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Why the Mainframe?... Why NOT the Mainframe?<br />

Technology evolution with the Mainframe<br />

For over 40 years, IBM has continued to<br />

innovate and enhance mainframe<br />

technology<br />

“IBM has redoubled its commitment<br />

to the mainframe as evidenced by the<br />

recent introduction of the System z9.”<br />

Ernie Fernandez, VP System Sales<br />

1960’s<br />

S/360<br />

1980’s<br />

S/390<br />

Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004<br />

1990’s<br />

G5/G6<br />

2000<br />

z800/z900<br />

Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS<br />

Expertforum CH #64, 9.-10.5.2006,<br />

2003<br />

z890/z990<br />

2006<br />

System z9<br />

BC/EC<br />

IBM spent $1.2 B<br />

and involved<br />

5000 engineers,<br />

software developers,<br />

and security experts<br />

to develop the z9<br />

in 3 years.<br />

Even today, the System z team includes world-class technical<br />

and customer support covering architecture, installation, and<br />

maintenance, backed by over 1,700 IT professionals and<br />

over 20 centers worldwide.<br />

© 2004 IBM Corporation 38

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