Pulse 2009-- More content, more on System z, smarter conference

Pulse 2009: Managing System z

Join us at Pulse 2009 and learn how to build a smarter business by extending the reach of your mainframe across heterogeneous environments

Pulse 2009 is right around the corner and it offers one of the best opportunities of the year to learn about new System z® technology, and problem-solving strategies from the experts. This year focuses on IBM Service Management’s Dynamic Infrastructure, integrating IT and business and strategically deployed through industry solutions, and best practices to improve customer success.

Pulse 2009 is designed around four distinct content streams, with unique tracks under each stream. This year, we’ve added a new track of sessions under IT Optimization for customers who want to build a smarter business by leveraging their mainframe assets.

In the Managing System z track, you’ll learn how companies are working smarter and integrating smart choices into day-to-day operations using new and existing technology and resources. IBM, its customers and Business Partners will showcase inventive uses of System z tools that ensure business continuity through monitoring, automation, workload scheduling, provisioning, storage, security, and other critical Service Management functions.

If you’re an IT manager of strategy, operations, storage, infrastructure or business transformation, an enterprise IT architect, or a systems programmer or administrator, you’ll benefit from in-depth sessions on how to:

• Maximize resource utilization in a virtualized environment of mixed workloads.
• Take advantage of best practices in integrated storage management
• Eliminate operational inefficiencies with end-to-end composite workload management
• Use practical tips and hints on how to isolate and solve common network problems

Special reception for System z customers
As a System z attendee at Pulse 2009, you’re also invited to the System z software client appreciation reception. Take this opportunity to relax and network with IBM executives, including Dot Alexander, Vice President, Americas, System z Software, and others who have similar business needs and challenges.

The cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception will be held February 9, 2009 in the Tabu Ultra Lounge at the MGM Grand at 6:30 p.m. Present your Pulse 2009 badge for admission.

Bigger, better, smarter

All Pulse 2009 attendees can take advantage of these other conference highlights:

• 250 sessions featuring 200 clients sharing first-hand experiences
• Networking opportunities with thousands of industry peers
• Larger than ever IBM booth showcasing over 100 realworld solution demonstrations, with an entire zone dedicated to System z
• More than 100 IBM Business Partner exhibits We’re also offering labs and certifications to make sure you master the content and can take it back to share with your colleagues.

Enjoy the Pulse experience
Pulse 2009 special guests will include Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps, and evening entertainment at Pulse Palooza will be the band Smashmouth.

Don’t miss these great opportunities to network with your peers and have some fun, too!

Register now and beat the early bird deadline!
The drive for a smarter planet takes IT down a long-term path that also offers short-term successes for companies committed to the journey. Join us at Pulse 2009 to make sure you’re headed in the right direction.

Please visit Managing System z for the latest updates on mainframe sessions at Pulse 2009, and to register for this once-a-year event.

Important Dates for Pulse 2009

• Dec. 31, 2008 – Early bird deadline lets you save $200 per person on registration for the full conference, including all System z sessions.
• Feb. 8-12, 2009 – Pulse 2009 at the MGM Grand Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Feb. 9, 2009 – Reception for System z customers