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Volume 2, Number 14 -- April 11, 2006
 
Sponsored By
CALIFORNIA SOFTWARE

INFINITE zSeries

A suite of products that migrates mainframe applications to Windows, Linux, or Unix.

· Graphical Look
· Browser Access
· NO need to redevelop
· Legacy Data Interoperability
· Customized, Real Time Reporting

California Software will soon be releasing the INFINITE zSeries suite of products for mainframe migration. Look for more details soon. In the meantime, check out www.calsw.com




 

The Mainframe Persists for Database Workloads
by Timothy Prickett Morgan

The analysts at Gartner just released a spiffy new report that details the ins and out of the database market, and a number of things are surprising about the report--surprising if you do not understand the mainframe market, that is. READ MORE >


 

Sponsored By
MICRO FOCUS

Lift and Shift . . .
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Eliminate the cost and risks of a rewrite by reusing and integrating your existing COBOL applications with Web services, XML and J2EE.

Develop, extend and deploy your applications with Micro Focus Server Express and Enterprise Server.

Learn more at: www.microfocus.com




 

Top Mainframe Stories and Vendor Announcements

(iSource) IBM will withdraw all models of the zSeries 900 and all upgrades from Parallel Enterprise Servers Generation 5, Parallel Enterprise Servers Generation 6, and zSeries 800 to z900 effective June 30. Model conversions within the z900 and MES features on the z900 will continue to be available until October 2. After October 2, model conversions within the z900 and MES features on the z900 will no longer be available. READ MORE >


 

(Enterprise Systems) What's up is down. At least that's the case when you look at the latest IDC study. One month ago IDC's poll reflected a willingness to spend on IT projects. The latest results indicate budget increases of less than five percent and a few companies are expecting to cut budgets. READ MORE >


 

(Mainframe) If you'd like to hear what mainframe engineers, developers, programmers, and users have to say on topics such as mainframe economics, service oriented architecture, and other hot buttons, check in with this Mainframe Weblog. READ MORE >


 

(Software Assist) With the increased use of FTP comes an increase in data and security exposure. As a manager, you might find it interesting to know what your FTP is being used for, when it is being accessed, and what data is traveling in and out of the enterprise on a real-time basis. READ MORE >


 

Sponsored By
NOVELL

SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 empowers businesses to leverage Linux and open source by delivering a scalable, high-performance foundation for secure enterprise computing.

· Built for reliability, it offers comprehensive functionality to power today’s networks and meet user demands.
· SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server also supports a broad range of hardware platforms and leading software applications.

Get an evaluation copy today
www.novell.com




 

Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings

May 7-11 -- Tampa, Florida - The IDUG 2006 North American Conference is an educational forum for database users across all platforms. The educational program consists of 11 technical tracks, each focused on a particular facet of DB2 usage. IDUG, the International DB2 Users Group, manages several DB2 technology conferences each year. The North American conference is the largest. A vendor expo is included in the event. LEARN MORE >


 

May 23-25 -- Secaucus, New Jersey - The Enterprise Information World conference will feature educational sessions on topics such as building and managing enterprise information management teams, increasing return on investment by cost effectively meeting regulatory compliance requirements, collaboration technologies and efficiencies, and the intersection of records management and security. LEARN MORE >


 

June 12-16 -- Atlanta, Georgia - The Transaction & Messaging Technical Conference features the most current information on the CICS TS V3.1 and WebSphere MQ family of products including tips, techniques, and business integration solutions. The agenda includes hundreds of sessions, a product expo, and certification testing. LEARN MORE >


 

July 8-12 -- San Diego, California - The 2006 Enterprise Security Solutions & RACF Users Training Conference emphasizes technical education for current and future data security challenges in business and government. The event features more than 140 classes taught by leading security practitioners, professional instructors and experts. It includes a vendor expo and offers the opportunity to network with industry experts and peers. Continuing education credits can also be garnered throughout the conference. LEARN MORE >


 

August 13-18 -- Baltimore, Maryland - The SHARE User Events feature IBM technical training tailored for enterprise-class IT professionals. Educational sessions focus on real-world solutions that meet business challenges and influence future IT product development. In addition to the first-class training, SHARE presents a great opportunity for networking with other professionals who work at some of the world's leading organizations and have insights into the technology and products that companies and jobs are depending on. All SHARE User Event sessions and events will take place in the Baltimore Convention Center. LEARN MORE >


 

October 20 & 21 -- Chicago, Illinois - The Network and Systems Professionals Association annual conference, NaSTEC, features educational tracks on large systems/mainframes, distributed systems, and professional development and includes 24 total sessions. Topics include IT compliance, TCP/IP network health checks, and security, as well as others. LEARN MORE >


 


 
Editors: Dan Burger, Timothy Prickett Morgan, and Hesh Wiener
Publisher and Advertising Director: Jenny Delroy
Advertising Sales Representative: Kim Reed
Contact the Editors: If you have an inside story relating to mainframes, send
Timothy Prickett Morgan or Hesh Wiener a message through our contacts page.

 

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