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Do you know the full spectrum of malicious code threats?
Today's malicious code comes in many forms and from where you least expect it. SOX-style legislation and the evolving threat from viruses is challenging the ability of IT management to keep up with security requirements.
As threats from malicious code evolve, protect your systems and network by taking the fight to the viruses where they hide.
Learn more in "The Modern Virus Threat" webcast.
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Safestone Gives i Security Officers Greater Control
by Alex Woodie
Despite declining IT budgets, companies should think twice before slashing security spending. Cyber criminals are becoming more proficient by the week, while the poor economy elevates the temptation for insiders to cheat. To that end, i OS security experts Safestone last month rolled out several updates to its DetectIT suite of security software that should give security officers greater control and deeper insight into System i activities. READ MORE >
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SPSS to Update ShowCase OLAP Server Technology
by Alex Woodie
The ShowCase division of business intelligence software maker SPSS is working with Oracle to bring a new release of the Hyperion Essbase OLAP product to the IBM i OS operating system. SPSS says it has been working with Oracle to port the latest release of Essbase, which Oracle has incorporated into its Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) product suite, to i OS, with a ship date tentatively set for next quarter. READ MORE >
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Never Lose Your Data
VAULT400's online service automatically backs up your systems--using the highest level of encryption--to a secure offsite data center. Should you lose a file for any reason, it can be recovered with a few keystrokes.
· Automate backups offsite
· Secure backups with end-to-end encryption
· Recover data immediately
· Meet government compliance regulations
Discover how online backup delivers a better way to protect business-critical data.
www.vault400.com
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Rand McNally Keeps Truckers On the Go and In the Know
by Alex Woodie
Rand McNally is best known for the maps used by millions of Americans each year--you might even have a tattered old road atlas stashed in your car. But the Skokie, Illinois, company is also a software developer, and its digital products are used by some of the biggest trucking fleets in the country. Recently, Rand McNally issued new releases of its i OS-supported IntelliRoute and MileMarker suites that help truckers get to their locations using the fastest, most fuel-efficient routes. READ MORE >
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The Who's and What's of ESBs and eSBs
by Alex Woodie
The software integration business is notorious for its acronyms, and any new integration technology or technique worth its salt must have a compelling TLA (three letter acronym) to go with it. The latest TLA making the rounds is ESB, which stands for enterprise service bus. We asked Jim O'Leary, vice president of product management at integration software vendor EXTOL International to give us a rundown on ESB and its little brother, eSB. READ MORE >
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Full system console control for multiple AS/400s and LPARs from anywhere on your LAN, WAN, VPN, even over the Internet!
Perform certain System Maintenance and Configuration Procedures while in "Restricted State." Execute certain types of System Backups (SAVSYS) and respond to "System Console Only" messages.
Call for details about this IP Console Solution: 800-597-2525
www.twindata.com
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Mohawk Slashes Report Delivery Times, Thanks to Centerfield
by Alex Woodie
A year ago, the folks at Mohawk Fine Papers were thinking about adding a Windows-based system to speed up the delivery of critical reports. The core i5/OS infrastructure was maxed out, they feared, and couldn't churn out the reports as fast as Mohawk's business moved. But the company found a better solution by utilizing Centerfield Technology's database optimization software, HomeRun, and now those Windows plans are shuttered. READ MORE >
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Reader Feedback and Insights
We value your feedback and insights. Feel free to send a letter to the editor. Letters may be printed, unless otherwise specified, and edited for clarity or length. READ MORE >
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Editor: Alex Woodie
Contributing Editors: Dan Burger, Joe Hertvik,
Shannon O'Donnell, Timothy Prickett Morgan
Publisher and Advertising Director: Jenny Thomas
Advertising Sales Representative: Kim Reed
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IT Jungle Store Top Book Picks
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Migrating to WebSphere Express for iSeries: List Price, $49.00
iSeries Express Web Implementer's Guide: List Price, $59.00
Getting Started with WebSphere Development Studio for iSeries: List Price, $79.95
Getting Started With WebSphere Development Studio Client for iSeries: List Price, $89.00
Getting Started with WebSphere Express for iSeries: List Price, $49.00
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Chip Wars: List Price, $29.95
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December 20, 2008: Volume 10, Number 51
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November 22, 2008: Volume 10, Number 47
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