5 Things to Know About the IBM z13 Mainframe Computer

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International Business Machines (IBM) has revealed its new z13 mainframe.

ibm-z13-mainframeAccording to IBM, the new z13 mainframe was designed with mobile in mind. This means the device works well with eCommerce, healthcare and other markets that are moving to mobile platforms. The company also suggested that the device could be used as a private cloud. The price of the mainframe hasn’t been revealed, reports TechCrunch.

Here are a few things to know about the z13 mainframe, as collected from TechCrunch.

  • It can handle 2.5 billion transactions a day.
  • The mainframe has real-time mobile encryption.
  • IBM claims it comes equipped with “the world’s fastest microprocessor.”
  • The device can run up to 8,000 virtual servers.
  • The microprocessor used in the z13 has eight cores and a clockspeed of 5GHz.

To learn more about IBM’s z13 mainframe, click here.

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