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64-bit VSE constraint relief
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z/Architecture
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z/VSE connector strategy which is part of the “Protect, Integrate and Extend”
(PIE) strategy described later in this document
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Companion Operating System to server consolidation strategy
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Operational coordination benefits
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Security features
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Pricing and ROI improvements:
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Mid-Range Workload License Charge (MWLC) Pricing
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z9 hardware pricing
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Lower operational costs resulting from coordinated management
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Environmentals
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Personnel optimization
VSE brings all those features into a focused coherent solution that provides strong ROI today, and
room to grow for tomorrow.
