Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 23:14:10 -0800 From: "IBM e-business and Software News Alert" Subject: IBM e-business and Software News Alert, 2001 Issue 32 IBM e-business and Software News Alert 2001 Issue 32 19 November 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 eServer Cluster for Linux Delivers First Pre-Packaged Linux Clusters for e-business under "Linux" IBM VSE/ESA V2R6 Continues Interoperability Focus for Running Linux in Hybrid Operating Environment under "Operating Systems" IBM Launches Privacy Institute, Privacy Management Council to Focus on Privacy and Data Protection under "Security / Privacy" ---------------------------------------------------- Linux ----- IBM eServer Cluster for Linux Delivers First Pre-Packaged Linux Clusters for e-business http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/lnxhlesc/ The new IBM eServer* Cluster provides pre-packaged Linux** clusters for Intel platforms, to enable customers to implement Linux e-business solutions. Combining IBM eServer xSeries* servers with high- performance cluster management software based on UNIX**, the IBM eServer Cluster can have as few as four servers, and grow to encompass massive Linux systems that meet any customer need. (Also see next 3 items) IBM eServer Cluster 1300, a Highly Scalable, Manageable Platform for Linux on Intel Platform http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/lnxhtcls/ The IBM eServer Cluster 1300 is an ideal platform for deploying Linux applications that require a cluster containing from four to 128 server nodes. Industry-leading technology -- IBM and non-IBM -- for high-speed internode communication and networking are included. Also see http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/lnxhtclk/ IBM Cluster Systems Management for Linux Simplifies Administration of Linux Clusters http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/lnxstcsm/ IBM Cluster Systems Management for Linux, software that comes with the IBM eServer Cluster 1300, simplifies administration of a Linux cluster by providing a single point of control. Also see http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/lnxstslk/ IBM General Parallel File System for Linux Offers Data Access from All Nodes in Linux Cluster http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/lnxstgpf/ IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) for Linux provides data access from all nodes in a Linux cluster environment. GPFS allows both parallel and serial applications to access shared files, and it provides high availability through automatic recovery from node and disk failures. IBM NetVista Thin Client Manager Operations Utility R2 Supports TurboLinux on NetVista N70 http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/lnxsttcm/ The server-based IBM NetVista* Thin Client Manager Operations Utility, Release 2, offers TurboLinux** support for the new NetVista N70 thin client. This utility software and TurboLinux 7 make thin-client operations and server-based management simpler and more versatile than ever. Operating Systems ----------------- IBM VSE/ESA V2R6 Continues Interoperability Focus for Running Linux in Hybrid Operating Environment http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/oprslvsa/ IBM VSE/ESA* V2R6 focuses on interoperability in a hybrid operating environment. With Linux on zSeries*, you can use Linux on the same IBM S/390* or IBM eServer* zSeries server with your core VSE applications and data. V2R6 has enhanced TCP/IP, Java**, Internet security, and hardware support. Also see http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/oprstslk/ IBM LoadLeveler for AIX 5L V3 Matches Job Processing with Available Resources http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/oprstllv/ IBM LoadLeveler* for AIX* 5L, a job management program, lets users run more jobs in less time by matching job processing needs with available resources. V3 supports AIX 5L for POWER* V5.1, integration with AIX 5L Workload Manager for resource enforcement and monitoring, and 64-bit application support. Also see http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/oprstllk/ IBM General Parallel File System for AIX V1.5 Provides Support for AIX 5L http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/oprstgpf/ IBM General Parallel File System for AIX V1.5 provides file system services to parallel and serial applications under AIX. It offers parallel enablement for applications such as Statistical Analysis System**, improves performance of database loading utilities, and supports parallel operation of online analysis processing. Also see http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/oprstplk/ Security / Privacy ------------------ IBM Launches Privacy Institute, Privacy Management Council to Focus on Privacy and Data Protection http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/secalpmc/ The new IBM Privacy Institute and IBM Privacy Management Council will focus on privacy and data protection challenges facing enterprise customers. The Privacy Institute will develop privacy and data protection technologies for businesses. The Privacy Management Council will convene privacy and security leaders across key industry segments. IBM, Two Japanese Banks Start Trusted e-Payments Initiative http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/secatjpn/ IBM and two Japanese banks have begun a B2B "trusted e-payments" initiative to enable global financial institutions and corporate customers to use the Internet for billing and payments. IBM's trusted e-payments solution features a suite of new software, services, and solutions that brings together all areas of expertise at IBM. Technology Management --------------------- Tivoli Distributed Monitoring Advanced Edition V4.1 Adds Monitoring for Linux and UNIX http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/tmgstdmo/ Tivoli Distributed Monitoring Advanced Edition V4.1 applies out-of-the-box best practices to automate monitoring of system resources. V4.1 adds support for Linux and UNIX, and a Workbench toolkit for creating new best practices for business needs. It integrates with other Tivoli software products for end-to-end availability. New Tivoli Application Management, Data Protection Products for SAP Enterprise Business Solutions http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/tmgstsap/ New Tivoli products for SAP Enterprise Business Solutions will provide lifecycle management and data backup and recovery of business applications and databases. The products include Tivoli Management Solution for mySAP.com**, Tivoli Manager for R/3** V2.2, and Tivoli Data Protection for IBM Enterprise Storage Server* for R/3. Data, Content, and Knowledge Management --------------------------------------- IBM DB2 Server for VSE and VM, V7R2 Delivers Relational Database for e-business Solutions http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/datstsvr/ IBM DB2 Server for VSE* and VM* offers a powerful relational database solution for enterprise e-business and business intelligence. V7R2 has greater security, database definition duplication and maintenance, auto-restart of TCP/IP support, enhancements to archive tape handling, and several improvements to commands. IBM Informix Conference Highlights: Keynote Address and Top Breakout Sessions http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/datstixc/ See highlights from the recent IBM Informix Conference, including the keynote address and top breakout sessions and presentations. Also available: a CD containing all presentations. IBM Systems Journal Focuses on Knowledge Management http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/datwtsjr/ By managing its knowledge assets, an enterprise can improve its adaptability and increase its chances for survival. Volume 40, Issue 4 of the IBM Systems Journal contains 12 papers about knowledge management, focusing on supporting technologies, products, and social aspects. UNICCO's Knowledge Management Forges Ahead with Lotus Software from IBM http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/datctunc/ UNICCO Service Company is making knowledge management a fundamental part of its business, using Lotus software from IBM for document management, collaboration, instant messaging, and the myUNICCO.com e-business portal. UNICCO says the information available through myUNICCO.com will be a huge competitive advantage. Networking and Communications ----------------------------- IBM DCE V3.2 for AIX, and DCE V3.2 for Solaris, Enable DCE Security Registry and LDAP Integration http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/ncmstdce/ IBM Distributed Computing Environment* (DCE) V3.2 for AIX, and DCE V3.2 for Solaris**, enable integrating a DCE Security Registry with a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory. Other new features support Kerberos V5 delegation support, public key certificate login for Entrust V5, and Netscape** V4 Web servers. e-commerce ---------- Limited Availability Edition of IBM WebSphere Commerce Business Edition V5.1 http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/ecmotcbe/ A Limited Availability version of IBM WebSphere Commerce Business Edition (WCBE) V5.1, with attractive pricing, is offered through 1 February 2002 to eligible customers. WCBE V5.1 offers integrated collaboration, business relationship management, and automation of a wide range of business interactions and processes. Also see http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/ecmstwcb/ IBM WebSphere Commerce Briefings http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/ecmetbrf/ View several IBM WebSphere Commerce briefings, including a B2B executive seminar; fast, flexible e-commerce with IBM WebSphere Commerce software; racing to win on the Web; taking Web sales to the extreme; and an e-business virtual seminar. For Business Partners --------------------- IBM Software Receives Ingram Micro 2001 Award of Excellence http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/ecmfting/ IBM has received a 2001 Award of Excellence from Ingram Micro for innovation in launching new software products. The award recognizes business partners for excellence in profitability, sales volume, and partnerships. IBM's channel strategy serves the needs of small and medium businesses through Business Partners who add value. Web Services ------------ Web Broadcast on 5 December, "UDDI: Discovering Web Services" http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/wbsttudi/ Join an IBM Webcast, "UDDI: Discovering Web Services", on 5 December to hear in-depth about the registry for Web services -- Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration (UDDI). Topics include an overview of UDDI, the Private UDDI, and the WebSphere UDDI Registry. Collaboration ------------- NotesBuddy Unified Messaging Tool Now Licensable http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/clbstbud/ NotesBuddy, a lightweight, unified messaging tool for Lotus Notes*, can now be licensed. NotesBuddy provides interesting presentation and interaction for message handling and alerts. It notifies about new e-mail, allows correspondence by voice, and enables immediate chatting. Application Development / Java ------------------------------ Interview: The Eclipse Code Donation http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/appwtecl/ An IBM developerWorks* interview gives details about IBM's recent release of tools worth US$40 million to the Eclipse project. Eclipse tools are open-source code that will form the basis of IBM's next generation of WebSphere Studio products. Life Sciences ------------- IBM, MCNC to Build Life Sciences Computer Grid for North Carolina for Drug and Agriculture Research http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/lfsatgrd/ IBM and MCNC will create a computer Grid for the state of North Carolina to accelerate life sciences research in drugs and agriculture. The Grid's software will include IBM WebSphere e-infrastructure software, Tivoli Storage Manager, and IBM DiscoveryLink* data integration software. IBM and the AFM Begin Decrypthon Project, a Triple Challenge -- Human, Scientific, and Technological http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/lfsathst/ IBM and the AFM are embarking on the Decrypthon Project, to allow Internet users to join a major life sciences project, protein cartography. The project poses a triple challenge -- human, scientific, and technological -- to accelerate development of therapeutics for numerous diseases, especially genetic diseases. e-business Infrastructure ------------------------- People's Bank: Banking on IBM to Build an Integrated e-Infrastructure http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/ifrctppb/ People's Bank chose IBM to migrate its legacy infrastructure to a Web-based model for simpler application development. The bank has seen call center response times reduced 30 percent; training time reduced by half; per-query charges to third- party credit agencies minimized; and administrative costs reduced by US$100,000 a year. New White Paper: "Building an IT Infrastructure for Rapid Application Deployment" http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/ifrwtrad/ A new white paper, "Building an IT Infrastructure for Rapid Application Deployment", discusses implementing an IT infrastructure for building and deploying high-quality applications that stay in step with technology and ahead of the competition. Business Process Management --------------------------- Sharp Microelectronics Undertakes Business Process Integration with IBM Software http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20011119/bpmctshp/ Sharp Microelectronics of America's e-business initiative transforms both internal and customer- facing operations through B2B process integration based on IBM software. 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