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But making that=20 collaboration happen requires effective tools and resources. IBM=20 software provides the tools that help make innovation real in=20 your organization.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjP0.1H9Q.3y5XD0= =20 =20 Our feature goes straight to the heart of collaboration and=20 innovation. See how IBM Lotus(R) Sametime(R) 7.5 is bringing about=20 real-time business, connecting people and leveraging expertise to=20 help you innovate.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjP2.1H9Q.3yS1D2= =20 =20 You'll also see how the new IBM DB2(R) 9 and security solutions=20 are solving real problems with innovative approaches to XML(R)=20 and cybercrime.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjP4.1H9Q.3yoXD4= =20 =20 Our software for Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) is keeping=20 innovation real, too. Get an SOA reality check on everything from=20 governance to real customer experiences in a new software catalog for SOA. =20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjP6.1H9Q.3z91D6= =20 =20 And there's much more, so read on and enjoy this month's newsletter.=20 =20 Dan Galvan=20 Vice President Marketing Programs=20 IBM Software=20 ____________________________________________=20 =20 Feature.=20 ********************************************************************=20 Real-Time Right-Now events. We're talking IBM Lotus Sametime 7.5 =20 and real-time business. ********************************************************************=20 =20 Mike Rhodin, IBM General Manager Workplace, Portal and Collaboration=20 Software, ushers in a new age in collaborative computing. Don't miss=20 the Real-Time Right-Now Webcast on September 13 at 3:00 PM Eastern.=20 Plus, get ready for the Real-Time Right-Now live event series coming=20 near you.=20 =20 IBM Lotus Sametime 7.5 is leading the way to real-time business with=20 a complete instant collaboration platform. Click and start a=20 videoconference or a voice over IP call. Move seamlessly from text to=20 talk. Find experts and critical knowledge within applications.=20 =20 The extensible Sametime 7.5 doesn't stop there. It integrates with=20 Microsoft=AE Outlook=AE without costly upgrades. Connects directly to=20 mobile devices. Plus, it's built on open standards so you can=20 customize and integrate with other systems and applications inside=20 and outside your organization - all with security-rich capabilities.=20 =20 --> Learn more and register for an event.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjP8.1H9Q.3zVXD8= =20 ____________________________________________=20 =20 Real world innovation.=20 ********************************************************************=20 Unlock the power of XML data with SOA and IBM DB2 9 to solve real=20 business problems. ********************************************************************=20 =20 In conjunction with the newly released IBM DB2=AE 9, experts from=20 Gartner and IBM present a Webcast that reveals the potential of XML=20 through case studies and bottom-line benefits. "Trends in SOA=20 Implementation: Using XML Data to Solve Real Business Problems" shows=20 you how IBM pureXML(tm) technology displays information in the way your=20 organization actually uses it. The results? More value from your=20 data. Lowered risk and increased compliance through better=20 information access. Shorter development cycles and lower costs.=20 =20 In addition to this informative, on demand Webcast, the DB2 9=20 resource page will give you access to:=20 =20 * Information about how integration of XML and relational data can=20 benefit your business.=20 =20 * The DB2 9 test drive - explore the benefits of this new release=20 for yourself.=20 =20 * IBM Information on Demand 2006 - the premier information=20 management event for business and IT professionals.=20 =20 --> Learn more about DB2 9 and pureXML, and view the on demand Webcast.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjPA.1H9Q.3*4nDH= =20 =20 --> Learn more and register for IBM Information on Demand 2006. =20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjPC.1H9Q.3*RHDJ= =20 =20 ********************************************************************=20 Before you have to call security, call on IBM software to help=20 fight cybercrime. ********************************************************************=20 =20 The cost of a data breach can be 15 times the cost of securing=20 your data. Protecting your data from security threats from the=20 get-go can go a long way in saving your business precious time,=20 money and customers. In many cases, a small security investment=20 in the short term just may save your business in the long run.=20 Visit our cybercrime resource page to learn about end-to-end=20 security solutions including:=20 =20 * IBM Tivoli(R) security management solutions, including the new=20 Tivoli Security Operations Manager.=20 =20 * A layered approach to security using IBM System z(TM).=20 =20 * Industry-based security offerings.=20 =20 * Cybercrime predictions and statistics that give you the knowledge=20 to protect your business.=20 =20 --> Visit the resource page.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjPE.1H9Q.3*nnDL= =20 =20 =20 SOA reality check.=20 ********************************************************************=20 On demand Webcast. See the SOA governance landscape and improve=20 SOA success. ********************************************************************=20 =20 If SOA governs your approach to IT, what governs your SOA? SOA=20 adoption is pushing governance to the forefront. Find out why=20 and understand a model to help you establish clear, effective=20 SOA governance.=20 =20 Learn what makes SOA governance different from traditional IT=20 governance. Explore the 10 key principles and more. Focus on=20 and improve your ability to manage services lifecycles and=20 discover opportunities to better align IT and business objectives.=20 =20 --> View the Webcast.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjPG.1H9Q.C1DN~~= =20 =20 ********************************************************************=20 Find SOA entry points and related software with the new IBM SOA=20 Software Catalog. ********************************************************************=20 =20 We've made it easier than ever to find the SOA software you need -=20 and the right path to SOA that suits your business. Download an=20 online version of the new catalog, or complete a quick and easy=20 registration to receive your own copy in the mail. Whichever way you=20 choose, you'll:=20 =20 * Get information about key entry points to SOA, and discover which=20 path may be best suited to your business.=20 =20 * Find details about key software that can help you get started=20 with SOA.=20 =20 * Take advantage of product discounts, Webcasts and other=20 valuable offers.=20 =20 * Gain access to additional resources that can help you with your=20 SOA implementation plan.=20 =20 =20 --> Learn more and get the catalog.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjPI.1H9Q.YXDP~~= =20 =20 ********************************************************************=20 On demand Webcast. Real-World Lessons of SOA. ********************************************************************=20 =20 SOA is here to stay, but there are a lot of questions. Where do I=20 start? What are the best practices? Who has already implemented it=20 and what lessons were learned?=20 =20 View this Webcast and hear lessons from the real world of SOA.=20 Experts from Macehiter Ward-Dutton and Freeform Dynamics discuss the=20 findings from their collaborative SOA analysis: "SOA -- Lessons from=20 the Front Line." Pinpoint SOA pitfalls and opportunities. Use SOA to=20 unify business and IT goals. Leverage your existing infrastructure to=20 start realizing benefits now.=20 =20 --> Register and view the Webcast.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjPK.1H9Q.v1DR~~= =20 =20 ********************************************************************=20 On demand Webcast. Extend, enrich and complement your=20 SAP applications. ********************************************************************=20 =20 Join experts from IBM, AMR Research and your peers to learn how you=20 can better integrate your SAP(R) applications with other applications=20 across your enterprise.=20 =20 * Bruce Richardson of AMR Research shares perspectives on the SAP=20 application environment, SAP industry trends and the value of=20 extending SAP with SOA front-end systems.=20 =20 * IBM Software Group's Larry Bowden provides information about=20 IBM's front-end entry to SOA and its value in a SAP environment.=20 =20 * Vijay Sonty, CIO of Broward County, Florida Public Schools offers=20 practical SOA implementation experience related to roles-based=20 workplaces and IBM(R) Workplace(tm) for SAP Software.=20 =20 --> View the Webcast.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.Bu*rr0..N.CjPM.1H9Q.1FXDT~= =20 ____________________________________________=20 =20 Executive spotlight.=20 ********************************************************************=20 Celebrate the difference with Steve Mills. See how the mainframe=20 delivers greater value. ********************************************************************=20 =20 Steve Mills, Senior Vice President and Group Executive, IBM Software=20 Group, shows you that the mainframe is not only different from other=20 platforms, it's better. Maximum throughput per unit cost. Utilization=20 approaching 100 percent. Rock-solid transactional integrity. The=20 lowest true total cost of ownership platform for the greatest=20 benefit. 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=A0In this issue.

Feature.
IBM Lotus Sametime 7.5 makes real-time business real.

Real world innovation.
Solve business problems with XML and IBM DB2 9.
Fight cybercrime with IBM software.

SOA reality check.
Webcast. Can you see the SOA governance landscape?
Make SOA real with the IBM software catalog SOA edition. Webcast. Real world lessons of SOA.
Webcast. Extend, enrich and complement your SAP applications.

Executive spotlight.
Steve Mills talks about how the mainframe delivers greater valu= e.
= =A0Introduction.
Welcome to the August edition of the <= b>IBM Software Newsletter.

A recent IBM CEO study* found that collaboration – bot= h internal and external – is key to fostering innovation. But making t= hat collaboration happen requires effective tools and resources. IBM softwa= re provides the tools that help make innovation real in your organization.<= BR>
Our feature goes straight to the heart of collaboration and innovation. Se= e how IBM Lotus=AE Sametime=AE 7.5 is bringing about real-ti= me business, connecting people and leveraging expertise to help you innovat= e.

You'll also see how the new IBM DB2=AE 9 and security solut= ions are solving real problems with innovative approaches to XML=AE and cyb= ercrime.

Our software for Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) is keeping innovation= real, too. Get an SOA reality check on everything from governance to real = customer experiences in a new software catalog for SOA.

And there's much more, so read on and enjoy this month's newsletter.

Dan Galvan
Vice President Marketing Programs
IBM Software
Feature.

3D"" Real-Time Right-Now = events. We're talking IBM Lotus Sametime 7.5 and real-time business.
Mike Rhodin, IBM General Manager Workplace, Portal and Collaboration Softw= are, ushers in a new age in collaborative computing. Don't miss the Real-Ti= me Right-Now Webcast on September 13 at 3:00 PM Eastern. Plus, get ready fo= r the Real-Time Right-Now live event series coming near you.

IBM Lotus Sametime 7.5 is leading the way to real-time business with a com= plete instant collaboration platform. Click and start a videoconference or = a voice over IP call. Move seamlessly from text to talk. Find experts and c= ritical knowledge within applications.

The extensible Sametime 7.5 doesn't stop there. It integrates with Microso= ft=AE Outlook=AE without costly upgrades. Connects directly to mobile devic= es. Plus, it's built on open standards so you can customize and integrate w= ith other systems and applications inside and outside your organization &nd= ash; all with security-rich capabilities.

 = =
3D"" <= font face=3D"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=3D"2" style=3D"font-weight:= normal;"> Learn more and register for an event.

Real world innovation.

3D"" Unloc= k the power of XML data with SOA and IBM DB2 9 to solve real business probl= ems.

In conjunction with the newly released IBM DB2=AE 9, experts from Gartner = and IBM present a Webcast that reveals the potential of XML through case st= udies and bottom-line benefits. "Trends in SOA Implementation: Using XML Da= ta to Solve Real Business Problems" shows you how IBM pureXML™ techno= logy displays information in the way your organization actually uses it. Th= e results? More value from your data. Lowered risk and increased compliance= through better information access. Shorter development cycles and lower co= sts.

In addition to this informative, on demand Webcast, the DB2 9 resource pag= e will give you access to:
=A0 • Information= about how integration of XML and relational data can benefit your business= .
=A0 • The DB2 9 = test drive – explore the benefits of this new release for yourself. <= /font>
=A0 • IBM Informa= tion on Demand 2006 – the premier information management event for bu= siness and IT professionals.

= = = =
3D"" <= font face=3D"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=3D"2" style=3D"font-weight:= normal;"> Learn more about DB2 9 and pureXML, and view the on de= mand Webcast.
= 3D"" Learn more and = register for IBM Information on Demand 2006.

3D"" Before you have to call security, call on IBM software to help = fight cybercrime.

The cost of a data breach can be 15 times the cost of securing your data. = Protecting your data from security threats from the get-go can go a long wa= y in saving your business precious time, money and customers. In many cases= , a small security investment in the short term just may save your business= in the long run. Visit our cybercrime resource page to learn about end-to-= end security solutions including:
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• IBM Tivoli=AE security management solu= tions, including the new Tivoli Security Operations Manager.
=A0 • A layered approach to security using I= BM System z™.
• Industry-based= security offerings.
=A0 • Cybercrime predictions and statistics that give yo= u the knowledge to protect your business.

=
3D"" <= font face=3D"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=3D"2" style=3D"font-weight:= normal;"> Visit the resource page.

SOA reality check.

3D"" On demand Webcast. See the SOA governance landscape and improve SOA s= uccess.

If SOA governs your approach to IT, what governs your SOA? SOA adoption is= pushing governance to the forefront. Find out why and understand a model t= o help you establish clear, effective SOA governance.

Learn what makes SOA governance different from traditional IT governance. = Explore the 10 key principles and more. Focus on and improve your ability t= o manage services lifecycles and discover opportunities to better align IT = and business objectives.

=
3D"" <= font face=3D"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=3D"2" style=3D"font-weight:= normal;"> View the Webcast.

3D"" Find SOA entry points and related software with the new IBM SOA Software = Catalog.

We've made it easier than ever to find the SOA software you need – a= nd the right path to SOA that suits your business. Download an online versi= on of the new catalog, or complete a quick and easy registration to receive= your own copy in the mail. Whichever way you choose, you'll: <= tr> =
= =A0 • Get information about key entry points to SOA, and di= scover which path may be best suited to your business.
=A0 = 9; Find details about key software that can help = you get started with SOA.
=A0• = Take advantage of product discounts, Webcasts and other valuable offers.
=A0 • Gain access to additional resources that can help you with your SOA imp= lementation plan.

3D"" Lear= n more and get the catalog.

3D"" On demand Webcast. Real-World Lessons of SOA.

SOA is here to stay, but there are a lot of questions. Where do I start? W= hat are the best practices? Who has already implemented it and what lessons= were learned?

View this Webcast and hear lessons from the real world of SOA. Experts fro= m Macehiter Ward-Dutton and Freeform Dynamics discuss the findings from the= ir collaborative SOA analysis: "SOA -- Lessons from the Front Line." Pinpoi= nt SOA pitfalls and opportunities. Use SOA to unify business and IT goals. = Leverage your existing infrastructure to start realizing benefits now.

 = =
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3D"" On demand Webcast. Extend, enrich and complement your SAP application= s.

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