Talend Adds i5/OS Support to Open Source ETL Tool
by Alex Woodie

A software company called Talend is trying to do for extract, transform, and load (ETL) data integration tools what MySQL and SugarCRM have done for databases and CRM applications--namely, leverage open source development techniques, free downloads, and a procession of chargeable add-ons, to build a successful business. Talend came one step closer to that goal yesterday when it announced support for DB2/400 databases with Talend Open Studio version 2.2. READ MORE >

VAI to Deliver Flexible Computer-Telephone Integration, Thanks to iMS
by Alex Woodie

VAI is close to starting beta tests on a new offering that allows its customers to integrate their phone systems with their i5/OS ERP applications. The integration is the result of VAI's partnership with iMessaging Systems, experts in i5/OS computer telephony integration (CTI), and will give their System i customers the flexibility to move from traditional PBX phone systems to newer voice over IP (VoIP) systems at their own pace, without making any changes to their ERP system. READ MORE >

LogLogic Delivers Fine-Grained User Activity Monitoring
by Alex Woodie

LogLogic delivered a new release of its user activity monitoring appliance this month that delves much deeper into the actions of individual users than previous releases. With the capability to track and correlate all user actions across all major platforms--right down to which files they accessed--LogLogic version 4.2 helps organizations not only by collecting detailed forensic evidence in criminal cases, but by serving as a virtual surveillance camera that (hopefully) deters users from stealing information in the first place. READ MORE >

NGS Launches Pre-Built Data Mart for Distributors
by Alex Woodie

Companies in the distribution industry running i5/OS ERP applications are the target audience of a new out-of-the-box business intelligence product launched by New Generation Software this month. The new offering, called Decision Assist--Business Performance, comes with all the i5/OS-based software a company needs to begin analyzing the performance of several aspects of its business, including sales, profitability, supplier and customer relationships, and inventory levels. READ MORE >