IBM continues to lead, and we were delighted recently
can't believe we are approaching another half year
I
when it was widely reported that IBM broke the petaflop barrier
end.... so much has happened in the last six months.
with the ‘Roadrunner’ supercomputer. Roadrunner is a
staggering six times faster than our competition’s systems! We
The businesses continue to stay strong and indeed in
never thought it would be done – Big Blue goes Green, but you
a number of areas, they are stronger - with more
can read about that inside.
global roles, more customer solutions and we're
delivering more value back through the business lines.
It was good to see some positive local press over the past few
This is not accidental. With focus, direction and drive, the
months, highlighting the many community initiatives, including
strategy council have worked with the global and European
our efforts for Sport Relief, and the numerous projects which we
leaders to continue to build our reputation for delivery from
have been running for local school children. This will be closely
Scotland. Through your innovation and commitment, we've
followed by the On Demand Community Challenge projects
been able to prove that the reputation is deserved and that the
which will take place between now and October. ODCC
skills, attitude and culture existing here are important to IBM's
Greenock was a great success over the past few years, with a
success. As we approach the half year - let me thank you
significant number of employees participating. It’s good fun
for this.
and everybody benefits – I would encourage you to
take part!
Recently, I met with Brendon Riley, Country General Manager for
UK and Ireland, and we look forward to welcoming Bren don to
Finally, this year is another year of positive change for the
the site later this
location and I'm particularly pleased that the building work has
Summer. This
started on our long awaited General Business Data Centre.
contents
will be his first
The fit out, in OB2, is underway and two customers are already
visit to the
signed up and operating out of temporary accommodation until
Greenock site,
the centre is complete. The site consolidation project has
BUSINESS
and I’m sure
moved into execution and before the end of this year, we'll be
Brendon will
in our new location. Both of these projects are great news for
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regular visitor
IBM Corporation.
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and friend to us
Business Update Page 4 in the future. So enjoy this issue of Insite Magazine
and let me take this opportunity to
Chris appointed Honorary Professor Page 9
thank you again for your special
Project Big Green Page 14 efforts through the first half of the
year and ask for your continued
Record Breaking Super Computer Page 15
extraordinary efforts through the
AS UK Delivery Centre Innovation Page 16 rest of the year. I wish you and
your family a very happy and
On Demand Community Challenge Page 21
restful vacation.
PEOPLE
Paul
St Kenneth’s go Multi-Cultural Page 10
Bill selected to play for Scotland Page 11
Moonwalk Page 12
Looking through the lens Page 18
Hats off to Carol Ann Page 20
2008 Innovation Results so far Page 22
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