Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 22:39:08 +0000 (CUT) From: IBM Australia Subject: ADV: The latest news and offers from IBM eServer and TotalStorage Dear Ian, Welcome to the newest edition of IBM eServer Central with all the latest technology news as well as great giveaways and special offers to save you money. In this issue we introduce IBM's Capacity on Demand, a new world of processing power and data storage capacity which gives you the flexibility to scale up capacity when you need it. And only pay for what you use. Read below to see what's on offer at eServer Central #9 and visit the website for further details at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602l1 Yours sincerely, Andrew McDougall Director - IBM Systems Group Australia/New Zealand If you would like IBM to refrain from sending you similar e-mails in the future, just reply to this email with your full details and request to be 'removed' to ibmatau1.ibm.com or call 13 24 26. --------------------------------------------------- SAVE WITH SPECIAL OFFERS AND GIVEAWAYS --------------------------------------------------- >> IBM eServer xSeries® Intel-processor based servers now at x-tra affordable prices << New pricing on xSeries models 205, 225, 305 and 335 delivers outstanding value¹. Learn more at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L2 >> Save $5,299** with our BladeCenter offer << Purchase a minimum of 7 HS20 blades before 15 December 2003 and receive a BladeCenter chassis at no extra charge. Conditions apply². Hurry offer ends soon. Learn more at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L3 >> IBM eServer pSeries® server and software bundles << Convenient and affordable bundles on pSeries Data Warehouse Server, pSeries Web Deployment Server, and pSeries Storage Management Server. Learn more at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L4 >> TotalStorage® Backup and Recovery Mega Deal - save 30%* << Pay just AU$99,027* for this bundle and save money plus the time and hassle of putting together a storage solution yourself³. Conditions apply. Learn more at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L5 --------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCING CAPACITY ON DEMAND --------------------------------------------------- It used to be that if you wanted extra capacity you had to order and pay for it all upfront, even if you didn't use it. Now Capacity on Demand provides scalable processing power, and you only pay for what you use. Recently we spoke to Mark Shearer, IBM VP of eServer Products and Systems Group, about IBM and the new world of Capacity on Demand. To read the interview, simply go to eServer Central at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=Au6602L6 --------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS --------------------------------------------------- >> The IBM Mainframe Charter helps set the course for zSeries << This new charter demonstrates IBM's commitment to optimising IBM eServer zSeries® value and supporting our customers' on demand development. Find out more at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L7 >> Exciting new developments for pSeries® UNIX-processor based servers << October saw the announcement of the latest tools, technologies and solutions for IBM eServer pSeries servers including a new release of CSM supporting Linux and a new Capacity on Demand option. Learn more at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L8 --------------------------------------------------- NEWS UPDATES --------------------------------------------------- >> LEGO builds for the future with IBM << The LEGO Company has switched to IBM to help them meet seasonal spikes in demand, lower costs and improve efficiencies. Read the full case study at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L9 >> The new online catalogue is just a click away << Everything you want to know about IBM eServer xSeries, pSeries, iSeries, storage hardware and software services is at your fingertips, 24x7. Visit the online catalogue now at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L10 Visit eServer central now at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L11 If you have any comments or feedback about this eNewsletter please send your feedback to mrcatau1.ibm.com. We'd love to hear from you. IMPORTANT PRIVACY INFORMATION If you would like to request access to or correction of your details, or if you prefer you or your organisation not to receive further information on IBM products, please advise us on 132 426. * Pricing: Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST. Prices in Australian dollars are applicable only to Australian residents buying directly from IBM during the promotion. New Zealand residents should contact 0800 801 800 for New Zealand pricing. Prices do not include Options unless specified and do not include delivery. 1. xSeries Offers: Offers are only available until 15 December 2003 or while stocks last and must be invoiced and delivered by 30 December 2003. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notification. Full terms and conditions at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L12 2. BladeCenter Offer: Valid for customers in Australia only and for orders placed between 1 October 2003 and 15 December 2003, and must be delivered and invoiced by 30 December 2003. **Saving based on list price current at 30/10/03. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notification. Full terms and conditions at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L13 3. TotalStorage Mega Deal Offer: Prices apply to this bundle of three IBM products only. Reseller prices and offers may vary.Offer is valid for customers in Australia only and for orders placed between 2 September 2003 and 16 December 2003, or while stocks last, and must be delivered and invoiced by 31 December 2003. Software set up and configuration is not included within this bundle - pricing is available upon request. Configuration based on connection to IBM eServer xSeries 345. One year limited onsite warranty. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notification. Full terms and conditions at http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AU6602L14 IBM, eServer, xSeries, BladeCenter, pSeries, zSeries and TotalStorage are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States, other countries or both. Other company, product and services names may be trademarks or services marks of others. © Copyright IBM Australia Limited 2003. ABN 79 000 024 733. © Copyright IBM Corporation 2003. All Rights Reserved.