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Top OS/400 Stories from Around the Web
(IT Jungle) When it comes to tech support, iSeries is second to none. It handles approximately 1,000 calls each day from an installed base of more than 200,000 shops. But it's not how many calls are handled. It's how they are handled, how long it takes, and the percentage of cases that get fixed on the first call. That's what makes the difference to the users and that's the kind of thing that wins awards. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Remember when there were prizes inside the box of Cracker Jacks? Trust me, they were easier to find than the package of software CDs that comes with a new iSeries or new version of i5/OS V5R3. IBM describes the software--from third-party vendors BCD, Bytware, CCSS, Lakeview Technology, PowerTech, and Vision Solutions--as leading edge stuff and the deal for end users is on a try-and-buy basis. But unless you know to look for these CDs, you might easily miss them. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) For those closest to the iSeries hive, there's still quite a buzz about the 25 percent increase in third quarter revenue. Although IBM is tighter than a new pair of shoes when it comes to drilling down on sales details, there was "very good growth" in the Americas and Europe, according to one IBM official in the know. READ MORE >
(MCPress) The sales growth of the iSeries, when seen in the context of the past three years, is pretty much on par with the numbers on the board back in 2003, which was a comeback year after the nightmare of 2002. So does that make this growth or recovery? Either way, there are programs in place that should lead to continued gains. READ MORE >
(iSeries Network) Project management comes down to being able to stay within the budget, meet the established deadlines, and deliver the promised functionality. Easier said than done, right? But if it's your job to get it done, how do you, first of all, survive these projects and then what are the keys to attaining success? READ MORE >
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Vendor Announcements, Promotions, and Deals
(IT Jungle) Worse than the proverbial fly in the ointment are the out-of-synch conditions that can plague high availability deployments. A super fast connection between two servers, or partitions within a server, usually avoids synchronization mismatches, but sometimes large files and substantial distances between the boxes make the highest levels of HA difficult at best. This is where audit checks and other forms of automation play an important role. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Did you know that a virus or worm lurking within a Windows client connected to an OS/400 server could damage OS/400 applications and data? Believe it. There is the potential for files to be erased and for critical applications and services such as DNS, PASE, and Telnet to fail. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create zero-defect code. Of course, if you don't accept this mission, your next mission might be stuffing envelopes at home during all your newfound spare time. The preponderance of self-service applications means a lot more folks are going to be hammering on it, and that's just one reason for testing code before it goes live. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) The emphasis on product data synchronization in the supply chain was originally driven by companies like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and other "big box" retailers that are famous for wringing cost savings out of every nook and cranny. Other industries have taken note and the value of data synchronization is spreading faster than you can say "blood from a turnip." READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Going back to the topic of quality assurance in application development, here's something for those in the Domino/Notes environment. It's a new tool that tracks database promotion activities and sends e-mail alerts regarding changes to the application. READ MORE >
(IT Jungle) Have you seen the new "I am the man" iSeries television commercial? You can download it as a ZIP file--a pretty big ZIP file--and be greatly entertained. After viewing it a couple of times (you'll definitely want to watch it more than once), drop us a line and let us know what you think of it. READ MORE >
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New Redbooks, White Papers, and Other OS/400 Resources
(Original Software) This white paper, titled The CIO and the IT Challenge, is designed to help CIOs meet a variety of commercial and technical challenges such delivering competitive advantage; reducing project delivery time, business risks, and costs; and improving productivity. READ MORE >
(Tango/04) Business Service Management focuses on the relationship of IT elements--such as hardware, communication lines, and databases--and the business services that they support, which includes sales, billing, CRM, and SCM. This white paper covers the key elements of effectively managing the IT infrastructure within a business context. READ MORE >
(Manhattan Associates) New Ways to Master Order Fulfillment is a white paper that examines the seemingly divergent supply chain management goals of improving customer service while reducing inventory and capital investments. READ MORE >
(IBM) Are you ready to try a podcast? This 15-minute pre-recorded discussion by IBM experts will help you understand SOA, the skills you will need to implement it, and the fundamental principles behind the programming model and the Software Component Architecture. Links to podcast tools are provided. READ MORE >
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Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings
See our full calendar of events at http://www.itjungle.com/fhm/fhm-calendar.html
October 27 -- Dana Point, Calif. - How can you take greater advantage of the iSeries? Get some answers at the iSeries Growth Through Innovation half-day seminar specifically for iSeries customers. The agenda highlights strengths, successes, new technologies, and innovative approaches for IT simplification. A familiar face to iSeries users, Bob Tipton, will discuss trends in the IT industry and how innovative technology is being used to drive business growth. LEARN MORE >
October 31-November 4 -- Miami - The WebSphere Technical Exchange promises to provide insight into critical business issues that plague managers and executives and the solutions that address them. Particular emphasis will be placed on topics such as WebSphere Application Server V6; WebSphere integration software; application development tools and tips; Web Services, SOA, ESP and XML; WebSphere Portal; and J2EE-JSP. LEARN MORE >
November 1, 2 & 3 -- Atlanta, Chicago & New York - A three-city seminar schedule focusing on the evolving requirements of safeguarding information technology and complying with regulatory mandates is being sponsored by iSeries high availability vendor Vision Solutions in conjunction with IBM and Penton Media. Topics of discussion during these one-day seminars include controls and processes for saving data, creating and maintaining audit trails and archives, and ensuring business continuity. Keynote speakers include Frank Soltis, chief scientist of IBM; Henry Martinez, chief technology officer for Vision Solutions; and Wayne Madden, vice president of Penton Media. LEARN MORE >
November 1 -- New York City - IBM's Mid-Market Innovation Business Partner Program is presenting a one-day session for application vendors that highlights the IBM eServer iSeries Initiative for Innovation program. The program is designed to help ISVs (independent software vendors) and tool partners modernize and strengthen their iSeries applications. IBM offers free architectural support, education support, and conversion support. Topics will include ISV strategy and resources, enhancing the end-user experience, and infrastructure simplification. LEARN MORE >
November 2 -- Minneapolis - All You Need to Know About SQL in Six Hours is a one-day seminar presented, via the Internet, by SQL expert Skip Marchesani. Learn SQL basic concepts and theory, and how to create and execute simple SQL statements. How to embed and compile SQL statements in a high level language program like RPG or COBOL is also included in the training. This session is part of the traveling COMMON seminar series, which has been introduced to bring education directly to the iSeries and AS/400 community. Early bird registration fees are $295 for COMMON members and $345 for non-members; the on-site registration prices are $345 for members and $395 for non-members. LEARN MORE >
November 4 -- College Park, Md. - The Washington Area Midrange Users Group hosts its annual technical conference for users, managers, and administrators of IBM OS/400 and AIX/L operating systems. This one-day event includes educational tracks on systems management, RPG, Linux/Websphere, general systems topics, AIX, and Java. Specific sessions include Introduction to Journaling, Basic Linux Administration, LPAR on AIX, and Building a Struts-Based Web App with WDSC and Java. Keynote speaker, IBM's Tracy Smith, will discuss the iSeries of today and tomorrow. The event takes place on the University of Maryland campus. LEARN MORE >
November 6-9 -- San Francisco - The Aldon User Conference, with its focus on enterprise change management technology, features educational sessions, interactive forums, and keynote addresses presented by Aldon experts and technical support staff. Topics include change management processes, team development and productivity gains during the application development process, and best practices throughout the IT organization. LEARN MORE >
November 6-10 -- Orlando, Fla. - The 8th International Business Rules Forum is a conference and expo featuring educational tutorials and presentations by experts who share their knowledge and first-hand experiences that you can apply to your own company. Business rules are designed to improve business processes and this conference examines the architectures and tools that keep business logic at your fingertips. LEARN MORE >
November 10 -- Seattle - All You Need to Know About SQL in Six Hours is a one-day seminar presented, via the Internet, by SQL expert Skip Marchesani. Learn SQL basic concepts and theory, and how to create and execute simple SQL statements. How to embed and compile SQL statements in a high level language program like RPG or COBOL is also included in the training. This session is part of the traveling COMMON seminar series, which has been introduced to bring education directly to the iSeries and AS/400 community. Early bird registration fees are $295 for COMMON members and $345 for non-members; the on-site registration prices are $345 for members and $395 for non-members. LEARN MORE >
November 11 -- Walnut Creek, Calif. - All You Need to Know About SQL in Six Hours is a one-day seminar presented, via the Internet, by SQL expert Skip Marchesani. Learn SQL basic concepts and theory, and how to create and execute simple SQL statements. How to embed and compile SQL statements in a high level language program like RPG or COBOL is also included in the training. This session is part of the traveling COMMON seminar series, which has been introduced to bring education directly to the iSeries and AS/400 community. Early bird registration fees are $295 for COMMON members and $345 for non-members; the on-site registration prices are $345 for members and $395 for non-members. LEARN MORE >
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