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Stop, Think and Save up to 50% on applicable IT costs*

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Oracle database and middleware clients, including those using Sun or HP servers face many concerns:

  • High software maintenance costs.
  • Expensive "one-size-fits-all" configurations.
  • Restrictive agreements that may require buying more than is needed.
  • Uncertainty surrounding SPARC and Itanium roadmaps.

You can save up to 50%on applicable IT costs* by choosing IBM Software and Systems instead. Our Stop, Think and Saveprogram makes it easier to improve your IT economics in 3 steps:

  1. Complimentary Savings Assessmentto understand up-front your estimated savings. It is performed by IBM together with you. It is based on your existing Oracle database or application server middleware running on Sun, HP or previous generation POWER hardware, whether it is used in conjunction with SAP or other applications.

  2. Complimentary detailed Migration Planto minimize your migration risk. It is prepared by IBM technical specialists, laying out the logistics involved in migrating to the IBM software and systems. It is based on our experience with thousands of such migrations.

  3. Tailored bottom-line IBM offer. It includes migration services, training and education, as well as the applicable IBM Systems and maintenance, IBM Software licenses, subscription and support.

In addition, with available financing from IBM you may be able to eliminate your cash outlay during the transition.

Contact your IBM Sales Representativeand take the first step.

Learn more by viewing the "Stop think and save" webcast in which IBM experts and clients discuss how you can save up to 50% on applicable IT costs.

View the webcast

* IT cost savings reflect potential overall reductions in software and/or hardware maintenance charges and reduced costs of system and workload management that may be achieved over a period of 3-5 years, when consolidating workloads from other systems to IBM. Software migration is from Oracle database and/or application server to comparable IBM DB2 and IBM WebSphere products. Actual cost savings and performance characteristics will vary depending on individual client configurations. Complimentary services, training and education will vary by customer and may not be available in every country. Financing terms and availability vary by country. Contact IBM to see what we can do for you.