IBM achieves server market growth by 3x compared with Linux

IBM Power SystemsIBM has achieved market growth by 3x compared with the total Linux server market which grew at +6 percent, according to results from International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker.

The improved performance is the result of success across IBM Power Systems including OpenPOWER servers, Linux on Power Systems and IBM Power Systems for SAP HANA.

“Today’s news reinforces our commitment to develop server technology for the applications that are driving their business such as advanced analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence,” said Bob Picciano, senior vice president at IBM Cognitive Systems.