It is optimized for high transaction volume environments, and it can be scaled down to meet the needs of small to medium i5os business clients. Ibm s key strength and differentiator in the area of clustering lies in its clustering software which enables organizations to build, manage and expand clusters efficiently. Rocket brings innovations to the ibm i as400 platform that let you take advantage of the latest technologies for web, mobile, analytics, and cloudextending and protecting your ibm i investment. There are many options when it comes to high availability ha for ibm i. Rocket icluster will become a new brand within rockets storage, networks and compliance business unit, and will expand on rockets breadth of solutions for ibm i. Rocket has business and technology partnerships with ibm, emc, fujitsu, hp enterprise. Ibm datamirror icluster for the ibm system i platform. Clusterready software from ibm enables any multiple eserver system solution or cluster to look and act like a single system for end users and system administrators.
The research report is compiled on the basis of historical and forecast data derived from the use of primary and secondary methodologies by researchers. Ibm i archives page 5 of 5 the rocket software blog. The define cluster command can perform the functions. Rocket talks up ibm i biz in wake of restructuring it jungle. Your ibm i system is the foundation of your business, and you need 247 availability.
Rocket software acquires ibm icluster computer business. Ibm icluster for i software recarta dependable it support. The icluster team will be joining rocket softwares global organization of more than 900 employees and become a new brand rocket icluster. Rocket develops products in such fields as analytics, networks, data, storage, and enterprise software. Service for this product is currently being provided by rocket software. It has been amazing to learn from the members of this elite group. The firms products are designed to run on mainframes, linuxunixwindows, ibm i, cloud, and hybridvirtualized systems. It is optimized for high transaction volume environments, and it can be scaled down to meet the needs of small to medium ibm i business clients. Any downtime can lead to business disruptions, lost revenue and unhappy customers. Jul 19, 2017 rocket icluster is a highavailability and disaster recovery solution for business applications operating on ibm power or ibm pureflex systems running ibm i. Rocket icluster and rocket ha assist deliver the best value for hadr on ibm power systems running i. Rocket software has closed the acquisition of the icluster business from ibm where icluster offers software for high availabilitydisaster recovery hadr for ibm i. View ilze valdmanis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Jan 09, 2012 the high availability software market in the ibm i space is getting off to an interesting start in 2012 now that rocket software has bought the icluster software business from ibm. The icluster team will be joining rocket softwares global organization of more than 900 employees and become a new brand rocket icluster within the rocket storage, networks and compliance business. Rocket icluster highavailabilitydisaster recovery hadr solutions help ensure uninterrupted. Ibm announced it had completed its sale of its icluster software business to rocket software, a privately held company based in waltham, ma. To celebrate our ongoing partnership with ibm, and our dedication to innovation, legacy technologies and legendary results, we want to highlight them. If you have not looked at rocket icluster recently, you havent seen it. Ibm united states software announcement 212229 ibm is a registered trademark of international business machines corporation 6 rocket icluster ha assist v7r1 with 1. Rocket icluster costeffective high availability and disaster recovery for ibm i. The high availability software market in the ibm i space is getting off to an interesting start in 2012 now that rocket software has bought the icluster software business from ibm. Rocket icluster is a high availability and disaster recovery solution for business applications operating on ibm power or pureflex systems running ibm i. Rocket talks up ibm i biz in wake of restructuring. Rockett software continues its acquisition tear as it bought ibms icluster business on december th. Rocket software announces git version control tools for.
Rocket icluster your ibm i system is the foundation of your business, and you need 247 availability. Clustering and iasps for higher availability on the ibm. Rocket software completes acquisition of ibm icluster january 04, 2012 08. The delivery of the new release within six months of the products acquisition from ibm demonstrates the commitment that rocket software has made for the product line and the business, a rocket executive says. Understanding ibm i options for high availability it jungle. Git for zos is part of rockets open source languages and tools portfolio. Enjoy a securityrich, embeddable database thats optimized for online transaction processing oltp and internet of things iot data. Aug 07, 2012 rocket software is now shipping version 7.
This year, a recordbreaking number of rocket employees were named as 2020 ibm champions to be exact. Rocket software and ibm i solution editions protect data and complement powerha. Our solutions address the skills gap created by a retiring workforce by helping it take a more strategic role in improving user experiences. We develop products and deliver services that drive even more successful outcomes for ibm customers around the globe. My name is christopher wey and i actually started my career. Jun 05, 2017 understanding ibm i options for high availability. Over the next weeks, we will count down to ibm think with each of the 2020. I joined rocket software in january as the general manager of the power systems division. Celebrating our 2020 ibm champions the rocket software blog. The icluster team will be joining rocket softwares global organization of more than 900 employees and become a new brandrocket iclusterwithin the rocket storage, networks and compliance group.
Rocket software is a trusted, strategic ibm partner, with a relationship that began over 25 years ago. Should you use logical replication software like mimix, or a hardwarebased solution like powerha. Ibm spin off icluster to rocket software tbk consult. A consulting company that specializes in rocket software icluster high availability products, rocket icluster support, ibm infosphere data replication products and ibm iseries software support. Rocket was a mainframe software company, and bain was investing in that mainframe business. It automates the entire software development and delivery processfrom requests to deployment. Rocket software newton, ma, usa has announced that it has closed the acquisition of the icluster business from ibm armonk, ny, usa.
For complete terms and conditions, please contact your ibm representative. I am a solutions architect at rocket software, focusing on pre and post sales technical assistance for rocket developed products from ibm. High availability software market challenges, pest. Rocket purchased the icluster business from ibm in 2012.
Rocket software completes acquisition of ibm icluster. It introduces you to the eserver brand initiative clusterproven for iseries and explains how it applies to iseries customers and independent software vendors. The research report is compiled on the basis of historical and forecast data derived from the use of primary and secondary methodologies by. Rocket icluster is a highavailability and disaster recovery solution for business applications operating on ibm power or ibm pureflex systems running ibm i. Some of the key players in the global high availability software market are evidian, ibm ibma, nec. Rocket icluster tech lead developer rocket software. Rocket documentation powered by rocket nxt rocket software. Nov 21, 2011 rocket software is a large, global company and a longstanding enterprise software partner of ibms with an excellent track record of delivering value to clients. Application resiliency can be delivered by exploiting os400 cluster technology and cluster management services such as those provided by ibm high availability business partners. Our division focuses on the technologies that support administrators and developers of ibm power and ibm i, and a few broader solutions like our amazing terminal emulation solution. Nov 22, 2019 it intelligence markets recently published a research report entitled, high availability software market size, trends and forecast 2026. Mark watts software engineer rocket software linkedin. Selected from a pool of nearly 1,400 candidates across 10 categories including ibm z, data and ai, and cloud, this years 604 ibm champions are nonibm employees composed of 188 new individuals or returning alumni, 399 renewals and 17 lifetime champions. Rocket software completes acquisition of icluster business.
High availability software market to show strong growth. I held various roles as chief architect of ibms mainframe software and led business development and. Rocket software buys icluster ha biz from ibm it jungle. The icluster team will be joining rocket software s global organization of more than 900 employees and become a new brand rocket icluster within the rocket storage, networks and compliance group. Carbonite, enea, varnish, linbit, atos, sentry software, rocket icluster, hvr. Ilze valdmanis former rocket icluster lead developer n.
Example 1 define an smsmanaged keysequenced cluster specifying data and index parameters. Rocket software is a privately held software development firm founded in 1990. May 14, 2020 this year, a recordbreaking number of rocket employees were named as 2020 ibm champions to be exact. Rethinking the role of the ibm z during the covid19. The delivery of the new release within six months of the products acquisition from ibm demonstrates the commitment that rocket software has made for the product line and the business, a rocket executive. Related postsrocket software buys zephyr for terminal emulationit jungle. Prior to joining rocket, i was an independent consultant and retired ibm distinguished engineer. Jan 11, 2012 rocket software newton, ma, usa has announced that it has closed the acquisition of the icluster business from ibm armonk, ny, usa. It intelligence markets recently published a research report entitled, high availability software market size, trends and forecast 2026. Mainframe set it and forget it should not be your approach to cybersecurity. The define cluster command can perform the functions shown in the following examples. Rocket software buys ibms icluster business joe hertvik.