Power Systems

IBM has just announced IBM Power Systems, a major new platform that unifies the highly successful i5/OS platform, System i, with the number one UNIX platform^*, System p.

IBM Power Systems provides you with a single, energy efficient and easy-to-deploy platform for all your AIX, UNIX, Linux, and i5/OS applications. (Note: With this announcement, the i5/OS operating systems has been renamed IBM i.)

Learn more about IBM Power Systems hardware and software offerings:

	IBM Power Systems
	IBM i
	IBM AIX
	IBM Linux

* Based on revenue share estimates from IDC Quarterly Server Tracker Q407 release, February 2008.

The Academic Initiative Power Systems program includes lease or purchase discounts for educational institutions, remote access to shared systems, no-cost software, faculty training on current Power Systems technology, comprehensive courseware, tutorials, and more.

Everyone benefits from participating in the Power Systems program:

Colleges and universities

		Resources to help students develop skills that are in demand worldwide
		Stronger relationships with businesses
		Access to industry experts

Students

		Wider range of job and career opportunities
		Project and internship opportunities
		Access to the Student Opportunity System resume repository, where IBM Business Partners and customers worldwide search for potential job candidates

Business Partners and clients

		Access to qualified Power Systems talent
		Strengthened collaboration with academia
		Development of work-study programs

1. Join the Academic Initiative and get access to product downloads, valuable courseware, books, and discounts, all at no charge.
   
   
2. Learn more about the academic offerings for AIX, IBM i and Linux, including information on
   • How to get access to Power Systems hardware and software
   • Faculty educational opportunities
   • Software and courseware that you can download
   
   
3. Contact us at powerskills@us.ibm.com to get started!

Learn more about the resources for your operating system.