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Did you know that a large percentage of systems are not configured correctly for proper security? Is yours one of them?
Our State of System i Security Study found:
· 73% of libraries have the Default Create Authority set to *CHANGE, giving the average user change rights to newly created files.
· Half of all systems have more than 16 users with default passwords that can be easily determined by any attacker.
· 27% of systems do not set an expiration time for passwords--meaning that users are never forced to change their password.
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Jarman Flashes Clues on Future DB2 and RPG Directions
by Dan Burger
A statement of general direction is a fine tonic for IBM Power Systems i users, some of which are confused about IBM's intentions with the platform. Last week, Ian Jarman, manager of Power Systems software and keynote speaker at the RPG & DB2 Summit gave i-centric attendees a glimpse of the future. Knowing his crowd well, he highlighted RPG and DB2 enhancements in the pipeline and explained Power Systems positioning with the benefits that lie ahead for those thirsty for IBM attention on i. READ MORE >
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i365 Launches New EVault Backup Appliance, Cloud Storage Service
by Alex Woodie
i365 last week introduced a pair of new storage solutions that work with System i and other platforms. The new EVault Plug-n-Protect backup appliance is a scaled down version of an existing EVault device that's designed for small and mid size businesses, while the new EVault Offsite Replication Service allows customers to implement a hybrid cloud storage that utilizes i365's data centers, and can even be used as a warm site for disaster recovery. READ MORE >
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nuBridges Delivers Major Upgrade to MFT Solution
by Alex Woodie
nuBridges last week delivered a major update to its managed file transfer (MFT) offering with the launch of Exchange 3.0. The new software features a new Web 2.0-style interface and a unified code base for all target platforms, which should simplify the installation and overall use of the product. Exchange 3.0 also gives nuBridges' System i customers a second MFT product to choose from. READ MORE >
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Info Builders Prophesizes World Series Winner with Predictive Analytics
by Alex Woodie
When it comes to making predictions, there are as many techniques as there are people. Some may involve a twig, a piece of string, and a really strong hunch, while others use giant supercomputers and trillions of bytes of data. One company trying to democratize the data-driven approach is i OS business intelligence software vendor Information Builders, which recently crunched baseball statistics to come up with the most probable winner of the World Series. Hint: the winner's initials start with 'LA,' not 'NY.' READ MORE >
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Oracle Encourages JD Edwards Customers to Hang Tight
by Alex Woodie
Ever since Oracle obtained JD Edwards several years ago, some JD Edwards customers have been skeptical about Oracle's commitment to the products, its commitment to customers, and its business application roadmap. Last week at the Oracle OpenWorld 09 conference in San Francisco, the software giant did its best to turn the skeptics into believers when it committed to supporting JD Edwards products for a decade, and promised to deliver the next-generation Fusion applications next year. 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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