System i Automation from RevSoft is 'FAB'ulous
by Alex Woodie

Keeping data in synch across Windows and System i applications used to be a largely manual chore for First American Bank (FAB), a mid-sized community bank located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. However, after installing RevSoft's suite of systems management tools--including job scheduler, file transfer, and message management software--errors have been reduced, and operators can administer on an exception basis. READ MORE >

Profound Simplifies Screen Design in Genie Web-Enablement Tool
by Alex Woodie

A new release of Profound Logic's on-the-fly Web enablement tool, called Genie, will make it easier for customers to customize their i/OS applications just to their liking. With Genie 4.0, customers gain access to more than 150 widgets that allow them to quickly add screen elements such as images and drop-down boxes to converted applications. Better session handling, DBCS support, and new integration capabilities round out the new release. READ MORE >

'Legacy' Integration Blossoms During Recession, Seagull Says
by Alex Woodie

While the recession has hammered overall IT spending during the last 18 months, some sectors of the industry are doing quite well. Rocket Software and its Seagull Software subsidiary, for instance, say they are experiencing a surge in demand for integration and modernization tools, as System i and mainframe users seek to eek more life out of their legacy applications as a result of the recession. Seagull hopes a new release of its LegaSuite Integration software unveiled last week will help it to capitalize on the trend. READ MORE >

Jack Henry Shop Adopts Banking Framework from IBM
by Alex Woodie

Whitney National Bank, which recently installed the Silverlake core banking system from Jack Henry & Associates, is adopting IBM's Banking Industry Framework, IBM announced earlier this month. By adopting the framework, Whitney National will get access to decades-worth of IBM experience in the banking sector, which will better prepare the bank to adapt to existing and expected regulation, as well as customers' evolving expectations. READ MORE >