VAI Gets S2K 5.0 Out the Door
by Alex Woodie

VAI yesterday announced the launch of S2K 5.0, a new version of its flagship i OS-based ERP system for manufacturers, distributors, and other companies. The release includes many new features, including a new Java client, an updated warehouse management system (WMS), new Web portal programs, and a new iPhone interface, among many other new features. READ MORE >

NGS Bolsters IQ of BI with Link to Non-AS/400 Data
by Alex Woodie

Does the i-based Power Systems server have what it takes to be a successful business intelligence (BI) platform? Some say it's better suited for online transaction processing. But others, including BI software developer New Generation Software, argue it has all the attributes to excel at analytical workloads, too. To prove its point, NGS recently launched IQ Connexion, a new module of its flagship NGS-IQ suite that extracts data from other platforms, thereby making i the focal point of organizations' BI efforts. READ MORE >

VAULT400 Updates Backup Agent
by Alex Woodie

System i shops using the VAULT400 online backup and recovery service from United Computer Group will experience faster, more trouble-free backups thanks to an updated backup agent for i OS, the company says. The new agent also supports the latest release of the OS/400 operating system, now called IBM i, as well as new security capabilities. READ MORE >

ProData Widens Database Support with RDB Connect
by Alex Woodie

ProData Computer Services yesterday launched RDB Connect 3.0, a new version of its remote database connectivity software for the System i. With version 3, ProData is opening the product up to support practically any database management system, providing System i shops with more options when it comes to sharing data among applications running on different systems. READ MORE >