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A Comparison of PowerVM and x86-Based Virtualization Performance

IBM MidMarket Demand Generation

Virtualization has moved to the forefront of many organizations' IT agendas, because it reduces both the number of physical servers required and the associated costs.  This independent study by the International Technology group found IBM PowerVM more cost-competitive over time, compared to VMware, in terms of IT costs and the costs of downtime. 

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Published:  Apr 09, 2012
Length:  15
Type:  White Paper
Tags : ibm, technology, powervm, vmware, virtualization, intel platform, technology platform, application integration