Choice of platform for new applications for a best ROI

                                            theory and exercises

                                IBM Forum Evere February, 11 2009 Agenda

Jos Vermaere (jos_vermaere@be.ibm.com)

Jos is Senior Server Solutions Architect and iSeries Specialist

27 years of IBM, spent mostly as Systems Engineer, later as IT Specialist in the mid-range

systems environment (S/3x, AS/400, iSeries). Joined the ITSO in 1987 until 1991; strong link

with ITSO remained up to today; authored and co-authored several ITSO deliverables

(Redbooks, workshops, presentations, etc.). Several presentations for the COMMON

organization. Currently role as Systems Architects in the Server and Technology Group .

 9:00- 9:30 coffee,

9:30-10:45 – first lecture by Jos Vermaere

10:45-11:15 coffee

11:15-12:30 – second lecture by Jos Vermaere

12:30-13:15 – lunch

13:15-14:30 – third lecture by Jos Vermaere

14:30-14:45 – coffee

14:45-16:00 – fourth lecture by Jos Vermaere

Topic

Implementing a new application or re-engineering an existing application often pops up the question which platform will be used to support your business successfully.

Such an exercise is not straightforward. Many factors influence platform selection; unfortunately, a simple matrix does not exist.

Attempting to satisfy a business requirement with an inappropriate IT platform costs

more, if indeed it can be achieved at all. "Fit for purpose" is the objective of selecting a platform, and the choice you make has to balance strategy and legacy at the same time.
The purpose of this pitch is to provide you with a method and a structured approach to perform a documented work product as the base for a further exploration of the options. Futhermore, you can join in to perform a simple exercise during which you can test this method and base it on your own environment.