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Volume 8, Number 29 -- August 5, 2008
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Paperless System Brings Unexpected Benefits to Power Company
by Alex Woodie

When Wheelabrator Technologies implemented Quadrant Software's paperless process management (PPM) software, it was hoping to streamline the handling of statements and invoices generated from its JD Edwards ERP system, and to cut down its use of paper. As the implementation got under way, managers with the Waste Management subsidiary found some other ways to take advantage of the software that they had not initially anticipated. READ MORE >

LogRhythm Partners with PowerTech to Support i OS Log Data
by Alex Woodie

LogRhythm, a developer of cross-platform log management products, is now supporting log data originating from the IBM i operating system (OS) with its log management products, the company announced Monday. Customer demand to include i OS-related data in their log management systems drove LogRhythm to seek out a partnership with PowerTech Group, a specialist in i OS security. READ MORE >


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Profound Debuts Graphical Admin Interface for Web-Enabled Apps
by Alex Woodie

In previous months, when customers Web-enabled their i5/OS or OS/400 applications using Profound Logic's on-the-fly tool, called Genie, they were required to set up and maintain the applications in a non-graphical environment. As a result of last week's introduction of Genie Administrator, the Web-enabled applications can now be administered from the same Web-based interface that the applications run in. READ MORE >


Correction: WebFacing Lives On, in HIS and HATS
by Alex Woodie

Despite what we wrote last month, IBM continues to sell and support the WebFacing Tool as part of the Host Integration Solution (HIS) for 5250 Applications. This article will hopefully set things straight as to what IBM has done with the development tools included within the HIS suite. IT Jungle apologizes for any fear or uncertainty it may have caused loyal System i customers and WebFacing users as a result of its misunderstanding of IBM's announcement. READ MORE >




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RJS' WebDocs Gets Google-ized
by Alex Woodie

System i and Power Systems shops that use RJS Software Systems' WebDocs to capture, store, and manage documents originating from i OS or other sources will soon have the capability to search those documents using Google's popular search appliances. The new integration is the result of a partnership unveiled last week between Google and the Minnesota software company. READ MORE >


News Briefs and Product Shorts:

• S4i Updates i OS Disk Monitor

• Touchtone Enhances CRM System

• Evergreen Upgrades iSeries Report Downloader

• Linoma Joins Microsoft's MAP to Push i OS Data Transfer Tool

• Bruce Lee Directs HiT for Asia


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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Contributing Editors: Dan Burger, Joe Hertvik,
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The Four Hundred
Q&A with IBM's Ross Mauri: Talking Power Systems and Power7

IBM's Q2 Server Sales: Let's Do Some Math

IBM Creates a New Security PTF Group for i Operating Systems

Mad Dog 21/21: Newtonian Economics

Gartner Is Projecting a Decline in IT Hiring This Year

The Linux Beacon
More Power7 Details Emerge, Thanks to Blue Waters Super

Intel Has a Great Q2, and AMD Has a Poor One and Taps a New CEO

HP Jumps Into Containerized Data Centers, Too

The X Factor: The IT Department Matters as Much as the CIO

IT Jobs Grow in the U.S. Despite Economic Woes

Big Iron
Micro Focus and Microsoft to Enhance COBOL Alternatives on Windows

Top Mainframe Stories From Around the Web

Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings

Four Hundred Guru
Tell Me About Your Exports

So That's What My Database Looks Like

Admin Alert: Moving i5/OS Resources on the Fly

System i PTF Guide
July 26, 2008: Volume 10, Number 30

July 19, 2008: Volume 10, Number 29

July 12, 2008: Volume 10, Number 28

July 5, 2008: Volume 10, Number 27

June 28, 2008: Volume 10, Number 26

June 21, 2008: Volume 10, Number 25

The Windows Observer
Micro-Hoo Dead Again as Yahoo Settles with Icahn

Microsoft Financial Results Disappoint Wall Street

Intel Has a Great Q2, and AMD Has a Poor One and Taps a New CEO

Mad Dog 21/21: Mission Possible

Microsoft Expands 'Live Mesh' Trial

The Unix Guardian
More Power7 Details Emerge, Thanks to Blue Waters Super

HP-UX 11i v3 Update 2 Pricing Redux

IBM Drives Home a Strong Second Quarter Across the Board

The X Factor: The IT Department Matters as Much as the CIO

IT Jobs Grow in the U.S. Despite Economic Woes

Four Hundred Monitor
Four Hundred Monitor's
Full iSeries Events Calendar

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paperless System Brings Unexpected Benefits to Power Company

LogRhythm Partners with PowerTech to Support i OS Log Data

Profound Debuts Graphical Admin Interface for Web-Enabled Apps

Correction: WebFacing Lives On, in HIS and HATS

RJS' WebDocs Gets Google-ized

News Briefs and Product Shorts:

S4i Updates i OS Disk Monitor . . . Touchtone Enhances CRM System . . . Evergreen Upgrades iSeries Report Downloader . . . Linoma Joins Microsoft's MAP to Push i OS Data Transfer Tool . . . Bruce Lee Directs HiT for Asia . . .


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