|
Did you get a chance to visit the first System i Virtual Conference hosted by Infor and IBM?
It's not too late to visit -- explore our content rich resource library, download an on-demand webcast or visit one of our product booths. You'll have access to the latest information from Infor and IBM regarding our System i community.
Visit the on-demand conference today
|
|
|
Do you know the full spectrum of malicious code threats?
Today's malicious code comes in many forms and from where you least expect it. SOX-style legislation and the evolving threat from viruses is challenging the ability of IT management to keep up with security requirements.
As threats from malicious code evolve, protect your systems and network by taking the fight to the viruses where they hide.
Learn more in "The Modern Virus Threat" webcast.
|
|
|
Infor Launches New CRM App for System i
by Alex Woodie
Think the System i business is important to Infor? Today, the ERP giant backed up its declarations of System i dedication with the surprise launch of a new customer relationship management (CRM) application written specifically for the i OS server. Called Infor CRM i Edition, the application is designed to help existing Infor ERP users by improving their customer service, running sales and marketing campaigns, and implementing new order management processes. READ MORE >
|
|
|
ERP Application Functionality Prompts Migration to IBM System i
by Dan Burger
Robert Scarboro didn't set out to migrate the Windows-based ERP system at his company to the IBM System i. The project started out with a goal of adding a warehouse management system to the existing ERP system. But the way that process unfolded led him to consider options not originally on the table. Scarboro and the executive team at RefrigiWear began seeing a bigger picture and a better opportunity to enhance business. What caught their attention was the functionality offered by VAI. READ MORE >
|
|
|
Remember the good old days? Everything ran in the datacenter and users had dumb terminals.
Citrix end-to-end desktop delivery is proven, flexible (compatible with VMWare and Hyper-V), and easy to deploy and manage.
· Centralize Windows environment management
· Reduce desktop TCO up to 40%
· Increase data security
· Enhance user experience
Citrix XenDesktop delivers desktops as a service to users anywhere.
Contact East Coast Computer at 800-829-6163
or learn more at www.ecc400.com
|
|
|
*Spool File Mapping to Full Color PDF*
KeyesOverlay rapidly converts standard *SCS printer files into PDF documents, in either black and white or full color. Individual documents, such as invoices or Purchase Orders, can be prepared with overlays, and can include things like Barcodes or MICR fonts.
KeyesOverlay can also be used to prepare large reports complete with Bookmarks to aid the user in navigating sections.
Learn more at www.computerkeyes.com or call 800 356 0203.
|
|
|
Linoma Adds Features to i OS Encryption Utility
by Alex Woodie
System i professionals will have an easier time implementing field-level data encryption using the latest release of Linoma Software's Crypto Complete. Unveiled July 15, version 2.0 adds several time-saving features, including more flexibility when encrypting alphanumeric fields, more fine-toothed security access control, and pre-formatted audit reports. All told, the enhancements combine to make field-level encryption on the System i less painful. READ MORE >
|
|
|
SEA Brings i OS Performance Tool to North America
by Alex Woodie
Software Engineering of America (SEA) recently announced the availability of the GiAPA i OS performance tool in the United States and Canada. Developed in Denmark by iPerformance Trading, the application is designed to give System i administrators a quick way to identify if batch or interactive applications are running well, and help to identify the source of the problem if they are running slowly. READ MORE >
|
|
|
Value-Based DR Lies in the Space
Between Tape and HA
· SaaS (VAULT400)
· Appliance
· Licensing
· High Availability
Solutions that work for you!
Read our latest white paper and learn how we can assist you in your backups/restores and DR program.
www.VAULT400.com
|

|
|
|
IBM to Buy SPSS for $1.2 Billion
by Alex Woodie
IBM surprised the IT world last week with the announcement that it's planning on buying business intelligence software vendor SPSS for $1.2 billion. The big 'get' for Big Blue, which bought Cognos nearly two years ago for $5 billion, will be the Predictive Analytics Software (PASW) suite, a set of software products aimed at helping organizations to analyze trends and patterns hidden in their data so they can make better decisions. READ MORE >
|
|
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 >
|
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
|
IT Jungle Store Top Book Picks
Easy Steps to Internet Programming for AS/400, iSeries, and System i: List Price, $49.95
The iSeries Express Web Implementer's Guide: List Price, $49.95
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 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
Getting Started With WebSphere Development Studio Client for iSeries: List Price, $89.00
Getting Started with WebSphere Express for iSeries: List Price, $49.00
Can the AS/400 Survive IBM?: List Price, $49.00
Chip Wars: List Price, $29.95
|
July 25, 2009: Volume 11, Number 30
July 18, 2009: Volume 11, Number 29
July 11, 2009: Volume 11, Number 28
July 4, 2009: Volume 11, Number 27
June 27, 2009: Volume 11, Number 26
June 20, 2009: Volume 11, Number 25
|
|
|
|
Four Hundred Stuff
|
|