Re: IBM Press Release: Hannaford Brothers Is Live on System z9
Phil Payne wrote: I'm surprised that the first referencable account appears almost three months after FCS and is ostensibly (Computerworld) only a two-way in a range that supposedly includes a 54-way. Nothing better to be proud of? I've heard rumours about catastrophic z9 acceptance, but this is even more extreme. The 54-way machines were originally supposed to appear in a later deliverable. But, so many customers wanted/needed this capability that they successfully pressured IBM to move up production of those machines. According to what I heard last week, IBM sold every one they made and there is still a considerable backlog. -- - | Edward E. Jaffe|| | Mgr, Research Development| [EMAIL PROTECTED]| | Phoenix Software International | Tel: (310) 338-0400 x318 | | 5200 W Century Blvd, Suite 800 | Fax: (310) 338-0801| | Los Angeles, CA 90045 | http://www.phoenixsoftware.com | - -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: IBM Press Release: Hannaford Brothers Is Live on System z9
Pretty innovative how the handled the COBOL programmer issue: 'But what about the COBOL programmer shortage IBM is predicting? We've skirted the issue by doing all of our COBOL in India where there is virtually an unlimited supply. I can call and have 100 COBOL programmers working on a project tomorrow. There's no bottleneck, Homa said.' Dave -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: IBM Press Release: Hannaford Brothers Is Live on System z9
Froberg, David C wrote: Pretty innovative how the handled the COBOL programmer issue: 'But what about the COBOL programmer shortage IBM is predicting? We've skirted the issue by doing all of our COBOL in India where there is virtually an unlimited supply. I can call and have 100 COBOL programmers working on a project tomorrow. There's no bottleneck, Homa said.' Effective. They really can have 100 COBOL programmers on demand (IBM's watchword). Maybe poorly educated but well-motivated and less-paid. That's why more nad more IT businesses are in India. And some in Poland. And probably in Ukraine, Czech, etc. -- Radoslaw Skorupka Lodz, Poland -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: IBM Press Release: Hannaford Brothers Is Live on System z9
I'm surprised that the first referencable account appears almost three months after FCS and is ostensibly (Computerworld) only a two-way in a range that supposedly includes a 54-way. Nothing better to be proud of? Have no idea. Maybe we'll find out together in mid-January from Mark Loughridge. Actually, I'm glad IBM decided to focus on an SMB customer's needs and concerns in that press release (in this case a regional grocer). I thought that was pretty cool, in fact. - - - - - Timothy F. Sipples Consulting Enterprise Software Architect IBM Americas zSeries/z9 Software Phone: +1 312 529 1612 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: IBM Press Release: Hannaford Brothers Is Live on System z9
-Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Froberg, David C Pretty innovative how the handled the COBOL programmer issue: 'But what about the COBOL programmer shortage IBM is predicting? We've skirted the issue by doing all of our COBOL in India where there is virtually an unlimited supply. I can call and have 100 COBOL programmers working on a project tomorrow. There's no bottleneck, Homa said.' Hmmm How many cooks does it take to boil 100 eggs? :-) -jc- -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: IBM Press Release: Hannaford Brothers Is Live on System z9
Another mention of the Hannaford system is here: http://www.computerworld.com/hardwaretopics/hardware/story/0,10801,106776,00.html?source=NLT_AMnid=106776 (Mind the wrap. http://tinyurl.com/anju3 should work temporarily for those of you who have trouble with the wrap.) From the article: The z9 can process 1 billion transactions per day, more than double the transaction processing capability of the zSeries z990, which Hannaford also uses. Homa said IBM also made architectural changes to the z9 that improve its ability to pull data from its database by about 30%. Color me impressed. Also from the article: Rapid processing capability is critical to his wireless users, but what Homa likes about the z9 is its scalability; he's using only two processors on a system that can support 64. This machine is doing more work than [the] other 500 servers in the data center put together, he said. Jon -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: IBM Press Release: Hannaford Brothers Is Live on System z9
I know of numerous 10,000+ MIPS z9 accounts, but I'll let those shops speak up for themselves should they so choose. Bob Richards VP, Enterprise Technologist Enterprise Technology Infrastructure SunTrust Banks, Inc. (404) 575-2798 Seeing beyond money (sm) -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Payne Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 8:04 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject:IBM Press Release: Hannaford Brothers Is Live on System z9 I'm surprised that the first referencable account appears almost three months after FCS and is ostensibly (Computerworld) only a two-way in a range that supposedly includes a 54-way. Nothing better to be proud of? I've heard rumours about catastrophic z9 acceptance, but this is even more extreme. -- Phil Payne http://www.isham-research.co.uk +44 7833 654 800 -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Seeing Beyond Money is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. [ST:XCL] -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: IBM Press Release: Hannaford Brothers Is Live on System z9
There were also 54 way machines shipped, also some (not 54 way) Linux only ones, but until it is official reference marian On 12/7/05, Richards.Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know of numerous 10,000+ MIPS z9 accounts, but I'll let those shops speak up for themselves should they so choose. Bob Richards VP, Enterprise Technologist Enterprise Technology Infrastructure SunTrust Banks, Inc. (404) 575-2798 -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
