Mainframes Provide Fast-Track Access to Private Cloud Benefits for Enterprises, Process Ecosystems

Enterprises are seeking cloud computing efficiency benefits, lower total costs, and a heightened ability to deliver services that support agile business processes. So-called private clouds, or those flexible computing models that enterprises can control on-premises, have a lot in common with longstanding mainframe computing models and techniques. New developments in mainframe automation and other technologies support the use of mainframes for delivering cloud-computing advantages -- and help accelerate the ability to solve recession-era computing challenges around cost, power, energy use and reliability. In this podcast, we'll learn how mainframe is the cloud. We're joined by Chris O'Malley, executive vice president and general manager for CA's Mainframe Business Unit. The discussion is moderated by BriefingsDirect's Dana Gardner. Read a full transcript of the interview at http://briefingsdirect.blogspot.com/2009/06/mainframes-provide-fast-track-access-to.html. Sponsor: CA.