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Power 7 Launched
New POWER7™ processor-based systems represent a true leap forward to more intelligent systems that minimize complexity, automate processes, and reduce energy consumption, downtime and other operational costs. On a smarter planet these are the only benchmarks that matter. Featuring an innovative multi-core, 45 nanometer design, running at speeds of over 4.1 GHz, with up to [...]
GPFS V3.3.0.4 now available
Announcing the availability of the service level 3.3.0-4 for all GPFS V3.3 products. The service level is available at: GPFS download site This service level addresses the below issues. This is not a definitive list as other minor corrections have been made which are not listed here. * Fix problem where mmrestripe command might not [...]
Spectrum Uses SugarCRM on AIX 6
Spectrum Consulting has for some time been a user of the Open Source SugarCRM and have recently migrated this Open Source Software to a Virtualized AIX 6 partition using Virtualized I/O and Processors. The virtualized environment uses IBM PowerVM which enables the following advanced features: Consolidate a diverse set of applications from multiple operating systems [...]
IBM Training Schedule for ANZ January 2009 – July 2009
The latest IBM Training schedule for the Australia and New Zealand region for the January 2009 to July 2009 period is now available. IBM offers a wide range of technical education in the IT industry in Australia, as well as flexible delivery options to meet your scheduling and budgeting needs. Curriculum & delivery – classroom [...]
AIX Version 6.1 Technology Level 2 now Available
The latest release of IBM AIX is now available. AIX 6.1 TL 2 (GA 14, November, 2008) brings with it the following enhancements over the previous Technology Level: IBM Support for new IBM UNIX® Systems IBM Power™ 560 Express 3.6 GHz IBM Power 570 4.4 GHz / 5.0 GHz IBM Power 570 32-core 4.2 GHz [...]
Spectrum Consulting Turns 7 Years Old
Spectrum Consulting is celebrating 7 years in business today. The company was first established on 7th November 2001 in Auckland. Spectrum has enjoyed consistent growth and now boasts a firm and reputable standing in the industry. There have been many changes and challenges in the market since 2001 and Spectrum has adapted and changed with [...]
Spectrum Completes HACMP Install in Fiji
Spectrum recently completed an install of HACMP / IBM p5 servers for the Fiji Meteorological Service in Nadi. This was completed on 2 p550 servers with dual SAN switches and a DS4700 SAN storage server. This successfull implementation was done in assocation with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and enables Fiji to provide more accurate [...]
