Vendor lock-in is most definitely a huge thing. And being on the side that wants to avoid it and build portable solutions is never a winning argument. You're always the guy who's setting the perfect up as the enemy of the "works now."
I seriously doubt that IBM can execute on this plan based on my limited experience with them. But if they could, it would be a winning move.
I seriously doubt that IBM can execute on this plan based on my limited experience with them. But if they could, it would be a winning move.