What does POWER7 even mean?

POWERx is IBM’s processor technology. POWER7 is the latest generation and, per IBM, is the fastest chip in the world.

OK, what does POWER7 mean to me?

POWER7 is the ideal platform for running UNIX, AIX, IBM i or Linux applications. And while the processor is fast, the real benefit is in reduced operating cost. More specifically through less power consumption and the ability to reduce complexity with virtualization technology.

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· POWER7 delivers more performance per core and outstanding energy efficiency; enabling...

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6. IBM Encourages Blogging

At a time when the idea of "business blogging" was brand new (and usually feared), IBM encouraged their 320,000 employees to start company blogs. IBM leadership drafted a corporate blogging policy that encouraged employees to be themselves, speak in first person, and respect their coworkers.

The result? A marketing bonanza for IBM. Their company blogs are some of the most trusted technology blogs and generate tons of pageviews and links back to IBM. Instead of fearing the new technology, IBM embraced it, making their customers and employees very happy.

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