Exploring IBM Technology, Products & Services, Third Edition
Need to Understand IBM's Computing World?
IBM has long been a leader in developing products based on advanced computing technology. This book (along with the companion web site) provides a concise overview of IBM's latest technologies, product lines, and consulting services. It will help the reader understand IBM's vision for the future of computing and get inside IBM's company-wide e-business strategy for leveraging Internet technology in business. IBM's PC, Netfinity, NUMA-Q, RS/6000, AS/400, and S/390 computer families are described as are their individual roles in business. There are also chapters on computer communications and IBM Global Services. The book is written in easy-to-understand language with new terms defined as they are introduced.
Included with the book is a password for accessing an innovative companion web site which provides the latest news, book updates, expanded information, and additional resources related to IBM technology, products, and services.
This book/web site combination will help you:
Get inside IBM's sweeping e-business strategy for leveraging the Internet in business
Understand IBM's five primary computer families and the role each plays
Size up the IBM Global Service consulting offerings
Learn about the different types of computer networks popular today
Get the latest IBM news, book updates, expanded information, and other online resources through the "members only" companion web site
About the Author:
(multiple authors, book compiled by Jim Hoskins)
Mr. Jim Hoskins is a well known author and former "IBMer" with ten years experience as an IBM design engineer and manager. As one of the original designers of the IBM PS/2 family, Jim wrote IBM Personal Systems: A Business Perspective, which sold over 100,000 copies in twelve languages. Jim has since authored many other books including the Exploring IBM series which has sold over 200,000 copies. He resides in Gulf Breeze, Florida with his wife, four sons and daughter.
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