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Top OS/400 Stories from Around the Web
(IT Jungle) Despite the continuing difficulties in the U.S. economy, salaries for managers and programmers at OS/400 shops continued to rise, according to the latest salary survey performed by Nate Viall & Associates. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) At its Power Everywhere event in New York last week, IBM had little to say (that will surely change in the near future) about the unidentified four-way Power5 box, but a lot could be learned from a close examination of this "board of directors" demo model. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Big Blue is eager to talk about its upcoming Power5 chip and its “Squadron” line servers, but it prefers to discuss the Power architecture in such a way as to mimic the open source development methodology that is increasing popular for standard software components, an approach that IBM hopes will make its Power line of processors pervasive. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Moving technology jobs offshore is a quick way to get some attention these days, but Gartner chief executive officer Michael Fleisher, last week at the Gartner Symposium in San Diego, gave a rousing thumbs-up to the controversial practice that has sent more than 100,000 American tech jobs overseas. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) In a new study called "The Future of Software Licensing", IDC reported that 43 percent of software companies and 26 percent of customers polled believed the majority of software sales would be based on subscription-type licensing for 2010. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) According to a survey by the Computing Technology Industry Association, foul ups caused by people, not by software or hardware, continue to be the main cause of security breaches in IT shops. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) After combining the results of a new poll of CIOs with financial results from top IT vendors and Department of Commerce data, Forrester Research expects IT spending to grow by 5 percent this year, as compared to 2003. READ MORE >
(iSeries Network) IDC also reported that the European IT industry is experiencing an upturn in revenue growth for the overall server market, as well as a healthy increase in iSeries sales. READ MORE >
(MC Press Online) Due to a series of reverses over the past several weeks, Oracle's bid for PeopleSoft may finally be on the verge of defeat, leaving PeopleSoft free to put its full attention on its customers, including iSeries J.D. Edwards users. READ MORE >
(CNET News.com) European regulators may be looking for a way to delay a decision on blocking Oracle's hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft. Under European Union law, the court must act by May 11 or Oracle wins automatic approval. READ MORE >
(CNET News.com) PeopleSoft has quietly let its "customer assurance program" expire. The program was essentially a money-back guarantee that took effect only if PeopleSoft was acquired by Oracle. READ MORE >
(ComputerWorld) A recent Big Blue court filing demonstrates IBM's growing conviction that it will prevail in its legal fight with The SCO Group over Linux. READ MORE >
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Vendor Announcements, Promotions, and Deals
(IT Jungle) Cybra will support the generation of RFID tags from OS/400 servers, even if the RFID tags, printers, readers, and standards aren't available yet. The support comes with the rlease of MarkMagic 5.1 shipping next month. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Seeking to improve its systems management capabilities as it moves into a self-proclaimed "on demand" world, IBM this week snapped up privately held systems management software expert Candle. READ MORE >
(CNET News.com) Computer Associates hired Jeff Clarke--a former executive at Hewlett Packard and the company's supply chain chief--as its chief financial officer. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) CCSS announced that David Henderson, a 10-year OS/400 veteran, has joined the technical support team in Raleigh, North Carolina. READ MORE >
(CNET News.com) Data storage vendor EMC introduced a hard-drive-based product that mimics a tape device. Called a "disk library", the product performs speedier backups than are possible with tape and it offers greater reliability. READ MORE >
(eWeek) IBM rolled out three new software packages designed to ease the tracking and management of compliance-related data. The packages are built around IBM's Content Manager, Tivoli, and Lotus Workplace solutions. READ MORE >
(CNET News.com) IBM announced a five-year contract with Aetna that provides the insurance giant with a little more than $200 million in consulting and information technology services. READ MORE >
(CRN) IBM announced a new offering for medium-sized manufacturers and wholesale distributors where customers can make use of supply chain applications that are integrated with Big Blue's middleware. This announcement represents an expanded relationship between IBM and International Business Systems (IBS). READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) inFORM Decisions is shipping a new release of iPDF Enabler, the company's in-line PDF conversion utility. With Version 2.1, inFORM has added the capability to convert PCL output and overlays from most OS/400 document management applications, including those from ACOM Solutions, Create!form International, IBM, Integrated Custom Software, and others. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Time-and-attendance solution provider Kronos has added a Web browser to its data collection terminal. The embedded Web browser and screen on the Kronos 4500 series terminal resembles an ATM machine and provides employees with convenient access to detailed work schedules, time and labor details, and the ability to initiate time-off requests. READ MORE >
(CRN) Midsize systems management vendor NetIQ signed an exclusive technology agreement with Infravio, in which NetIQ will embed Infravio's web services management applications into NetIQ software. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Patrick Townsend & Associates has added 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) technology to its Alliance FTP Manager product for securing OS/400 data. The company says the new encryption software will be a fine choice for securing sensitive data stored in DB2/400 databases, such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and other personal information, and will assist with users' compliance initiatives. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Tango/04 Computing Group launched new event log monitoring software last week that automates the slow and tedious error-prone task of manually sorting through logs. The programmable Applications Agent can monitor the log of practically any application, uses filters to weed out unimportant entries, and consolidates the log data into a graphical console. When deployed with other components of Tango/04's VISUAL Message Center suite, administrators can receive immediate notification of critical errors or events by e-mail or pager. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Sun Microsystems and Microsoft announced settlement of all outstanding antitrust and patent litigation. The two companies also signed a 10-year technology collaboration agreement to share intellectual property for their respective client and server platforms. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) European iSeries High-Availability vendor Trader's has been certified by IBM to sell its products in the North American marketplace on the Model 810 iSeries for High Availability box. READ MORE >
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COMMON
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COMMON Spring 2004 Conference & Expo
May 2 - 6, in San Antonio, Texas
Spring COMMON will feature a comprehensive educational focus on Linux with a wide range of cross-platform sessions and labs on emerging Linux issues. Come and to learn how to leverage Linux in your data center, meet IT professionals, and IBM executives, and get a first-hand look at latest products from the industry's top solution providers.
COMMON is the best value in IT education, so don't miss out!
Click and visit www.common.org for details!
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New Redbooks, White Papers, and Other OS/400 Resources
(DLB Associates) DLB Associates has released its latest PTF Guide, which is current as of April 3. Here you'll find V5R1M0 and V5R2M0 PTF information, as well as information on the last set of PTFs for OS/400 V4R1M0 through V4R5M0 READ MORE >
(IBM) Draft Redpaper Lotus Domino and .NET Coexistence uses Web services and COM interface technology to demonstrate how to integrate Lotus Domino and .NET applications when one technology functions as the service provider and the other functions as the service consumer. READ MORE >
(IBM) Redbook Stored Procedures, Triggers, and User Defined Functions on DB2 Universal Database for iSeries includes the latest announced features in OS/400 V5R1 and V5R2, as well as suggestions, guidelines, and practical examples on using these techniques. READ MORE >
(Midrange dot Com) Midrange dot com contains some of the best iSeries and AS/400-based mailing lists in the industry, including lists based on RPG, WDSc, iSeries-based jobs, Java, C, and COBOL on the AS/400. READ MORE >
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CLIENT SERVER DEVELOPMENT
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Never Worry About Time Again
The Atomic Time Manager 400 is an easy-to-use utility developed by Client Server Development. It resides on your iSeries and automatically adjusts your hardware and software clocks to:
· Regulate daylight savings time
· Synchronize with a network time device or other servers
· Participate in HIPAA or EDI transactions
Learn more about the Atomic Time Manager 400 and order yours for just $499 through Guild Companies now!
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Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings
April 13 -- The Cascade User Group will meet at the NW Natural Gas Offices in Portland, Oregon. The speakers are Mary Denoyer and Kristi Starr who will discuss user experiences (tips and techniques) with iSeries Navigator. More information is available at this link
April 13 -- The QUSER User Group will meet at the IBM Facility in Plymouth, Minnesota. COMMON board member Randy Dufault will speak on the QUSER - COMMON relationship and Steve Dahl of IBM will discuss trends and directions for the iSeries. More information is available at this link
April 16 -- The Long Island System Users Group will meet at the Fox Hollow Inn in Woodbury, New York. The featured speaker is Gary Vandergrift of IBM, who will present a session called "The complete WebSphere Introduction." More information is available at this link
April-May -- Extol is presenting a series of seminars examining the UCCNet challenges faced by suppliers servicing close-to-cost retailers. The program reviews information on addressing the impact UCCNet initiatives have on existing software applications, business processes, and user departments. These seminars are planned for Dallas (April 21), Phoenix (April 22), Los Angeles (May 11-12), San Francisco (May 13), Chicago (May 18-19), and Columbus, Ohio (May 20). More information is available at this link
April 20 -- The Tennessee IBM Mid-Range User Group, based in Nashville, meets the third Tuesday of each month. The April meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Select Vanderbilt. More information is available at this link
April 20-21 -- The Toronto Users Group for Midrange Systems will present its 11th annual technical education conference and vendor showcase. More information is available at this link
April 22 -- The OMNI User Group, an organization of greater Chicago area iSeries and AS/400 professionals, is hosting it's third annual OMNI Spring Day of Education featuring speakers such as George Farr and Kevin Larsen on WebSphere, Bob Cozzi on RPG, Mark Anderson on DB2, and Dave Boutcher on Linux. More information is available at this link
April 26-29 -- One week before the spring COMMON conference and expo, IBM will sponsor the ITSO iSeries V5R3 Technical Forum in Barcelona, Spain. Big Blue will provide in-depth training to IBM and partner-channel companies on the latest operating system release. More information is available at this link
April 28-30 -- RPG World 2004 - The RPG Developer's Conference - will be held in Deerfield, Illinois, just outside Chicago. RPG World provides three days of intensive education focused on the practical skills RPG programmers need for today's applications. The conference is hosted by Bob Cozzi, Jon Paris, and Susan Gantner, and it also features guest experts Alison Butterill and Paul Tuohy. More information is available at this link
April 28-30 -- RPG development for Microsoft's .NET platform is the central theme for ASNApalooza 2004, which is scheduled just before COMMON comes to San Antonio, the hometown of ASNA, a company that has developed AS/400 software for more than 20 years. ASNApalooza will be held at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel. More information is available at this link
May 2-6 -- The COMMON user group presents its spring 2004 conference and expo in San Antonio. COMMON is the largest and most widely attended iSeries-specific conference. IBM's own experts and many other industry professionals present sessions and hands-on labs. COMMON provides an excellent opportunity to network with fellow professionals, to attend a multitude of educational tracks, and to get real-world solutions at the vendor expo. More information is available at this link
May 10-14 -- IBM will sponsor the ITSO iSeries V5R3 Technical Forum in Rochester, Minnesota. Big Blue will provide in-depth training to IBM and partner-channel companies on the latest operating system release. More information is available at this link
MAY 13 -- IBM's Kris Neely, at the May monthly meeting of the Pacific Midrange Systems Association, will discuss the cost effective and technologically advanced ways in which IT Optimization and iSeries can move your company forward. The meeting will be held at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Bellevue, Washington. More information is available at this link
May 13 -- The Central New York 400 User Group will hold a joint meeting with the Buffalo, New York, user group. More information is available at this link
May 19-21 -- Aldon Computer Group will present its annual user conference in Chicago. Sessions will highlight the practical application of Aldon software, including Affiniti, CMS, eTEAM, and Aldon integration with WebSphere (WDSc, WSAD, WSSD). More information is available at this link
May 24-28 -- IBM will sponsor the ITSO iSeries V5R3 Technical Forum in Makuhari, Japan. Big Blue will provide in-depth training to IBM and partner-channel companies on the latest operating system release. More information is available at this link
June 6-9 -- MAPICS will host its annual international customer conference, MPower 2004, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago. The event includes more than 160 sessions including a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance regulations, MAPICS certification maintenance, product overviews, and hands-on workshops. A Technology Expo brings attendees face to face with solutions and strategies from MAPICS and its partners. More information is available at this link
June 20-22 -- The COMMON European Congress will present its annual conference in Cardiff, Wales. More information is available at this link.
June 20-23 -- The iSeries and AS/400 Connection Conference will take place in Naples, Florida. This conference features 98 sessions, including 13 hands-on labs, and covers many key iSeries and AS/400 topics. Expert instructors from the iSeries community, including IBM staff members, will be presenting. More information is available at this link
August 10 -- The Fairfield (Connecticut) AS/400 Users Group (FASUG) is scheduling a boat trip on the Island Princess, where the group will hold informal iSeries discussion groups. More information is available at this link
October 6-8 -- iSeries 400 Experts presents its 2004 iSeries DevCon conference in New Orleans. The conference features more than 40 in-depth technical sessions, hands-on labs, top industry experts, an exhibit hall, and networking opportunities. More information is available at this link
October 12 -- The Fairfield (Connecticut) AS/400 Users Group has scheduled Application Development Day 2004, a one-day technical conference to be held at the Danbury Sheraton. More information is available at this link
October 17-21 -- The COMMON user group presents its fall 2004 conference and expo in Toronto. COMMON is the largest and most widely attended iSeries-specific conference. IBM's own experts and many other industry professionals present sessions and hands-on labs. COMMON provides an excellent opportunity to network with fellow professionals, to attend a multitude of educational tracks, and to get real-world solutions at the vendor expo. More information is available at this link
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