Simulcation Information

Simulcation Datacenter simulates the challenges faced by IT professionals, enabling them to model their architecture decisions without the real-world costs. Through an engaging simulation, users experiment to find the optimum mix of hardware, software and services for their virtual datacenter. Along the way, they’ll see the impact of their decisions played out on virtual customers and the profitability of their fictional organization, and compete for global market share. They can choose from a range of real-life components, and are able to click through to find out more on partner websites, translating simulated decisions into real life. For business partners and sales professionals, this represents an unrivalled opportunity to reach a global network of IT professionals and datacenter managers. By selecting from a range of real-life hardware, customers are able to test-drive hardware. Simulcation Datacenter is calling for more business partners to join IBM in adding their products and services to the simulation. Developed by a team with backgrounds in gaming, simulation, IT and education, it aims to break down complex, high-risk decisions for datacenter managers – in the same way a professional flight simulation does for a pilot. Built in close collaboration with IBM, users will gain the confidence they need to make informed decisions in their real-life roles. Find out more and register for an account at www.simulcation.com.