Return-Path: Received: from isource.ibm.com (isource.boulder.ibm.com [207.25.249.18]) by warp.os2site.com (Weasel v1.73) for ; 11 Jul 2006 16:28:21 +1000 Received: from isource.boulder.ibm.com (loopback [127.0.0.1]) by isource.ibm.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id D7AE01019 for ; Tue, 11 Jul 2006 06:31:01 +0000 (CUT) From: IBM Australia Reply-To: imatau1.ibm.com Subject: IBM Connect - Keeping you ahead of the competition in July Content-Type: text/plain; To: newsatos2site.com Message-Id: <20060711063101.D7AE01019atisource.ibm.com> Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 06:31:01 +0000 (CUT) Welcome to the July edition of IBM Connect. As usual, it’s packed full of news, event invitations, special offers and articles of interest which I hope you enjoy. You’ll notice that the new IBM Training Schedule for July 2006 – January 2007 is now on our website. So all the training information you want is just a click away. Kind regards, Wendy Miller IBM Connect Editor ------------------------------------------------------------ News briefs and headlines ------------------------------------------------------------ The new IBM Training schedule is at your fingertips. The July 2006 - January 2007 IBM Training Schedule is now available in brochure and email format. All courses now appear on the IBM Training website where you can view course descriptions, ask questions and enrol for training. Check it out now. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060704 ------------------------------------------------------------ Special offers ------------------------------------------------------------ Getting your boss to agree about WebSphere Portlet Factory is a snap. Want to explain to your management how IBM WebSphere Portlet Factory can help solve the challenges of portlet development with tools and technology for rapidly creating, customising, deploying and maintaining portlets? Visit developerWorks to get non-technical analyst reports, demos and case studies that demonstrate the business value of WebSphere Portlet Factory. Then send the kit on to your management with your comments. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060701 An IBM server offering expressly for mid-sized business. The IBM eServer xSeries 346 Express gives you the flexibility you need to adjust to increasing demands and grow as your business grows - helping to protect your IT investment over time. Check it out and get ready to get right down to business. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060711 Big savings - IBM x460 ServicePac price slashed. IBM can now offer you an x460 with a ServicePac at a price competitive to an x366. This is because the x460 SPAC has now been changed from Category 3 to Category 2, bringing the x460 SPAC pricing in line with the x366 and giving you the choice of future expansion into 8-way up to 32-way - allowing you to do more for less! Find out more here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060712 IBM System Storage Express special offers. IBM brings together a broad range of disk systems to help businesses retain a growing volume of valuable data at an affordable price. From just $7,799.00, IBM System Storage Express models address the storage needs of cost-conscious clients without undue expense. Find out more here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060714 You could enjoy 0% interest on software and hardware. IBM and our Business Partners have tailored a comprehensive set of infrastructure products and services to meet the needs of today's changing business environments. And financing your choice of solution may be more beneficial than you think. Have you got a financing figure in mind? Find out if your organisation is eligible for 0% interest by submitting our no-obligation online enquiry now. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060720 ------------------------------------------------------------ Events ------------------------------------------------------------ Make your mark at the inaugural Tivoli technical conference. Join the revolution and put your writing on the wall at Tivoli Now! Hear from worldwide Tivoli speakers and industry experts, further develop your technical expertise, learn from other Tivoli users, network with your peers, and much more. Where and when: - Sydney: 3-4 August Register to attend now. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060705 Join the revolution at this IBM IT Service Management event! See how to overthrow IT inefficiencies, break down silos and liberate business value. Hear from leading experts about new Tivoli products to help optimise your IT Service Management (ITSM) processes. Find out about Tivoli's recent major technology acquisitions and the Tivoli IT Service Management roadmap, and much more. Where and when: - Sydney: 3 August Rise up and register now. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060706 How do you manage storage in a Microsoft environment? Join us for lunch as we explore storage consolidation and email archiving for the Microsoft platform with the current explosion in business information. Together with IDC, we will discuss the latest thinking and emerging trends, and how IBM N Series technology can help to simplify storage consolidation, management and archiving for Microsoft exchange, SQL server and Windows environments. Where and when: - Sydney: 19 July - Brisbane: 20 July - Melbourne: 21 July Places are limited so register soon. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060710 Don't miss the Impetus 2006 Conference and Exhibition. Discover how to improve your supply chain practices at Impetus 2006. It's two days of networking, education, local case studies, demonstrations and real-world information - delivered from dynamic local and international speakers. Where and when: - Melbourne: 25-26 July For more information, or to register click here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060716 You're invited to the A/NZ Insurance Industry Awards 2006 Gala Dinner. The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is partnering with the Institute and Asia Insurance Review (AIR) to host an awards night to unite all sectors of the insurance industry. Awards will be given in twelve categories and IBM is proud to sponsor the Technological Innovation of the Year award. Where and when: - Sydney: 24 July Hurry, register now. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060717 Don't miss this special ASFA Seminar. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) is partnering with IBM to present a seminar delivering industry points of view and thought leadership into the superannuation market. You'll hear from experts, such as Jason Nyilas of IBM Global Business Services and Peter Rowe, General Manager of Vision Super, about what's on the agenda for CEOs worldwide. Where and when: - Sydney: 20 July Register now. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060718 Join us at Fast Thinking's Innovation Breakfast Seminar Series. Innovation in business is crucial. It plays an intrinsic part in improving organisational practices, making processes more efficient, and improving your professional satisfaction. With this in mind, Fast Thinking magazine, in partnership with IBM, has teamed to present a series of breakfast seminars to help promote innovative thinking and facilitate growth in your organisation. Where and when: - Sydney: 25 July - Melbourne: 26 July Register now. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060719 How secure are you? A must for anyone concerned with security issues. This seminar covers topics such as reducing your email spam and stopping viruses; providing secure remote access to your network; and ensuring your wireless network can't be accessed illegally. We'll take you through these security concerns and offer solutions to address them. Register now to attend our next Classic Blue seminar or workshop. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060728 Join us at the Quarterly IP Solutions Seminar Series. Looking to improve business communications? Like to leverage advanced IP applications to drive competitive advantage? Or need to reduce your infrastructure costs in a secure IT environment? IBM and Cerulean delivers valuable insights at this informative, breakfast event. Where and when: - Sydney: 8 August - Melbourne:10 August Seats are limited, register now. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060730 ------------------------------------------------------------ What's new on ibm.com? ------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the new Business Centre site for SMBs. Looking for services, products and special offers that are suited to your mid-size business? This single point of entry will link you to all the information you need to address a particular business need or industry solution as well as hot offers, case studies and more! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060715 Struggling to maintain business-ready PCs? Look no further. We've added 3 new white papers to our Financial Perspectives series with some helpful insights into keep your PC fleet business ready: - A Rationale for PC Leasing and Refresh: Risk Mitigation - A Rationale for PC Leasing and Refresh: Power Consumption and Monies Reinvestment - Demystifying PC Total Cost of Ownership: How Leasing Can Help Check them out now. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060721 Discover the key to effectively managing your backup and recovery. Do you struggle with the cost, time, error and potential for data loss inherent in managing your own backup and recovery? IBM will be launching an online backup solution that aims to simplify data backup for small and medium-sized businesses. The offering provides an easy and flexible way to have continuous online backup, with the safety of off-site storage. Interested? Please register your details and we will advise you when the offering goes 'live'. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060729 ------------------------------------------------------------ Case studies ------------------------------------------------------------ Makita lifts the lid on new business efficiency. How do you make sure the right tool is delivered to the right place, every time? IBM, in collaboration with our Business Partners, helped Makita deliver significantly improved stock control, warehousing and supply-and-demand efficiencies. And their customers are delighted they can order products and check up-to-date sales or technical information all online. Find out more about innovation for Supply Chain Management now. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060724 How does a bank become a special bank? And how do you exceed the expectations of your customers? IBM has innovative solutions to help CIOs in every industry align IT infrastructure with business goals, so they can unlock value and improve service. We've helped a major bank respond faster to its customers and identify $40 million in potential savings. Want innovation for service? Start by downloading our thought leadership piece, The CIO Innovation Agenda. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060726 ------------------------------------------------------------ Solution briefs ------------------------------------------------------------ Discover how to transform CICS applications for On Demand Business. The complimentary white paper, "Composing CICS applications into business services to support On Demand Business solutions" details how to unlock critical IT assets and integrate CICS business logic into your overall architecture, performing all tasks with readily available tools and minimal risk. With over 10 years experience, author Steve Wood is currently IBM CICS product line manager and development team member. Download the white paper here. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060702 ------------------------------------------------------------ Industry trends ------------------------------------------------------------ Discover how Human Capital Management can add business value. The next two decades will usher in the biggest wave of retirees in history. Are you ready? IBM Human Capital Management teams are already working with HR leaders on the issue. Some boomers are open to semi-retirement plans and some will have their knowledge extracted and kept forever as a resource (no, it doesn't hurt). Human Capital Management is one of many IBM capabilities that can help you thrive. Learn more. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060722 Medicine based on your DNA? It's coming - part of the radical shift under way in healthcare as science, business and academia converge. IBM is working with TGen and Arizona State University to help turn genomic discoveries into personalised medicine. Sped along by advanced algorithms and supercomputing power, TGen and ASU's Biodesign Institute now process billions of data points in days instead of months or years. Find out more. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=AUST060723 How can you tell a sprocket from a special sprocket? When you can view your IT infrastructure right down to its sprockets, you can identify which parts are delivering value and which aren't. IBM helped the CIO of a heavy equipment manufacturer do just that. By eliminating unnecessary components, we helped them figure out ways to cut IT spending by $200 million over two years. Want innovation for value? 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