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Top OS/400 Stories from Around the Web
(IT Jungle) IBM recently unveiled its zSeries 890 box, which--in addition to delivering more power for less money per unit of power--also includes a dedicated processor that does nothing but run Java code. The question now is: When will the iSeries get Java engines? READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) IBM is widely expected to announce OS/400 V5R3 in the coming weeks. But the announcements could be bigger than this. Rumor has it that IBM could also announce a new implementation of the WebSphere Application Server, the hypervisor for Power5 machines, or prebundled Linux on the new Squadron boxes.
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(iSeries Network) With COMMON less than a month away, iSeries customers and vendors are already practicing what they're going to say at the infamous "Sound-off" Session--where customers can grab a microphone and fire questions at IBM's iSeries brain trust. READ MORE >
(iSeries 400 Experts) According to a new IDC report, Power4 price-to-performance ratios combined with the soon-to-be-announced Power5 processors will likely drive down model 8xx iSeries hardware values in the secondary marketplace. Four other contributors will also reduce the residual value of iSeries hardware in 2004. READ MORE >
(iSeries Network) IBM is attempting to create a community of technology developers that incorporates its Power processors into everything from phones to cars to game consoles. To do this, Big Blue is opening up its architecture, loosening licensing requirements, allowing other manufacturers to produce Power processors, and creating service centers and free chip design tools. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) The not-for-profit UCCnet GLOBALregistry organization announced that 566 companies signed up for UCCnet's item product data synchronization service during the first three months of 2004, trouncing the 119 new companies that signed up during the first three months of 2003, and bringing the total number of subscribers to more than 3,000. READ MORE >
(Computerworld) As a result of PeopleSoft severing its relationship with the Quest user group in December, two special-interest groups--the World Advisory Council and the Real Estate Group--have decided to join a loosely controlled network of about 170 PeopleSoft user groups. READ MORE >
(eWeek) Michigan, Ohio, and Connecticut filed motions to join an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block Oracle's $9.4 billion bid for PeopleSoft. The suit has been filed in the best interest of taxpayers.
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Vendor Announcements, Promotions, and Deals
(eWeek) BMC struck a deal with Systinet this week, where BMC has delivered its first product using Systinet's Web Applications and Services Platform. BMC also said that it's working on a second product that uses Systinet's technology. READ MORE >
(Server Pipeline) Three former executives of software maker Computer Associates -- Ira Zar, David Kaplan, and David Rivard -- have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice and conspiracy to commit securities fraud charges. READ MORE >
(iSeries Network) iSeries application vendor Computer Software Group (CSG) recently announced that it was buying JBS Computer Services, a UK-based vendor of iSeries manufacturing, accounting, distribution, and Web development solutions. READ MORE >
(Computerworld) IBM is planning on acquiring Daksh eServices, a business processing outsourcing company based in Gurgaon, near Delhi, India. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Last week, IBM launched the ESS Model 750, a scaled-down Shark array that features fewer processors, disk drives, and bus adapters than the Shark 800, and starts at only $150,000 for 1.1TB of storage. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) IBM released WebSphere Business Integration Server Foundation (WBISF) version 5.1, the follow-on product to WebSphere Application Server V5.1. WBISF 5.1 allows companies to implement and deliver "services-oriented" applications assembled in Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) using WebSphere Studio Application Developer (AD) Integration Edition V5.1, which was also announced and shipped last week. IBM also issued a statement of direction to support WBISF on OS/400 this summer. READ MORE >
(iSeries Network) IBM completed its acquisition of middleware vendor Trigo Technologies. Big Blue said it would integrate the Trigo product into its WebSphere portfolio. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) During the Power5 introduction event in New York City a couple weeks ago, IBM announced that three former Hewlett-Packard customers have decided to replace their proprietary HP 3000 servers with iSeries servers. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Kronos released iSeries Central 5, the latest version of its time and labor management software for OS/400. The new version contains several new features--such as a new HTML interface, navigation "genies," and a new graphical scheduling system--that are the result of requests made by a new iSeries Central customer advisory board that was formed earlier this year. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) PerformanceIT recently announced ProIT Wireless Interface, a new component for its ProIT systems management suite. The new interface allows OS/400 shops to wirelessly monitor their servers, applications, and networks through ProIT. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Quadrant Software recently announced updates of two products: Formtastic Fusion 5, its electronic forms package, and Formatter, a tool that reduces the number of pages in spool file output. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Ricoh and IBM have teamed up to provide AS/400 and iSeries users with greater control over their Ricoh printers and multi-function printers (MFPs). Ricoh last month announced that, as the result of a new Workstation Customization Object (WCO) for Ricoh printers available with OS/400, users are now able to customize their print jobs to fit their needs. READ MORE >
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New Redbooks, White Papers, and Other OS/400 Resources
(IBM) Redpaper Lotus Domino and .NET Coexistence provides development scenarios where Lotus Domino is the service consumer and .NET is the service provider and vice versa. Each example uses Web services and the COM interface as its integration technologies. READ MORE >
(Search400.com) Search400.com's Web library contains 30 different iSeries-based pre-recorded Webcasts that can be reviewed anytime of the day or night. The site features some of the most popular iSeries experts including Roger Pence, David Money, Jim Pence, Brad Stone, Joe Pluta, Kent Milligan, and Chris Peters READ MORE >
(iSeries Network) The iSeries Network Document Finder allows you to browse and search IBM Manuals and Redbooks (registration required). READ MORE >
(MC Press Online) The MC Press Online forums cover a wide variety of iSeries-based topics, including database management, networking, vendor solutions, and the always-popular Shooting the Breeze forum. READ MORE >
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Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings
April 15 -- iSeries Nation presents a chat and Webcast featuring an iSeries DB2 UDB update. Rochester's Mike Cain and Doug Mack from IBM Olympia will talk about numerous database topics, including the performance boost available from DB2 SQL Query Engine enhancements, SQL tuning tips, .NET support, pervasive computing with DB2 Everyplace, and data on demand with DB2 Information Integrator. The talk will be followed by a question and answer session. To register and for more information, see the iSeries Nation Web site. 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 26-27, 29 -- The Washington Area Midrange user group (WAM) is presenting a one day seminar called "A Day of iSeries Navigator, Life After Ops Nav" with IBM's Robb Wiedrich. The seminars will be held in Richmond, Virginia (April 26), College Park, Maryland (April 27), and Fort Washington, Pennsylvania (April 29). 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 11 -- The Cascade User Group will meet at the NW Natural Gas Offices in Portland, Oregon. The speaker will be Kris Neely, who will discuss iSeries trends and directions, with a special emphasis on Power5 tehcnology. Door prizes will also be given away. More information is available at this link
May 13 -- IBM's Kris Neely, at the May monthly meeting of the Pacific Midrange Systems Association user group, 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 16 -- The Long Island System Users Group will meet at the Fox Hollow Inn in Woodbury, New York. The featured speaker is Jon Paris of Partner400, who will present three sessions covering RPG IV topics, including Web issues and OS/400 V5. More information is available at this link
May 18 -- The QUSER User Group will hold its May meeting. Speaker and location will be announced at a later date. 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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