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Top OS/400 Stories from Around the Web
(IT Jungle) Understanding the pricing structure for the new i5 models is a bit like being lost in the jungle without so much as a compass. IBM has not made this easy, so beware. At the very least, this guide will set you off in the right direction and help you determine which i5 model to buy. READ MORE >
(iSeries Network) We hear a lot about radio frequency identification (RFID)--how Wal-Mart and the U.S. Department of Defense are pushing this technology down their supply chains. But who's tracking the use of RFID in the small to medium sized business market in general and in iSeries shops in particular? READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) For cross-platform management of both servers and applications, you will find several new Virtualization Engine components included with an i5/OS license. It was designed to maximize performance and minimize use of resources on the Power-based iSeries/i5 and pSeries/p5 lines today, and will do so on the zSeries mainframes running Linux and z/OS in the future. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) New promotions from IBM lead to saving some dough if you qualify for low-rate financing. One of the financing deals is combined with a deferred payment plan to encourage the upgrading of iSeries Model 820s, 830s, or 840s to new the new i5s. Discounts on Software Maintenance and tape drives were also put into play. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) What happens when a man begins to want his very own vintage-era AS/400? Perhaps your first thought is why would anyone want one of these old school behemoths? But it's really not that hard to fathom, especially after reading this story and coming to your own realization that this guy could be you! READ MORE >
(iSeries Network) Microsoft says thousands of customers are using its Host Integration Server (HIS) to connect legacy applications to a Windows front end. With the recent introduction of HIS 2004, Microsoft has added features it hopes will be appreciated by the iSeries shops. READ MORE >
(iSeries Network) ERP software vendors in the iSeries market disagree on how the outcome of the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Oracle will affect their individual circumstances and the overall success of the iSeries. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) If you put the name of your company in front of the words quality assurance, does it become an oxymoron? At Kanawha Insurance, testing software programs to make sure they work as intended is aided by a product called TestBench for iSeries, which was developed by Original Software. READ MORE >
(MC Press) In the iSeries world, you have to admit that Linux is barely hovering on the edge of significance. Until there are Linux-based applications that are attractive to run on the iSeries, it will remain a potential value. IBM plans to eventually transform the software market using Linux, and if that happens it will profoundly affect the iSeries and all the other eServers as well. READ MORE >
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Vendor Announcements, Promotions, and Deals
(IT Jungle) Have you ever heard (or felt) the slapping of a palm against a forehead after someone (maybe you) accidentally deleted a file or a library from the Integrated File System (IFS) while working from your PC? Ouch! To prevent such self-inflicted wounds, Bytware designed a recovery tool that should ease your pain. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) If you've gone wireless, or plan to soon, get yourself familiar with the new wireless systems management tool for OS/400 that includes an email client. It's from the iSeries system performance monitoring company CCSS. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Virtual tape libraries are helping companies consolidate disparate tape drives and libraries. One of the companies offering OS/400 support for a disk-to-disk backup appliance that reduces cost and complexity through tape library consolidation is FalconStor. READ MORE >
(ACOM) ACOM Solutions is offering a 30 percent discount on a packged solution that includes the EZPayManager/400 payment platform and MICR checks module and a Xerox Phaser 4500 MICR-laser printer solution. The package price is $4,995 and the offer extends until October 30. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Sending data via FTP doesn't have to be as hard as teaching algebra to your dog. In fact, it's a lot easier than it used to be now that INPRO International has an FTP utility for OS/400. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) TriAWorks now offers a service to help OS/400 shops implement single-sign-on solutions using IBM's Enterprise Identity Mapping framework. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) There's no bad-mouthing the economy at Global Software after sales rose 13 percent in the first six months of 2004. The data analytics company, which relies mostly on the iSeries installed base for its revenue, says this will be its best year ever if the second half maintains the current pace. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Agilisys, a company that already is strong in the supply chain planning and ERP fields, has acquired distribution ERP specialist Aperum, a company with nearly 2,700 customers worldwide. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) IBM says it plans to hire 18,000 new employees worldwide in 2004. This would bring the company's total number of employees to more than 330,000. READ MORE >
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New Redbooks, White Papers, and Other OS/400 Resources
(NetIQ) Basic system security and advice on how to enhance an overall security plan is the focus of this white paper titled "Best Practices for iSeries Security." It includes sections on system-level security, user-level security, and resource-level security. READ MORE >
(GST) The protection of data has always been an important part of the IT world. Ineffective backup or restore processes can slow or halt daily operations, resulting in costs running into the millions of dollars. GST has identified a number concepts critical to the safeguarding of enterprise data and explains them in this white paper. READ MORE >
(Original Software) Building a systems testing program that improves systems performance and reliability is the focus of this white paper, which covers various approaches to testing and suggests the best practices to be followed. READ MORE >
(IBM) What most people don't know about WebSphere could fill a book. That may have a lot to do with why there is a Redbook devoted to the big-picture overview of WebSphere, the individual WebSphere products, and how they interrelate. READ MORE >
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Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings
September 1 -- A Web cast hosted by business intelligence software vendor Cosyn will take a look at how to take raw data and turn it into patterns and trends that are valuable to management. The Web cast begins at 1 p.m. EDT. Registration in advance is necessary. LEARN MORE >
September 9 -- The Wisconsin Midrange Computer Professionals Association (WMCPA), serving the greater Milwaukee area, will host its regular monthly meeting. LEARN MORE >
September 9 -- Sarbanes-Oxley compliance with a focus on the specific COBIT objectives that are addressed with change management, security, and testing solutions from SoftLanding Systems will be discussed during a one-hour Webcast "How to Achieve SOX Compliance Faster" beginning at 11 a.m. EDT. Advance registration is necessary. LEARN MORE >
September 9 -- Supply chains for aftermarket service parts and maintenance, repair, and operations are in the spotlight as Logility hosts a Web cast that includes an overview of Remy International's successful supply chain investments, Logility's technology, and AMR Research's industry analysis. The one-hour presentation begins at 11 a.m. EDT. Advance registration is necessary. LEARN MORE >
Septmember 13 -- Learn the ins and outs of OS/400 security from iSeries security architect Pat Botz, who is presenting a one-day seminar in Richmond, Virgina. The event is sponsored by the Wahington Area Midrange Users Group (D.C.). LEARN MORE >
September 14 -- IBM expert on iSeries Access for the Web, Carole Miner, will be the guest speaker at the Central Florida Midrange Users Group which meets at Lee's Lakeside on Lake Eola, in Orlando. Dinner is scheduled for 7 p.m. with a presentation at 8. RSVP required. LEARN MORE >
Septmember 14 -- A one-day seminar on OS/400 security presented by iSeries security architect Pat Botz, will be held in College Park, Maryland. The event is sponsored by the Wahington Area Midrange Users Group (D.C.). LEARN MORE >
Septmember 14 -- At the monthly meeting for the Washington Area Midrange Users Group (D.C.), iSeries and OS/400 security architect Pat Botz will be the guest speaker. Botz's topic will be Single Sign on functionality. LEARN MORE >
September 15 -- The New England Mid-Range Users Group will host a meeting at the Ramada Inn in Seekonk, Massachusetts, (greater Providence, Rhode Island, area) beginning at 5:15 p.m. LEARN MORE >
September 15 -- Sarbanes-Oxley compliance with a focus on the specific COBIT objectives that are addressed with change management, security, and testing solutions from SoftLanding Systems will be discussed during a one-hour Webcast "How to Achieve SOX Compliance Faster" beginning at noon EDT. Advance registration is necessary. LEARN MORE >
September 15 -- A Webcast discussing the changing landscape of business applications for small to medium-size manufacturers will include a panel of experts from IBM, Friedman, Lilly Software, Logility, and MRO. The event begins at 11 a.m. CST. Advance registration is necessary. LEARN MORE >
September 16 -- The Kentuckiana Small Systems Association (KSSA) will host its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. The meetings begin with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and are concluded by 1:30 p.m. LEARN MORE >
September 16 -- A Webcast discussing process and workflow support for WDSc, IBM's development interface for both Java and RPG developers, is being sponsored by change management software company MKS. The event begins at 2 p.m. EDT. Advance registration is necessary. LEARN MORE >
Septmember 16 -- A one-day seminar on OS/400 security presented by iSeries security architect Pat Botz, will be held in Philadelphia. The event is sponsored by the Washington Area Midrange Users Group (D.C.). LEARN MORE >
September 16 -- The enhanced security functions in i5/OS, and a review of V5R2 security, will be covered by IBM's top iSeries security expert Pat Botz in an iSeries Nation Web cast beginning at 11 a.m. EDT. Botz will cover base operating system enhancements as well as the single sign-on function. LEARN MORE >
September 20-24 -- The IBM DB2 Information Management Technical Conference is a developer-oriented conference focusing on database capabilities that relate to business intelligence, enterprise content management, and information integration. Location: Las Vegas. LEARN MORE >
September 21 -- Sarbanes-Oxley compliance with a focus on the specific COBIT objectives that are addressed with change management, security, and testing solutions from SoftLanding Systems will be discussed during a one-hour Webcast "How to Achieve SOX Compliance Faster" beginning at 3 p.m. EDT. Registration in advance is necessary. LEARN MORE >
September 26 -- A half-day "RPG IV Orientation" workshop is being presented as a preparation course for the RPG World conference that follows on September 27-29, in Orlando, Florida. LEARN MORE >
September 27-29 -- RPG World, a three-day educational seminar with sessions on RPG programming skills will be held in Orlando, Florida. Instructors include Susan Gantner, Jon Paris, Bob Cozzi, Alison Butterill and Paul Tuohy. LEARN MORE >
September 29 -- Executives facing the challenges associated with modernizing their OS/400-based legacy applications can attend a half-day seminar covering the strategic options presented by ASNA and Microsoft. Highly regarded speakers Robert S. Tipton and Roger Pence will cover topics such as leadership processes that help business executives direct their systems and applications into new areas of higher productivity (Tipton) and the application modernization processes and how they generate tangible and measurably improved ROI (Pence). This event, scheduled from 8:30 to noon in Atlanta, is part of a six-city tour beginning September 29 and ending November 11. Advance registration is required. LEARN MORE >
October 4-8 -- The WebSphere Technical Exchange will offer more than 100 lecture and hands-on sessions covering the most relevant WebSphere topics. The emphasis is on learning to use the WebSphere software platform to build a dynamic e-business that provides flexibility and scalability. Sessions are designed to present an understanding of how the WebSphere Application Server--along with tools for application, site, and software development--can provide a foundation that helps you extend your business to the Web-marketing, sales and customer service, so you can compete more effectively. LEARN MORE >
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. LEARN MORE >
October 6 -- Executives facing the challenges associated with modernizing their OS/400-based legacy applications can attend a half-day seminar covering the strategic options presented by ASNA and Microsoft. Highly regarded speakers Robert S. Tipton and Roger Pence will cover topics such as leadership processes that help business executives direct their systems and applications into new areas of higher productivity (Tipton) and the application modernization processes and how they generate tangible and measurably improved ROI (Pence). This event, scheduled from 8:30 to noon in Boston, is part of a six-city tour beginning September 29 and ending November 11. Advance registration is required. LEARN MORE >
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. LEARN MORE >
October 12 -- At the monthly meeting for the Washington Area Midrange Users Group (D.C.), iSeries and OS/400 expert Carson Soule will be the guest speaker. His topic will Life After V5R3. LEARN MORE >
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. LEARN MORE >
October 21 -- Executives facing the challenges associated with modernizing their OS/400-based legacy applications can attend a half-day seminar covering the strategic options presented by ASNA and Microsoft. Highly regarded speakers Robert S. Tipton and Roger Pence will cover topics such as leadership processes that help business executives direct their systems and applications into new areas of higher productivity (Tipton) and the application modernization processes and how they generate tangible and measurably improved ROI (Pence). This event, scheduled from 8:30 to noon in Toronto, is part of a six-city tour beginning September 29 and ending November 11. Advance registration is required. LEARN MORE >
October 29 -- The Washington Area Midrange User Group (WAM) will be hosting a cross platform technical conference (JAM) on the University of Maryland campus in College Park, Maryland. Session topics include OS/400 (i5/OS), AIX 5L, Linux, and Websphere. Register by August 31 and save $25. LEARN MORE >
November 3 -- Executives facing the challenges associated with modernizing their OS/400-based legacy applications can attend a half-day seminar covering the strategic options presented by ASNA and Microsoft. Highly regarded speakers Robert S. Tipton and Roger Pence will cover topics such as leadership processes that help business executives direct their systems and applications into new areas of higher productivity (Tipton) and the application modernization processes and how they generate tangible and measurably improved ROI (Pence). This event, scheduled from 8:30 to noon in Chicago, is part of a six-city tour beginning September 29 and ending November 11. Advance registration is required. LEARN MORE >
November 8-12 -- The i5 and iSeries Technical Conference, produced and directed by IBM, is an opportunity to attend sessions on upgrading to the new i5 servers and the i5/OS V5R3. The agenda includes topics such as DB2/UDB, WebSphere Development Studio Client, Lotus Domino Workplace, LPAR, AIX and Linux on iSeries, and iSeries Access for the Web. The event is being held in Las Vegas. LEARN MORE >
November 10 -- Executives facing the challenges associated with modernizing their OS/400-based legacy applications can attend a half-day seminar covering the strategic options presented by ASNA and Microsoft. Highly regarded speakers Robert S. Tipton and Roger Pence will cover topics such as leadership processes that help business executives direct their systems and applications into new areas of higher productivity (Tipton) and the application modernization processes and how they generate tangible and measurably improved ROI (Pence). This event, scheduled from 8:30 to noon in Cleveland, is part of a six-city tour beginning September 29 and ending November 11. Advance registration is required. LEARN MORE >
November 11 -- Executives facing the challenges associated with modernizing their OS/400-based legacy applications can attend a half-day seminar covering the strategic options presented by ASNA and Microsoft. Highly regarded speakers Robert S. Tipton and Roger Pence will cover topics such as leadership processes that help business executives direct their systems and applications into new areas of higher productivity (Tipton) and the application modernization processes and how they generate tangible and measurably improved ROI (Pence). This event, scheduled from 8:30 to noon in Secaucus-NYC, is part of a six-city tour beginning September 29 and ending November 11. Advance registration is required. LEARN MORE >
April 27-29, 2005 -- ASNApalooza, three days of technical presentations and labs that demonstrate the latest tips and techniques for ASNA's Visual RPG for .NET. Meet and network with ASNA's R&D, tech support, and education teams. LEARN MORE >
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