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Barcode400 Labeling Software makes it
easy for IBM i users to design and
print labels in minutes.
T.L. Ashford has over 28 years of experience
in software development and backs that commitment with a highly qualified technical support team.
You can count on T.L. Ashford for your bar code, compliance and RFID labeling needs.
Call 800-541-4893 to see what Barcode400 Software can do for you or use the Live Chat feature at www.tlashford.com.
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Micro Focus RUMBA for iSeries
the world's most used terminal
emulation software
• Simple, intuitive interface.
• Powerful, business oriented, yet
user-focused tools.
• Reliable and secure host application
connectivity.
• Flexible deployment options - desktop or
virtualization.
• A lower total cost of ownership for
your business.
• The best value in terminal emulation software!
Try RUMBA for iSeries today!
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A 'New' Infor Proclaims Need for Speed
by Alex Woodie
Infor is using this week's user conference in Denver, Colorado, as a coming out party to reintroduce its customers to the company. During his opening keynote yesterday, CEO Charles Phillips explained to several thousand Infor and Lawson attendees how dramatically Infor has changed over the last 18 months, and told them to expect a rapid period of product development in the near future, with a strong focus on standardization across ERP product lines. READ MORE >
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Oracle Revs JDE EnterpriseOne and World
by Alex Woodie
Oracle yesterday unveiled new releases of both JD Edwards ERP suites, including JDE World version 9.3 and JDE EnterpriseOne 9.1, at the vendor's Collaborate 2012 conference in Las Vegas. The new releases contain hundreds of enhancements, with an emphasis on user interface improvements, enhancements to industry- and process-specific functionality, and continued regulatory compliance. EnterpriseOne also gets a new operational reporting tool, called OneView, while World now requires IBM i 7.1. READ MORE >
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"i in the Cloud"
Abacus Solutions offers more affordable and flexible alternatives to deliver secondary workloads.
• Typical workloads include: Development,
Upgrade Testing, DR, HA & Archival
• Compelling offer - $500/month with minimum
90 day commitment
• Comprehensive solution includes option of OS
Version(s) and all associated licensing and
support, secure VPN connectivity, and
encrypted backups with offsite storage
• Partitioned increments of 1,000CPW, 1TB
storage, 4GB memory, & unlimited users
iCloud@abacusllc.com • 770.738.1101
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Why You Need a Data Warehouse
by Alex Woodie
If your IBM i shop is like most, it uses some type of business software, such as an ERP system built atop DB2/400, to process transactions. And while it may excel at processing data quickly and efficiently, the setup is not ideal for answering detailed questions that a manager may have about the business, i.e. running analytical workloads. For various reasons, a separate data warehouse will be a far superior solution--especially if it's implemented on an IBM i server, says data warehousing expert Alan Jordan. READ MORE >
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Enforcive Delivers Better SQL Monitoring for IBM i
by Alex Woodie
Enforcive (formerly Bsafe Information Systems) last week unveiled a new release of its IBM i security suite, called Enforcive/Enterprise Security. With version 7.2, the company delivered support for monitoring interactive SQL queries in real time, providing a way to monitor the execution of both written and embedded SQL statements. This release also brings enhancements to file integrity monitoring, auditing, and alerting features of the suite. READ MORE >
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Major Modernization Announcement!
RECLAIM YOUR HERITAGE
with
ADSERO OPTIMA!
Watch this space from 6 May 2012 or visit us at
booth 606 at the Common Expo 6-9 May 2012
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www.adsero-optima.com
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Kisco Locks Down IBM i Security Tool
by Alex Woodie
Kisco Information Systems last week unveiled SafeNet/i 9.0, a new version of its IBM i network security tool, which used to go by the name SafeNet/400. The new version uses IBM journaling to keep irrefutable logs of system activity. Other areas of enhancement include support for new IBM exit points, IFS object checks, user profile security, and a GUI redesign. 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, Timothy Prickett Morgan
Publisher and Advertising Director: Jenny Thomas
Advertising Sales Representative: Kim Reed
April 21, 2012: Volume 14, Number 16
April 14, 2012: Volume 14, Number 15
April 7, 2012: Volume 14, Number 14
March 24, 2012: Volume 14, Number 12
March 17, 2012: Volume 14, Number 11
March 10, 2012: Volume 14, Number 10
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