IBM lays off over 1,500; IBM raises bar in Unix market

IBM News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by IBM Complimentary Trial: IBM Software Development Tools Click here to download complimentary trials of nearly 20 IBM Rational V7 desktop products, offering new capabilities for empowering global teams to speed SOA results. Rational tools help you support the most effective software development for your enterprise and address common software development problems. Network World's IBM News Alert, 05/31/07 IBM lays off 1,500, mostly in services, 05/30/07:  IBM Wednesday laid off 1,573 employees, as part of a continuing overhaul of its services unit, the company said. The Security Standard - The Only Executive Summit Focused on the Business, Management and Strategic Aspects of Security September 10-11, 2007 | The Fairmont Hotel Chicago How do your security initiatives support company business goals? The answer to this question can make all the difference in gaining the corporate-wide support and resources you need to drive your security strategies. Uncover best practices and organizational strategies for achieving success by attending The Security Standard Conference. Click here for more details. Click here for more details Servers Newsletter: IBM raises bar in Unix market, 05/29/07:  While Unix may not be growing as fast as other segments of the market, it accounts for nearly a third of all server shipments. In its latest Quarterly Server Tracker, IDC says that Unix revenue grew just 0.5% in the first quarter of 2007, compared to the same quarter a year ago, but it also noted that Unix sales reached $4 billion for the quarter, a good chunk of the $12.4 billion in overall server sales.

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