Open Systems and IBM: Integration and Convergence (Ibm Mcgraw-Hill)

Provides a rationale for Open Systems and a view of the current state of Open Systems technology and the forces driving it into the market place. Emphasis is placed on the critical issues of migration and the integration of Open Systems with installed bases of proprietary systems. A description and objective analysis of IBM's current strategies in each area are also included throughout. The book is divided into two parts, one aimed at top management and focusing on strategy, and the other dealing with the most important technical areas.