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Top OS/400 Stories from Around the Web
(IT Jungle) To keep customers buying ahead of the upcoming iSeries product launch, IBM cut prices on base configurations of Model 810 iSeries servers by between 9 and 35 percent. It also cut list prices on the base configurations of Model 870 and Model 890 machines, as well as reducing prices for main memory and disk drives. But there's a few other twists in this story. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) IBM instituted a promotion last week where Model 7XX owners get a decent rebate trade-in for upgrading to an iSeries Model 810 or 825 server running OS/400 Enterprise Edition. And when you combine the 7XX upgrades with other deals, the total discounts and rebates can be substantial. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) In remembrance of COMMON's long past, one ex-IBMer recalls when COMMON was a lot more educational, a lot looser, a lot cheaper, and, yes, a lot more fun. It was a time when COMMON was powered and empowered by free alcohol at an old-time CUDs session. READ MORE >
(iSeries400 Experts) Last week, IBM announced first quarter 2004 earnings, which featured the end of year-over-year revenue growth for the iSeries. iSeries revenue declined by seven percent during the quarter. READ MORE >
(CRN) Are better times ahead for the SMB market? Forrester Research thinks so. The IT researcher has released a new survey that says small and medium businesses (SMBs) will grow their IT spending by 6.6 percent over 2003. READ MORE >
(eWeek) At the Lawson Software user's conference this week, Lawson CEO Jay Coughlan vowed that Lawson would be a "catalyst for change" in an ERP industry that is "broken." He then outlined Lawson's 1,000-day initiative to produce applications that feature improved control, efficiency, bottom line benefits, and productivity. READ MORE >
(eWeek) CRM software vendors such as Siebel and PeopleSoft are focusing new development around easing customer application integration and customization headaches. READ MORE >
(Computerworld) PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway blamed Oracle's lingering takeover campaign for lost and delayed sales during the last quarter. READ MORE >
(eWeek) IBM shareholders voted this week to require Big Blue to treat stock options as a business expense. However, the proposal is non-binding and IBM CEO Sam Palmisano responded by saying that the company would expense options when the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) requires it, which could be next year. READ MORE >
(CNET News.com) IBM faced other complaints at their shareholders meeting, including calls to change its pension program, as well as complaints about human and labor rights and Big Blue's plan to outsource jobs overseas. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) IBM is introducing four new products to the midsized business marketplace. These products will be part of the "Express" line and improve management of systems and networks. READ MORE >
(CNET News.com) AutoZone, the major Linux user that the SCO Group has targeted for a Unix copyright infringement lawsuit, has asked the court to stay their case until there are results from three related SCO lawsuits against IBM, Novell, and Red Hat. READ MORE >
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Vendor Announcements, Promotions, and Deals
(IT Jungle) Advanced Systems Concepts' announced RPG Into Objects (RIO) Version 5.4. RIO is a code translator that can now translate RPG into C#, in addition to Java. It also has the capability to generate XML for Web browser GUIs. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Agilysys recently completed a round of training and certifications for its network of iSeries resellers, a move the company said was necessary to ensure that its network solution providers were fully trained to bring IBM's vision to the user community. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Avatar Systems added eight new customers during its fourth quarter, the Dallas-based developer of OS/400- and Windows-based software for the oil and gas industry announced last week. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) CommercialWare has partnered with I4 Commerce to add I4's "bill me later" option to CWDirect, CommercialWare's OS/400-based point-of-sale and merchandise-management system. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Sanjay Kumar stepped down as chairman and CEO of Computer Associates last week as the Securities and Exchange Commission and U.S. Attorney's Office continued their two-year criminal investigation into accounting irregularities at the software giant. READ MORE >
(eWeek) Computer Associates also named Kenneth Corn as its interim CEO and then it announced that it has filed to restate earnings for 2000 and 2001. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Distribution Service Technologies, a Mission Viejo, California, developer of OS/400-based warehousing and distribution management software, announced that one of its clients, Drive Train Industries, has reported that its bottom line has improved by 10 percent as a result of using DSTWare implementation from Distribution Service Technologies. READ MORE >
(Computerworld) EMC announced that it will beta test an enterprise-class storage server next quarter. CEO Joe Tucci also said that the company expects to spend 12 percent of revenue on research and development next year, focusing on integrating its newly acquired content management applications with existing products. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) More than 20 companies around the world are installing System21 Aurora, the refreshed OS/400-based ERP system that Geac introduced 12 months ago. READ MORE >
(eWeek) At its Solutions 2004 Conference in Chicago, Hyperion announced two strategic partnerships to deliver business process management technology for Sarbanes-Oaxley compliance. The partnerships are with Axentis, Inc. and Deloitte Consulting LLC. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) IBM last week introduced a rack-mounted UPS for iSeries servers, the 2.7 kW 9910 Model P33. IBM also announced four other new UPS systems for iSeries and pSeries servers in its 9910 line of power protection devices, which is an OEM model from Powerware. READ MORE >
(CNET News.com) IBM said that it will release a new version of its SAN Volume Controller software for pooling storing devices together in a process called "virtualization." The new version will support Hitachi Data Systems' high-end Lightning disk array as well as EMC's midrange Clarion line and high-end Symmetrix storage arrays. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) JDA Software Group reported last week that it nearly broke even in its first quarter, with total revenues and software license fees rising significantly from a year ago. The company reported that revenues rose by 34 percent and software licensing fees were up by more than 89 percent. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Bank automation software developer Kirchman is being acquired by Metavante, a subsidiary of Marshall & Ilsley. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Protocom Development Systems announced last week a new release of SecureLogin Single Sign-On, one of the components of its password management suite. With SecureLogin SSO Version 3.5.1, the company has delivered a new GUI and has improved support for Citrix emulation, framed Web pages, and Java clients. READ MORE >
(eWeek) SAP unveiled MySAP SRM 2004, enhanced software to help automate processes in the business-to-business supply chain. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) T.L. Ashford & Associates is shipping a new module that allows its Barcode400 software and OS/400 applications to generate "smart labels" encoded with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Vision Solutions announced the appointment of Henry Martinez to the position of vice president of engineering. Martinez was formerly senior vice president for new development and technology at CCC Network Systems. READ MORE >
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New Redbooks, White Papers, and Other OS/400 Resources
(BCD Software) White Paper Why Web Applications Deployed with ProGen WebSmart are Totally Secure and Safe for iSeries Web Serving discusses security issues when using ProGen WebSmart in conjunction with either iSeries Web server. READ MORE >
(DLB Associates) DLB Associates released a new OS/400 PTF Guide on April 24th. The new guide list out the most recent PTFs for OS/400 V5R2 all the way back to OS/400 V4R1M0. READ MORE >
(IBM) For SSL-enablement of OS/400 V5R1 applications, check out the Securing Applications with SSL section of the V5R1 iSeries Information Center. There's information on prerequisite programs, using the Digital Certificate Manager, and instructions for enabling SSL in a slew of OS/400-based applications. READ MORE >
(SETI@home) If you want to use the extra processing power of your iSeries or AS/400 to help search for aliens, the SETI@home (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Web site offers free instructions for enabling your black box to participate in the SETI@home network. SETI takes advantage of the unused computer cycles of Internet connected computers to search telescopic data for the slightest signs of otherworldly life. READ MORE >
(SCOOP) SCOOP Enterprises offers a large number of OS/400-based workshops specializing in RPG, CL, Delphi, connectivity, Java programming, and more. See its Web site for a current schedule of classes. READ MORE >
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Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings
May 11-20 -- 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 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
May 1 -- The Tennessee IBM Mid-Range User Group, based in Nashville, will present a half-day SQL Seminar featuring Bryan Jones. 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 10-13 -- BCD will be hosting a four-day ProGen Plus RPG/400 and ILE-RPG development tool public training course at it's technical headquarters in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. According to BCD, more than 2,500 organizations have licensed ProGen Plus. 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 -- At the May monthly meeting of the Pacific Midrange Systems Association user group, John Earl of the PowerTech Group will present a session on WebFacing and Enterprise Transformation. The meeting will be held at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Bellevue, Washington. More information is available at this link
May 13 -- iSeries Nation presents a chat and Webcast featuring the latest "Enhancements in V5R3 and other iSeries News." Al Zoellar, General Manager iSeries will be joined by Frank Soltis, Chief Scientist iSeries, and Product Development Team Leader Tim Alpers to discuss the latest version and what it means to your shop. To register and for more information, see the iSeries Nation Web site. 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 18 -- The QUSER User Group will hold its May meeting at the Crown Plaza Minneapolis Airport West. IBM's Ian Jarman will discuss Big Blue's new POWER5 based servers and OS/400 V5R3. More information is available at this link
May 18 -- The Tennessee IBM Mid-Range User Group, based in Nashville, meets the third Tuesday of each month. More information is available at this link
May 18 -- The OMNI User Group, an organization of greater Chicago area iSeries and AS/400 professionals, will meet at the Embassy Suites in Lombard, Illinois. The tentative topic is the OS/400 V5R3 Announcements. More information is available at this link
May 19 -- The Toronto Users Group (TUG) will present Dave Smith, President of the Waterstone Group, LTD. Dave will speak on the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents (PIPED) act, which recently became law for all companies operating in Canada. 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 21 -- 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 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 15 -- The OMNI User Group, an organization of greater Chicago area iSeries and AS/400 professionals, will meet at the Embassy Suites in Lombard, Illinois. The tentative topic is OS/400's V5R3 CL Enhancements. More information is available at this link
June 17 -- iSeries Nation presents a chat and Webcast focusing on "iSeries Integrated xSeries Solutions." George Gaylord will present and the chat will be followed by a question and answer session. More information is available at this link
June 18 -- The Toronto Users Group (TUG) for Midrange Systems will present its 16th Annual Golf Classic at the Nobelton Lakes Golf Club. The first tee-off time is 11:00 AM. 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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