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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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Sunsets on the 31-bitish Empire
by Hesh Wiener
If you want IBM support for your mainframe operating system and you're not already using a 64-bit zSeries processor, it's crunch time. IBM is winding down support for versions of its operating systems that run on 31-bit systems. But wait, there's less: IBM is dropping its low-cost ESL (Entry Server License) software pricing for mainframes with up to 8 MIPS. And it's even said it will confine support for its VSE operating system, a favorite of small (but numerous) mainframe shops, to a handful of platforms within two years. READ MORE >
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Sponsored By
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) Organizations are looking into service-oriented architecture and considering whether their plans take into account company-wide requirements before deciding on whether existing applications need to be replaced or rebuilt. READ MORE >
(internetnews) IBM is forecasting a good times ahead for storage virtualization. Server and storage virtualization are hot topics, and IBM is aiming for a virtualized environment that includes both areas and one that has a common management across the IT infrastructure. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) IBM has entered into a partnership with Univa, the open-source grid software developer. Big Blue will support Univa's platform across its systems, including the zSeries mainframe. Univa's software will be built around Globus Alliance's open-source Globus Toolkit. 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 12 -- A Webcast for zSeries application developers is being presented by IBM on the topic of testing tools and company quality assurance. This 90-minute technical overview of typical testing scenarios and solutions will address multiple testing requirements within zSeries applications, as well as other environments that affect those applications. The Webcast begins at 1 p.m. EDT. 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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