Lee Liang Zen – IBM Malaysia, country manager for System z, systems & technology group
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 NOVEMBER 2008 - Technology solutions giant IBM Malaysia has launched in Malaysia a new next-generation mainframe server, IBM System z10 Business Class (z10 BC), as well as a financial platform, aimed at emerging markets.
According to the company, the z10 BC mainframe would help enterprises in emerging markets jumpstart new application development efforts, consolidate IT server sprawl, and give qualified organisations a ‘pay-as-you-grow’ financial platform.
IBM Malaysia country manager for System z, systems & technology group, Lee Liang Zen, said that the z10 BC mainframe supports clients' needs for attractive financing options, as IBM Global Financing is now offering ‘Why Wait’, a no-interest, no-payments programme for 90 days deferral to support qualified customers acquiring the new z10 BC now through the end of 2008.
“Designed as a powerful, entry-level version of the IBM System z10 Enterprise Class (z10 EC) mainframe announced earlier this year, the IBM z10 BC provides clients in emerging markets with all the unique attributes of an IBM mainframe at a more affordable price,” said Lee. “For example, companies in emerging markets such as Malaysia or in hot industries such as telecommunications and banking—can now afford IBM's flagship mainframe technology at a reasonable price.”
He added, “For customers seeking server consolidation options to cut costs, the IBM z10 BC delivers the capacity of up to 232 x86 servers, with 83 per cent smaller footprint, up to 93 per cent lower energy costs, and a much higher level of security, control and automation—allowing for up to 100 per cent utilisation.”
Faster, enhanced capacity
Lee said that from a performance standpoint, the IBM z10 BC is nearly 40 per faster, has more than 50 per cent more total capacity and nearly four times the maximum memory compared to its predecessor, the largest IBM z9 BC.
“Continuing with the lineage of the IBM System z10 EC, the new IBM z10 BC holds most of the same technology innovations as the EC model—such as the Enterprise Quad Core z10 processor chip with hardware accelerators and cryptographic functions that are highly useful for commercial and financial applications,” he said. “For more general but critical workloads like e-mail, the IBM z10 BC can support an incremental 1,000 e-mail users with the energy of a 100 watt light bulb.”
"Clients are continuing to invest in mainframe technology, as evidenced in IBM's 2008 third quarter earnings, as revenues for IBM System z mainframe server products increased 25 per cent compared with the year-ago period, with double-digit growth in all geographies," said Lee. "With the introduction of our new z10 business class mainframe, clients have an incredibly efficient consolidation platform that is affordable. There's no comparison when you consider the reliability and security of System z."
