Introducing RapidBuild -- MongoDB, IBM Power Systems & Avnet Collaborate to Simplify Deployment of Mission Critical Apps` RapidBuild is a full hardware and software solution that integrates MongoDB Enterprise Server and IBM POWER8 servers in collaboration with Avnet. It provides a powerful platform for rapidly deploying mission critical applications while leveraging open source economics and the performance benefits of POWER8. The integration combines Linux on IBM POWER8 with MongoDB, making an ideal enterprise Database-as-a-Service platform. Enterprises can build MongoDB-as-a-Service and private cloud environments that reduce installation time, enhance security, reduce TCO, and ensure high availability, thanks to the combination of POWER8's performance benefits and the RapidBuild program.