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Mainframe labor pool bolstered by IBM contest
Mainframes have proven in some environments to be irreplaceable, but the labor force for the venerable platform is waning. IBM is trying to help shops offset the fade. Article | 17 May 2006
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Thin provisioning: Blessing or curse?
Users experience mixed results using a new feature called thin provisioning, a quick way to add storage capacity to an application. Article | 15 May 2006
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ODF approval significant but no 'tipping point' for CIOs
The ISO adoption of OpenDocument Format is likely to fuel interest overseas of open standards, but for CIOs based in the U.S. there's still little incentive to switch. Article | 10 May 2006
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Users get mixed results tiering storage
Some users at SNW said the increased cost of managing tiered storage sucks up the gains in cheaper hardware, while others say they still see savings from avoiding FC. Article | 02 May 2006
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Users get mixed results tiering storage
Some users at SNW said the increased cost of managing tiered storage sucks up the gains in cheaper hardware, while others say they still see savings from avoiding FC. News | 11 Apr 2006
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Publisher aims to save a million migrating off mainframe
Publishing company Simon & Schuster expects to save $1M a year on hardware and licensing fees by migrating off the mainframe to Unisys' Intel-based ES7000. Article | 15 Mar 2006
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User groups: Labs for problem solving
A new system means a new user group for support when issues crop up. Column | 01 Mar 2006
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IBM redesigns, renames iSeries for SMBs
IBM's iSeries product line is reincarnated as System i5 and aimed straight at small and midsized shops. Article | 31 Jan 2006
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Disabled advocates wary of march toward open source
In Massachusetts, the decision to adopt OpenDocument formats has led to nasty debates, one CIO resignation and a list of concerns issued by advocates for the disabled. Article | 27 Jan 2006
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CIO primer: Virtualization basics
Virtualization is coming into its own -- and successful IT managers at companies of all sizes are figuring ways the technology can help them. Article | 04 Jan 2006