Connection to VirtualizationAs virtualization has advanced and encouraged end-user companies to consolidate many small servers onto a few large machines, IBM has encouraged all forms of virtualization and supplied virtualization customers with virtual-server-specific versions of its hardware, systems-management software, security, operating systems and professional services. www.ibm.com Why It’s Significant As the leading player in data-center hardware, software and integration services, IBM is in an admirable position to welcome all comers to the virtualization market with the storage and server products to support many servers running on one box, and the services to build complex virtual data centers. Along with HP, IBM is the Levi Strauss of the virtualization gold rush, getting rich selling shovels to prospectors rather than doing the digging themselves. As significant as its systems business is to virtualization, its focus on creating a suite of virtual-server-specific security products and services may make it more of an agenda-setting player than it has been in the past. Key Products High-end Power, x86 and mainframe servers IBM Systems Director systems Management and integration services More on IBM Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe