STORServer Unveils Backup Appliance for iSeries
by Alex Woodie

STORServer last week announced that its line of backup appliances are now able to manage backups and recoveries for iSeries clients. The company had previously supported 35 major operating systems, but was stymied when it came to the iSeries because of OS/400's IP facilities. With the introduction of Gigabit Ethernet on the iSeries, OS/400 customers can now use STORServer's all-in-one appliance, which the Colorado Springs, Colorado, company says substantially reduces downtime associated with backups and saves users money. READ MORE >

A&H Associates Updates Employee Self-Service Portal
by Alex Woodie

A&H Associates, a Hanover, Massachusetts, software and services firm, has shipped an updated version of its Employee Manager Self Service (EMSS) application, a Java-based portal that allows employees and managers to use Web browsers to check and update information related to human resources and payroll operations. The latest release, EMSS 4.2C, features an enhanced GUI and new time and attendance functionality. READ MORE >

OS/400 Security Training Offered As Streaming Video
by Alex Woodie

Companies that would like to bring OS/400 security consultant Carol Woodbury into their shops, but are deterred by the former IBM OS/400 security architect's consulting fees, now have another option. ExpertAnytime recently made available a series of short, 20-minute video presentations by Woodbury on OS/400 security topics. Users with broadband Internet connections can access the presentations as streaming video over the Web, while users with slower connections can watch them on CD. READ MORE >

BCC Technologies Increases 10K Disk Performance
by Dan Burger

Here's a riddle. If the largest capacity drive that can run on the iSeries is a 35 GB, why is BCC Technologies introducing a drive with a 146 GB foundation? There are several parts to the answer, but one of the top factors is the likelihood that IBM will remove the 35 GB governor in the first quarter 2003 and allow the iSeries to have 73 GB capacity. Later in 2003, it is probable that 146 GB will be the new limit. Another factor is BCC's penchant for speed. READ MORE >

OpenMFG Takes Open Source Ethos to ERP
by Alex Woodie

Developing and distributing software in an open source environment has worked for IT infrastructure elements such as operating systems, database management systems, and email servers. But does it work for more complex applications, such as ERP systems? A startup company called OpenMFG says it absolutely does, and it may, in fact, be better. Last month, the Norfolk, Virginia, company launched its quasi open-source OpenMFG suite, which, in addition to being open source for people who purchase the software, is much less expensive than traditional ERP. READ MORE >

News Briefs and Product Shorts

Key Offers Free Advice on HA and SANs . . . iMessaging Debuts a Host of Improvements with iVoice 2.02 . . . Geac Signs $1.3M Contract to Connect System 21 to Oracle . . . Pat Townsend Enables Secure EDI over IBM Global Network . . . Golf Club Manufacturer Chooses OS/400 Order Management System . . . Kisco Offers API for Session Security System . . . iSeries Trumps pSeries in Race of the Scooters . . . READ MORE >

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