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IBM z Rewards program
A new program that simplifies migration applications from HP, SUN and other servers to IBM System z10. This program will allow you when purchasing qualifying new System z10 capacity to earn extra value from IBM when moving workloads from competitive servers to System z. Migrate applications from Sun to IBM and earn up to $8,000 per core through June 30, 2009.

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IBM continues to expand the breadth of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions available for Linux on System z. Selected IBM FileNet P8 4.5 software components are now supported on Linux on System z. This expands the breadth of ECM solutions available on System z joining IBM Content Manager and IBM Content Manager OnDemand.

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IBM WebSphere sMash V1.1.1 brings the sMash development and execution environment to Linux on System z, enabling agile development of dynamic Web applications on System z. Developers can quickly and easily deliver dynamic Web 2.0-based applications on Linux for System z, to rapidly improve the alignment of business and IT and rapid time to value.

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Extend the Value of the Mainframe for Collaboration
Lotus Domino on Linux on System z has matured into a powerful mail and collaboration platform leveraging the use of the mainframe for the highest virtualization and availability capable of supporting very large workloads. IBM itself has consolidated parts of its unified Lotus Notes architecture as part of the project “Big Green”.

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Make faster, better decisions using Linux on System z
The powerful business intelligence capabilities of IBM Cognos BI on System z, the same platform as the transactional data, can reduce the time to deliver and access critical information for the business – secure, scalable, available and reliable.

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Maximize development output with fewer resources
IBM provides a comprehensive, well-integrated development platform for Linux with the IBM Rational Software Development Platform. Combined with the IBM System z virtualization capabilities, Linux on System z can offers a great development environment.

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New IFL-pricing on z10 BC to support the deployment and growth of workloads

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Promotional pricing from the Linux distributors Novell and Red Hat

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IBM hosts System z Linux Executive Council meetings in locations across the United States to provide education on Linux for System z.
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