As the complexity, immediacy, and scope of enterprise processes increase, so
does the risk of failure. Comprehensive, proactive management of
next-generation information processes and services is critical. Traditional
application management tools are inadequate to manage next-generation
cross-application and, eventually, cross-enterprise business processes and
services because they are static, invasive, and unaware of changing
application context.
Businesses need a management tool that provides real-time visibility,
context, and control from the application and data level through the dynamic
service and business process levels.
Examples of some key capabilities required are:
Application Mapping - the ability to automatically discover and map composite
applications Busine... (more)
Software and services provider Cincom Systems teamed up with IBM and
Accretive Solutions for an "out of the box" cash flow and operations
optimization solution that also provides one-stop data analytics -- all on an
integrated software and hardware platform.
SAP Cash Optimization is available on IBM's Smart Cube as part of the Smart
Business program. Designed from the ground up for small ... (more)
President Obama recognized IBM and its Blue Gene family of supercomputers
with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the country's most
prestigious award given to leading innovators for technological achievement.
President Obama will personally bestow the award at a special White House
ceremony on October 7. IBM, which earned the National Medal of Technology and
Innovation on s... (more)
Are you still using expensive, proprietary middleware? Tired of rising
license costs? Enterprises such as Priceline.com, Citistreet, and many more
have decided there is a better way. There are compelling reasons to switch to
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform including more capability for less
cost, no vendor lock-in, award-winning support, performance, and modular
architecture that e... (more)
In the first half of 2009, IBM (NYSE: IBM) logged thousands of new customers,
bringing the total to 15,421 companies that have chosen IBM over Microsoft
since 2008 in the $3.1 billion dollar Worldwide Integrated Collaborative
Environment market.*
In addition, many customers have expanded their investments in IBM Lotus
software. Among the new or expanding customer base are BASF, Chrysler, ... (more)
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