May 22 -- Fairfield, New Jersey - Guest speaker Debbie Saugen will discuss backup and recovery at the regular monthly meeting of the North Eastern Systems Technology Users (NESTU) meeting. Topics will include backup strategies and the latest capabilities built in to i 6.1 OS. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. LEARN MORE >

May 22 -- Webinar - Automating data transfers and securing data using multiple encryption methods will be the topic of this online session presented by Bob Luebbe, chief architect at Linoma Software. Luebbe will discuss consolidating data transmission and processing from a single point of control and administration, securely moving data, and the advantages of a browser-based user interface, built-in scheduler, and comprehensive logging features. Linoma's GoAnywhere product that installs on System i, Windows, Linux, and Unix servers will be spotlighted. LEARN MORE >

May 22 -- Kent, Washington - A presentation on the IBM Rational Developer for System i will be the highlight of a meeting co-hosted by the Pacific Midrange local user group and Cascade iSeries User Group. Guest speaker IBM's Nazmin Haji will explain the components of IBM Rational Developer for System i (RDi), IBM Rational Developer for System i for SOA Construction (RDi SOA) and Host Access Transformation Services (HATS). The session also includes an introduction of Enterprise Generation Language (EGL). This is an all-day session from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the CenterPoint Corporate Park, 20809 72nd Avenue South, Suite 120. LEARN MORE >

May 28 -- Webinar - This online demonstration of the MKS Implementor 2008 application lifecycle software focuses on the developer experience when using Remote System Explorer, WDSc, and RDi. Particular emphasis is placed on reviewing work assignments; the check out, edit, compile, and check in process; release and deploy; and updating project information such as status and time entry. The one-hour session begins at 2 p.m. EDT. LEARN MORE >

June 1 & 2 -- Nashville, Tennessee - The Information Builders 2008 Summit has a two-day track specifically for System i end users and ISVs interested in DB2 Web Query and its business intelligence capabilities. The session topics include creating and executing reports from DB2, step-by-step processes for embedding Web Query reports and graphs into Web sites, portals, and other Web-based applications. For registration and additional information, contact at Kathy_Drago@informationbuilders.com or by calling 800-969-4636. The entire conference stretches over five days and includes in-depth information and training for Information Builders products such as WebFOCUS, FOCUS, and iWay Software. LEARN MORE >

June 17-20 -- Chaska, Minnesota - This four-day conference, hosted by Help/Systems, features a variety of sessions including the latest in System i news from IBM experts, techniques for using Help/Systems automation and business intelligence products, and new ways for IT professionals to integrate their professional and personal lives. Among those presenting are Dr. Frank Soltis, the creator of the System i architecture; Richard Dolewski, an expert in disaster recovery; and Kent Milligan, a specialist in System i database topics. Help/Systems will also offer a two-day workshop on June 16 and 17 that will provide in-depth training on its products. LEARN MORE >

June 25 -- Independence, Ohio - Data analysis and systems automation will be the highlighted topic during the Application Systems Users Group of Greater Cleveland meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. and takes place at Harry's Steakhouse. Guest speaker is Tom Huntington, vice president of technical services at Help/Systems. LEARN MORE >

June 25 -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The Delaware Valley Computer Users Group will host a presentation on the new Power Systems and the DB2 enhancements for i 6.1. Guest speakers will be IBM's Rick Clements and Mark Anderson. The event, which will be held at the Union League of Philadelphia, begins at 5:30 p.m. LEARN MORE >

June 30 -- Irvine, California - The 15th Annual OCEAN Tech Conference, Vendor Expo, and Executive Breakfast-Briefing on ROI is scheduled to take place at the Irvine Hyatt Regency Hotel. This full-day event includes training for developers, systems support, and IT management and includes some of the top experts in the business as well as a vendor expo. The six educational tracks include RPG IV, i5Web Development, Security and Infrastructure, System i5 Integration, and New Technology. A discounted registration fee is available until June 1. LEARN MORE >

August 25-28 -- Chicago, Illinois - The IBM See Blue, Think Green Technical Conference examines the growing costs of IT data centers based on energy consumption. Session topics include best practices for efficient data center design, the financial benefits of IT energy management, software tools to measure and manage energy consumption, and new technologies to manage IT operational costs. LEARN MORE >

September 8-12 -- Chicago, Illinois - The IBM Power Systems Technical University will include more than 100 sessions focused on the i environment. Session topics include the new features in i 6.1, PowerVM software, server utilization and sharing I/O resources, consolidation of Intel and i applications, best practices for smooth migration to Power6 and i 6.1, steps to reduce energy costs, high availability, DB2 Web Query, PHP, MySQL, IP telephony, and Lotus Quickr. LEARN MORE >

September 25 & 26 -- Dallas, Texas - COMMON Directions 2008 is a two-day educational conference offering 50-plus i5/OS educational sessions on a variety of leading-edge topics, presented by some of the most respected speakers in the industry. Presented by the world's largest user group of System i (now Power Systems) professionals, this smaller version of the annual COMMON Conference and Expo is designed to maximize i5/OS education while minimizing time away from the office. LEARN MORE >

October 5-8 -- Burlingame, California - COMMON Focus 2008 is a workshop-style conference event, featuring three days of intense, focused education through all-day workshops. It will offer at least 15 all-day educational workshops, both in-lab and lecture-style formats, providing in-depth i5/OS education across a wide range of topic areas. It is set up so attendees attend only one workshop per day, providing specifically focused and in-depth topic coverage. This event, presented by the by the world's largest user group of System i (now Power Systems) professionals, is designed for more one-on-one interaction with the speakers and other attendees. LEARN MORE >