Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:07:26 -0600 From: IBM e-business and Software News Alert Subject: IBM e-business and Software News Alert, 2001 Issue 19 IBM e-business and Software News Alert 2001 Issue 19 10 July 2001 ---------------------------------------------------- Web Version of This Newsletter IBM* e-business and Software News Alert is on the Web at http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/ . ---------------------------------------------------- Subscription and Cancellation Instructions You are subscribed as deadmail . Subscription and cancellation instructions are at the end of this newsletter. ---------------------------------------------------- Top Stories in This Issue IBM Completes Acquisition of Informix Database Assets under "Data, Content, and Knowledge Management" New, e-infrastructure Bundles Combine IBM eServer UNIX Systems with IBM e-business Software under "e-business Infrastructure" IBM WebSphere Application Server V4 Now Available for Customizing Dynamic e-business Environments under "Server Middleware" ---------------------------------------------------- Data, Content, and Knowledge Management --------------------------------------- IBM Completes Acquisition of Informix Database Assets http://www.ibm.com/software/data/informix/pr.html IBM has completed its $1 billion acquisition of the database assets of Informix**, doubling the size of IBM's distributed database business, the single largest middleware opportunity today. IBM will maintain existing relationships with Informix customers and business partners, including support for, and updating of, current Informix products. (Also see next item) Informix Software: The Heart of Many Successful Companies http://www.ibm.com/software/data/informix/ Informix software products are at the heart of many successful companies. Informix offers Foundation**, the only database platform built specifically for Internet applications; database servers for OLTP, e-commerce, data warehouse, and analytical applications; database integration products; and database tools and technologies. Four IBM Data Management Products Win Technology Awards from Java Pro http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/jvone/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) Four IBM data management products have won technology awards from readers of Java Pro: - Best Database for Java**: IBM DB2* UDB V7.1 - Best Java Enterprise Portal: IBM Enterprise Information Portal* - Best Java Visualization Product: IBM Hot Media* - Best Embedded Development Tool: IBM VisualAge* Micro Edition IBM DB2, an Innovator in the Database World http://www.ibm.com/software/data/highlights/db2innovation.html IBM DB2 is an innovator in the database world. Judge for yourself by examining DB2's role in the evolution of relational database technology, and IBM's leadership in database patents, standards, Web innovation, and self-managing technology. Submit Your Ideas for IBM Informix 2001 User Conference, 21 - 25 October, Las Vegas http://www.informix.com/informix/iuc/ What do you want to see at the IBM Informix 2001 user conference, 21 - 25 October in Las Vegas? Submit your ideas, and look for event details at a later date. IBM, IconMedialab Launch Corporate Communication Platform to Manage Information on Internet http://www.iconmedialab.com/default/news/index.asp?pressid=374 The new, Corporate Communications Platform, from IBM and IconMedialab**, enables clients to manage information on the Internet, in areas such as corporate Web sites, enterprise-wide content management, intranet and extranet deployments, e-commerce, and multichannel communications (wireless, iTV, and broadband). e-business Infrastructure ------------------------- New, e-infrastructure Bundles Combine IBM eServer UNIX Systems with IBM e-business Software http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/eibux/ New, IBM e-infrastructure bundles combine IBM eServer* UNIX** servers and disk storage systems with IBM database, storage management, and e-business software. Customers can choose from IBM WebSphere* Application Server Advanced Edition; DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition; Tivoli Storage Manager**; and Lotus Domino** for AIX* R5. For more details, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/promotions/pseries/unix_solution1.html Bekins Van Lines Awarded for Web-Based System Using IBM WebSphere e-infrastructure Software http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/bkins/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IBM WebSphere customer Bekins Van Lines has won the Best B2B Application category in Intelligent Enterprise Magazine's 2001 RealWare Awards. The award recognizes the successful partnership between Bekins and IBM in the creation of Bekins' Web-based shipping and tracking system, which uses IBM's WebSphere e-infrastructure software. Server Middleware ----------------- IBM WebSphere Application Server V4 Now Available for Customizing Dynamic e-business Environments http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/wasv4/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IBM WebSphere Application Server V4, now available, allows businesses to customize dynamic, e-business environments. V4 provides easier infrastructure integration with key business applications; extensions to Java 2 Enterprise Edition and Web services programming models; improved transaction integration; and a Web-based documentation center to facilitate ease of use. (Also see next item) DOWNLOAD: Trials of WebSphere Application Server Advanced Single Server Edition for Windows, Linux http://www.ibm.com/websphere/welcome12/ Download full-function, trial versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server V4, Advanced Single Server Edition for either Windows NT** / 2000** or Red Hat Linux**. Use them for six months, and get no-charge, electronic support for 60 days. For Business Partners --------------------- IBM Top Contributor Initiative for Software Resellers Offers Additional Incentives, Resources http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/tcisr/ The IBM Top Contributor Initiative for Software Resellers provides additional incentives and resources that reward IBM Business Partners who aggressively serve small and medium businesses. The initiative features the now you Incentive, Market Growth Fee, and Co-Marketing funds. VARBusiness: "IBM Tries to Become a Software Powerhouse with a Little Help from Its Friends" http://www.crn.com/Components/Search/Article.asp?ArticleID=27955 (uppercase required as shown) VARBusiness magazine says IBM is in "arguably its most competitive position in years. Insiders believe the key to fulfilling IBM's promise is to dramatically increase software sales through strategic alliances and essential partnerships." The magazine also cites IBM's emphasis on ISV relationships, and its acquisition of Informix. Business Intelligence / Data Warehousing ---------------------------------------- IBM Business Intelligence Data Mart for Linux on IBM S/390 and IBM eServer zSeries http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zmart/ IBM's Business Intelligence Data Mart for Linux** on IBM S/390* or IBM eServer zSeries* makes it easy to create new, business intelligence applications. It includes QMF for Windows** for DB2, and DB2 UDB EE. Try it at no charge, and get IBM installation assistance. Application Development / Java ------------------------------ IBM TechMobile Sneak Peek, 19 July in Cupertino, California http://www.ibm.com/alphaworks/aw.nsf/html/sneakpeek/ Get a sneak peek at IBM's alphaWorks* TechMobile, on 19 July in Cupertino, California. Also, see how TSpaces technology runs BlueEyes, which detects eyeball commands and blinks, and Pong, which responds to facial gestures and emotions. IBM alphaWorks Utilities, a Subscription Model for Applications, Offered at No Charge http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/awutl/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IBM alphaWorks Utilities enable customers to subscribe to standardized services purchased in units of time, capacity, or throughput. IBM will make these utilities available at no charge via alphaWorks, a repository of emerging technologies. IBM alphaWorks Releases XML Registry / Repository Tool to Track and Manage Applications http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/awxml/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) Developers can manage their XML** schemas (DTD, XSD), stylesheets (XSL), and documents (WSDL) with the new, IBM XML Registry / Repository (XRR) data management system, available at no charge from IBM alphaWorks. XRR allows IBM DB2 Universal Database to store and search XML documents by content. New, IBM developerWorks Domain: IBM Developer Solutions http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/ibm/?open&l-swalert,t=nl The new, IBM Developer Solutions domain at IBM developerWorks* focuses on answers to the problems that developers face as they build applications with the new technologies of the day. It also provides IBM Patterns for e-business, pre-built designs for creating an e-business infrastructure. The Go-ForIt Chronicles: Memoirs of eXtreme DragonSlayers http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/ibm/library/i-extreme2/ and http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/ibm/library/i-extreme.html In a new series of articles, IBM's DragonSlayers, an e-business consulting team, solve real problems and push the limits of IBM technology while developing an e-business application. Part 1 introduces the challenge and the team; part 2 explores eXtreme programming. Web-Based Data Mining with HTML, XML, and Java http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/web/library/wa-wbdm/ Two IBM Research staff members present method for Web-based data mining that uses standard Web technologies -- HTML, XML, and Java. Their method is equal in power, if not more powerful, than other proprietary solutions, and requires little effort to produce robust results. Voice Systems ------------- IBM Certification Program Expands with Two Offerings for Voice Systems http://www.ibm.com/software/speech/partners/certification.html The IBM Certification Program for IBM Voice Systems awards certifications for IBM Certified Solutions Expert - IBM DirectTalk* for AIX, or IBM DirectTalk for Windows. Certified individuals can showcase their technical knowledge, and achieve recognition for Voice Systems expertise. e-commerce ---------- IBM, EC-Gate to Provide Wireline and Wireless e-marketplace Solutions http://www.ibm.com/pvc/news/press_releases/ec_gate_0601.shtml IBM and EC-Gate will provide wireline and wireless, private, e-marketplace solutions in Europe and North America. EC-Gate's e-marketplace trading platform, Marketplace Suite, will integrate with IBM's consulting and systems integration capabilities, e-hosting services, and hardware and software products. Storage Solutions ----------------- IBM Storage Networking Appliance Uses iSCSI Protocol to Transmit over IP http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/tsips/ The IBM TotalStorage* IP Storage 200i network storage appliance uses iSCSI, the emerging standard for transmitting information over IP. The IP Storage 200i can be attached to an Ethernet local area network (LAN), and is optimized for data-intensive, LAN applications. Also, Tivoli Storage Manager will support the IP Storage 200i. Tivoli Storage Management to Manage Shell's SAP and e-business Applications MegaCentre http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/tsmsh/ Tivoli Storage Management will manage Shell's new, SAP** and e-business Applications MegaCentre, an IT application hosting environment consolidated at three regional hubs worldwide. IBM will also provide IBM eServer UNIX systems, an Enterprise Storage Server*, and related technologies. IBM Enterprise Storage Server Delivers Improved Data Management for LiveOffice http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/esslo/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) Financial services application service provider LiveOffice has chosen the IBM Enterprise Storage Server to enable a storage area network supporting the company's growth. LiveOffice selected IBM over EMC and Hitachi because of "superior architecture, price performance, sales, and service". Security / Privacy ------------------ IBM, Six Swedish Banks Set Up ID Service for Secure Identification and Signing over Internet http://www.ibm.com/security/news/pr_swedish.shtml For six banks in The Swedish Banks' ID Consortium, IBM will supply technical services for creating the Swedish Banks' ID Service. Bank customers will get electronic keys to identify themselves to bank Web sites in a secure way. Public bodies and companies will be able to purchase ID services from banks in the consortium. Securing Your Assets with Lotus Security http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/dmsec/ Lotus Domino and Lotus Notes** can help you to secure your infrastructure. A new paper explains how the Notes and Domino PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) provides security; how to guard against a killer virus; how to extend Domino and Notes security from mail to applications; and how to extend Domino security to other solutions. Everywhere Computing -------------------- Web Broadcast on 18 July: "Enabling Your Applications for the Wireless Web" http://webevents.broadcast.com/ibm/developer/071801/home.asp?loc=34 Join an IBM Web broadcast on 18 July, "Enabling Your Applications for the Wireless Web". Learn how to enable existing, and create new, applications that adapt to the wireless Web, by using IBM WebSphere Portal Server, WebSphere Everyplace Suite, and DB2 Everyplace. Complete a survey to get a CD of tools, patterns, and white papers. Have Your Database Everyplace: How IBM DB2 Everyplace Supports Mobile Computing http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/wireless/library/wi-everyplace/ IBM DB2 Everyplace* gives mobile device users instant access to information. A new paper provides details about the DB2 Everyplace database engine; Query By Example on the client database; DB2 Everyplace Sync Server; and DB2 Everyplace Personal Application Builder. Collaboration ------------- Web Broadcast: "Domino and iNotes Access to Microsoft Outlook" http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/wbcls/ At your convenience, view a Lotus Web broadcast to learn how the new, Lotus iNotes** access for Microsoft Outlook** client provides messaging and application support for Outlook clients. Also, learn how to consolidate your Exchange** servers on Lotus Domino on iSeries*. Linux Lets Tourism Software Developer's Teams Collaborate, and Manage Projects and Resources http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/lxpv1/ proQuest Computersysteme, a developer of custom software for tourism, controls costs and enables distributed teams to collaborate through Lotus Domino for Linux. proQuest recently added a Linux- based project and resource management system, developed by a Lotus Business Partner. proQuest lauds Linux for its economy and stability. MWH Global Connects Global Workforce with Lotus iNotes and Domino Off-Line Services http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/mwhgb/ Montgomery Watson Harza (MWH) Global uses a knowledge management portal -- based on Lotus Domino, Domino Off-Line Services, and Lotus iNotes for Web access -- to allow its worldwide employees to meet in a common place, both online or off. Computerworld: "National Hockey League Scores with Automated Workflow, Database" http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/cwrld/ (URL redirects to Computerworld site) Computerworld says the National Hockey League (NHL) uses Lotus Notes and Domino to run its draft. Teams send a request for a player as their draft pick through a Notes workflow program, where NHL scouts can then accept or reject the picks. Computerworld: "Baseball Teams Turn Scouts into Software Users" with Lotus Notes and Domino http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/bball/ (URL redirects to Computerworld site) ComputerWorld reports that seven Major League Baseball teams are currently using IBM's PROS software, which was specially built for baseball scouts using Lotus Notes and Domino technology. Statistics and background records submitted from the field are presented in a meaningful fashion. Operating Systems ----------------- Teleconference on 25 July, "z/VM Enhancements in Support of Linux on IBM eServer zSeries" http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/events/callabst/A072501.html (uppercase required as shown) Join an IBM teleconference on 25 July, "z/VM* Enhancements in Support of Linux on IBM eServer zSeries", to learn about the latest enhancements in the z/VM operating system that support Linux. e-business Hosting Services --------------------------- Wall Street Journal: "Gerstner's Legacy at IBM is Likely to Be Switch From Hardware to Help" http://www.ibm.com/services/webhosting/articles.html#gerstners_legacy The Wall Street Journal says "services and high- tech parts are what IBM is about these days. ... In his (CEO Lou Gerstner's) outlook, services will remain strong, as many large companies look for ways to control information-technology spending and turn over vast chunks of their computer operations and employees to vendors such as IBM." Technology Management --------------------- New, IDC Report Says Tivoli Leads Market for Systems Management Software in Asia Pacific http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/tvapc/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) New, market-share statistics from IDC show that Tivoli continues to lead the systems management software market in Asia Pacific. Tivoli leads in the key areas of systems, storage, network, and performance management. Small and Medium Business ------------------------- IBM Small Business Center Web Site, a Repository of IBM Products and Services for Small Businesses http://www.ibm.com/businesscenter/us/ The IBM Small Business Center Web site is a one-stop resource for IBM products and services for small businesses. The site lists products, advertised offers, online shopping, support, services, and related programs. IBM Events ---------- Certification Tests Available at Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference, 13 - 16 August http://www.ibm.com/certify/news/20010625.shtml Sixteen certification tests will be offered at Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference, 13 - 16 August in San Francisco. Take your first test at no charge; a reduced fee of US$50 applies to all additional tests. Early Discount Extended through 13 July for Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference http://www.ibm.com/events/solutionsevent/r/on2/ The early-bird discount for Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference, has been extended through 13 July. Save US$200 on registration. Agenda Builder Now Available for Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference http://www.ibm.com/events/solutionsevent/agenda_builder.html The 2001 Agenda Builder for Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference, lets you create your own personalized agenda by reviewing and selecting from among the 240 sessions that interest you the most. Search by title, date, track, product, platform and/or speaker. General News ------------ IBM Reduces Financing Rate on Expanded Range of IBM Products http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010710/lfrer/ IBM has reduced its already low financing rate on an expanded range of products. The below-market rate, now as low as 5.3 percent, is available to qualified customers through IBM Global Financing. ---------------------------------------------------- The IBM eServer brand consists of the established IBM e-business logo with the descriptive term "server" following it. 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