Return-Path: Received: from mh.ibm.m0.net (mh.ibm.m0.net [209.11.164.45]) by warp.os2site.com (Weasel v1.73) for ; 23 May 2006 04:13:13 +1000 Received: from ibm.delivery.net (209.11.138.141) by mh.ibm.m0.net with ESMTP; 22 May 2006 11:13:04 -0700 Message-ID: <260046.1148321584000.JavaMail.rootatfac1101> Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 11:13:03 -0700 (PDT) From: IBM Software Group Reply-to: swnewsatibm.delivery.net To: deadmail Subject: IBM software fuels innovation. Errors-to: swnewsatibm.delivery.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="---=_NEXT_10b5d4cd353" X-eid: 1.5.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N..1GrU.2*t1AT X-pid: 331102 -----=_NEXT_10b5d4cd353 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable IBM Software Newsletter=20 Meeting the demands of On Demand Business=20 =20 May 22, 2006, Volume 3, Issue 5=20 =20 =20 Welcome to the May 2006 edition of the IBM Software Newsletter. If=20 you experience any difficulties viewing this newsletter, you can=20 access it online.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.CiiA.1GrU.SsHFl~ = =20 ____________________________________________=20 =20 Introduction.=20 =20 In this issue you will see how IBM software can enable innovation=20 through information management, collaboration, Service-Oriented=20 Architecture (SOA), software development and more.=20 =20 Our feature shows you how IBM software for SOA enables innovation =20 and flexibility to make a difference in the real world. The story shows=20 you how IBM partners with customers by bringing software technology=20 and best-practice expertise together to help them achieve their=20 visions for SOA success.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.Cij2.1GrU.QP1FX~= =20 =20 We have a special series of offers that brings new software for the=20 workplace right to your desktop. See our "experience innovation in=20 the workplace" section. We also feature strategic articles, white=20 papers and more in our "innovation resources" section.=20 =20 Enjoy this month's newsletter!=20 =20 Dan Galvan=20 Vice President Marketing Programs=20 IBM Software=20 ____________________________________________ =20 =20 Feature.=20 =20 Working partnership. See how your peers are collaborating with IBM=20 for real-world SOA success. =20 =20 It takes more than technology to help achieve the benefits promised=20 by SOA. It takes a partner that brings not only software expertise,=20 but industry expertise and development and implementation best=20 practices to help you achieve your SOA vision.=20 =20 In its own operations and with dedicated customers, IBM is making=20 innovation through SOA work and work hard. Discover how your peers=20 are achieving outstanding results. Northwestern Mutual saved US$20=20 million and experienced a chart-topping spike in productivity.=20 Wachovia has current customer needs under control and is looking to=20 the future to get ahead of the competition.=20 =20 Find out how you can leverage the powerful combination of IBM=20 technology and expertise to realize your unique vision for=20 SOA success.=20 =20 -> More http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.Cigy.1GrU.cLHGb~= =20 ____________________________________________=20 =20 Experience innovation in the workplace.=20 =20 See how productive your teams can be. Try out IBM Workplace =20 Services Express risk-free for 120 days. =20 =20 Imagine what an easy-to-deploy team collaboration tool, document=20 management system and employee portal could do for your team's=20 productivity. With IBM=AE Workplace(tm) Services Express 2.6, you =20 can make it a reality. Try it out at no charge for 120 days. Download =20 a product demo to see what's in store. Register to give your teams a=20 risk-free trial-and get them on the road to being more productive,=20 more collaborative and more innovative. If you're new to the=20 software, you can order a copy of the IBM Workplace Services =20 Express for Dummies book free of charge.=20 =20 -> More http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.Cig_.1GrU.XmnGB~= =20 =20 Preview IBM Lotus Sametime 7.5. The future of real-time business.=20 =20 -- Connect by voice as instantly as you message. Voice-over-IP=20 capabilities let you click a person's name and start talking to them=20 using your computer's microphone and speakers.=20 =20 -- Integration with telephony partners offers new capabilities=20 including the ability to click on a person's name to ring their=20 telephone, as well as new Web conference features, such as =20 having the conference dial out to a participant.=20 =20 -- Plus, integration with other leading instant messaging platforms=20 helps you create a seamless messaging environment inside and outside=20 of your business.=20 =20 These are just a few of more than 100 new features. Watch the preview=20 and see the innovative future of instant productivity.=20 =20 -> More http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.Cih0.1GrU.PhXFT~= =20 =20 IBM WebSphere Portal Live! The meeting place for portal productivity=20 near you.=20 =20 The new IBM WebSphere=AE Portal 6.0 brings business managers,=20 developers, users and administrators together by delivering the=20 capabilities they need to deliver on the portal productivity promise.=20 Register for an IBM WebSphere Portal Live! event near you and see =20 for yourself.=20 =20 =B7 Developers assemble composite applications quickly and easily.=20 =B7 Process owners create and modify workflows fast.=20 =B7 Integrated electronic forms speed completion and processing.=20 =B7 Web content management makes content creation easy and accurate.= =20 =B7 Advanced tools let you create portlets quickly from=20 existing applications.=20 =B7 AJAX support lets you build more responsive, more interactive =20 Web pages.=20 =20 Find an event near you and sign up today.=20 =20 -> More http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.Cih2.1GrU.Q21FV~= =20 =20 Try IBM Workplace Forms risk-free for 60 days. =20 =20 The new IBM Workplace Forms(tm) 2.5 product family gives you a server,=20 designer and client viewer that let you easily deploy XML forms-based=20 processes. And now IBM gives you the opportunity to try them out at=20 no charge for 60 days. Manage all aspects of e-forms from your=20 desktop or within a browser with IBM Workplace Forms Viewer, or=20 create precision forms using a WYSIWYG, drag-and-drop e-form=20 designer. Simply register, download and go for 60 days.=20 =20 -> More http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.Cih4.1GrU.QOXFX~= =20 ____________________________________________=20 =20 Innovation resources.=20 =20 Experience the benefits of Information On Demand. The Information=20 Management Door. =20 =20 What's behind the door? An interactive tour of resources and=20 information based on industry expertise and today's critical=20 information challenges.=20 =20 Register and enter a landscape of solutions. Videos, white papers,=20 executive briefs and guides to products show you how to leverage=20 Information On Demand to lower costs, manage risk and complexity,=20 gain insight and much more. Open the door and see what Information On=20 Demand can do for you.=20 =20 -> More http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.Cih6.1GrU.Ql1FZ~= =20 =20 White paper -- Govern the business of development to improve =20 your flexibility.=20 =20 Businesses face a paradox. On one hand they must be free to create=20 responsive software and systems to be more agile and competitive. On=20 the other, regulatory standards demand that they control development=20 more closely to ensure compliance.=20 =20 This white paper shows how governing the business process of software=20 and systems development allows your organization to achieve a balance =20 between responsiveness and control. The paper helps you define=20 governance and shows you why governance is critical now. See how,=20 when implemented properly, development governance enables you to=20 execute highly flexible and business-driven processes in the context of =20 a structured and compliant environment.=20 =20 -> More http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.Cih8.1GrU.R5XFb~= =20 =20 Embrace the change in your workforce. =20 =20 Is your workforce changing? If yours is like many businesses, your=20 workforce is becoming more dispersed and diverse. Skilled employees=20 are retiring, while new workers are changing jobs frequently." And the=20 lines between home and work life are blurring. Embrace these changes=20 and use them as inspiration for innovation with IBM software. Retain=20 skilled employees longer -- while capturing their knowledge for=20 the next generation. Implement flexible, productive and collaborative=20 work environments that help employees innovate -- no matter where=20 they work.=20 =20 -> More http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.CihA.1GrU.SgnFk~= =20 =20 Tighten the link between process and technology to =20 strengthen security.=20 =20 A new IBM report helps you understand the link between security=20 technologies and security processes -- and how the connection between=20 the two can be a key to solid business integrity. Define IT security=20 and understand Linux=AE security topics, while learning how to extend=20 security policies beyond traditional business walls, protect customer=20 information and tackle regulation and standard requirements.=20 =20 -> More http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.CihC.1GrU.T1HFm~= =20 =20 Express yourself with middleware designed specifically for=20 growing businesses. =20 =20 Small and medium-sized businesses can get enterprise-class solutions=20 packaged and priced to meet their needs with IBM Express middleware.=20 Easy to purchase, implement and manage, these solutions can help you=20 deploy new applications quickly, integrate disparate systems, drive=20 business insights and collaborate productively. 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Plus, look for a 35 percent discount on the=20 IBM Service-Oriented Architecture Compass as you browse and buy.=20 New books added each month.=20 =20 -> More http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.CihG.1GrU.TkHFq~= =20 ____________________________________________=20 =20 Promotions.=20 =20 Save up to $8,200. =20 Requirements management made simple with Rational=AE RequisitePro=AE.=20 -> Get the details.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.CihI.1GrU.U4nFs~= =20 =20 Save and learn. =20 50% off Information On Demand Conference and Expo registration.=20 -> Sign up now.=20 http://ibm.r.delivery.net/r?1.1.3JP.2Wo.11NrlG.BugjJm..N.CihK.1GrU.URHFu~= =20 =20 Event. =20 Don't miss the IBM Rational Developer Conference. 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If you experience any difficulties viewing this newsletter,= you can access it online.

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=A0Introduction.
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In this issue you will see how IBM software can enable innovation through = information management, collaboration, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA),= software development and more.

Our feature shows you how IBM software for SOA enables innovation and flex= ibility to make a difference in the real world. The story shows you how IBM= partners with customers by bringing software technology and best-practice = expertise together to help them achieve their visions for SOA su= ccess.

We have a special series of offers that brings new software for the workpl= ace right to your desktop. See our "experience innovation in the workplace"= section. We also feature strategic articles, white papers and more in our = "innovation resources" section.

Enjoy this month's newsletter!

Dan Galvan
Vice President Marketing Programs
IBM Software
=A0Feature.

Working partnership. See how your peers are collaborating= with IBM for real-world SOA success.

It takes more than technology to help achieve the benefits promised by SOA.= It takes a partner that brings not only software expertise, but industry e= xpertise and development and implementation best practices to help you achi= eve your SOA vision.

In its own operations and with dedicated customers, IBM is making innovatio= n through SOA work and work hard. Discover how your peers are achieving out= standing results. Northwestern Mutual saved US$20 million and experienced a= chart-topping spike in productivity. Wachovia has current customer needs u= nder control and is looking to the future to get ahead of the competition.<= BR>
Find out how you can leverage the powerful combination of IBM technology an= d expertise to realize your unique vision for SOA success.

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=A0Experience innovation in the workplace.

3D""See how productive your tea= ms can be. Try out IBM Workplace Services Express risk-free for 120 days.
Imagine what an easy-to-deploy team collaboration tool, document= management system and employee portal could do for your team's productivit= y. With IBM=AE Workplace™ Services Express 2.6, you can make it a rea= lity. Try it out at no charge for 120 days. Download a product demo to see = what's in store. Register to give your teams a risk-free trial-and get them= on the road to being more productive, more collaborative and more innovati= ve. If you're new to the software, you can order a copy of the IBM Workplac= e Services Express for Dummies book free of charge.

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3D""Preview IBM Lotus = Sametime 7.5. The future of real-time business.

-- Connect by voice as instantly as you message. Voice-over-IP capabilities= let you click a person's name and start talking to them using your compute= r's microphone and speakers.

-- Integration with telephony partners offers new capabilities including th= e ability to click on a person's name to ring their telephone, as well as n= ew Web conference features, such as having the conference dial out to a par= ticipant.

-- Plus, integration with other leading instant messaging platforms helps y= ou create a seamless messaging environment inside and outside of your busin= ess.

These are just a few of more than 100 new features. Watch the preview and s= ee the innovative future of instant productivity.

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IBM WebSphere Portal Live! The meeting place for portal = productivity near you.

The new IBM WebSphere=AE Portal 6.0 brings business managers, developers, = users and administrators together by delivering the capabilities they need = to deliver on the portal productivity promise. Register for an IBM WebSpher= e Portal Live! event near you and see for yourself.
     
  • Developers assemble composite applications quickly and easily.
  • Process owners cr= eate and modify workflows fast.
&nb= sp; • Integrated electronic forms speed completion and p= rocessing.
  • Web content management makes content creation easy and accurate.=
  • Advanced tools = let you create portlets quickly from existing applications.
  • AJAX support lets you bu= ild more responsive, more interactive Web pages.
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Find an event near you and sign up today.

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3D""Try IBM Workplace Forms ris= k-free for 60 days.

The new IBM Workplace Forms™ 2.5 product family gives you a server, d= esigner and client viewer that let you easily deploy XML forms-based proces= ses. And now IBM gives you the opportunity to try them out at no charge for= 60 days. Manage all aspects of e-forms from your desktop or within a brows= er with IBM Workplace Forms Viewer, or create precision forms using a WYSIW= YG, drag-and-drop e-form designer. Simply register, download and go for 60 = days.

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=A0Innovation resources.

Experience the benefits of Informati= on On Demand. The Information Management Door.

What's behind the door? An interactive tour of resources and information ba= sed on industry expertise and today's critical information challenges.

Register and enter a landscape of solutions. Videos, white papers, executiv= e briefs and guides to products show you how to leverage Information On Dem= and to lower costs, manage risk and complexity, gain insight and much more.= Open the door and see what Information On Demand can do for you.

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White paper—Govern the business of development to = improve your flexibility.

 Businesses face a paradox. On one hand they must be free to crea= te responsive software and systems to be more agile and competitive. On the= other, regulatory standards demand that they control development more clos= ely to ensure compliance.

This white paper shows how governing the business process of software and = systems development allows your organization to achieve a balance between r= esponsiveness and control. The paper helps you define governance and shows = you why governance is critical now. See how, when implemented properly, dev= elopment governance enables you to execute highly flexible and business-dri= ven processes in the context of a structured and compliant environment.

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3D""Embrace the change in your wo= rkforce.

Is your workforce changing? If yours is like many businesses, your workfor= ce is becoming more dispersed and diverse. Skilled employees are retiring, = while new workers are changing jobs frequently. And the lines between home = and work life are blurring. Embrace these changes and use them as inspirati= on for innovation with IBM software. Retain skilled employees longer—w= hile capturing their knowledge for the next generation. Implement flexible,= productive and collaborative work environments that help employees innovat= e—no matter where they work.

 =
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Tighten the link between process and technology to stren= gthen security.

A new IBM report helps you understand the link between security technologie= s and security processes—and how the connection between the two can be= a key to solid business integrity. Define IT security and understand Linux= =AE security topics, while learning how to extend security policies beyond = traditional business walls, protect customer information and tackle regulat= ion and standard requirements.

 =
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3D""Express yourself with middleware designed = specifically for growing businesses.

Small and medium-sized businesses can get enterprise-class solutions packa= ged and priced to meet their needs with IBM Express middleware. Easy to pur= chase, implement and manage, these solutions can help you deploy new applic= ations quickly, integrate disparate systems, drive business insights and co= llaborate productively. Learn how the IBM Express Portfolio™ delivers= middleware designed to meet your needs.

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Books to build your skills.

Need to learn more about building applications for Linux? Ready to create W= eb services for Web applications? Looking for a primer on WebSphere Portal?=

Look no further than IBM Press. The official publisher of IBM books for pr= ofessionals and students helps you advance your technical skills, get up to= speed on emerging technologies, prepare for IBM certifications and more. P= lus, look for a 35 percent discount on the IBM Service-Oriented Architectur= e Compass as you browse and buy. New books added each month.

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