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THINKING ABOUT REPLACING QUERY/400?
Hoping DB2 Web Query meets your needs?
Get humorous and important insights from Randall Munson. Watch his new video now online at www.ngsi.com. Then read the NGS "Query/400 Replacement Plan and Things You Should Know about DB2 Web Query." DB2 Web Query is not your only and may not be your best upgrade path.
Before you decide, let NGS show you a better alternative - our NGS-IQ products.
Call 800-824-1220 for more information or to arrange a Web demo of NGS-IQ.
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Aldon keeps you on the Fast Track
Stay on track with Aldon's System i Application Lifecycle Management solutions and increase developer productivity, automate IT business processes and meet regulatory compliance.
Don't get derailed by poor quality code: Aldon solutions assure you on-time delivery.
Visit www.aldon.com to learn more.
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i5/OS V6R1 Compatibility an Issue for Software Vendors
by Alex Woodie
IBM will ship i5/OS V6R1 next month, but System i customers may have a bit longer to wait before third-party software developers can roll out support for the new operating system. More than half of the software vendors contacted by IT Jungle for an informal poll on V6R1 readiness said they would be ready for the new operating system at general availability. But questions remain about the readiness of the other 40 percent of vendors, particularly the ERP application vendors. READ MORE >
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JDA Focuses on 'Slow and Erratic' Product Forecasting with E3
by Alex Woodie
It's mid-March in Southern California during La Nina, which this year means you need snow chains. Walk into any major sporting goods store, and you'll be bombarded with swimming trunks and boogie boards, despite the fact that the ocean is 50 degrees and the mountains are still covered in snow. But with the upcoming release of a new i5/OS-based supply chain planning application from JDA Software Group, hopefully retailers will see better accuracy in their prediction for demand of "slow and erratic" items, like snow chains. READ MORE >
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Turn Green Screens into GUIs
Seagull Software’s LegaSuite bridges the gap between new projects and legacy platforms.
Need a way to reduce training time for new users? Need to bring back-office data to the Web for employees and customers?
Update your System i apps with LegaSuite GUI.
LegaSuite lets you quickly and easily update your System i green screens with a user friendly GUI or browser — without any changes to code.
www.seagullsoftware.com/green
to view demo
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Excel For System i Users
It has never been so easy to use all Excel Functionalities on System i.
Thanks to Launcher 400 Excel, modernise your IT infrastructure and maximise company's workflow:
· Friendly Set up
· Save time
· Fully Integrated
>> For System i owners and
software developers
>>Starting at $599
For more information:
www.easycom-aura.com
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Help/Systems Gives SEQUEL a Web Makeover
by Alex Woodie
A business intelligence system can have access to hundreds of terabytes of data, but if a user can't find what she needs in a timely manner, the system has failed. To speed the absorption of BI data, many companies today are turning to graphical dashboards, which boil large amounts of data down into easy-to-comprehend graphics. Last week, Help Systems announced it has joined the ranks of the Web-based graphical dashboard vendors with a new release of its SEQUEL Web Interface offering. READ MORE >
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IBM Patches Security Flaw in Quickr for i5/OS
by Alex Woodie
IBM has issued a patch for a cross-site scripting security vulnerability in Lotus Quickr for i5/OS, the computer security research and development company Secunia reported last week. The flaw was given a 'less critical' rating. Meanwhile, another security flaw in i5/OS reported earlier this month has been partially patched by IBM. READ MORE >
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Seamlessly Integrate System i and PC data!
With data access and integration tools from RJS Software, you can use System i programs and data with PC programs, access SQL Server and other PC databases from RPG and COBOL, and develop web-based programs for the System i. Increase productivity, make better decisions and save money.
Visit us at www.rjssoftware.com
for FREE product demos.
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BOSaNOVA Adds Encryption to Thin Clients
by Alex Woodie
BOSaNOVA last week announced that it has added SSL encryption capabilities to the 5250 emulation running on its thin clients. The technology was added to help customers comply with the Payment Cardholder Industry (PCI) mandates, according to the company, which has been moving strongly into the IT security arena over the last year. 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
Getting Started with PHP for i5/OS: List Price, $59.95
The System i RPG & RPG IV Tutorial and Lab Exercises: List Price, $59.95
The System i Pocket RPG & RPG IV Guide: List Price, $69.95
The iSeries Pocket Database Guide: List Price, $59.00
The iSeries Pocket Developers' Guide: List Price, $59.00
The iSeries Pocket SQL Guide: List Price, $59.00
The iSeries Pocket Query Guide: List Price, $49.00
The iSeries Pocket WebFacing Primer: List Price, $39.00
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
WebFacing Application Design and Development Guide: List Price, $55.00
Can the AS/400 Survive IBM?: List Price, $49.00
The All-Everything Machine: List Price, $29.95
Chip Wars: List Price, $29.95
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February 16, 2008: Volume 10, Number 7
February 9, 2008: Volume 10, Number 6
February 2, 2008: Volume 10, Number 5
January 26, 2008: Volume 10, Number 4
January 19, 2008: Volume 10, Number 3
January 12, 2008: Volume 10, Number 2
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