[kmasters]

This really only strengthens AWS, a self service cloud that anyone can manage.

IBM is chasing a dying consulting model "we know best". But they dont.

You yourself with the knowledge can outscale IBM using AWS.

IBM's business is profiting from enterprise ignorance.

Your mileage may vary...or be nonexistent.

[angersock]

Yeah, you're wrong. IBM--if you can afford them--can beat the everliving christ out of problems you throw their way.

Consider the Cell chip, or any number of e-commerce platforms they power.