Learn why people are switching to IBM smarter systems. This series of 5-7-minute podcasts includes former IBM competitors dispelling the myths of migrating to IBM hardware and software. From saving on Oracle license and maintenance fees through IBM virtualization to managing Big Data more effectively, this series is worth listening to.

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Episode 9: New Analyst Commentary About Misleading Claims from Oracle (5 mins)
Joe Clabby, President of Clabby Analytics, talks briefly about his new commentary paper, "Oracle and Case of the Missing Slides", including some insightful remarks about writing the commentary.

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Episode 8: New Analyst Report Comparing IBM Smarter Analytics Systems and Oracle Exadata X2-2 (5 mins)
Philip Howard, IT Analyst with Bloor Research takes 5 minutes to talk about his new report, The IBM Smart Analytics System vs. Oracle’s Exadata X2-2, including some surprising findings.

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Episode 7: New Analyst Report Comparing IBM pureScale Application System and Oracle Exadata X2-2 (5 mins)
Philip Howard, IT Analyst with Bloor Research takes 5 minutes to talk about his new report, The IBM pureScale Application System vs. Oracle Exadata X2-2, including some surprising findings.

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Episode 6: Considerations When Shopping for Data Warehouse Appliances (6 mins)
IBM Technical Evangelist Glen Sheffield discusses what to look for when shopping for data warehouse appliances, including a comparison between Oracle Exadata and IBM Smarter Systems.

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Episode 5: Accelerating Business Value in Upgrade Projects through IBM Smarter Systems (5 mins)
IBM Global Alliance Solutions Vice President, Sue Hed, discusses why customers are benefitting by upgrading packaged applications to IBM smarter systems, including important considerations for any upgrade projects.

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Episode 4: Migrating from Oracle/Sun to IBM Smarter Systems (including client references) (7 mins)
IBM Migration Experts Skip Garvin and Kevin Galloway discuss why customers are migrating to IBM smarter systems, as well as how IBM helps them migrate easily and quickly, including examples of resulting benefits some have experienced.

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Episode 3: Managing Big Data with IBM Smarter Systems (5 mins)
IBM Information Mgt Lead, Irshad Raihan, discusses managing "big data" with integrated, faster, smarter systems from IBM.

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Episode 2: Saving on Oracle software Licenses and Maintenance Costs by Leveraging IBM Virtualization Solutions (7 mins)
IBM Virtualization Strategist, Alex Cabanes, discusses dramatic costs savings derived from IBM virtualization capabilities.

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Episode 1: Dispelling 3 Myths from IBM Competitors (5 mins)
Former Sun Employee, now IBMer, David Davidian, dispels 3 competitor claims/myths about migrating to IBM Smarter Systems.

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