Return-Path: Received: from isource.ibm.com (isource.boulder.ibm.com [207.25.249.18]) by server1.os2site.com (Weasel v1.73) for ; 07 Dec 2005 17:01:45 +1100 Received: from isource.boulder.ibm.com (loopback [127.0.0.1]) by isource.ibm.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B6A07104C for ; Wed, 7 Dec 2005 06:06:28 +0000 (CUT) From: IBM Australia Reply-To: imatau1.ibm.com Subject: IBM Connect - Keeping you ahead of the competition in December Content-Type: text/plain; To: newsatos2site.com Message-Id: <20051207060628.B6A07104Catisource.ibm.com> Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 06:06:28 +0000 (CUT) Soon we’ll be captivated by world-class tennis at the Australian Open and in this edition of IBM Connect, you can read how IBM helped transform the tournament from grass roots into a global business. We also explore the emergence of the specialised enterprise from the view point of 450 CEOs, as well as how to eliminate strategy blind spots in your business. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and wish you a happy and safe holiday season. Kind regards, Karen Mathew IBM Connect Editor ------------------------------------------------------------ News briefs and headlines ------------------------------------------------------------ Helping the Australian Open compete on the world stage. A year's worth of preparation, training and sheer hard work all come down to two weeks in the January sun, every year at Melbourne Park. And not just for the players. Our innovative thinking and strategic approach to the unique challenges faced by the Australian Open have helped the tournament transform from a grass roots sporting tradition into a global business. Read more. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051204 ------------------------------------------------------------ Business Centre news ------------------------------------------------------------ Peter Switzer interviews IBM on Business Transformation Outsourcing. Peter Switzer is host of the Qantas in-flight radio program, 'Talking Business', the small business editor for The Australian newspaper and a regular money, business and economics commentator for Sydney's ABC radio. Download this 8-minute interview to hear how IBM's Business Transformation Outsourcing can assist organisations to grow revenue, become more agile and provide customers with optimum services. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051219 ------------------------------------------------------------ Special offers ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM TotalStorage LTO Tape Storage Systems discounted. Special offers on IBM TotalStorage LTO Tape Storage Systems for high availability tape backup and restore. Get the IBM LTO 3580 for just $8,500. And this is just one of the great deals available. Offers end on 9 December 2005 so be quick. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051203 Express performance and express savings on xSeries. Hurry for hot offers on IBM xSeries Express models designed to help you run your business more productively and cost efficiently. Specials include servers pre-loaded with Microsoft Small Business Server software starting from $1,399. Click here to find out how you can take advantage of these great deals. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051206 Extend your education budget into next year and save. IBM IT Education Services (ITES) vouchers are valid for twelve months so you can purchase your education up-front when it suits your budget. And you get up to 10% discount at the same time! Vouchers can be redeemed for IBM Technical Training listed in the ITES Training Schedule, IBM Digital Video Library courses and IBM Virtual Campus courses, and can be scheduled at your convenience. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051210 Save with this Lotusphere 2006 special registration offer. Lotusphere, the annual conference for IBM Lotus, Workplace and WebSphere Portal customers, takes place on 22-26 January 2006 in Orlando, USA. This is a fantastic event that allows you to hear key speakers, network with your peers and take part in valuable hands-on training. And right now you can take advantage of our special Asia Pacific Lotusphere promotion. Register 2 or more people from the same company before 31 December 2005 and save US$500 per person off the standard registration fee. Click here to find out how. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051224 Don't miss the IBM Certified Used Equipment end-of-year sale. Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? If you're going away and want to keep them entertained in the car, an IBM Certified Used notebook from $599 is great for playing DVDs and CDs. If you're going to be stuck in the house and need an extra diversion, an IBM Certified Used desktop from $399 should keep them busy. Free delivery, Australia-wide, for the month of December. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051225 Try out IBM Workplace Services Express for 90 days free of charge. IBM Workplace Services Express makes it easier for your employees to get to the right applications, information and people. This team collaboration solution gives you access to your e-mail, calendar, address book and integrated instant messaging, with the capability to connect your company's business applications. And for a limited time you can try it out for 90 days! Click here to find out how you can take advantage of this great offer. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051232 ------------------------------------------------------------ What's new on ibm.com? ------------------------------------------------------------ Gartner Symposium/ITXpo 2005 presentations now available. Today's executives face a daunting agenda: growing revenue; containing costs; improving responsiveness and making people and processes more effective. Our world-wide experts recently addressed these issues at Gartner Symposium 2005 and profiled IBM's suite of infrastructure solutions to address them. These presentations are now available to download. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051205 Outsourcing's impact - a fact-based analysis More than ever, corporate leaders are now required to deliver tangible progress and bottom-line performance. The ground-breaking new study, "Outsourcing's impact - a fact-based analysis", demonstrates that companies engaged in IT outsourcing realised improved financial health and performance in comparison to their sector peers. IBM was just one of many IT services vendors that participated in this cross-industry study. Download the report and see how IT outsourcing can help you reach, and perhaps even exceed, your goals. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051236 ------------------------------------------------------------ Case studies ------------------------------------------------------------ It's game on for Sony Australia/New Zealand and IBM. The recent launch of the PSP (PlayStationPortable) handheld entertainment system was a huge success. It was also a successful milestone in a five-year, multi-million dollar, business and IT transformation project being delivered by IBM for Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand. Read more here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051207 IBM helps Air International Thermal Systems' business take off. IBM recently announced a five-year, multi-million dollar agreement to analyse, design, build and manage the automotive component manufacturer's entire business applications and IT environment. This project will enhance efficiencies, integrate processes and align the organisation for future growth. The solution currently being deployed in Australia will be used as a template and rolled out across AITS's operations in China and the US. Find out more here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051208 The Reject Shop stacks up efficiencies and marks down costs. Using WebSphere Portal Express, IBM and Business Partner, Synergy Plus, have helped put The Reject Shop at the forefront of retail technology in Australia. The solution has resulted in reduced costs, improved productivity and enhanced customer service. To read the full case study, click here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051233 Oil Search discovers valuable yet low-cost intranet resource. In partnership with IBM Business Partner, Task Exchange, and using Lotus Domino Express software, Oil Search Limited developed and implemented a secure, flexible and cost-effective intranet system in just six weeks. The solution provided nearly 900 employees with a range of web-based applications and databases, even in remote locations like the PNG Highlands. To read the full case study, click here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051234 MTV Australia's advertising sales streamlined to the MAX. Based on IBM's UniVerse database technology, MAX-Television from IBM Business Partner, Technical Software Services, provided MTV with a fast, powerful and reliable method to manage its advertisement inventory. This freed up staff from the time-consuming and error-prone processes of manual data entry. To read the full case study, click here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051235 ------------------------------------------------------------ Solution briefs ------------------------------------------------------------ Wireless solutions for the Transport and Logistics industry. Be free to go where business takes you. Gain direct, secure access to the information and services you need, when and where you need them. Read more about our wireless solutions for Transport and Logistics companies and how they can help you maximise connectivity and productivity for your business by providing real-time access to inventory, pricing and product information. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051222 Learn more about the role Linux plays in on demand business. IBM's strategy for integrating Linux and its key IBM eServer platforms into its on demand computing infrastructure is bold and comprehensive. And it offers tremendous potential value for both existing and non-IBM customers. The IDC white paper, "Integrating Linux into IBM's On Demand Vision" reviews IBM's Linux strategy and the value proposition it offers. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051229 ------------------------------------------------------------ Products and specifications ------------------------------------------------------------ Troubleshooting made less troublesome. Are you needing some help with your IBM hardware and software? Simply click here for troubleshooting advice, downloads, whitepapers, upgrade planning and much more. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051202 Keep your xSeries running at peak performance. When you buy IBM xSeries technology, include our support services at the same time to help protect your hardware and software investment and sustain high levels of system availability. Find out more about the service level and response-time options we offer to suit your business needs. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051211 How safe is your data? Rest easy. IBM introduces the Encryption Facility for z/OS V1.1, a new host based software solution designed to help businesses protect data from loss and inadvertent or deliberate compromise. Get the full story here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051231 ------------------------------------------------------------ Industry trends ------------------------------------------------------------ Discover how new tools connect businesses and customers. RSS feeds, Podcasts and Instant Messaging are increasingly finding their way into offices and businesses creating new processes and efficiencies for companies. Internally, these tools are enhancing staff communications, collaboration and productivity. Externally, SMBs are realising their potential to reach consumers and partners more effectively, by adding these components to their marketing mix. Read more here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051220 How is RFID changing the world beyond the warehouse? For years experts have hailed RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) as the 'next big thing'. It was set to change everything about the way businesses operate, retailers manage and consumers shop. And in fact RFID is being used to build on demand business outside of traditional distribution channels. Learn how the 'next big thing' could affect your business. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051226 Learn more about the emergence of the specialised enterprise. In a recent global study, IBM asked more than 450 CEOs to identify the most critical imperatives of success in today's economy. Their top responses were to achieve differentiation, responsiveness and efficiency. In today's environment, business models must simultaneously achieve all three of these attributes. Read how firms and industries need to reshape themselves into specialised enterprises. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051227 How are companies eliminating the strategic blind spot? With growth rapidly overtaking cost-cutting as the top corporate objective, executives are actively rethinking their business strategies and searching for innovative ways to spur sustainable growth. Discover how technology-driven business strategy can deliver both innovation and growth. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051228 How are contact centres enhancing customer experience and revenue? The contact centre environment has changed dramatically in recent years. Early call centres were cost centres, built to take advantage of the telephony technology of the time, typically confined to one physical location, and had little financial justification of costs. Today, contact centres are becoming increasingly customer-focused and are gearing up to solve problems and generate revenue. Download the white paper, "Transformation in the contact centre environment" and explore the latest contact centre challenges and trends. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST051230 ------------------------------------------------------------ Most popular articles from last month ------------------------------------------------------------ Top 5 articles from November's IBM Connect. Like to know which articles most subscribers were interested in last month? 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