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- From: Massimo Arnaudo <marnaudo@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Lug Genova <lugge@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:55:02 +0200
Gli ho dato solo una scorta, ma la parola Linux è un pò ovunque...
Ciao
Massimo
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2001 Issue 24 31 August 2001
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Top Stories in This Issue
IBM Deploys Linux for Financial Services and
Sports, and Adds Linux Security Offerings
under "Linux"
IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite is First
to Support Linux on Mainframe Systems
under "e-commerce"
IBM xSP Prime Program Extends and
Rebrands Service Provider Initiative
under "Service Provider Solutions"
Lotus LearningSpace 5.0 Combines Self-Paced,
Collaborative, and Real-Time e-learning
under "Distributed Learning / Learning Systems"
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Linux
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IBM Deploys Linux for Financial Services and
Sports, and Adds Linux Security Offerings
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/lxovu/
IBM is working with the financial services and
sports industries to move key applications to
Linux**. Also, new IBM Linux security offerings
meet the demands of financial services customers,
and two new Linux-based IBM eServer* systems meet
the space requirements and power demands of the
telecommunications industry. (Also see next item)
Securities Industry Automation Corp. Shifts Key
Application to Linux on IBM eServer Mainframe
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/lxsia/
The Securities Industry Automation Corp. is moving
its ARTMAIL application to Linux. ARTMAIL, which
includes IBM software, gives stockbrokers daily
activity reports about their trades. ARTMAIL was
ported from Sun SPARC** servers to an IBM eServer
zSeries* mainframe running Linux virtual servers.
Tivoli Extends Linux Support to Its
Security and Web Management Software
http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0828_linux.html
Tivoli is extending its support for Linux to its
security and Web management software. Tivoli now
supports Linux in many of its e-business
infrastructure management solutions, including
security, storage, performance, availability,
configuration, and operations. See a list of
Tivoli products that support Linux at
http://www.tivoli.com/products/linux/ .
Updated IBM Software for Linux Web Site
Affirms that Linux is Ready for e-business
http://www.ibm.com/software/info/linux/news1/
IBM's updated Linux software Web site
(ibm.com/linux/software) affirms that Linux is
ready for e-business. The updated site features
more Linux applications, examples of real
customers using real business applications, the
IBM Software Solutions Guide for Linux, and more.
(Also see next item)
In IBM's New Software Solutions Guide for
Linux, See How Linux is Ready for e-business
http://www.ibm.com/linux/software/pdf/sw_solution_guide.pdf
(requires Adobe Acrobat** Reader 4.0)
The new, 16-page IBM Software Solutions Guide for
Linux describes IBM software available for Linux,
along with example Linux applications from ISVs
such as SAP and ACCPAC, and example Linux customer
references from Korean Air and Future Cellular.
US Open Serves Up Web Pages with Linux and IBM
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/usopn/
The official Web site of the US Open Tennis
Tournament is using Linux to handle site traffic.
Linux and AIX*, running on IBM eServer systems,
provide the required flexibility, reliability, and
scalability. The Linux servers are clustered using
IBM Cluster Systems Management software, similar
to IBM Linux supercomputers installed worldwide.
IBM Gives Colorado State University $21.6 Million
Mainframe System, Enabling Students to Use Linux
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/PR/releases/ibm_21.6_million.html
(uppercase required as shown)
IBM will give Colorado State University a
mainframe system valued at $21.6 million to
make the university a national technology hub.
The mainframe will be partitioned into thousands
of virtual, stand-alone servers. Every student
will have a personal Linux server, and multiple
servers will be connected so that students can get
hands-on training in network systems management.
Turbolinux Releases z/Linux 6.5 for IBM
eServer zSeries and S/390 Mainframe Computers
http://www.turbolinux.com/news/pr/010822.html
Turbolinux has released its z/Linux** 6.5 for IBM
eServer zSeries and S/390* mainframe servers,
combining the uptime of Linux with the management,
monitoring, and control in z/VM* that far exceeds
any operating environment found on distributed
systems. Enterprises can reap huge cost savings
from consolidating dozens of servers into one.
Linux Glossary for Windows Users
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-gloss/?open&l=swalert,t=nl
A new Linux glossary for Windows** users explains
175 terms, acronyms, and abbreviations common to
Linux. The glossary also links to many other
sources of terminology.
IBM Research Demonstrates Linux on
IBM 4758 Secure Cryptographic Processor
http://www.ibm.com/research/resources/news/20010828_mycroft.shtml
IBM Research has demonstrated Linux running on the
IBM 4758 secure cryptographic processor, which
handles electronic coupon dispensing, Internet
postage meters, signatures for digital documents,
and intellectual property protection. Compared to
the CP/Q operating system, Linux makes it easier
to migrate applications to the secure environment.
>From DominoPower: "IBM is Giving
Peace, Love, and Linux a Chance"
http://dominopower.com/issues/issue200108/interview0801001.html
In an interview with DominoPower magazine, IBM's
director of Linux solutions marketing says that,
because Linux is open-source, it can go onto the
entire IBM eServer line. IBM wants to be relevant
in Linux with hardware, software, and services --
the whole infrastructure. For IBM, Linux has
become a kind of rallying point.
e-commerce
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IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite is First
to Support Linux on Mainframe Systems
http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/commerce/wcslinux_press.html
IBM WebSphere* Commerce Suite V5.1, now available
on Linux for the IBM eServer zSeries, is the
industry's first e-commerce offering for
enterprises running Linux. WebSphere Commerce
Suite, Pro Edition for Linux for IBM eServer z900
and S/390, V5.1, supports global, multicultural
e-commerce and mobile computing.
Barclays Chooses IBM for e-business Enablement
http://www.ibm.com/uk/news/uk546.html
Barclays Bank has committed to using IBM software
to build its e-business infrastructure. The bank
will use IBM middleware - Lotus, Tivoli, DB2*, and
the WebSphere platform -- to implement business
Internet banking, and new delivery platforms in
Barclays European businesses.
Service Provider Solutions
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IBM xSP Prime Program Extends and
Rebrands Service Provider Initiative
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/xsppr/
The IBM xSP Prime* program extends and rebrands
IBM's current service provider initiative, ASP
Prime*, targeting a wider spectrum such as Web
hosters, Internet data centers, and storage
providers. Offerings include business design
workshops, financial modeling tools, technical
strategy workshops, and xSP Prime online.
Distributed Learning / Learning Services
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Lotus LearningSpace 5.0 Combines Self-Paced,
Collaborative, and Real-Time e-learning
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/lsp50/
The Lotus LearningSpace** 5.0 e-learning platform
offers a redesigned, customizable student
interface; new collaboration features; enhanced
performance and scalability; new integration
tools; and better integration with Lotus Domino**.
It combines self-paced, collaborative, and real-
time e-learning capabilities in a single platform.
(Also see next item)
Lotus LearningSpace 5.0 Brings e-Learning to New
Levels: Interview with Mindspan Solutions Director
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/msdir/
IBM's director of Mindspan Solutions discusses new
features in Lotus LearningSpace 5.0, including
customizability, a Java**-based client, easier
document sharing, and the enhanced user interface.
He highlights the support and delivery of live,
collaborative, and online content in V5.0.
Mobile Computing Gets A-Plus as Schools Flock to
IBM for Wireless ThinkPad Computers for Students
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/tpdap/
Students at nearly two dozen schools of higher
education will use wireless IBM ThinkPad* systems
when school resumes. The wireless adoption enables
student collaboration, more student-to-teacher
communications using e-mail, and more independent
research and customized course work.
Security / Privacy
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IBM B2B Security Initiatives Focus on Identrus
Standard for e-commerce and User Authentication
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/secin/
New IBM security initiatives focus on Identrus,
the standard for B2B e-commerce trust and user
authentication. IBM will open an "Identrus Ready"
applications testing laboratory, offer "Identrus
Compliant" products, and provide consulting
services. Also, IBM WebSphere e-infrastructure
software, DB2 Universal Database, and IBM eServer
hardware are now Identrus Compliant.
Tivoli Intrusion Manager 3.7 Enables
Effective Security Management
http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-241
(uppercase required as shown)
Tivoli Intrusion Manager 3.7, an entry-level
security product, enables quick implementation of
a solution to mitigate and manage intrusions, and
to protect networks and Web servers. It offers a
single event and problem management screen
monitors events on up to 20 systems; advanced
event correlation; and reporting / analysis.
IBM Systems Journal Focuses on End-to-End Security
http://www.ibm.com/research/journal/sj40-3.html
Volume 40, Issue 3 of the IBM Systems Journal
contains nine papers about end-to-end security,
including methods for authenticating valid users;
secure software, hardware, and architecture; and
how to prevent, or at least to detect, intruders.
Customer Relationship Management
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Siebel e-business Applications Available
across Entire IBM eServer Product Line
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/sbleb/
Siebel Systems' eBusiness Applications** are now
available for the IBM eServer iSeries*. This makes
Siebel's applications available across the entire
IBM eServer product line, allowing companies of
all sizes to use a single source of customer
information to enhance customer service across
multiple channels.
Business Intelligence / Data Warehousing
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IBM Data Warehousing Initiative Enables
Migrating NCR Teradata Users to DB2
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/ncrwh/
IBM is extending its DB2Now! program to enable the
migration of existing Teradata** customers to an
IBM DB2 data warehouse. The DB2 Now! Teradata
conversion program offers a complimentary, two-day
migration study that provides a functionality
comparison, an overview of the migration process,
and a savings estimate.
Raley's Supermarkets Chooses IBM Data Warehouse
Technology for Next-Generation e-business
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/rlywh/
The Raley's supermarket chain expects to save US$3
million in five years from migrating its data
warehouse from NCR Teradata to IBM DB2 on the IBM
eServer zSeries platform. Raley's data warehouse
also uses the IBM TotalStorage* Enterprise Storage
Server*, Tivoli Storage Manager**, and IBM
WebSphere Application Server for development.
Application Development / Java
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DOWNLOAD: IBM WebSphere Studio Entry Edition V4.0
http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/studio/download.html
Download IBM WebSphere Studio Entry Edition V4.0,
with new features that include support for JSP 1.1
and Servlet 2.2, the IBM WebSphere Everyplace
Suite Systems Development Kit, improved support
for pervasive devices, and VisualAge* for Java
Professional Edition V4.0.
New IBM WebSphere Developer Domain Zone Offers
Best Practices for Programming in WebSphere
http://www.ibm.com/websphere/developer/zones/bp/
The IBM WebSphere Developer Domain's new Best
Practices zone offers proven programming
techniques for WebSphere Application Server.
Later, the zone will expand to cover server
administration, performance, security, planning,
and other aspects of Web site development.
IBM Patterns for e-business: Navigating You
to a New Generation of e-business Applications
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/patterns/
A new topic on IBM developerWorks* covers Patterns
for e-business, a group of reusable assets that
can speed the process of developing applications.
The site breaks down these assets into business
patterns, application and runtime topologies,
product mappings, and guidelines.
Fly-on-the-Wall Technique: An Unobtrusive and
Inexpensive Way to Collect Valid Customer Data
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/usability/library/us-fly.html
The Fly-on-the-Wall (FOTW) technique is an
unobtrusive, low-cost, low-overhead way to collect
timely, valid data about customer needs and
priorities. Compared to focus groups, FOTW offers
faster setup, data collection, and processing.
Voice Systems
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IBM ViaVoice Release 9 Comes in Four
Editions for Every Level of User
http://www.ibm.com/software/speech/desktop/w9.html
IBM ViaVoice* for Windows Release 9 comes in four
editions -- Pro USB, Advanced, Standard, and
Personal -- designed to appeal to every level of
user, from beginners to power users. Release 9
reflects three decades of IBM computer voice
recognition research and development.
Data, Content, and Knowledge Management
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IBM Content Manager CommonStore for Exchange
Server V7.2 Supports e-mail Archive, Retrieval
http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-242
(uppercase required as shown)
IBM Content Manager* CommonStore for Exchange**
Server provides an archive management system for
accessing and retrieving e-mail messages and
attachments that were archived from Microsoft
Exchange 2000 servers and Outlook** 2000.
IBM Content Connector for Panagon Image Services
V7.1 Simplifies Enterprise Content Access
http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-245
(uppercase required as shown)
IBM Content Connector for Panagon Image Services
V7.1 enables IBM Enterprise Information Portal
(EIP) users to access the contents of FileNET
Panagon Image Services servers and IBM Content
Manager repositories. It simplifies searches by
correlating disparate attributes into common
search criteria.
DB2 V7.2 a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner; DB2
Family Has 12 Windows 2000 Server Certifications
http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/udb/udb-nt/windows2000/
IBM DB2 V7.2 has gained Microsoft Gold Certified
Partner membership, and the DB2 V7.2 product
family has earned 12 Windows 2000** Server logo
certifications. DB2 Universal Database has passed
a controlled, independently verified testing
process to take maximum advantage of Windows 2000.
Lotus On-Demand Webcast: Expertlink -
Lotus' Own Knowledge Management Solution
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/exlnk/
View an on-demand Web broadcast about Expertlink,
Lotus' own knowledge management (KM) solution.
Expertlink, based on Lotus KM products, has
enhanced Lotus' efficiency in answering product-
related questions, cutting average response time
from weeks to days. It is also a showcase of how
Lotus benefits from using its own products.
Computerworld: IBM Enlists
ISVs in War against Oracle
http://www.computerworld.com/storyba/0,4125,NAV47_STO63350,00.html
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Computerworld says "Strategic alliances with
independent software vendors (ISVs) have proved to
be a successful way for IBM to gain new customers
for its DB2 database software. ... Studies by
industry analysts also point to a direct link
between Oracle's worsening relationship with
various ISVs and the changing fortunes of DB2."
Technology Management
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Tivoli Manager for IBM MQSeries V2R4 Manages
MQSeries across Host and Distributed Environments
http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-243
(uppercase required as shown)
Tivoli Manager for IBM MQSeries* lets you install,
configure, and administer multiple MQSeries
objects from one location. V2R4 manages MQSeries
V5.2 in distributed, OS/400*, and OS/390* host
environments, and supports Windows 2000.
Tivoli Certifies Brocade and IBM Storage
Networking Infrastructure as Tivoli Ready
http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0828_brocade.html
Tivoli has certified the Brocade SilkWorm** family
of fabric switches, and the IBM storage area
network (SAN) Fibre Channel Switches produced by
Brocade, as Tivoli Ready*. With Brocade fabric
switches, users can connect servers with storage
devices through a SAN, creating a reliable,
manageable environment for storage applications.
Tivoli, F5 Networks to Offer e-business
Infrastructure Management in Asia / Pacific
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/tivf5/
(URL redirects to Internet Wire site)
Tivoli and F5 Networks will deliver e-business
infrastructure management offerings throughout
Asia / Pacific, including security, performance,
availability, intelligent traffic and content
management, and load balancing for IP networks.
Tivoli Security Management Software Takes Top
Honors in VARBusiness Annual Report Card Survey
http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0829_varbusi_award.html
Tivoli has won first place in the Security
Management Software category in the VARBusiness
16th Annual Report Card survey of more than 5,000
solution providers. Tivoli also placed first in
the support subcategory, and tied for first place
in the product / pricing subcategory.
Enterprise Portals
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IBM, Atomica Deliver Context-Specific Answers
to Users of IBM WebSphere Portal Server
http://www.atomica.com/press_rel/2001_08_27_ibmwebsphere.html
IBM and Atomica offer the Atomica Enterprise**
portlet solution as an answer delivery platform
for users of IBM WebSphere Portal Server. When
combined with Atomica's Topic Warehouse solution,
every word and phrase in the IBM portal becomes a
link to context-sensitive information from any
source, whether company-internal or external.
e-business Software Platforms
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IDC's Latest Software Market Study Finds
IBM WebSphere Number 1 in Asia / Pacific
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/ws1ap/
(URL redirects to Internet Wire site)
In its latest software market study, IDC says IBM
WebSphere leads the Asia / Pacific application
server software platform (ASSP) market in share
and growth. IBM soared to a 19.1 percent share in
2000. With a 258 percent growth rate in 2000,
WebSphere far outperformed the industry.
IBM Launches On-Demand Webcast Series
about IBM WebSphere Software Platform
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/wldwc/
(URL redirects to Internet Wire site)
Using the ITworld.com broadband content delivery
platform, IBM has launched an on-demand series of
Web broadcasts about the IBM WebSphere software
platform and the WebSphere developer solution.
WebSphere is e-infrastructure software for
developing, deploying, and integrating
next-generation, e-business applications.
For Business Partners
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New Benefits in IBM PartnerWorld for Software
for Advanced and Premier Level Business Partners
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/pwsfw/
(URL redirects to Internet Wire site)
In IBM's PartnerWorld* for Software program for
2002, Advanced and Premier level Business Partners
will gain new benefits such as an IBM sales
contact, and technical and sales mentoring. IBM
will also increase support for skills enablement.
Storage Solutions
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IDC Report: IBM "Brings the Mountain to
Mohammed" with TotalStorage Solution Centers
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/mohmd/
(URL redirects to Internet Wire site)
A new IDC report, "Bringing the Mountain to
Mohammed: IBM's TSSCs One Year Later", says IBM
is primed to retake the lead in the networked
storage arena with its TotalStorage Solution
Centers (TSSCs) program for channel partners. The
centers allow Business Partners to demonstrate the
value of IBM storage networking solutions.
IBM Enterprise Storage Server Exceeds
Xand Corporation's Data Storage Demands
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/xndds/
(URL redirects to Internet Wire site)
Service provider Xand Corp. has selected the IBM
TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server to replace
its EMC system. Xand tapped IBM to implement a
storage area network (SAN), optimized to scale and
support thousands of users. With IBM's SAN, Xand
has a separate, high-speed network to manage and
protect its customers' data.
Indiana University Brings Ancient Cities "Back to
Life" Using IBM High Performance Storage System
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/oldss/
(URL redirects to Internet Wire site)
Threatened archaeological sites will come "back to
life" in a digital preservation project at Indiana
University that uses IBM's High Performance
Storage System* (HPSS). With HPSS, researchers can
collaborate from anywhere, and create digital
libraries with rapid access to scientific data,
experimental findings, books, or illustrations.
Life Sciences
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IBM, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Pool Talents to Examine Diseases
http://www.ibm.com/solutions/lifesciences/ornl.html
Massive computing power and biology are coming
together in a big way as IBM and the Oak Ridge
National Laboratory pool their talents. IBM's Blue
Gene research project will help to study climate,
advance the field of nanotechnology, and gain a
better understanding of gene sequences and how
protein folding relates to diseases.
IBM Life Sciences Executive Discusses
Convergence of IT and Biology
http://www2.frost.com/prod/news.nsf/LuPages/HCDDT-ibm/
(uppercase required as shown)
In an interview with Frost and Sullivan, IBM's
vice president of Life Sciences solutions
discusses the explosive growth ahead for life
sciences, and the roles of data gathering,
computational challenges, and open standards in
the current convergence of IT and biology.
Consulting Services
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Port of Seattle Taps IBM as Its
e-business Technology Consultant
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/seatc/
The Port of Seattle has named IBM its technology
consultant to help in integrating e-business
strategy and technology across the city's seaport
and airport. The Port of Seattle will work with
IBM on everything from information architecture
that supports new services, to developing and
implementing Web-based products.
Everywhere Computing
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Learn about IBM Pervasive Technologies at
developerWorks Event, 11 September in Seattle
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/offers/events/?l=swalert,t=nl
At IBM's developerWorks* event on 11 September in
Seattle, learn about IBM's Pervasive Computing
Advanced Technology Laboratory. The lab's founder
will present pervasive technologies that integrate
open, standards-based applications into everyday
life. Connect with other developers for a night of
free education, entertainment, food, and drink.
Industry Solutions
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IBM, Dassault Systemes Boost Computer-Aided Design
Program at California State University Northridge
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/csunr/
IBM and Dassault Systemes are providing a
significant investment in CATIA** Solutions
software and services to boost the development of
a computer-aided design software curriculum at
California State University in Northridge. The
unique training program has seen an overwhelming
demand from students and working professionals.
Supply Chain Management
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Executive Seminar Series about Private Trading
Exchanges Visits Three US, UK Cities in September
http://www.qad.com/events/200109_seminarform.htm
Learn all about private trading exchanges in a
complimentary, half-day executive seminar from IBM
and QAD in Atlanta, Boston, and Warwick UK during
September. Hear why private trading exchanges are
a strategic solution, and see private trading
exchange solutions in action.
Operating Systems
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Get the Lowdown about IBM Project
Regatta, the Upcoming POWER4 UNIX Server
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries/projectregatta/missionindex.html
Get the lowdown about IBM Project Regatta, the
upcoming POWER4 UNIX** server. Join Agent Delta-3
as he uncovers the mighty server that will run IBM
AIX* 5L. View the movies or read the screenplays.
Research Firm Gives IBM AIX 5L High Ratings as
an Operating System for Emerging e-Infrastructures
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/aixhr/
Research firm Andrews Consulting Group says AIX*
5L, IBM's UNIX** operating system, leads in
crucial areas such as partitioning and price /
performance. The firm says new features in AIX 5L
reflect IBM's understanding of how IT
infrastructures will evolve into e-infrastructures
during the next several years.
Consultant White Paper: "IBM AIX 5L, Examination
of a Next-Generation UNIX Operating System"
http://www.ibm.com/servers/aix/products/aixos/whitepapers/aix_examination.html
In a new white paper, Andrews Consulting Group
says "As a strategic embodiment of IBM's
e-infrastructure philosophy, AIX 5L offers UNIX
customers a robust platform for database,
transaction, and application server deployments".
Read the full paper.
e-business Hosting Services
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IBM e-business Hosting Seminar,
11 September in San Jose
http://www.ibm.com/services/webhosting/sanjose_event.html
Come to IBM's e-business hosting seminar on 11
September in San Jose to score a hole-in-one with
improved e-business performance. Hear about new
technologies and trends, IBM e-business hosting,
and IBM sports marketing. Then, take advantage of
SwingCam technologies to improve your golf swing.
IBM Wins Web Hosting Magazine's "Best Hosts" Award
http://www.ibm.com/services/pressrel/pressrel_167945.html
IBM has won a Best Hosts award from Web Hosting
magazine, for "evidence of financial stability,
positive and well-managed growth, competitive
range of services, industry reputation, and
management enthusiasm". IBM was singled out for
its Web hosting solutions.
Collaboration
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Lotus iNotes Web Access Complements Lotus Notes,
and Offers Significant Business Advantages
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/intwa/
A Lotus manager explains why Lotus' latest Web
client offering, iNotes Web Access**, offers
significant business advantages; how it
complements the existing Lotus Notes** client; and
why it offers what the competition cannot.
SPX Re-Engineers with Lotus
Knowledge Management Portfolio
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/spcar/
Lotus Knowledge Management products enable SPX
Corp. to transform its operations. The Lotus CEO
Business Collaboration Bundle includes tools for
greater collaboration and efficiency. Employees
share presentation slides during teleconferences
using Lotus Sametime**. Others swap project
documentation with Lotus QuickPlace**.
Smart Business Magazine: Lotus Tools Help
General Electric in "a Myriad of Ways"
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/smbmg/
(URL redirects to Smart Business site)
In its list of the latest Smart Business 50 --
companies that have embraced the Net to expand and
enhance their business -- Smart Business magazine
says "General Electric has turned the Internet
inward to use it as a powerful collaboration
platform". GE "has made a huge commitment" to
Lotus QuickPlace and Sametime, which "streamline
the company's communication in myriad ways".
Lotus QuickPlace Sets Up Virtual Work Sites
to Give Campers a Worldwide Experience
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/qpvws/
At the recent Camp EXITE! (Exploring Interests in
Technology and Engineering), 600 middle-school
girls from 21 locations worldwide used Lotus
QuickPlace to collaborate. The young women worked
on activities as diverse as Web page and computer
chip design, and shared experiences by posting
their results in QuickPlace sites.
IBM eServer
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IBM eServer iSeries V5R1
Software Components Enhanced
http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-237
(uppercase required as shown)
Several V5R1 software components for the IBM
eServer iSeries have been enhanced, including
OS/400, Connect for IBM eServer iSeries, HTTP
Server for iSeries, and Domino for iSeries. Also,
Extreme Support Personalized simplifies fix
maintenance assistance, helps in calculating your
need for more disk drives, and improves PM/400e
and Web registration for support functions.
Oak Ridge National Lab Selects IBM eServer
POWER4 Supercomputer for Global Warming Research
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/gwarm/
Oak Ridge National Laboratory will install an IBM
eServer supercomputer for research in global
warming. The machine will use IBM eServer POWER4
technology to achieve a peak performance of four
trillion calculations per second.
ibm.com Commerce
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IBM DB2 Universal Developer's Edition
Offered at Half Price through 29 November
http://www.ibm.com/shop/db2ude
(no final slash)
Explore IBM DB2 V7.2 at half price when you
purchase the DB2 UDB Universal Developer's Edition
V7.2 at ibm.com by 29 November. DB2 UDE lets you
evaluate, develop, and test e-business solutions
on the whole family of DB2 server products and
related tools. (Offer good in US only.)
Consumer and Home Products
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IBM Launches New Logo for Consumer
Products, Starting with NINTENDO GAMECUBE
http://www.ibm.com/news/us/2001/08/23.html
IBM will complement its global brand with a new
logo for consumer electronics devices that use IBM
technology. The upcoming NINTENDO GAMECUBE** will
be the first to carry the logo on its external
packaging, followed by a host of other electronic
devices made by companies that purchase technology
or intellectual property from IBM.
General News
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eWeek: IBM Software Chief Tells How IBM
Minimizes Risk in Software Implementation
http://www.zdnet.com/eweek/stories/general/0,11011,2807750,00.html
In an eWeek interview, IBM Software chief Steve
Mills says that, to minimize the risk of software
implementation, IBM encourages customers to do
benchmarks, and dedicates people to assist. Also,
IBM brings the right resources to bear -- 25,000
technical people, including 6,000 in the field.
>From CNET News.com: IBM's Big Thinker
http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010831/iwbbt/
(URL redirects to CNET News.com site)
In an interview with CNET News.com, IBM's Dr.
Irving Wladawsky-Berger expounds on IBM research,
open source, e-infrastructure, Linux, Web
services, grid computing, and the big picture five
years from now.
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