IBM Bluemix - Bring the Cloud Together

The next big step in the evolution of the IBM Cloud portfolio is here.

IBM Bluemix is integrating SoftLayer products and services into its vast catalog of infrastructure, platform, and application services.

The SoftLayer products, services, tools, systems, and support will become a cornerstone of a unified Bluemix cloud experience that delivers the performance, flexibility, and consistency of SoftLayer infrastructure alongside the extensive catalog of cloud resources that include IBM Watson services, development runtimes, containers, database services, and more.

With the integration of SoftLayer into the IBM Bluemix, one can only expect the best as it will bring all the cloud together with developer-centric compute models - Bluemix makes it easier to ship powerful, high-quality software every day.


What exactly is IBM SoftLayer, now Bluemix, and what does it do? 
The Bluemix cloud platform is not just about creating new apps or migrating existing ones, on-prem or off-prem implementations, or offering IaaS and PaaS cloud services. It is designed to bring all of these aspects together to help solve your real, complex business problems in the cloud.

If your organization requires high performance computing, or you manage very large databases, Bluemix provides leading edge, dedicated architecture and ease of provisioning specifically designed to accommodate high input/output intensity for online gaming, mobile applications and digital marketing.

For larger organizations that need a correspondingly high level of infrastructure control, it provides the ability to customize hardware, network control and control infrastructure via simple and intuitive application programming interfaces (APIs).

What makes Bluemix different and how can it help your business?
The IBM Bluemix cloud platform weaves together services, infrastructure and data to rapidly bring ideas into action. It simplifies the process of building systems that use data to understand, reason, and learn.
 
It also builds data rich software as apps and services become increasingly delivered through digital channels; analytics are the heart of personalization, establishing context and building systems that intuitively respond to both behavior and the environment.

Unlike some of its competitors, Bluemix also provides a unified integration and control panel for multiple cloud architectures — allowing for easy platform integration across dedicated, virtualised and cloud servers.

The Bluemix will simply drive your company’s existing IT into transformation.

If you’re ready to learn more about how IBM Bluemix can benefit your business, you may inquire with MSI-ECS at inquiry@msi-ecs.com.ph or call (02) 688-3512.

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HP Elite X3: Tailored for Today’s Lifestyle

The new HP Elite X3 makes its debut in the Philippines.

HP Elite X3 is the one device you need for all your other devices. It’s the first built 3-in-1 device for business that ingeniously combines the power and function of a PC with a smartphone’s capabilities – it’s the sleek and secure device you need for a work that is too big.

The Elite X3 is designed to respond to the dynamic lifestyle of today’s professionals. It allows you to start a project at your desk and finish it while you’re on the go. Effortlessly switch from a handheld device to a desktop with external display, keyboard and mouse. With the help of your company’s virtualization solution, the HP Elite X3 lets you access any critical applications of your business.

Without the need to switch from devices, you can move from one place to another while working and transfer from a call to a presentation with ease. It’s the seamless experience you need for your office or personal work.

HP did really focus on Continuum that enables the Elite X3 to be turned into desktop via HP Desk Dock so you could plug it into external display as well as has an Ethernet port, two USB A sockets and one USB Type-C connector as well as lets you to charge the device. There is also HP Mobile Extender turning your Elite X3 into a 12.5-inch HD Laptop that weighs under 2.2lbs (1kg).

The HP Elite X3 comes in simplistic no frills design that carries a 5.96" QHD AMOLED Display protected by Gorilla Glass 4. Built with a powerful processor, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processor chipset coupled wit4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB Internal Storage, the Elite X3 is the device that powers applications reserved for PC matched with the premium features of a smartphone.

Equipped with innovative technological advances, the HP Elite X3 offers new experiences. The scanner and fingerprint reader lets you unlock your device more quickly and securely. Clearer camera outputs as well as conference video calls are expected because of its 16-megapixel camera and the 8MP front-facing camera that renders an optimal image according to the light conditions, premium Audio by B&O PLAY, and active noise cancellation microphones.

It’s the technology made to travel as the dual nano SIM card slots can be used for two distinct SIM cards that can be used to keep your work and personal calls and texts separate.

The HP Elite X3 offers seamless productivity for all professionals looking for an all-in-one device to get the job done wherever it might be. Priced for 38,840 Pesos.

MSI-ECS exclusively distributes the HP Elite X3. For more product details and pricing, call (02)688-3512 or email inquiry@msi-ecs.com.ph.

HP Elite X3 Specs
Windows 10 Mobile
5.96" QHD AMOLED
Snapdragon 820
4GB LPDDR4
64GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD Slot
16MP Rear Camera
LED FLash
8MP Front Camera
2 Stereo Speakers
Dual Sim Dual Standby
4G LTE / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
Iris Scanner
Fingerprint Scanner
USB Type-C
Wireless Charging
4150 mAh non-removable battery
161.8 x 83.5 x 7.8mm
195g weight

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InFocus IN116x Projector Best Value 3D Ready DLP Projector Price Specs Philippines

The InFocus IN116x projector is very compact and weigh at only 5.4 lbs. (2.45 kg) making it easy move, carry and install wherever it is needed.

Beam quality visuals with rich colors as it utilize DLP technology with InFocus BrilliantColor implementation resulting to 15000:1 contrast ratio producing sharper and darker blacks and whiter whites. InFocus IN116x Projector is 3D-ready which supports up to Blu-ray and PC-based 3D content via HDMI on widescreen WXGA resolution, and 3200 lumens of brightness. Has modes give you the best image quality depending on what surface you are projecting on.

Comes with complete connectivity from the old VGA, S-video inputs  to newer HDMI port. Features RS232 port so it can be easily integrated into room control systems.

Has Built in speaker and 3.5mm audio out port provides clear audio.

Uses Eco Blanking to lower the lamp's power usage to extend its life cycle. Average lamp life is 10,000 hours in Eco Blanking mode, 6,000 hours when in Eco Mode, and 5,000 hours in normal mode.

Priced at 31,500 Pesos, InFocus projectors are available at MSI-ECS. For product details and inquiries, please email inquiry@msi-ecs.com.ph or call (02) 688-3501 / 3512.

InFocus IN116x Projector Specs:
Widescreen 16:9 WXGA (1280 x 800) native resolution
Contrast ratio of 15000:1, 3200 lumens brightness
BrilliantColor™ technology
3D ready DLP technology
Instant on/off
VGA, S-Video, Composite, HDMI, Monitor Out, USB-B, RS232 connectivity
Audio: Built-in Speakers and 3.5mm Audio Jack
Up to 10,000-hour lamp

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SimpliVity Announces Remote Sites to Simplify and Offer Greater Choice for Enterprise

SimpliVity, a leader in hyperconverged infrastructure revolutionizing enterprise IT, today announced two new remote office and branch office (ROBO) solutions, OmniStack Solution with Lenovo System x for Remote Sites and OmniCube CN-1400, to provide greater choice and flexibility, centralized management and improved data protection capabilities for enterprise and mid-market customers with remote sites.

SimpliVity’s hyperconverged infrastructure provides global unified management eliminating the requirement for on-site IT expertise by consolidating all IT infrastructures for virtualized workloads at remote offices, including data protection, to simplify management and backup and restore data over existing WAN links. Several enterprise customers have already seen the value of SimpliVity’s ROBO solutions, including Sinclair Oil, Woodman’s Food Group, and Merlin Entertainments.

“Enterprises have struggled with managing IT infrastructure at remote sites since the data at ROBOs is often inadequately protected and IT staff is often non-existent. The challenge of keeping network bandwidth costs in-check has also plagued ROBO deployments, given the ever-growing volumes of data passing over the WAN,” said Jesse St. Laurent, VP Product Strategy, SimpliVity. “All our ROBO solutions are designed with enterprise-performance in mind as they deliver improved data protection and the ability to manage all remote sites from a single console – for even the largest enterprise customers. With an expanded portfolio of available x86 models optimized for ROBOs, we are able to offer enterprises increased flexibility and choice at their remote sites at a compelling price point.”

SimpliVity for Sinclair Oil

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Sinclair Oil is the 51st-largest private company in the US with holdings including gas stations in 20 states, two refineries, and Grand America Hotels and Resorts in seven locations. With multiple road side properties and an IT staff centralized in Salt Lake City, being able to manage remote sites from a centralized location was critical for Sinclair Oil’s IT infrastructure and business as a whole. After first working to build a home-grown solution with legacy IT infrastructure, Sinclair Oil decided to speed up implementation by deploying SimpliVity OmniStack with                 Lenovo System x and SimpliVity OmniCube. The company has been impressed with SimpliVity’s ease of management and the integrated backup and recovery capabilities, which allows them to focus on driving business value rather than maintenance.

“With our old IT infrastructure, we used to have to travel to remote sites in Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and California when things went wrong,” said Nathan Larsen, Director of IT, Sinclair Oil. “With our IT team centralized in Utah, SimpliVity’s global unified management is a real difference-maker. We can now manage all our remote sites from a centralized location, and all from a single console, which is a huge improvement. This is something no one else was offering us for our distributed sites and remote offices.”

SimpliVity for Woodman’s Food Group

Woodman’s Food Group operates 16 supermarkets in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. When looking to upgrade its IT infrastructure and improve its disaster recovery posture, Woodman’s selected SimpliVity OmniCube for its next-generation data center. With SimpliVity, Woodman’s has moved into a fully virtualized IT environment and has improved its data protection, disaster recovery, and availability. Woodman’s fully deployed the SimpliVity solution within two weeks in two core data centers and 16 remote offices, realizing the advantages of built-in data protection almost immediately.

“SimpliVity’s built-in data protection capabilities are a major differentiator, especially in dealing with remote and branch offices,” said Rory Vanse low, IT director, Woodman’s Food Markets. “We are running our entire disaster recovery strategy through SimpliVity and know we can rely on them for all our data protection needs. With built-in data protection, there is no need for third-party backup solutions.”

Benefits of SimpliVity Solutions for ROBO 

• Threefold reduction in TCO – SimpliVity eliminates the need for local staff to manage the ROBO resources, reduces storage requirements by 90%, and lowers power, cooling and space demands

• Faster, more reliable data protection to reduce risk – Reliable data protection with enterprise-proven RPOs and RTOs eliminates the need for specialized backup and recovery tools for ROBOs

• Improved WAN utilization –Advanced WAN optimization reduces network traffic to backup, clone, or move workloads between sites and eliminates the need for separate WAN appliances.

• Greater staff productivity – Simplified management of all resources, including VMs, resources, and data protection policies, improves productivity for maintaining remote sites

"SimpliVity’s hyperconverged infrastructure solution was designed to be vendor agnostic to give customers increased flexibility. For organizations that prefer Cisco technology, the OmniStack Solution with Cisco UCS for Remote Sites was released in February of 2016 and enterprises are already realizing the advantages of hyperconverged infrastructure for ROBO deployments with the integrated solution."

Availability

The OmniCube CN-1400 is available now. The OmniStack Solution with Lenovo System x for Remote Sites is orderable beginning in June. For more details, contact the partner distributor in the Philippines, MSI-ECS at (02) 688-3509 / (02) 688-3501 or email them at inquiry@msi-ecs.com.ph. Visit http://www.msi-ecs.com.ph for more details. 

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