-source veteran Stormy Peters to run its Open Source Programs Office
Stormy Peters, most recently a senior community manager with Red Hat, is now director of Microsoft's Open Source Programs Office.
Intel, IBM, Google, Microsoft & others join new security-focused industry group
New Confidential Computing Consortium will promote the use of TEEs (trusted execution environments).
IBM joins Linux Foundation AI to promote open source trusted AI workflows
As AI spreads like wildfire through the enterprise, IBM is stepping up efforts to promote open source tools for building fair, robust and explainable AI systems.
Top cloud providers 2019: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud; IBM makes hybrid move; Salesforce dominates SaaS
The cloud computing race in 2019 will have a definite multi-cloud spin. Here's a look at how the cloud leaders stack up, the hybrid market, and the SaaS players that run your company as well as their latest strategic moves.
Google employees protest: 'Don't bid for border control cloud contract'
Google workers are demanding the company doesn't bid for an immigration contract, even though it already supplies the agency with cloud services.
Pentagon $10bn JEDI cloud contract: We're probing for misconduct, says defense watchdog
A decision on the Department of Defense's JEDI contract is a year late, with another investigation now underway.
IBM and Tata join DLT platform Hedera Hashgraph's governing council
The tech heavyweights join Deutsche Telekon, T-Mobile, DLA Piper, Magalu, Nomura, Swirlds, and Swisscom Blockchain on the council.
Enterprise vendors increasingly dominate the open source software scene
The open source revolution, chugging along for two decades now, is still going strong -- and is now a huge industry, led by large, non-open-source vendors.
IBM launches Trust Your Supplier blockchain network
Anheuser-Busch InBev, Cisco, GlaxoSmithKline, Lenovo, Nokia, Schneider Electric, and Vodafone to use IBM's new blockchain network to tackle supplier challenges.
IBM, Rometty outline Red Hat strategy: Here's how the parts fit together for IBM growth
The short version is that IBM brings the mission critical workloads and global customer base. Red Hat brings the vehicle that takes those workloads multicloud both horizontally and vertically.
A tour of IBM's cloud brokerage software cloudMatrix
IBM is betting that its cloudMatrix software will enable it to make a pivot from a systems integrator to a services integrator.
IBM's Chef Watson mixing big data with Bon Appétit foodie favorites
There's no better way to put Chef Watson to the test than actually putting on an apron, heading down to the kitchen and taste whatever big data actually has to offer.
Six Clicks: The six fastest computers in the world
In November 2014, the top six supercomputers all run Linux, but that's about the only thing they have in common.
IBM's future: 6 things it needs to thrive
The GlobalFoundries semiconductor factory deal is only part of the recipe for Big Blue's ongoing survival. Here are a few other things that Armonk needs in order to maintain relevancy for the next decade and beyond.
Summer's here: time for Wimbledon, strawberries and cream... and IT
This year IBM celebrates 25 years of partnership with the world's most famous tennis championships. We go behind the scenes to examine the tech that serves up the online coverage.
Best of Show, Black Hat USA 2013 Vendors and Sponsors
Black Hat USA 2013 vendor area included companies such as Veracode, Booz Allen Hamilton and Microsoft, with creative schwag such as Botnets for Breakfast (cereal) and 'hacker' playing cards.
Australian Open 2013: tech running the tournament
ZDNet goes behind to scenes to learn more about the tech that is used to support the Australian Open.
Nostalgia Tech 2: 20 Retro PC Ads
Take a trip down memory lane with these old PC ads. We sure have come a long way since then -- on style and pricing.
Inside IBM's 300mm chip fab: Photos
IBM's 300mm chip fab in upstate New York turns out high-performance chips around the clock. ZDNet was invited to take a look inside, and learn about what the future holds for chip making.
Cool runnings: IBM's recipe for a happy datacentre, in pictures
How do you make your datacentre run better, and save money? At IBM's research labs and facilities in upstate New York, three ideas are uppermost on people's minds: energy efficiency, monitoring, and utilisation.
US Open tech, behind the scenes
I got a tour of IBM's Operations Center at the US Open this week, and I took a few pictures. Check out the infrastructure underlying delivery of all scores, stats and analytics at America's Grand Slam tennis event.
A look at IBM's Sequoia - the world's fastest supercomputer (photos)
IBM's Sequoia supercomputer retakes the crown for the fastest supercomputer in the world.
Tale of the magnetic tape: 60 years at IBM
In 1952 IBM solved the problem of using magnetic tape to back up computer-generated data.
IBM takes quantum computing to the next level
IBM takes advantage of qubits which can potentially work on millions of computations at once - far outperforming a PC.
Australian Open 2012: photos
Every second tennis players are on the courts at the Australian Open, they are generating new data and information that needs to be catalogued. Tennis Australia brought IBM back on board to handle the massive workload in 2012 and ZDNet Australia went behind the scenes.
What is the Confidential Computing Consortium?
Intel, IBM, Google, Microsoft & others join a new security-focused industry group.
IBM and Tata join DLT platform Hedera Hashgraph's governing council
The tech heavyweights join Deutsche Telekon, T-Mobile, DLA Piper, Magalu, Nomura, Swirlds, and Swisscom Blockchain on the council.
IBM given AU$95.5m to deliver initial design for Defence ERP program
The contract will see Big Blue provide system integrator services to deliver the design phase of the ERP program.
Why Red Hat can take over the cloud sooner than you think
Today, Red Hat dominates enterprise Linux. Tomorrow, it wants to rule the cloud. With IBM beside it, don't bet against it. Read more: https://zd.net/2OqAQ0a
Quantum computing leaves the lab
Tonya Hall and Dr. Robert Sutor, vice president of IBM quantum computing, strategy, and ecosystem at IBM Research, to learn more about how quantum computing is changing and becoming more accessible.
Using Call for Code to recover from natural disasters
Tonya Hall sits down with Daniel Krook, CTO of the Code and Response initiative at IBM, and learns how IBM is working to help aid in the recovery process after a natural disaster occurs.
UBank touts disruptive success with the security of a NAB-provided banking licence
UBank is toying with artificial intelligence to disrupt the way a bank operates, its CEO has said.
Plastic Bank treating plastic like currency to tackle waste and poverty
Tackling ocean plastic and global poverty with blockchain-based token rewards.
NSW government looks to grow digital skills in those not going to university
There's a skills shortage, but there isn't enough of a focus on the 50% of students who don't want to go to university, according to NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education.
The future of IBM and Red Hat
As IBM's acquisition of Red Hat begins to unfold, TechRepublic's Karen Roby looked to ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols to gain a better understanding of the current state of company and what its future looks like now. Read more: https://zd.net/2JRtb6T
IBM's missed chances: Can it catch the next wave?
Since 1980 we've seen five major tech revolutions that have made the fortunes of other tech giants. When will it be the turn of IBM? Read more: https://zd.net/2E9U2HH
Quantum AI: Fancier isn't always better
ZDNet's Tiernan Ray explains to Karen Roby of TechRepublic that users should be skeptical of current attempts to have quantum computers enhance AI. Read more: https://zd.net/2JhQxmP
Quantum computing: IBM Q network gets new partners in academia
IBM is laying down the groundwork for quantum advances and ensuring there are people able to work in the field.
IBM sends Blockchain World Wire for global payments into limited production
Big Blue's latest blockchain play sees cross-border payments being sent via digital tokens in near real-time.
IBM's cloud hybrid approach will help convert retailers to the cloud
IBM tells retailers that they will help with the process of converting to cloud, bypassing a major infrastructure overhaul. Read more: https://zd.net/2U8KrH0
Lenovo ThinkServer RD210
Lenovo's RD210 makes perfect sense if you're a small business that just needs a grunty all-purpose 1RU server.
IBM Lotus Symphony 1.2
While the interface of IBM's free office suite is sexy, its hunger for system resources and lack of features mean that OpenOffice.org 3 is still the best free office suite. Also, watch out for Symphony's lack of OOXML support.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M55p
Lenovo's first vPro-equipped desktop is smart looking, well designed and packs a lot of grunt. While there is not much room for expansion, the ThinkCentre M55p is already well equipped and the small form factor will be well received in a space conscious office.
IBM DB2 9
IBM's DB2 database adds several powerful new tools in version 9 including native XML support and DB2 Developer Workbench, and offers serious competition to Oracle and Microsoft.
Lenovo ThinkPad T60
The premium you pay is worth it: the ThinkPad T60 delivers a sturdy design, a complete range of network connectivity, top-shelf performance, long battery life, and just enough ports for the typical business user.
ThinkPad R60
Businesses seeking a sturdy, secure, portable workhorse should consider the ThinkPad R60.
First Look: IBM ThinkPad X40
IBM's ultraportable notebook drops to 1.22kg and gains powerful rescue and recovery tools. Read our initial impressions.
IBM Thinkpad: Speed and graphics savvy
IBM's Thinkpad A31p features the latest Pentium 4-M processor and a meaty graphics subsystem to go with it.
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