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Beam my apps up to IBM WebSphere on Cloud
Hybrid cloud development with help from developerWorks Premium
and InterConnect 2016
Jenifer Servais (jservais@us.ibm.com)
IBM developerWorks WebSphere, Managing Editor
IBM
22 December 2015
IBM WebSphere on Cloud helps clients to balance new and existing resources to create new
applications and APIs, enhance existing Java applications, and optimize everything. And, with
developerWorks Premium and InterConnect 2016, you have the resources you need to help
transport your starship to WebSphere on Cloud.
The digital frontier. It's the voyage of many enterprises as companies explore new and different
ways to reach clients. Companies seek to build applications to engage clients, provide rich
information for a more personalized experience, and go after a broader community. They want to
create new applications, enhance existing apps, and optimize their overall environment. They seek
to boldly go where they haven't gone before—IBM® WebSphere® on Cloud.
This article introduces you to IBM WebSphere on Cloud and two valuable resources—IBM
developerWorks® Premium and InterConnect 2016—to help you in your voyage. If you've already
transported your enterprise to WebSphere on Cloud and want to share your experience on
developerWorks, let me know!
Create, enhance, and optimize with WebSphere on Cloud
Now you can create new mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and web apps, or create scalable Java®
and Node.js APIs, and connect them to your enterprise Java applications. With IBM WebSphere
on Cloud, you can access the hundreds of innovative cloud services on IBM Bluemix® or reuse
existing code for your application development. You can also enhance on-premises WebSphere
applications, making them into new or more robust apps. Depending on the needs of your starship,
you can choose from dedicated and multitenant options, including Bluemix, SoftLayer®, and
Docker Containers. And, by moving WebSphere Java apps to the cloud (in just minutes!), you
reduce costs with pay-as-you-go pricing and accelerate WebSphere application delivery for faster
time to market.
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Ascend to the cloud with developerWorks Premium
Look inside IBM's new developer membership program! With your developerWorks
Premium membership, you get exclusive access to all the tools, resources, and support
you need to prototype, develop, and deploy successful cloud projects. In this video, Govind
Baliga signs in to his developerWorks Premium dashboard and explores the resources and
benefits that come with the membership.
Whether you've transported your application development environment to WebSphere on Cloud
or are considering it, IBM developerWorks Premium can boost your decision. developerWorks
Premium gives you exclusive access to powerful tools and resources to help you hone your skills
and rapidly deliver your cloud projects with IBM Bluemix and SoftLayer.
With your developerWorks Premium membership, you get a one-year subscription to Bluemix, plus
$240 in credits to develop apps with services, including Watson, IoT, mobile, and many others.
Your membership includes:
• 12-month access to Softlayer Virtual Machine with up to 540 USD credits (45 USD per month)
to create your development sandbox
• GitHub Micro personal plan with five private repositories for one month
• Online technical books from Safari, covering Node.js, IoT, Java programming, Docker and
more of the hottest developer topics
• Complete video replays of recent O'Reilly conferences, such as Solid, Velocity, and Strata +
Hadoop
• Complimentary certification test for IBM Cloud Application Developer Certification
• Up to 50% off developer events from IBM and our partners, including Insight, InterConnect,
and Box Dev
Learn more
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Hyperdrive your cloud knowledge with IBM InterConnect
Speaking of events, there's no better mind-meld for all things WebSphere and Middleware than
IBM InterConnect 2016 (February 21 – 25 in Las Vegas, NV). This event is the place to learn how
to accelerate your starship and your cloud apps to market. It features over 2,000 technical and
business sessions, ranging from application platform and hybrid cloud to IoT, mobile, security, and
more.
InterConnect 2016 offers tracks on Application Platform, DevOps, Hybrid Cloud, Hybrid Integration,
IoT, Mobile and more. Here are just some of the topics you'll learn about at InterConnect 2016,
particularly as they relate to WebSphere on Cloud:
• Enterprise Java directions
• Enterprise node.js
• Creating microservices and APIs
• Application delivery and APIs
• Cloud infrastructure

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• Cloud development platform (Bluemix)
• Cloud business applications
• API Management and Gateways
• Integrating across the enterprise
• Internet of things platform and analytics
• Asset management
• Build mobile apps and infrastructure
• Secure and manage mobility mobile engagement
Plus, with a 12-month developerWorks Premium membership, you get 50% off your InterConnect
registration.
Learn more
Register
Conclusion
IBM WebSphere on Cloud offers the perfect blend of new and existing resources to help you move
your apps to the cloud and reduce time to market. And, thanks to developerWorks Premium and
InterConnect 2016, you have access to all the tools, resources and knowledge you need to help
you create and deliver your apps. There's no better way to send your starship at warp speed into
2016 than with WebSphere on Cloud, developerWorks Premium, and InterConnect.
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About the author
Jenifer Servais
Jenifer Servaisis the managing editor for the developerWorks WebSphere zone.
She also oversees content submissions, social media, and metrics reporting for
the zone. Before joining developerWorks, Jenifer spent over 15 years as the Team
Lead and Senior Editor for IBM Redbooks. You can contact her by sending email to
jservais@us.ibm.com.
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