ACOM Expands Content Manager with New Search, Blackberry Options
by Alex Woodie

It has recently become easier to access business documents stored in ACOM Solutions EZContentManager, the affordable Windows-based archival system designed to work with i5/OS applications and data. In December, the Southern California company announced two new capabilities for EZContentManager, including the new EZRetrieve module for searching the document store from Windows or 5250 screens, and a new module for managing the store from Blackberry smart phones. READ MORE >

Linoma Tidies Up with New 'Clean RPG' Function
by Alex Woodie

You've lugged them around for years, dragging them with you when you move, even though they don't serve much of a purpose anymore. No, we're not talking about old luggage here, but unused pieces of RPG source code. While it's not the scourge of the universe, having unneeded RPG code in your programs slows down recompiles and makes general maintenance more time consuming. Now, Linoma Software is helping you clean up your act with a new Clean RPG Source command in its RPG Toolbox. READ MORE >

Aldon Delivers New Plug-Ins for WDSc, Eclipse
by Alex Woodie

System i developers should gain better control over their development environments as a result of new utilities revealed by Aldon last week. The change management software vendor unveiled new plug-ins that connect its Lifecycle Manager software with the Eclipse and WebSphere Development Studio Client (WDSc) development tools, and which bring new compare and merge capabilities, promotion of code functionality, and better navigation, among other enhancements. READ MORE >

Raz-Lee Repackages i5/OS Security Software
by Alex Woodie

Raz-Lee Security has re-jiggered the packaging of its collection of i5/OS security products into two main suites, the vendor disclosed recently. System i shops looking to clamp down on their server's exposure to network-based threats will be pointed to the new Prevention Package, while Raz-Lee will sell the Compliance Package to customers needing to prove compliance with SOX, HIPAA, PCI, and other government and industry regulations. READ MORE >