Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 17:01:15 -0600 From: IBM e-business and Software News Alert Subject: IBM e-business and Software News Alert, 2001 Issue 16 IBM e-business and Software News Alert 2001 Issue 16 11 June 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 xxxxatyyyyy . Subscription and cancellation instructions are at the end of this newsletter. ---------------------------------------------------- Top Stories in This Issue IBM Ranks Number 1 in Networking Services; New Offerings Help Telecommunication Service Providers under "Service Provider Solutions" IBM Signals Continued Support for Informix, Confirms Direction for Informix Portfolio under "Data, Content, and Knowledge Management" NetObjects Enhances Web Services with NetObjects Matrix Platform, Integration with Several Services under "Web Services" IBM Delivers 64-Bit Java on AIX Operating System to Enhance Data-Intensive Operations under "Operating Systems" ---------------------------------------------------- Service Provider Solutions -------------------------- IBM Ranks Number 1 in Networking Services; New Offerings Help Telecommunication Service Providers http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/tcovu/ IBM is delivering new data center, wireless, and broadband solutions to help telecommunications service providers to rebuild their core networks around open, Internet-based technologies. IDC says that IBM has captured 17.9 percent of the worldwide market for networking services. (Also see next 5 items) IBM WebSphere e-Infrastructure Software is First to Support Open Telecom Standards http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/wstcs/ IBM offers the first software in the industry supporting the new class of emerging, Java**- based, open standards for telecom services. By using IBM's WebSphere* e-infrastructure software, telecom service providers can develop and deploy integrated, intelligent, voice and data services across disparate networks and technologies. IBM Delivers End-to-End Capabilities for Location-Based Services http://www.ibm.com/pvc/news/press_releases/end_to_end_0601.shtml New, IBM, end-to-end capabilities allow service providers and content providers to offer location- based services. Teaming with SignalSoft, Webraska, and Kivera, IBM is delivering new, location services for WebSphere Everyplace Server (WES) V2.1, and enhancing its WES System Development Kit to enable creation of location-aware applications. IBM, Nortel Networks to Provide e-business Solutions to Service Providers and Enterprises http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/nteln/ Network Solutions for e-Business, joint solutions from IBM and Nortel Networks, will allow service providers to address the dynamic new challenges of e-business and applications hosting, allowing them to outsource the entire Internet and e-business infrastructure of an enterprise. IBM, TTI Telecom Offer Wireless Service Management and Integration Solutions http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/tticm/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IBM and TTI Telecom will enable wireless access service providers to fulfill, manage, and assure pervasive services that span multi-vendor, multi- technology, multi-domain networks. The solution combines IBM's integration and services capabilities, hardware, and middleware software with TTI Telecom's OSS** for wireless carriers. IBM, Tivoli, Redback Networks Deliver Rapid IP Services for e-business Solutions http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/rback/ IBM, Tivoli, and Redback Networks will enable service providers to deliver advanced IP services on demand. The Rapid IP Services for e-Business Solutions combine a service portal, subscriber management, and network activation technologies for creation, customer self-registration, and fulfillment of value-added, data services. IBM Offers End-to-End Linux Solutions for Telecommunications, Service Provider Industries http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/lxspi/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IBM delivers the broadest portfolio of Linux**- based solutions for telecommunications and service providers. IBM's Linux solutions assist telecommunications customers with Web serving, e-commerce, e-mail, and collaboration. Data, Content, and Knowledge Management --------------------------------------- IBM Signals Continued Support for Informix, Confirms Direction for Informix Portfolio http://www.ibm.com/software/data/informix/directions.html A new paper explains IBM's intended direction for Informix database servers, integration products, and database tools. Essentially, IBM intends to continue support for Informix products, enhance the majority of them, and build upon Informix's Arrowhead vision, integrating key technologies from Informix products into new releases of DB2*. Informix customers need not migrate to DB2. Web Broadcast on 13 June, "DB2 Universal Database Performance Tuning Fundamentals" http://webevents.broadcast.com/ibm/developer/061301/home.asp?loc=34 In an IBM Web broadcast on 13 June, "DB2 Universal Database Performance Tuning Fundamentals", hear how to choose, size, build, and tune a database. Find out how performance problems originate, and how to address them. Web Services ------------ NetObjects Enhances Web Services with NetObjects Matrix Platform, Integration with Several Services http://www.netobjects.com/company/html/pr04june01a.html NetObjects enhances Web services with a hosted version of the NetObjects Matrix** platform; a marketing agreement with Telecom Italia; three new channel partner programs; and relationships with several companies that are integrating their Web services into the NetObjects Matrix platform. (Also see next 4 items) NetObjects Matrix Platform Integrates Web Services from Any Web-Based Platform http://www.netobjects.com/company/html/pr04june01b.html The NetObjects Matrix Platform is the first, open platform for integrating Web Services from a range of third-party providers into the Web site building process. It runs on any major J2EE** application server, and its APIs can integrate Web services from any Web-based platform, including Java-based and .NET** Web services. Leading Companies Integrate Small Business Web Services into NetObjects Matrix Platform http://www.netobjects.com/company/html/pr04june01d.html Several leading companies are providing integrated Web services through the NetObjects Matrix Platform. The companies are integrating solutions for corporate image services, Web hosting, customer relationship management, e-commerce, and small business management. NetObjects, Telecom Italia Team to Distribute Small Business Web Services in Europe http://www.netobjects.com/company/html/pr04june01c.html Telecom Italia Lab's business partners can now offer their European customers the NetObjects Matrix Platform, an integrated offering of Web services that small businesses can mix and match to create a tailored e-business solution. Three New NetObjects Programs Aid Channel Partners in Selling Small Business Web Services http://www.netobjects.com/company/html/pr04june01e.html Three new NetObjects Matrix marketing programs will help channel partners to sell integrated, bundled, e-business solutions to small business customers. The programs target wholesale channel partners, retail channel partners, and Internet service providers. Web Broadcast on 27 June, "Dynamic e-business: IBM and Web Services" http://webevents.broadcast.com/ibm/developer/062701/home.asp?loc=34 IBM's Web broadcast on 27 June, "Dynamic e-business: IBM and Web Services", covers Web services from a developer's standpoint, discussing next-generation tooling, developer resources, how Web services will affect IBM products, and how Web services can integrate new applications with legacy applications. Operating Systems ----------------- IBM Delivers 64-Bit Java on AIX Operating System to Enhance Data-Intensive Operations http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/hg64b/ By making 64-bit Java technology available on its AIX* operating system, IBM enhances data-intensive operations such as online libraries, large corporate databases, and scientific computations. Micromass' ProteinLynx Global SERVER**, a 64-bit Java application for AIX 5L, searches the human genome database quickly via the Web. IBM Enhances Fault Analyzer and File Manager Product Pricing for z/OS and OS/390 http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/fafme/ IBM Fault Analyzer V2 and File Manager V2 offer a unit pricing structure that lowers the costs of running and maintaining enterprise applications. Combining the two products can significantly reduce the cost of application development tooling on IBM S/390* and IBM z/OS*. Details are at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zos/pdpak/ Application Development / Java ------------------------------ DOWNLOAD: IBM Reusable Dialog Components, for Developing VoiceXML Applications Quickly http://www.ibm.com/software/speech/enterprise/wvs-rdc.html Download IBM Reusable Dialog Components, the building blocks for developing new VoiceXML applications. They allow developers with little VoiceXML experience to speed application development, and write basic functions. These components work with IBM WebSphere Voice Server 1.5 and WebSphere Voice Server SDK 1.5. DOWNLOAD: Web Services Process Management Toolkit http://www.ibm.com/alphaworks/tech/wspmt (no final slash) Download the Web Services Process Management Toolkit, which lets you compose any Web services, and include them into a business process to achieve the defined business goal. Web Services and XML Technologies CD Available http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/webservices/library/ws-wscd.html Register to get IBM's Web services and XML technologies CD, a selection of tools and examples for designing and developing Web services applications. The CD also contains recent articles from the IBM developerWorks* Web services zone. Coordinating Development with IBM WebSphere Studio V3.5 and IBM VisualAge for Java V3.5 http://www.developer.ibm.com/devcon/coordevrev.htm A new paper describes features in IBM WebSphere Studio V3.5 and IBM VisualAge* for Java V3.5 for coordinating diverse Web development teams of programmers, analysts, graphic artists, page designers, and writers. Newest developerWorks Theme: Toolkits and SDKs http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/theme?l=swalert,t=nl The latest IBM developerWorks theme compiles many items about labor- and time-saving programming tools and toolkits that can make your development time more productive. Changing several times a year, each dW theme packages key technical information and resources about a specific technology or topic area. Storage Solutions ----------------- IBM, Hitachi Extend Interoperability for Open Storage http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/htchi/ IBM and Hitachi will extend interoperability between their storage servers, and allow customers to more easily deploy open storage networks. By giving each other access to their respective APIs, IBM and Hitachi will enable their storage products to work seamlessly in a storage network. IBM, Other Storage Leaders Forge Breakthrough on Interoperability http://www.ibm.com/news/2001/06/042.phtml IBM and other storage leaders will provide the first, cross-vendor, interoperable, storage networking solutions. The companies will offer two, open, storage area network solutions for the coexistence of data zones containing Compaq, EMC, Hitachi Data Systems and IBM storage system products on a single, shared Fibre Channel fabric. For Business Partners --------------------- IBM Mindspan Solutions Launches Content Partner Initiative http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/cppin/ The Lotus LearningSpace** Content Partner Program from IBM Mindspan* Solutions helps eligible Business Partners to develop and market their e-learning content, and create new content for customers that leverages Lotus LearningSpace. The program consists of a content catalog, a content partner agreement, and content developer support. PartnerWorld for Developers Offers WebSphere Commerce Suite Road to Success http://www.developer.ibm.com/welcome/wcs/ Members of PartnerWorld* for Developers can access the IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite Road to Success, consisting of two paths, marketing and technical. Both paths have marketing information, documentation, technical forums, FAQs, sample code, services, utilities, and templates for becoming productive with WebSphere Commerce Suite. Distributed Learning / Learning Services ---------------------------------------- IBM, Riverdeep to Expand Interactive Learning Solutions for K-12 Schools Worldwide http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/rvrdp/ IBM and Riverdeep Group will offer K-12 schools worldwide a full range of Web-based, interactive learning courseware, communication, and collaboration tools. IBM and Riverdeep will co-develop enhancements to IBM Learning Village*, part of IBM's e-business for Schools portfolio. IBM, VicDEET Launch Innovative Teaching and Learning Partnership http://www.ibm.com/au/news/archive/vicdeet.html IBM and the Victoria (Australia) Department of Education, Employment, and Training (DEET) will enhance teaching skills and disseminate best teaching practices to improve student achievement. The IBM Learning Village program gives educators the knowledge and tools for helping students to gain critical skills in information technology. Voice Systems ------------- T. Rowe Price Customers Use IBM Natural-Language Voice Technology to Manage Their 401(k) Accounts http://www.ibm.com/software/speech/news/20010609trp.html Users of T. Rowe Price's Plan Account Line can manage their 401(k) retirement plan accounts by speaking naturally to an advanced, automated, phone attendant, powered by IBM's WebSphere Voice Server and DirectTalk* products. The Natural Language Understanding feature allows people to execute tasks in any order. e-business Software Platforms ----------------------------- IBM WebSphere Software Wins Big as InfoWorld Readers Rank It Best in Three Key Categories http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/ws3kc/ IBM WebSphere software garnered new honors from readers of InfoWorld, who named the IBM e-business software platform the Enterprise Application of the Year, Application Integration Tool of the Year, and E-Commerce Product of the Year. Application Development Trends Honors Fireman's Fund for Its IBM WebSphere Software Application http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/wsffd/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) Fireman's Fund Insurance Company was recognized at the Application Development Trends 2001 Innovator Awards for its AgriWare application, which runs on IBM's WebSphere software platform. With AgriWare, the company reduced time to market by 40 percent, and anticipates annual IT savings of US$2 million. Linux ----- National Hockey League Moves Its Web Site to Linux to Manage Anticipated Fan Volume http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/lxnhl/ NHL.com, the Web site of the National Hockey League, will run on an IBM Linux system to handle the anticipated, heavy Web traffic. The system includes a Linux cluster consisting of five IBM, Intel-based, Web servers. The site runs Red Hat Linux** V7.0, and integrates easily with existing IBM database servers running AIX. e-business Infrastructure ------------------------- IBM e-business Infrastructure Event, "Pioneers of Technology", Visits 7 US Cities Starting 28 June http://www.ibm.com/services/infrastructure/usa_roadshow1_swnews.html Come to IBM's breakthrough, educational roadshow, "Pioneers in Technology", where you will hear from modern-day pioneers in technology and way beyond. Topics include building a solid infrastructure for e-business; the wireless future; IBM's e-business infrastructure services; and celebrity speakers, such as NASA astronaut Scott Carpenter. This roadshow visits seven US cities starting 28 June. Life Sciences ------------- IBM Life Sciences to Exhibit and Present at BIO 2001 Convention, 24 - 27 June in San Diego http://www.ibm.com/solutions/lifesciences/bio2001.html At the BIO 2001 International Biotechnology Convention and Exhibition, 24 - 27 June in San Diego, IBM will exhibit its life sciences products, and participate in panels about high- tech Internet solutions; the convergence of high tech and biotechnology; integration and interoperability for life sciences; and the business / IP interface in bioinformatics. Consulting Services ------------------- City of Hong Kong Selects IBM Servers and Storage for Major eGovernment Initiative http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/hkuxs/ IBM will supply UNIX** systems to the city of Hong Kong for delivering government services -- such as the ability to apply for a visa, or to process tax documents -- to citizens via the Web. The two-year contract, for IBM e(logo)server* UNIX systems and Shark storage, represents a significant win for IBM over Sun Microsystems and EMC. IBM to Help Honda Motor Co. to Improve Its Information Systems http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/hmcis/ IBM will team with Honda Motor Co. to improve Honda's information systems. With IBM's IT skills and development methods, Honda intends to enhance system performance to better reflect business requirements, and to give its system engineers a high level of specialized knowledge. VicRoads Chooses IBM to Implement Web-Based Platform for Placement and Tracking of Vehicles http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/vicrd/ VicRoads, the transportation agency of Victoria, Australia, chose IBM to Web-enable its MotorLink service, which protects the interests of car dealers and financial firms through placement and tracking of vehicles. The system annually saves A$600,000 in administrative costs, and A$1 million in customer costs. e-commerce ---------- Chrysler Group Teams with IBM in B2C Integration Initiative http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/crysl/ (URL redirects to PR Newswire site) Chrysler Group has named IBM as its integration partner for Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Internet initiatives. IBM will work closely with Chrysler Group service providers such as Cobalt Group (supplier of Internet-based products and services) and Organic (Web site developer) to integrate and streamline the company's Web application systems. Industry Solutions ------------------ S1 Corp. to Integrate Its eFinance Suite with IBM WebSphere Software, DB2 Universal Database http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/s1fin/ IBM and S1 Corp. will integrate S1's Consumer Suite of eFinance applications with the IBM e(logo)server pSeries*, WebSphere infrastructure software, and DB2 Universal Database. The IBM / S1 alliance helps financial institutions to offer customers Internet-based financial services, such as online banking and retail brokerage. Foundation Technology Services Uses IBM Patterns for e-business to Cut Time and Risk of Projects http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/ftspt/ Foundation Technology Services, an IBM Business Partner, uses the IBM Patterns for e-business -- pre-built designs for creating and implementing large integrated systems -- to cut the time and risk in developing IT projects. Foundation saves US$6,000 for each consultant it trains, and its revenues are growing by US$20,000 per month. ENOVIA Solutions to Play Key Role in Development of International Space Station http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/asiss/ ENOVIA** Solutions, from IBM and Dassault Systemes, will manage Alenia Spazio's configured digital mockup process for the design and manufacturing of subsystems for the International Space Station. ENOVIAVPM will manage virtual product development of the Crew Rescue Vehicle. CATIA's Ease of Use Brings Parents, Sons Together to Compete in Cub Scouts' Pinewood Derby Race http://www.ibm.com/solutions/engineering/esindus.nsf/Public/pinewood/ (uppercase required as shown) Five Cub Scouts, age 11, have designed and built Pinewood Derby race cars by using CATIA** V5 for computer-aided design. After developing paper drawings of their cars, the boys used CATIA V5's sketcher tool to bring the design into 3D, and to program the cutting paths, which were posted to numerical control machines, and then cut. IBM Joins Open GIS Consortium to Promote Industry Standards for Geographic Systems http://www.opengis.org/info/press/20010604_IBM_Joins_OGC.htm (uppercase required as shown) IBM has joined the Open GIS Consortium to promote the use of industry standards in geographic information systems (GIS). IBM's GIS solutions include not only services, but also technologies such as data mining, data warehousing, pervasive computing, and Business Partner tools. Collaboration ------------- Lotus WordPro Earns "Smart Choice" Award from Smart Computing Magazine http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/wpsca/ Lotus WordPro** has been named a "Smart Choice" by Smart Computing magazine in a review of word processing software including offerings from Sun, Microsoft, and Corel. Lotus WordPro v9.6 is part of Lotus SmartSuite**, Lotus' complete package of desktop productivity solutions. EOTT Energy Manages Environmental and Safety Issues with Lotus Domino Off-Line Services http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/eoten/ The operations of EOTT Energy cover a lot of territory, some of it in remote regions. But they stay on top of environmental health and safety issues using Lotus Domino** Off-Line Services and Domino-based EMS Works** -- and have seen a 3,350 percent return on investment in just one year. Lotus Domino Ensures that BMW South Africa Remains BOSS, Selling Its Cars Online http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/bmwld/ The BMW Online Sales System (BOSS), developed with Lotus Domino technology, links BMW South Africa's legacy, back-end systems to the Web. The system lets a customer configure a car online, link to a preferred dealer and bank, and transact payment. Messaging and Transaction Middleware ------------------------------------ eAI Journal Gives MQSI Its Solution of Year Award, MQSeries Everyplace a Silver for Product of Year http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/news/eaiaward.html The eAI Journal has given IBM's MQSI application integration engine, part of the MQSeries* family, its gold award for Solution of the Year, for demonstrating innovation, maturity, and market impact. The magazine also gave IBM MQSeries Everyplace a silver award for Product of the Year. IBM e(logo)server ----------------- IBM e(logo)server Outperforms Sun in Java Performance by Up to 56 Percent http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/esjva/ IBM e(logo)server systems provide better Java software performance than Sun. Benchmark results for Java software performance on systems with four, eight, 12, and 24 processors show that IBM outperformed Sun servers by as much as 56 percent. Customer Relationship Management -------------------------------- Web Broadcast on 12 June, "Enhancing CRM with IBM DB2 Intelligent Miner Scoring" http://webevents.broadcast.com/ibm/datamining/home.asp?loc=34 IBM's Web Broadcast on 12 June, available until 4 September, features two companies that accelerated customer relationship management by using IBM DB2 Intelligent Miner Scoring. Find out how they executed multiple customer analysis models, and managed customer relationships in real time. General News ------------ IBM "Blue Velocity" Marketing Campaign Helps Internet-Based Companies to Become More Profitable http://www.ibm.com/news/2001/06/073.phtml IBM's new, "Blue Velocity" marketing campaign promotes IBM products, programs, and services to make Internet-based companies worldwide more profitable. The campaign integrates consulting, implementation and integration services, financing offers, co-marketing programs, access to IBM Business Partners, education, and more. Details are at http://www.ibm.com/bluevelocity/ . IBM, Egyptian Government to Showcase Egypt's Cultural Heritage on the Web http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grant/arts/egyptian.html IBM and the Egyptian government will showcase Egypt's vast legacy of cultural artifacts on the Web. A new, Web portal for Egyptian archaeology, culture, and history will feature three- dimensional, high-resolution representations of famous treasures of King Tutankhamen. IBM Software Chief Says IBM Offers "Good Plumbing" http://www.delta-sky.com/editorial/btravel/bigboss/default.htm In Delta Airlines' Sky magazine, IBM Software chief Steve Mills says that middleware provides "plumbing", the infrastructure for managing transactions and data -- and IBM is very good at plumbing. Also, no company has as many software patents as IBM, which represent the industry's most significant, leading-edge technology. IBM Wins 2001 Gold EFFIE Award for Effective Software Advertising http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010611/efawd/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IBM has won a highly prized advertising honor -- a Gold EFFIE for Computer Software -- from the New York American Marketing Association. IBM won the 2001 EFFIE award for its 2000 campaign, "It's a different kind of world. You need a different kind of software," which spotlighted IBM's leadership in crucial software that makes e-business work. Product Support --------------- IBM Support Web Site Links to Many Downloads of Software, Tools, Fixes, Drivers http://www.ibm.com/support/ The IBM Support Web site now provides links to many downloads of software, tools, fixes, and drivers for the complete range of IBM products. Server Middleware ----------------- New Paper: WebSphere Application Server V4.0 Integrates Data, Transactions for Agile e-business http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/appserv/whitepapers/was40_agile.pdf (Requires Adobe Acrobat** Reader 4.x) A new, IBM white paper covers the enhancements and core abilities in WebSphere Application Server, Version 4.0. Topics include new features; the role of Web services and J2EE; improved connectivity, security, and scalability; and moving V4.0 to a single code base for more flexible configuration. IBM Events ---------- alphaWorks TechMobile to Showcase Emerging IBM Technologies at Solutions Conference in August http://www.ibm.com/alphaworks/aw.nsf/html/techmobile/ The alphaWorks* TechMobile will showcase practical applications of emerging technologies from IBM Research in a 2002 Ford Explorer Limited Edition. The TSpaces, ViaVoice*, and Bluetooth platforms will provide communication, voice recognition, and connectivity. See the alphaWorks TechMobile at Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference, 13 - 16 August in San Francisco. Web Site Authoring and Development ---------------------------------- Writing for a Web Audience: Ten Tips to Gain Your Web Visitors' Trust, and Keep Them Coming Back http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/usability/library/us-writ/ Studies show that Web visitors don't read -- they skip and scan. Also, solid, well-written, grammatically correct Web content is crucial to gaining the user's trust. A new paper gives ten tips for writing for the Web in a way that supports Web browsing styles, and gains trust. ---------------------------------------------------- The IBM e(logo)server brand consists of the established IBM e-business logo with the following descriptive term "server" following it. 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