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PCI Compliance for Power Systems running IBM i
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to every organization that processes credit or debit card information. Its twelve requirements outline what companies need to do to meet the standard.
Read our white paper to learn how the standard relates to IBM i servers and how the PowerTech security products can provide a solution to specific PCI requirements.
Download the FREE White Paper
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IBM Goes Dojo with HATS V8
by Alex Woodie
IBM i developers got new tools for creating modern Web 2.0 style interfaces last week when IBM started shipping Rational Host Access Transformation Services (HATS) version 8. Chief among the cool new features is support for the Dojo Toolkit, which gives developers a collection of pre-cast widgets for rapidly building interactive websites. Other notable new features include JSR286 support, type-ahead capabilities, iPad support, and generation of RESTful Web services. IBM also launched Host Integration Solutions (HIS) version 8. READ MORE >
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Open Source CMS No Stranger on IBM i
by Alex Woodie
There are a lot of options available to IBM i shops looking for a software package that allows them to run a website on their favorite box. But one class of tools that seems to be gaining lots of traction these days is the group of open source, PHP-based content management systems (CMS). The big three in this category include Drupal, Joomla, and WordPress, and you might be surprised to learn about some of the prominent IBM i industry websites that are using these systems. READ MORE >
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*Full Color Graphical Overlays*
KeyesOverlay rapidly converts standard *SCS printer files into eye catching PDF documents.
Create graphical overlays in full color (or black and white if preferred) then easily map your spooled file text with different fonts, sizes and colors! Design beautiful documents and attractive reports VERY QUICKLY! Then let KeyesOverlay create document after document at lightning speed.
Learn more at www.computerkeyes.com
or call 800 356 0203.
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Application Modernization Priorities Meet Simple Solutions
by Dan Burger
Complex problems are not always solved by complex solutions. To think otherwise is setting a trap for ourselves. Application modernization is a great example. Most times it's not as intimidating as it's made out to be. For instance, Valley Power Systems, a $180 million distribution company, was handcuffed with a business to business gateway that relied on Telnet sessions. Its modernization project, using looksoftware, took off the cuffs and took advantage of the Internet, smartphones and tablet devices. READ MORE >
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Magic Spreads Native .NET with uniPaaS 2.0
by Alex Woodie
Magic Software is giving its IBM i customers a path to generating native Microsoft .NET code with the latest release of its application framework, uniPaaS 2.0, which shipped in July. A new server runtime engine in uniPaaS 2.0 generates fully compliant .NET applications, while reliance on the Windows Forms gives a new look to uniPaaS apps. The publicly traded company also announced a 27 percent increase in quarterly revenue. READ MORE >
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Use all your existing Twinax Terminals and Printers on new System i i5 Power6 & Power5 systems now, and the Power7 when it's introduced.
No need to replace your current devices. Just connect the Xip Twinax Controller to Ethernet and your Twinax devices to it, and you will be able to use them with the new Power6 in a pure TCP/IP environment. With the choice of multiple protocols, you can choose what's best for your environment.
Perfect for Local or Remote locations.
Call us for details on the Xip and a 30-day trial:
1-800-597-2525 Domestic
1-908-855-8100 International
www.twindata.com
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Tally Offers Replacement for Withdrawn InfoPrint Printer
by Alex Woodie
InfoPrint Solutions' recent decision to stop making serial and line matrix printers, thermal printers, and workgroup printers by the end of the year, and instead focus on high-end printers has spurred its competitors to fill the gaps. Last week, Dascom Americas announced that it's ready to fill the void left by the withdrawal of the InfoPrint 4247 printer with the Tally iSeries 4247 series. 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
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