Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:12:16 -0600 From: IBM e-business and Software News Alert Subject: IBM e-business and Software News Alert, 2001 Issue 20 IBM e-business and Software News Alert 2001 Issue 20 20 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 New, IDC Report Finds IBM WebSphere Software Growing Faster than BEA under "e-business Software Platforms" Lotus iNotes Web Access Delivers Domino Access from Anywhere a User Finds an Internet Connection under "Collaboration" IBM WebSphere Studio Homepage Builder V6 Advances Image Effects and Offers Movie Editing Capability under "Web Site Authoring and Development" IBM ViaVoice for Macintosh OS X Edition Brings Leading-Edge Voice Technology to Mac OS X Users under "Voice Systems" ---------------------------------------------------- e-business Software Platforms ----------------------------- New, IDC Report Finds IBM WebSphere Software Growing Faster than BEA http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/wsbea/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IDC's new report about application server software says IBM WebSphere* grew faster than BEA, with IBM building momentum in the e-infrastructure software market. The report also says IBM's 1999-2000 growth rate -- 258 percent -- was twice the industry average, and WebSphere "represents the essence of the e-business platform". Subscribe to WebSphere Advisor Magazine Now, and Get Bonus CD of Items from First 12 Months http://store.yahoo.com/advisorstore/miw0107a.html WebSphere Advisor Magazine gives you expert advice about working with the IBM WebSphere software platform for e-business. Subscribe by 30 July to get a bonus CD with more than 60 articles from WebSphere Advisor's first year in print, including best practices, code, and other valuable files. Collaboration ------------- Lotus iNotes Web Access Delivers Domino Access from Anywhere a User Finds an Internet Connection http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/intwa/ Lotus iNotes** Web Access enables users to access Domino** applications from Internet connections such as at airport business centers, Web cafes, or Internet kiosks. It targets a new set of Notes** users -- bank tellers, airline pilots, and retail staff -- who do not need a standard Notes client. Web Site Authoring and Development ---------------------------------- IBM WebSphere Studio Homepage Builder V6 Advances Image Effects and Offers Movie Editing Capability http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/wshpb/ IBM WebSphere Studio Homepage Builder V6 for Windows** features advanced image effects, such as slide shows and photo albums, and image mesh and rollover. It also includes WebVideo Studio tools for movie editing. V6 provides more than 5,000 sample images, animations, logos, and sounds. For more details, see http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/hpbuilder/win/ Voice Systems ------------- IBM ViaVoice for Macintosh OS X Edition Brings Leading-Edge Voice Technology to Mac OS X Users http://www.ibm.com/software/speech/news/20010719osx.html IBM's new ViaVoice* for Macintosh** OS X Edition lets users dictate naturally into most text applications, easily launch and surf the Web, and navigate Apple's new Mac OS X - all by using their voices. It features faster enrollment, G4 processor optimization, customizable control for speech-enabling common tasks, and more. IBM ViaVoice Pro Enterprise Edition, Available in UK English and German Only http://www.ibm.com/software/speech/uk/win/pro-ee.html IBM ViaVoice Pro Enterprise Edition, available in UK English and German only, lets corporate users create finished documents up to 53 percent faster. Suitable for corporate offices, it can be used on a PC, laptop, or handheld device. Nordisk Sprakteknologi to Bring IBM Voice Solutions to Scandinavian Countries http://www.ibm.com/software/speech/news/20010711ns.html Nordisk Sprakteknologi (NST) will resell IBM voice products and offer services around IBM's voice technology solutions to users in Scandinavia. NST will supply IBM with Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish acoustic and language models, which will enable IBM to produce Scandinavian language versions of its voice products. Data, Content, and Knowledge Management --------------------------------------- IBM DB2 on Sun Server Sets TPC-H Benchmark Record for Data Warehouse http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/benchmarks/051401.html IBM DB2* Universal Database Enterprise Edition Extended V7.2, running on a Sun Fire** server, has set the first 1000GB TPC-H** benchmark record for a data warehouse on a midrange system. Sun and IBM have since improved price/performance results in this benchmark by 26 percent, making the Sun / IBM solution the leader in price/performance. LeasePlan Keeps Fleet Customers Happy with e-content Management System Developed by IBM http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/lplan/ LeasePlan U.S.A. worked with IBM to develop a B2B Web site, integrated with e-content management, to provide client access to vehicle leasing documents and ordering transactions. The ePlan system saves millions of dollars annually, and has enhanced customer service and employee productivity. From IT-Analysis.com: IBM Executive Refutes Oracle Claims http://www.it-analysis.com/article.asp?id=1453 On IT-Analysis.com, an IBM executive talks about the state of the database market. He refutes many of Oracle's recent claims and statements in the areas of total cost of ownership, clustering, business intelligence, Web services, ISV support, and IBM's acquisition of Informix database assets. e-commerce ---------- IBM Middleware and Servers Put Michelin European Distributors in Driver's Seat http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/mchln/ A Web-enabled, IBM eServer* zSeries* mainframe system and IBM middleware -- WebSphere Application Server 3.02, CICS* transaction software, and an IBM DB2 database -- give Michelin's European distributors a Web-based system for ordering products at any time. IBM Powers Milwaukee Electric Tool's B2B Extranet; Company to Cut Order Processing Costs 90 Percent http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/mketl/ Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., a manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, uses IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite to power its B2B extranet, and to provide the latest inventory status. The company expects to cut its order processing costs by 90 percent. WebSphere Commerce Suite will also manage the company's consumer product catalog. IBM Study Identifies Complexities of Online Grocery Business http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/olfud/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) A new study by IBM's Global Services consulting practice finds that, while online grocers clearly need to move to a brick-and-click business model, they also need to consider alternate operating models and market demand levels. Customer Relationship Management -------------------------------- IBM Virtual Help Desk Software Improves Handling of Incoming Customer Service Phone Calls http://www.crmdaily.com/perl/story/?id=12039 From CRMDaily: IBM Virtual Help Desk software uses artificial intelligence to improve handling of incoming customer service phone calls. The software redirects certain requests for assistance to interactive help screens and other support functions available on the Internet. The software can handle 20,000 incoming calls at once. Lotus Domino Lets Gunnebo Italdis Manage Customer Relationships for Its Flow Control Access Systems http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/fcacs/ Lotus Domino provides the basis for a customer relationship management system at Gunnebo Italdis, a manufacturer of flow control access systems. Now, new customer orders enter the production process within 30 minutes; customer service agents provide precise, real-time information about orders; and delivery dates are much more reliable. Security / Privacy ------------------ IBM Wireless Security Auditor Prototype on Linux, an Auditing Tool for Wireless Network Security http://www.ibm.com/research/resources/news/20010712_wireless.shtml IBM has developed the industry's first automated auditing tool that can monitor 802.11 wireless networks and collect security-related information. The Wireless Security Auditor -- a prototype application running on Linux** -- enables network administrators to find vulnerable access points, and then to ensure they are corrected or removed. IBM SecureWorld Conference, 27 - 31 August in Washington DC http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/conf/us/sw/ Capitol-ize on security at the IBM SecureWorld conference, 27 - 31 August in Washington DC. Choose from more than 100 elective sessions about Internet and networking security, e-business and industry security, middleware security, and more. Learn how to select, install, and support security and privacy technologies for your business. Application Development / Java ------------------------------ New Zone in IBM WebSphere Developer Domain Highlights Business Process Integration http://www7b.boulder.ibm.com/wsdd/zones/bi/ The new, WebSphere Business Integrator zone in IBM WebSphere Developer Domain provides resources for using the Business Integrator platform to integrate your business processes. The Business Integrator platform features products such as IBM MQSeries*, to coordinate the people, data, and applications within business processes. New, IBM developerWorks Theme: Data Management http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/theme/?l=swalert The newest IBM developerWorks* theme, Data Management, can help you to turn raw data into knowledge available to applications and users. Topics include articles, project planning, coding, strategies, XML**, Java**, and DB2 XML Extender. IBM developerWorks Event, 1 August in Boston -- Technical Insights, Fun, Food, and Drink http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/offers/events/?open&l=boston01,t=swalert At IBM's no-charge developerWorks event in Boston on 1 August, hear the TSpaces lead developer explain why TSpaces will be the common platform on which links are built for all system and application services. See a video of the TSpaces- and ViaVoice*-enabled IBM alphaWorks* TechMobile, and check out the Tankbot Challenge Maze. Everywhere Computing -------------------- New IBM Paper, "The Future of Wireless Banking" http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/wireless/library/wi-banking/?l=swalert A new IBM paper, "The Future of Wireless Banking", says a successful, wireless implementation allows users to interact with data easily and safely, regardless of the handheld device or network operator. To ensure long-term viability, open systems need to be built using standard protocols. Linux ----- eWeek: "IBM Rings Up Another Mainframe Win for Linux" from Korean Airlines http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/keair/ (URL redirects to eWeek site) eWeek says Korean Airlines is moving its Flight Schedule Enquiry and Daily Revenue Accounting Systems to Linux. Korean Air uses IBM Websphere software, Tivoli technology management software, DB2 database software, and IBM development tools on an IBM eServer z900 mainframe running Linux. Australia's Northern Territory Government Selects Linux and IBM for School System http://www.ibm.com/au/news/archive/linux_ibm.html In Australia, the Northern Territory Government has selected IBM eServer xSeries* systems running Linux to equip its schools. The Territory chose Linux because it delivers Internet services through remotely managed servers. IBM Executive Discusses IBM's Role in Linux http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=01/07/16/1326224 (no final slash) From Slashdot: IBM's director of Linux Solutions Marketing responds to ten user questions about IBM's role in the evolution of Linux. His topics include content creation rights, PowerPC**, AIX*, IBM's backing, distributions, OS/2*, AS/400*, metrics, Lotus Notes, and openness. Industry Solutions ------------------ Miami-Dade Residents Bypass Lines by Using Web Portal Based on IBM Middleware http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/miadg/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) Residents of Miami-Dade County, Florida bypass long lines by using a Web portal for financial transactions, library, property search, transportation, and employment services. The portal is based on IBM middleware -- WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Host Publisher, and DB2 Universal Database. Successful Trials Pave Way for Airlines to Share IBM Self-Service Kiosks http://www.ibm.com/uk/news/uk530.html British Airways, IBM, Swissair, and Materna Information and Communications have completed a successful interoperability trial of self-service kiosks, demonstrating that different airlines can share kiosks, and pave the way for wider check-in via self-service. British Airways has placed a follow-on order for 26 new-generation IBM kiosks. Arab Airline Customers Vote for e-business http://www.ibm.com/uk/news/uk529.html Passengers who fly on airlines based in the Middle East are willing to purchase travel on the Internet, according to a survey undertaken by IBM on behalf of a group of Arab airlines. More than 40 percent of passengers surveyed on flights with Middle East carriers said that they were prepared to use the Web to buy travel. PSA Peugeot Citroen chooses CATIA and ENOVIAVPM Solutions for Its Numeric Modeling Platforms http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/numdl/ PSA Peugeot Citroen uses ENOVIAVPM** (Virtual Product Modeling), from Dassault Systemes and IBM, as the primary VPM e-collaboration tool for its CATIA**-based, numeric modeling platform. Within the company, ENOVIAVPM gives 2000 engineers real- time access to the 3D digital models of future vehicles created using CATIA applications. Sports ------ Wimbledon Web Site, Powered by IBM, Smashes Viewing Records http://www.ibm.com/uk/news/uk528.html A record 3.2 million unique visitors registered 208 million page views on the Wimbledon Web site -- powered by IBM -- during the Wimbledon Championships. The IBM Real-Time Scoreboard was the most popular feature, with more than 4.5 million scoreboards downloaded during the event. Media, Presentations, Arts, Entertainment ----------------------------------------- IBM Media Production Suite to Integrate Virage Products http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/vrlog/ (URL redirects to PR Newswire site) IBM will integrate Virage's video ingest and cataloging components with IBM's large enterprise digital Content Manager offering, IBM Media Production Suite*. The combined solution will allow content owners to manage, archive, and distribute digital video assets. Business Integration / Resource Planning ---------------------------------------- Geac Delivers Flexible ERP Solutions with IBM WebSphere Software Platform http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/gcwas/ Geac migrated its System21** ERP package to an Enterprise JavaBean** architecture, and chose IBM WebSphere Application Server Advanced Edition and IBM MQSeries to replace System 21's transactional database. With its IBM WebSphere software platform, Geac can integrate System21 with third- party products, and expand to other platforms. IBM Events ---------- Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference, Offers Half Off Cost of Voice Technology Classes http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/ws50p/ Register to attend Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference, to receive half off the cost of classes about IBM WebSphere Voice Server and VoiceXML. Enroll for the classes by 30 September, and complete them by 31 December. Also, save up to US$130 on IBM flat-panel monitors -- see http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010720/15fpm/ At IBM Solutions Conference, Validate Your Intel Server-Based Applications Onsite http://www.ibm.com/events/solutionsevent/updates.html At this year's IBM Solutions conference, for the first time, you can validate your Intel server- based applications as IBM Server Proven. Test your applications on IBM eServer xSeries servers, multiple interconnected IBM eServer platforms, and network operating systems. General News ------------ IBM Simplifies Acquisition and Support of Distributed Software http://www.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage/ Significant enhancements to IBM's Passport Advantage program include improved and simplified software support and acquisition; addition of Tivoli products; and renewable technical support and upgrade protection. For more details, see: IBM Simplifies Acquisition Model http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-200 Products Acquired through IBM Business Partners http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-201 Enhanced International Passport Advantage Agreement http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-202 Tivoli Participates in Passport Advantage http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-203 ---------------------------------------------------- The IBM eServer brand consists of the established IBM e-business logo with the descriptive term "server" following it. 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