Picking the right servers, storage systems and management software is essential to successful IT consolidation initiatives. In the past, either scaling up (bigger, faster servers) or scaling out (more servers) would have been the answer. But one platform does not fit all needs. Scaling right means picking the scaleup or scale-out approach—or combination of the two—that best fits each situation. With this strategy, you are not locked into a single platform or a single vendor—instead, you can choose the optimal mix of technologies to provide the greatest ROI for your company.

Read more now in this white paper, including four big reasons why IBM might be your best choice to "scale right".