New Cloud Services Resources for ISVs
IBM's cloud services resources can help ISVs build new applications quickly using open standards-based technologies. New resources include:
1. A new series of white papers, on-line demos and downloadable code to help ISVs address the common challenges of designing and building cloud-enabled services, such as multi-tenant architecture. Resources include enhanced technical blueprints on IBM's developerWorks Web site and technical support through IBM's global network of 40 Innovation Centers.
2. Creating a new SaaS Enablement Network of infrastructure providers that use IBM server technology to help ISVs deliver interoperable SaaS solutions, which allow disparate applications to work together. Members include Terremark, Rackforce, and iTricity, which recently opened a new Cloud Computing Hosting Center for Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. IBM added 100 partners to its SaaS Specialty program in 2008, the largest annual increase which nearly doubles its SaaS partner ecosystem.
3. IBM Business Partners can take advantage of a variety of new marketing resources, including free web conferencing services using the IBM Lotus Sametime Unyte service.
On October 15 and 16, IBM will host partners and customers at its Executive Briefing Center in Palisades, New York, to discuss its cloud services strategy for this rapidly growing market. For more information on this event, visit https://www-950.ibm.com/events/wwe/swg/08bbpsaas.nsf.
