Zend Server for IBM i 5.1 Introduces New Toolkit
by Alex Woodie

Zend Technologies recently started shipping Zend Server for IBM i 5.1, a new release of its PHP implementation for IBM's midrange platform. Major new features include the new open source PHP Toolkit for IBM i, which is currently in beta. Other noteworthy additions are a new RESTful API for Web service integration, support for PHP version 5.3, and fixes for the IBMDB2i MySQL. READ MORE >

Visual LANSA Apps Now Deploy to Mobile Devices
by Alex Woodie

IBM i and Windows shops that develop with LANSA's Visual LANSA environment can now generate client interfaces that deploy to mobile devices, such as the Apple iPad and Android phone. The new capability, which was delivered as an update to the Visual LANSA Framework, is expected to be enthusiastically adopted by LANSA customers that are eager to give their users access to business applications from the latest mobile devices. READ MORE >

Agilysys to Sell Server and Services Biz, Focus on Software
by Alex Woodie

Agilysys will sell its $474-million Technology Solutions Group (TSG) to OnX Enterprise Solutions for $64 million in cash, the companies announced in late May. The move, which immediately preceded a doubling in Agilysys' stock value, will let the Cleveland, Ohio, company concentrate on its enterprise software products for the retail and hospitality markets. CEO Martin Ellis also resigned. READ MORE >

Real Vision Delivers iPad App for IBM i Imaging System
by Alex Woodie

Real Vision Software customers can now access their images and documents stored on an IBM i server via their iPad and iPhone mobile devices via a new iOS app available on then Apple iTunes app store. The product, which was launched in January, gives users access to invoices and other documents while on the go. READ MORE >