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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.
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ASTI Sees Promise in Plasmon's UDO Technology
by Alex Woodie
When Alliance Storage Technologies Inc. (ASTI) purchased the remainder of Plasmon's assets in a fire sale early this year, the company knew it faced a tough challenge. After all, Plasmon had the exclusive rights to the technology underlying the Ultra Density Optical (UDO) storage format, but it couldn't make any money. Today, nearly nine months into the recovery, ASTI executives are confident they can continue to design, manufacture, distribute, and service Plasmon's UDO technology, and not go broke along the way. READ MORE >
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Stonebranch Bolsters i OS Support in Workload Automation Tools
by Alex Woodie
Stonebranch recently announced updated releases of its workload automation software that feature better support for IBM i OS environments. With the version 3.2 releases of Infitran, its managed file transfer product, and Indesca, its collection of job scheduling agents, Stonebranch is giving customers the capability to manage all workload automation tasks from the comfort of their system of record--the System i. READ MORE >
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*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.
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Data Control Issues Bring vLegaci QuickerApps to Market
by Dan Burger
Without plans to control your data, your plans for controlling your business are going to suffer. Studies by consulting and analyst firms such as IDC and Strategic Research Corporation estimate that one half to three-quarters of corporate data is managed by users with little or no policy attuned to data quality or any kind of IT standards. This seems like an odd way to run a business when operations and decision-making processes are likely based on bad data. READ MORE >
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Oracle Gives JDE More Supply Chain Planning Brains
by Alex Woodie
Oracle announced last week that its complete set of supply chain planning solutions, called the Value Chain Planning suite, can now be hooked up to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne through a new automated integration mechanism. The VCP suite, which runs on Windows or Linux and require the Oracle database, is aimed at helping manufacturers and distributors to optimize various facets of supply chain activities, including demand planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and sourcing. READ MORE >
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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.
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· 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
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Infor Snaps Up SoftBrands, Gets i OS-Based Hotel Suite
by Alex Woodie
Infor and its equity partner, Gold Gate Capital, last week announced the acquisition of SoftBrands, an enterprise software developer based in Minneapolis. The deal nets Infor two main business lines, including FourthShift, an ERP package for mid size manufacturers, and a suite of i OS-based property management applications that is used by some of the world's largest casinos. 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, Joe Hertvik,
Shannon O'Donnell, Timothy Prickett Morgan
Publisher and Advertising Director: Jenny Thomas
Advertising Sales Representative: Kim Reed
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IT Jungle Store Top Book Picks
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Migrating to WebSphere Express for iSeries: List Price, $49.00
Getting Started With WebSphere Development Studio Client for iSeries: List Price, $89.00
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Chip Wars: List Price, $29.95
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