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A Modern Mainframe Supports True Mission-Critical Operations

Overview CIBER, Inc. knew it needed to upgrade its mainframe in order to process massive amounts of critical aviation industry data for one of its key clients. The company was challenged with implementing and managing the optimal hardware infrastructure for a client who needs high availability and reliability to handle massive processing requirements. With the Unisys ClearPath Plus Dorado at the core of its infrastructure, CIBER, Inc. delivered the high performance, security and reliability needed while increasing productivity and reducing operational costs.

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Publisher	Unisys	File Format	HTML
Date Published	June 2007
Format	Case Studies
Topics	Mainframes

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