Vision Solutions announced today that Dr. Frank Soltis has joined the Vision Solutions Technology Advisory Board (VTAB). Soltis, a celebrated scientist and founder of IBM's System i technology, will share his experience and insight as he helps guide product strategies. Comprised of leading IBM Power Systems experts, which includes employees, customers, business partners and consultants, the Board continues to work closely with senior Vision Solutions' experts delivering technology and services exceeding customer expectations.
"These industry leaders work on long-term technology and product strategies for advanced solutions across IBM Power Systems," says Alan Arnold, chief technology officer and executive vice president of Vision Solutions, who chairs the board. There's nothing quite like it in the IBM Power Systems world today," says Arnold. "We are honored to have Dr. Soltis join this prestigious team of professionals, where he will bring unique perspectives and insights."
Soltis is regarded throughout the world as one of the most significant computer scientists of the 20th Century. Based on his doctoral dissertation research, Soltis created a revolutionary computer architecture, which led to a completely new breed of computers. During the last decade, he led the effort to define the architecture of the 64-bit PowerPC processors used in IBM's Power System servers. Before retirement from IBM as a chief scientist, Soltis defined directions for IBM systems and the IBM Development Laboratory in Rochester, Minnesota. He currently travels the world speaking about IT trends and technology advancements.
"It is a privilege to be a member of the Vision Solutions Technology Advisory Board," says Soltis. "Its members have tremendous experience, success and passion for the Power Systems, which is a key ingredient to the ongoing success of the board and Vision's technology solutions for IBM i and AIX."
Road Shows Feature Soltis and Arnold
Three upcoming European road-show events will feature Soltis and Arnold as they focus on how to surmount today's challenges and deliver the next generation of business applications to the marketplace. These strategic technology events will highlight award-winning high availability and disaster recovery solutions for companies needing to implement or enhance an overall business resiliency strategy.
Event dates and locations include:
• Milan, Italy-Feb. 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Grand Hotel Villa Toretta, Via Milanese 3, Seto San Giovanni
• Rome, Italy-Feb. 26 at 2:00 p.m.
Hotel Villa Pamphili, Via Della Nocetta 105, Rome
• Paris, France-Feb. 27 at 9:00 a.m.
Hotel Westminster, 13 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris
Participants will receive detailed technology information to help them plan for an overall high availability and disaster recovery strategy. To register for the Italian events or for more information, visit http://www.visionsolutions.com/events/Italia-2008.aspx. For the event in France, visit http://acmi.cabestan.com/E20012009154651.cfm
About Vision Solutions
Vision Solutions, Inc. is the world's leading provider of high availability, disaster recovery and data management solutions for IBM Power Systems (i and p platforms). With a portfolio spanning the industry's most innovative and trusted HA technologies from iTERA, MIMIX and ORION Solutions, Vision keeps critical business information continuously protected and available. Affordable and easy to use, Vision products ensure business continuity, increase productivity, reduce operating costs and satisfy compliance requirements. Vision also offers advanced cluster management and systems management solutions, and support for i, Windows, and AIX operating environments. As IBM's largest high availability Premier Business Partner (NYSE: IBM), Vision Solutions oversees a global network of business partners and services and support professionals to help our customers achieve their business goals. Privately held by Thoma Bravo, Inc., Vision Solutions is headquartered in Irvine, California with offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.visionsolutions.com or call 800.957.4511.
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