Message from the Vice President, Server Systems Development, IBM Server Group

The IBM eServer z900 has had a dramatic effect on the IBM server business. The 
delivery of this system began five consecutive quarters of growth for the zSeries 
server platform. In fact, in 2001 it was the first IBM mainframe platform in more 
than a decade to register full-year revenue growth. 

The resurgence of the mainframe is not an accident. With advantages in total cost 
of ownership, flexibility, virtualization, and support of Linux, the z900 is the 
system of choice for customers seeking to develop their e-business capabilities. 

Our world-class development team gave IBM a significant competitive advantage by 
delivering the next generation of mainframe computing, a remarkable achievement 
that was years in the making. The team has also created a legacy of innovation 
and technical leadership that will drive the future success of the zSeries. We 
couldn't be prouder. 

Michael Desens
Vice President 
Server Systems Development
IBM Server Group