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SCALIX
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Scalix Enterprise Edition is a full-function version of the award-winning Scalix software that provides advanced email and calendaring for "power users" in the enterprise.
In addition to its industrial strength email server that provides a high degree of reliability, security, scalability and flexibility, Enterprise Edition also includes full-function, native Outlook support, group calendaring and scheduling, public (shared) folders, advanced wireless email and PIM, support for multiple servers, and much more.
And it runs on the IBM mainframe in a Linux partition.
For more information, visit www.scalix.com
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IBM Readies Data Encryption for Mainframe Tapes and Disks
by Timothy Prickett Morgan
Back in July, when IBM launched the "Danu" System z9 mainframes, it made a statement of direction indicating it would very quickly extend the native data encryption features of its mainframe environment to allow for the encryption of data stored on external tapes and disk arrays and centralized management of the security keys that lock and unlock that data. Today, IBM is talking about this functionality in a little more detail. READ MORE >
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MICRO FOCUS
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Lift and Shift . . .
your mainframe and proprietary COBOL applications to Linux . . . and dramatically lower your hardware and software costs, while increasing your agility.
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
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Top Stories from Around the Web
(Enterprise Systems) Under the category of Things Aren't What They Seem To Be is a report that the success of software development projects is not exactly what upper management dreams. Based on factors such as customer satisfaction, meeting budget, staying on schedule, product quality, and staff productivity, it's time for a reality check. Aren't those guys who sign off on these projects reading the Dilbert cartoons? READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Along with titles such as King and Queen and Master of the Universe, World's Biggest carries more than a fair amount of clout. So when it comes to data warehouses and databases, the top of the mountain is one heck of a hike for most of us who are wondering what exactly does 100 terabytes look like and what server architecture is being used to handle those gargantuan loads? READ MORE >
(Enterprise Systems) IBM says it is pleased with the reception its new mainframes are getting from the customer base. Of course, what else would anyone expect Big Blue to say? Although the new boxes are packed with a significant performance boost, IBM officials say availability is a big issue with customers who are upgrading. As expected, big shops will lead the way in new unit sales. READ MORE >
(Search390) When high-performance IMS DEDB databases don't live up to expectations, you can come face to ugly face with maintenance requirements resulting in database downtime along with a boat anchor drag on hardware resources. You want to expand capacity without compromising performance or data availability, right? Here's a tip. READ MORE >
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Sponsored By
NOVELL
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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
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Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings
October 3-6 -- Boston - The first GridWorld conference, which focuses on the commercial benefits of grid computing, will focus on the grid deployment lifecycle within an enterprise, starting with the exploration stage, and moving through initial adoption and deployment. Program speakers, representing some of the most advanced enterprise grid deployments in the world, will share the benefits realized and the challenges faced in their organizations' use of grids. The Global Grid Forum community--which meets three times each year to discuss grid specifications and requirements and to communicate new ideas and best practicesÑplays a major role in this conference bringing together grid researchers, practitioners, developers and implementers from around the world. LEARN MORE >
October 18 & 19 -- Chicago - The Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web Services Best Practices conference will focus on implementing SOA and Web Services integration so organizations will be prepared to leverage existing systems and streamline business process management. Topics include designing and implementation, balancing innovation and efficiency, integrating disparate applications and operating systems, and examining middleware technologies. LEARN MORE >
October 22 -- Chicago - The Network and Systems Professionals Association (NaSPA) is hosting a one-day educational seminar with curriculum topics such as Linux, Server Consolidation/Virtualization, Security, Windows Server 2003 IIS, OS/390 - Z/OS, CBT Public Domain Shareware Archive, and IT Careers Development. LEARN MORE >
November 6-10 -- Orlando, Fla. - The 8th International Business Rules Forum is a conference and expo featuring educational tutorials and presentations by experts who share their knowledge and first-hand experiences that you can apply to your own company. Business rules are designed to improve business processes and this conference examines the architectures and tools that keep business logic at your fingertips. LEARN MORE >
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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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