2005: A SOX Auditor's Odyssey
by Alex Woodie

The year 2005 is shaping up to be a banner year for auditors performing Sarbanes-Oxley Act audits and, perhaps, for sales of software that helps companies comply with the new regulations. While it appears many companies are choosing to use manual processes to meet their first SOX deadline, iSeries software vendors in the source code management and database audit trail spaces--two primary SOX-related tool categories--are hoping that companies realize the value of software automation to ensure continued compliance. READ MORE >

iSeries Plays a Central Role in MoMA's Expansion
by Alex Woodie

A lot of things were different when the Museum of Modern Art reopened its doors in midtown Manhattan last November after, following a two-and-a-half year, $425-million renovation. First, there is MoMA's new building, an architectural gem in itself, in addition to new exhibits and educational facilities. The museum's IT systems have also seen a bit of an overhaul, but one thing that hasn't changed is the iSeries' role in running MoMA's back-office applications. An iSeries future at MoMA wasn't necessarily in the cards, however. READ MORE >

CXL Debuts iSeries Security Reporting Tool
by Alex Woodie

English developer CXL unveiled a new software utility this month called AZScan that tells users how security settings have been configured on their OS/400, Unix, or OpenVMS midrange systems. In addition to revealing what the actual security settings are, the sub-$500, PC-based AZScan also provides an explanation of settings and recommends ways to make them more secure. READ MORE >

Brooks Launches ExcelliPrint for IPDS Conversion
by Alex Woodie

Brooks Internet Software has developed a new software product that enables regular Windows printers to replace IPDS printers in OS/400 and mainframe environments. By converting IPDS print datastreams into PDF or PCL format, ExcelliPrint enables less expensive Windows printers to stand in for their pricier IPDS printing brethren, while simultaneously preserving the advantages of IBM's AFP architecture, such as support for graphics, barcodes, and bidirectional communication, the company says. READ MORE >

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