SUSE Linux on System z slashes costs, boosts uptime at Baldor Electric

From the article: Linux on mainframe: Backing into the biggest benefits Baldor’s key motivation for change was to reduce complexity and boost availability. But the switch came with another big bonus: saving money. Ultimately, the conversion is expected to slash IT costs from 1.8 % to 1 % of company revenue, Shackelford said. Typically, manufacturers allocate 2.5% of revenue to IT, but SAP systems drive the average higher, he said. In addition, the switchover has chopped energy costs, cutting electricity consumption by 80% and helping IT become greener, he said. Read the complete article.

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