Computing giant, International Business Machines Corp.(NYSE:IBM)
seems to be close to declaring a new product that is aimed at simplifying how
firms manage so-called ‘big data’ issues stemming from handling and analyzing
the massive amounts of data generated through their daily operations.
People, who are familiar with the firm’s plans, have told
AllThingsD that the product is known internally as project Sparta. It is
believed to be the most recent result of a 4-year, $2 billion research and
development attempt that has yielded two offerings. Information about the new
product has been tough to confirm.
However, IBM has scheduled a declaration for 9th October
at a company event in Boston.
Initially announced in April, the PureSystems line is supposed
to bring together all the essential pieces that are required for handling
complex computing issues requiring a combination of products from several
vendors.
The first two products in the line were PureFlex and
PureApplications. The former is a combination of computing, systems
managements, data storage and networking components in a single incorporated
product that is pre-configured for a customer and is meant for easy deployment
in a data centre. PureApplications is a machine designed for web-based
transactions and database. The firm says that PureSystems line can save time
that is required to set up a data centre.
The PureSystems line can be compared to a new line of products
from Oracle, a rival of IBM. Oracle has acquired Sun Microsystems in 2010.
Since then is has started selling ‘engineered systems’ that are sold under
names like Exalogic, Exalytics and Exadata. The Exa line incorporates a
combination of hardware that is aimed at specific applications. Oracle is
believed to make a number of announcements related to the Exa line at its
yearly Oracle Open World Conference to be held in San Francisco.
IBM has refused to comment on this matter, even though it is
clear that the product will have the word ‘pure’ included in its name.
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