Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 14:06:20 -0600 From: IBM e-business and Software News Alert Subject: IBM e-business and Software News Alert, 2001 Issue 13 IBM e-business and Software News Alert 2001 Issue 13 10 May 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 DB2 Version 7.2 Delivers Industry's Broadest Data and Application Integration under "Data, Content, and Knowledge Management" IBM MQSeries Family Enhancements and Certification Logo for Windows 2000 under "Messaging and Transaction Middleware" IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite V5.1 for OS/400 Brings e-commerce to IBM e(logo)server iSeries under "e-commerce" IBM MQSeries Financial Services Edition V1.2, an Integration Platform for Financial Services under "Application and Host Integration" Tivoli Manager for WebSphere Application Server Manages the Extended IBM WebSphere Environment under "Technology Management" ---------------------------------------------------- Data, Content, and Knowledge Management --------------------------------------- IBM DB2 Version 7.2 Delivers Industry's Broadest Data and Application Integration http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/db272/ New, IBM DB2 V7.2 database software enables data integration from the widest variety of sources in the industry -- Web applications, critical data sources, and legacy applications. No other database vendor offers this breadth of data management capabilities today. V7.2 has tighter integration with IBM WebSphere* and IBM MQSeries*. IBM DB2 Version 7.2 Enhances Business Intelligence with Life Sciences Data Connect, Web Starter Kit http://www.ibm.com/software/data/launch/about.html The many new features in IBM DB2* Universal Database (UDB) V7.2 include DB2 Life Sciences Data Connect*, to combine data from specialized data sources; the DB2 Connect Web Starter Kit, a connectivity package ideal for pilot projects; DB2 UDB Text Information Extender, for searching text documents using an SQL query; and assist wizards. See the full, DB2 V7.2 product announcement at http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-128 (uppercase required as shown). Leading Businesses Continue to Choose IBM DB2 over Oracle, as DB2 Offers Better Price / Performance http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/lbdb2/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) An increasing number of companies are choosing IBM DB2 data management software over Oracle, based on DB2's price and performance. Industry analysts find DB2 up to five times less expensive than Oracle8i**. During the past 18 months, more than 1,000 customers chose, or replaced Oracle with, IBM DB2. In first-quarter 2001, DB2 grew 36 percent, six times faster than Oracle. IBM DB2 Powers 70 Percent of Forbes' Super 100 Financial Services Companies http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/frbsu/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IBM DB2 Data Management software is used by more than 70 percent of financial services companies listed in the new Forbes Super 100 ranking. In the past year alone, more than 30 of the 100 companies in the list chose the power of DB2 as the foundation for their data management needs. Messaging and Transaction Middleware ------------------------------------ IBM MQSeries Family Enhancements and Certification Logo for Windows 2000 http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-145 (uppercase required as shown) The IBM MQSeries messaging family has added: -- An updated MQSeries for Windows NT** and Windows 2000** program -- Several enhancements to product extensions -- Extended support for new levels of the IBM AIX* and OS/400* operating systems Also, MQSeries V5.2.1 for Windows NT and Windows 2000 has been awarded the Microsoft Certified for Windows 2000 Server logo. IBM MQSeries V5.2.1 Supports Linux and Windows 2000, and Has Many Other Enhancements http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/messaging/v521/ IBM MQSeries V5.2.1 supports Linux and Microsoft Windows 2000. Enhancements include: -- improved AS/400 scalability and security, more SNA support, and more synergy with WebSphere -- euro compliance and Tivoli Ready -- dynamic workload distribution and reduced system administration using queue managers -- applications can be publish/subscribe brokers -- MQSeries Java and Java Messaging Service API IBM MQSeries Integrator V2.0.2 Supports HP-UX and IBM OS/400 Platforms http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/integrator/v202/ IBM MQSeries Integrator uses transformations and intelligent routing to automatically select and distribute information to applications and people. Version 2.0.2 adds support for HP-UX** and the IBM e(logo)server iSeries OS/400 platform. Other enhancements improve performance, and integration with remote users. IBM MQSeries Adapter Offering Has Updated Adapter Kernel and Adapter Builder http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/adapter/v1/ IBM MQSeries Adapter Offering reduces the risk, complexity, and cost of application integration. It provides the framework and tools to build adapters for a wide range of applications, making it easier and quicker to manage the integration of business processes. The latest Kernel and Builder enhance support for Windows** and Java**. Preview: IBM WebSphere Adapters Support Java-Based Connection Architecture http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/adapter/ws/ A new range of WebSphere Adapters will use open standards to connect WebSphere Application Servers or MQSeries applications to popular, packaged software from J.D. Edwards, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and SAP more quickly and easily. Each WebSphere Adapter contains a Java-based connector for use with a specific, packaged solution. IBM MQSeries for Compaq OpenVMS Alpha V5.1 and IBM MQSeries for Compaq NonStop Kernel V5.1 http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/messaging/openvmsv51/ and http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/messaging/cnskv51/ IBM MQSeries for Compaq OpenVMS** V5.1 and IBM MQseries for Compaq NonStop** Kernel V5.1 tighten business integration of IT systems, and offer a new, dynamic workload distribution. They provide greater scalability, availability, and usability of MQSeries applications on OpenVMS and NonStop, and remote administration via MQSeries Explorer. IBM CICS Performance Analyzer for OS/390, V1.1 Helps to Maximize CICS Systems and Applications http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-143 (uppercase required as shown) IBM CICS* Performance Analyzer for OS/390*, V1.1 produces a range of reports and extracts for tuning and managing your CICS systems. It reports transaction details, transaction performance, resource usage, and subsystems. The extract feature lets you analyze CICS system performance, using IBM DB2 or PC workstation software. e-commerce ---------- IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite V5.1 for OS/400 Brings e-commerce to IBM e(logo)server iSeries http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/commerce/wcs_iseries.html IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite V5.1 for OS/400 streamlines the creation of fast, flexible, global, e-commerce sites on IBM e(logo)server* iSeries* systems. Its mobile features provide access to e-commerce sites using handheld devices. Tivoli, Ariba Deliver Joint Solution to Ensure Trust and Confidentiality in e-marketplaces http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0502_ariba_pt.html A new, integrated solution from Tivoli and Ariba ensures e-business integrity by enabling a secure, highly reliable, e-marketplace for commerce and collaboration. The integration of Tivoli e-Marketplace Manager** with Ariba Buyer** and Ariba Dynamic Trade** simplifies administration of marketplace members, builds trust, and ensures continued availability of secure, B2B commerce. Technology Management --------------------- Tivoli Manager for WebSphere Application Server Manages the Extended IBM WebSphere Environment http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0502_sun_pt.html Tivoli Manager for WebSphere Application Server** improves performance and increases scalability of e-business infrastructures. Tivoli now can drill down to look at the health of related resources that affect the user experience, including back- end infrastructure such as IBM MQSeries message queuing software and IBM DB2 database software. Tivoli Inventory 4.0 Provides Cross-Platform, Automated Solution for Inventory Management http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-135 (uppercase required as shown) Tivoli Inventory** 4.0 enhances inventory management in large distributed networks. V4.0 scans and collects asset information from mobile users, simultaneously throughout the enterprise; enables scan customizations; and supports Walk on LAN technology for scanning during off-peak hours. Food Lion Selects Tivoli for Point-of-Sale and Store-Level Management Services in 1100 Stores http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0502_foodlion_pt.html Food Lion, a large supermarket chain, will use Tivoli Point-of-Sale Manager** software to provide in-store application and point-of-sale management in 1,100 stores. Food Lion will use Tivoli software to manage its IBM 4690 point-of-sale terminals, in-store processing systems, and self-checkout equipment and applications. Application and Host Integration -------------------------------- IBM MQSeries Financial Services Edition V1.2, an Integration Platform for Financial Services http://www.ibm.com/solutions/financialservices/MQSFSE/ (uppercase required as shown) IBM MQSeries Financial Services Edition (MQSFSE) Version 1.2 offers an even stronger integration platform for financial services enterprises. MQSFSE V1.2 adds banking content and several technical enhancements that dramatically improve its capability as a business process and enterprise application integration platform. IBM WebSphere Business Integrator V2.1 Offers End-to-End, e-business Process Management http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/btobintegrator/mayannounce.html IBM WebSphere Business Integrator V2.1 reduces the time, complexity, and cost of business process integration using new application solutions. Its framework for creating, executing, and managing business processes lets you change applications and processes rapidly to meet new business needs. Lotus Enterprise Integration: Ask the Expert on 15 May http://www.lotus.com/lotus/auditorium.nsf/pages/ldnauditoriumwithglensalmon/ Are you thinking about Lotus enterprise application integration? On 15 May, join a moderated chat, using Lotus Sametime** Auditorium, to bring your questions to Lotus' enterprise integration architect. Enterprise Portals ------------------ IBM WebSphere Portal Server Version 1.2 Has Several New Features and Enhancements http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-142 (uppercase required as shown) IBM WebSphere Portal Server for Multiplatforms V1.2 provides a framework for creating custom portals, suitable for both enterprises and service providers. V1.2 adds support for Windows NT, 2000, and Sun Solaris**; support for i-mode; user group support and access control improvements; extended search; a page customizer; and a new portlet API. Pervasive Computing / Wireless ------------------------------ IBM MQSeries Everyplace for Multiplatforms V1.2 Reaches Wider Range of Distributed, Mobile Systems http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/everyplace/v12/ IBM MQSeries Everyplace* for Multiplatforms V1.2 extends MQSeries to a wider range of distributed and mobile environments. V1.2 features an input node to MQSeries Integrator V2.0.2, which extends MQSeries Integrator to new applications and information sources; a Retail Edition for IBM 4690 users; direct support of HP-UX and Linux platforms; and a simplified pricing model. Security / Privacy ------------------ Tivoli, Gilian Technologies Protect e-businesses from Hacker Attacks and Web-Site Defacements http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0502_gillian_pt.html To protect e-business infrastructures against hacker attacks and Web-site defacements, Tivoli and Gilian Technologies have integrated Tivoli SecureWay Risk Manager** and Gilian G-server** to make the G-server a managed security control point within a Tivoli-secured infrastructure. Symantec's Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition Integrates with Tivoli SecureWay Risk Manager http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0503_symantec.html Symantec's Norton AntiVirus** Corporate Edition 7.5 integrates with Tivoli SecureWay Risk Manager, allowing customers to centrally manage their anti- virus solution. This integration makes Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition the first available, Tivoli-Ready**, anti-virus solution. Tivoli SecureWay Privacy Manager Helps U.S. Firms to Comply with New, Consumer Privacy Regulations http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0502_privlaw_pt.html Tivoli SecureWay Privacy Manager is the first, enterprise privacy management software that helps U.S. firms to comply with the Financial Services Modernization Act. Tivoli SecureWay Privacy Manager provides the software technology that helps financial institutions to enforce their privacy policies and practices. Tivoli SecureWay Policy Director to Provide Security for 150,000 British Airways Users http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0503_ba.html British Airways has selected Tivoli to provide security management and access control for a new, multi-million-pound, e-business project. Tivoli SecureWay Policy Director will provide 150,000 British Airways employees and suppliers with secure access to applications and information. Storage Solutions --------------- IBM Storage Enhancements Bring Storage Area Networking to Small and Medium Businesses http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/snsmb/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) Enhancements to IBM's tape and disk storage portfolio will enable small and medium businesses to use storage area networking. IBM e(logo)server iSeries customers can benefit from Fibre Channel storage area networks, which offer greater distance connections, increased throughput, and the flexibility to manage storage resources. Tivoli, McDATA Offer LAN-Free Backup Solution http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0502_macdata_pt.html A new, worry-free, LAN-free, enterprise-to-edge storage solution is based on Tivoli Storage Manager** and McDATA's directors and switches. The pre-configured appliance gives users LAN-free backup technology, freeing up LAN resources, and eliminating interoperability, setup, and configuration concerns. Application Development / Java ------------------------------ IBM developerWorks Premieres Resource for Wireless Developers http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/dwwdv/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) The new, Wireless special topic area on IBM developerWorks* uses tutorials, how-to's, development tips, and articles containing code to provide insight about current and emerging standards for wireless application development, security issues, and other, relevant topics. See http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/wireless/ . Web Broadcast, 16 May: "e-business Architecture -- Build Scalable e-business Solutions Quickly" http://webevents.broadcast.com/ibm/developer/051601/home.asp?loc=34 An IBM Web broadcast on 16 May shows how to handle a business problem by mapping it to one of IBM's Patterns for e-business. Patterns identify proven, reusable architectures that reduce risk and decrease time to market. The Webcast also covers tools for scalability, and ways to develop and deploy e-business solutions quickly. IBM Opens Solution Partnership Center in Korea http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/spckr/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IBM's 15th Solution Partnership Center, in Seoul, Korea, provides testing facilities and technical seminars that will help Korean software developers to bring products to market faster and at less cost. IBM's worldwide Solution Partnership Centers are available to all commercial members of the PartnerWorld* for Developers program. Consulting Services ------------------- IBM Leveraged Procurement Services Available on Ariba's B2B Commerce Technology Platform http://www.ibm.com/services/pressrel/PRESSREL_152109.html (uppercase required as shown) IBM Leveraged Procurement Services (LPS), available on Ariba's B2B commerce technology platform, addresses the demand for e-sourcing -- applications and services delivered over the Internet. LPS provides IBM-customized catalogs and pricing for indirect goods and services, plus Ariba's purchase requisition and reporting. In US$70 Million Deal, IBM to Run Minute Maid's IT Operations http://www.ibm.com/services/pressrel/PRESSREL_152470.html (uppercase required as shown) In a deal worth US$70 million, IBM will run Minute Maid's information technology operations for 5.5 years. IBM will host the Minute Maid Web site and will take over the company's core IT functions -- application development, server operations, help desk and maintenance for the company's 1,400 desktop PCs, and networking operations. IBM to Build Pathmark Stores' Next-Generation IT Architecture http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/pmark/ IBM will manage Pathmark Stores' IT infrastructure for five more years, furnishing data center operations, application development and maintenance, help-desk services, and deskside support. Also, IBM will deploy new communications and application systems, and install IBM SurePOS* 700 point-of-sale systems and new servers. e-business Software Platforms ----------------------------- New, IBM WebSphere Technical Solutions: WebSphere User Experience, and WebSphere Everyplace Access http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-150 (uppercase required as shown) New, IBM WebSphere Technical Solution offerings include WebSphere User Experience and WebSphere Everyplace Access. Customers can personalize and enhance the Web experience; extend the experience to voice and pervasive devices; improve Web performance through scalability; and develop and deploy e-business applications faster and better. IBM, Ariba Expand Alliance for Value-Chain Management Solutions http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/arbex/ (URL redirects to PR Newswire site) Ariba's e-commerce products will support IBM's WebSphere integration software -- MQSeries enterprise application integration technology, WebSphere Application Server, and WebSphere BtoB Integrator. IBM and Ariba will develop offerings that enable customers to deploy complete, value-chain management solutions. Dozens of Additional Businesses, from a Variety of Industries, Choose IBM WebSphere http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/dozws/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) Dozens of additional businesses from a variety of industries have selected IBM WebSphere as the foundation of their e-business transactions and business process integration. Nearly 35,000 businesses worldwide now rely on WebSphere as their Internet infrastructure software. IBM WebSphere Internet Infrastructure Software Wins Four Awards at XML One http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/4awds/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IBM's WebSphere Internet infrastructure software won four Best of Show awards at the recent XML One conference. The awards include Best B2B Messaging Solution, for WebSphere BtoB Integrator; Best Enterprise Application Integration Solution, for MQSeries; Best XML Information Server, for WebSphere Transcoding Publisher (tie); and Best Web Resources, for developerWorks (tie). IBM WebSphere Studio Jolts Competition, Wins Award for Excellence in Productivity http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/wsjlt/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) Among Software Development Magazine's 11th annual Jolt Product Excellence and Productivity Awards, IBM WebSphere Studio V3.5 won for Excellence in Productivity, which recognizes WebSphere as leading Internet infrastructure software. Roving Software Standardizes on IBM WebSphere, Drops Working with BEA WebLogic http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/rvgsw/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) Roving Software, an e-marketing firm, has selected IBM WebSphere over BEA WebLogic** as the core infrastructure software for its Constant Contact** products. Roving also chose IBM's DB2 Universal Database. The company dropped its work on BEA, and now works solely with IBM infrastructure software. SUPERIOR ESSEX Chooses IBM WebSphere Host Publisher to Track Parts Data, Work Bilingually http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/esxhp/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) SUPERIOR ESSEX, the largest wire and cable maker in North America, will use IBM's WebSphere Host Publisher software to track data about raw material from the time it arrives until it is shipped in manufactured wire. Employees can check order status and inventory, and produce bills of lading in both English and Spanish. e-business ---------- IBM Showcases e-business Solutions in Marketing Campaign Highlighting Strategic Alliance Partners http://www.ibm.com/news/2001/05/01.phtml A new marketing campaign, "we know, they know", communicates IBM's e-business solutions strategy, and the roles of Strategic Alliance partners, a select group of application software companies. IBM gives them access to new customers and revenue opportunities, and they commit to lead with IBM's middleware, server platforms, and services. (Also see next item) Get IDC's Report Profiling IBM's Alliance Plan, and What It Can Mean to Your Company http://houns54.clearlake.ibm.com/solutions/isc/ebrc.html A new report from IDC profiles IBM's alliance plan and what it can mean to your company. Register to get the report, and the latest information about IBM's growing network of alliance partners. Together, we offer better solutions, greater choice, and faster turnaround. Web Broadcast Series: Globalizing Your e-business http://www.lotus.com/home.nsf/welcome/globalwebcasts/ View a series of Web broadcasts, at your convenience, to learn how IBM / Lotus offerings accommodate global, multilingual e-business by automating the translation of Web application architecture and Web content. Middleware: Making Complex Systems and Platforms Work Together http://www.ibm.com/e-business/feature/ Middleware is the sophisticated, complex software that helps various systems and platforms to work together -- a transition layer that enables interoperability among components of your infrastructure. IBM, the world's largest middleware company, offers key solutions such as WebSphere, DB2, Lotus, and Tivoli. Linux ----- By Adding Linux Support to IBM e(logo)server iSeries, IBM Offers Linux on All IBM Platforms http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/lxtdy/ (URL redirects to LinuxToday site) From LinuxToday: IBM supports Linux on its newest IBM e(logo)server iSeries models, and Linux** now runs on all IBM platforms. A single iSeries server supports up to 31 Linux partitions, which can share system resources with other applications. Linux distributions from Red Hat and SuSE will initially be deployed on the new iSeries models. Banco Mercantil Moves to Linux on IBM Mainframe http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/lxbco/ Banco Mercantil is the first Latin American firm, and one of the first financial institutions, to implement Linux for the enterprise. The bank has replaced 30 Windows NT servers with a single IBM mainframe, and later will move applications from Sun and HP servers to the new Linux platform. From CRN: IBM VP Touts Linux for Diverse Infrastructures http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/lxiwb/ (URL redirects to CRN site) CRN reports that Dr. Irving Wladawsky-Berger, IBM vice president of technology and strategy, told a recent conference "As corporate infrastructures continue to become more complex, Linux can help address the need for better integration and flexibility". Integration of these diverse infrastructures is one of IBM's major challenges. Web Services ------------ UDDI Business Registry Goes Live http://www.uddi.org/uddipr05022001.html The Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI) project's global, public, Business Registry is now fully operational. The Registry is an online directory for Web services. Companies can describe their services, discover other companies' services, and understand how to conduct e-business with another company. IBM is a UDDI Business Registry operator. Server Middleware ----------------- IBM WebSphere Wins Editors' Choice Award from PC Magazine http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/magec/ (URL redirects to Internet Wire site) IBM's WebSphere software has won the Editor's Choice Award in PC Magazine's Application Server Benchmark competition. WebSphere scored five out of five possible points for its ability to be deployed swiftly and outperform the competition. IBM Video Presentation: The Definitive WebServer Application Server Update http://www.ibm.com/software/events/presentations/ws2001/reser/reser_100k1.html An IBM video presentation addresses capabilities and strategies for the WebSphere Application Servers. It reviews usage scenarios, architectural concepts, enterprise application integration, and plans for interoperability with other elements and products in the WebSphere software platform. Industry Solutions ------------------ IBM STP WorkBench for e-business Delivers Solution for Next-Generation Securities Processing http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/wbnch/ IBM Straight Through Processing (STP) WorkBench for e-business* helps global securities companies to meet business and regulatory requirements, and to attain continuous transaction processing. IBM STP WorkBench is a modular set of consulting, re-engineering, and integration offerings, plus hardware and software. (Also see next item) Wilco International to Provide Securities Processing and Settlement for IBM STP WorkBench http://www.ibm.com/services/pressrel/PRESSREL_152464.html (uppercase required as shown) Wilco International's Gloss system will provide back-office securities processing and settlement in the IBM Straight Through Processing (STP) WorkBench for e-business. IBM will provide sales and integration services for Gloss. ENOVIA V5R6: Collaborative Innovation in Product Life Cycle Management http://www.ibm.com/solutions/engineering/esenovia.nsf/public/enovlandv5r6/ ENOVIA** V5R6 offers new and enhanced, collaborative, product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. V5R6 supports a wider range of PLM-related business processes; it promotes enterprise-wide, integrated 3D e-business; its new Life Cycle Application controls all development data across the life cycle; and ENOVIAvpm enables configured, digital mockup for product definition. IBM Services Help ENGINEERING.com to Provide e-commerce to Global Engineering Community http://www.ibm.com/news/ca/050301_engineer.html ENGINEERING.com has chosen IBM to provide the technology infrastructure for an e-commerce strategy focused on the global engineering community. IBM's WebSphere Commerce Suite and Managed e-business Services will enable ENGINEERING.com's Internet site to provide an e-marketplace for engineers. News Publications Worldwide Standardize on Lotus Domino http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/nwspp/ Newspaper publishing is being revolutionized through Lotus Domino applications from Lotus and IBM Business Partners. Read how leading publishers have deployed Domino solutions to revitalize the way they disseminate news and conduct business. Distributed Learning / Learning Services ---------------------------------------- IBM Mindspan Solutions Achieves Worldwide Leadership in e-Learning Market http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/mspan/ During 2000, customers turned to IBM Mindspan Solutions** in industry-leading numbers to plan for, create, and deploy e-learning solutions. These customers used a full array of e-learning solutions, including planning and design services, content capabilities, key technology drawn from Lotus LearningSpace**, and delivery capabilities. Crown Group Puts Global Employee Training Online with Lotus LearningSpace http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/crngr/ The Crown Group, an international relocation firm, uses Lotus LearningSpace** for in-depth training of its worldwide network of employees. Its courses offer training for new hires, phone handling, customer service, and international packing. Because LearningSpace is dynamic, Crown Group can make updates that are seen immediately worldwide. Life Sciences ------------- IBM, Emory University, NuTec Sciences System Tailors Cancer Treatment Based on Genetics http://www.ibm.com/solutions/lifesciences/emory.html IBM, the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University, and NuTec Sciences Inc. have developed an integrated information system that enables physicians to tailor cancer treatments based on a patient's specific genetic makeup. he system will pinpoint genes and gene combinations that cause cancer, and highlights genetic risk factors. Supply Chain Management ----------------------- IBM WebSphere Partner Agreement Manager V2.1 Improves Supply Chain Efficiency http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/pam/latest.html IBM WebSphere Partner Agreement Manager Version 2.1 automates interactions with suppliers, business partners, customers, and e-markets to improve supply chain efficiency. Customers can integrate their systems with a few key partners, without disrupting existing investments in their or their partners' information technology. Customer Relationship Management -------------------------------- PharmaCare Prescribes IBM e-business Solution to Cure Refill Inefficiencies http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/phmcr/ PharmaCare's Web-based prescription refill and customer relationship management solution allows members of client HMOs and large employer groups to place prescription orders and to check order status. The Web solution, based on the IBM Framework for e-business, reduces PharmaCare's refill cost almost 90 percent. marviQ Builds Full Service Provider Platform Using IBM Framework for e-business http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/mrviq/ Full service provider marviQ built its platform using the IBM Framework for e-business. marviQ can now deliver any e-business solution to any size company. Recent projects include a financial services portal and an e-commerce site. marviQ expects to recover its investment in 12 months. Service Provider Solutions -------------------------- Pacific Information Systems Chooses Tivoli as Solution Partner in New, iTsunami Service for MSPs http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0502_pacinfo_pt.html In launching iTsunami**, a new, managed service provider division, Pacific Information Systems selected Tivoli as the core software to manage key aspects of the service. Tivoli's technology management software will monitor system and network availability, track events and issues, and manage the IT infrastructure. Media, Presentations, Arts, Entertainment ----------------------------------------- Official Tony Awards Web Site, Powered by IBM, Offers Unique, Live, Multimedia Coverage http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/awtny/ Visit the Tony Awards** Web site, built and sponsored by IBM and Tony Award Productions. IBM developed the applications, provided systems integration, hosts the site, and manages site operation. Site visitors will experience unique, live, multimedia coverage of this year's events, culminating with the awards ceremony on 3 June. Collaboration ------------- Lotus iNotes Wins Network Computing's Well- Connected Award for Best Web-Based Application http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010510/ncwba/ Network Computing magazine has given Lotus iNotes its Well-Connected Award for the Best Web-Based Application. The awards are given to products, technologies, and services that have withstood rigorous lab testing. IBM Events ---------- Registration for Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference, Opens on 15 May http://www.ibm.com/events/solutionsevent/registration.html Register online starting 15 May for Solutions, The IBM Technical Developer Conference, 13 - 16 August in San Francisco. The early registration fee ends after 29 June. The conference offers more than 240 technical sessions, certification testing, a solutions pavilion, and activities. IBM CICS and MQSeries Technical Conference: Save with Saturday Air Fares, Sunday Course Discounts http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/conf/us/ Save on expenses for the IBM CICS and MQSeries Technical Conference, 4 - 8 June in Salt Lake City. Air fares cost much less if you fly in on Saturday. In addition, when you enroll for any of six CICS and MQSeries classes given on Sunday, you will get a US$100 discount per class. General News ------------ Salary Survey of Certified Lotus Professionals Shows that Working with Lotus Pays Dividends http://www.lotus.com/home.nsf/welcome/clpsurvey/ Lotus' 2000 Certified Lotus Professional (CLP) salary survey shows that salaries for CLPs have increased dramatically. In addition, CLPs report promotions and salary changes, more respect from managers, greater self-confidence, and better job productivity due to certification. ---------------------------------------------------- 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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