A customer is running an application that is licensed per core. What advantage does
POWER8 have compared to x86 that could lower software costs?

When implementing a 40TB NoSQL in-memory database on an x86 platform, a customer
needs 24 servers. The same database requirement can be satisfied on POWER with a
CAPI connected FlashSystem 840. How many Power S822L(s) is (are) needed?

What is a major differentiator with the IBM Solution for Hadoop – Power Systems Edition,
compared to Hadoop on x86?

A client wants a proposal for a POWER8 server to support deployment of a new mobile
application. What information is most valuable to configure the new server?

A customer needing an analytics solution is comparing POWER8 with x86 servers for their
infrastructure. What makes Power Systems a better value than the x86solution?

Which P0WER8 technology features contribute the most to lower TCO?

Which tool can be used to determine the three-year TCO of an S824 system compared to
an HP DL580?

A customer is close to maximum energy consumption in their data center and wants to
measure and predict energy use. Which POWER8 feature will provide the required
function?

A customer told the IBM reseller that they are reviewing proposals from several different
computer manufacturers. What should the IBM reseller emphasize as a Power Systems
infrastructure advantage?

A customer is evaluating infrastructure options in order to deploy IBM DB2 BLU. What is a
benefit of running DB2 BLU on POWER8?