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	08-NOV-2006

Hello and welcome to the new look IBM Connect! We trust that you will find the new layout easy to read and user-friendly. We'd love to hear your feeback so please feel free to hit reply and send us your comments.

In this issue, find out about a great new webcast that discusses the importance of innovation. You'll also find information on events, special offers and more.

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Top stories
		News briefs and headlines A new generation of IBM System x servers is born. The latest generation of the previous xSeries range has a new name, more benefits but the same great prices. The new System x portfolio delivers exceptional performance, availability and reliability plus the choice of two-socket and four-socket Opteron solutions. Of course, these new models are all backed by world-class service and support, as you would x-pect! More

		News briefs and headlines Why are top Australian companies making the switch to IBM System p5? IBM System p5, our next-generation UNIX servers, are leaders in over 70 industry performance benchmarks. They're also helping top Australian companies optimise their infrastructures, boost productivity and dramatically cut IT costs. To learn more about the technologies that help improve infrastructure flexibility and reduce IT costs or to take an animated tour of these technologies, click here. More

		Event A not-to-be-missed webcast for all IT leaders. Like to learn where innovation is positioned on the CEOs' agenda? Know what the crucial implications and obstacles are? Get a look at three key steps you can take to stay ahead of the innovation curve? Don't miss this one-hour webcast, hosted by Julian Wee, IBM CIO, Head of Innovation & Technology, which includes opinion polling and a Q&A session. Click here for both the webcast and complimentary whitepaper. More

		Events Attend the System p, AIX 5L and Linux Technical Conference. This event is the ideal opportunity to learn all about System p trends and directions plus the latest releases of AIX and the POWER5 architecture with new features, functionality and performance. You can also get certified or keep your certification up to date, meet with specialists from IBM labs and share your experiences with peers from around the world. Where and when: Singapore: 27-30 November To learn more or register, click here. More

		Events Learn more about the power of SOA at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo. Service Oriented Architecture is delivering real business value today, and IBM is helping thousands of organisations just like yours to innovate through SOA. We're also proud to be a premier sponsor of Gartner's flagship conference, Symposium/ITxpo. Join us as we share the lessons we've learned working with companies around the world, see in-depth demonstrations of SOA solutions and meet our team of IBM SOA specialists at Booth P6. Where and when: Sydney: 14-17 November Click here to find out more.

		Case studies Hear from worldwide experts how SOA can benefit your business. At the 'SOA Demystified' webcast, you'll learn new and easier ways to get started with a Service Oriented Architecture through a combination of entry points. You'll discover the latest insights on how to re-use and manage services dynamically. And you'll see how SOA solutions can help you meet business challenges and enable innovation. Register now to view the on demand webcast. More

		Case studies VPAC lends power to Australian HPC with IBM system. The Victorian Partnership for Advanced Computing (VPAC) needed to meet growing demand for outsourced and grid High-Performance Computing (HPC) services in Asia-Pacific to support a growing number of corporate, academic and government clients. They replaced their aging Compaq AlphaSC supercomputer, which was under-performing and expensive to maintain, with a reliable, high-performance IBM Linux cluster system. The result was a significant increase in power with workloads running at 80-90% capacity and virtually no downtime. More

		Business centre news To see how to speed up innovation in your business, just click. You're invited to the upcoming IBM SOA innovation launch. Be among the first to see how IBM is helping companies realise new levels of efficiency and flexibility. Take the IBM assessment, watch the SOA film (it's a business block buster!) and much more. Learn more

		Business centre news Let IBM take the pain out of managing your web security. IBM Express Managed Security Services for Web security helps protect your IT investments and productivity by reducing the threat of spyware and viruses delivered through web browsing. Powered by the industry-leading MessageLabs technology, the 24x7 service works to effectively enforce corporate Internet usage policies by filtering access to inappropriate or potentially dangerous web sites. This can help streamline your IT operations and lower costs. More

		Business centre news Got a business challenge? We've got a solution. IBM understands mid-market business challenges and we can provide you with innovative technology and business services solutions, extensive experience and industry insights - all designed around the needs of an organisation like yours. We've even put together a complimentary IBM Services Catalogue - focusing on your six biggest challenges - for you to download. More

		News briefs and headlines There's nothing like an Advisor to help you find the right server. Decisions. Decisions. Now making one is easier. We're dedicated to helping small and medium businesses find the right systems while protecting their investments with flexible, scalable products. So we've introduced the IBM Systems Advisor Tool which lets you answer a few quick questions to identify the server or storage products that can help meet your needs. Get started here. More

		News briefs and headlines Lights, camera, action! Our SOA film is screening. Join IBM for the online premiere of "LAUNCH" and learn more about SOA in a fun and informative way. You can also enjoy an exclusive Behind the Scenes bonus panel, featuring top IBM executives who will offer business and technical perspectives on SOA and WebSphere as they relate to various movie scenes and themes. Take your seats now. More

		Events Get the inside story on IBM Tivoli, MRO Software and you. IBM's recent acquisition of MRO Software, a leading provider of asset and service management solutions, will strengthen the enterprise systems management capabilities of IBM's Tivoli Software portfolio. Attend Maximo World to learn more about MRO Software and its capabilities. Join MRO executives as they share the MRO roadmap and hear firsthand what the IBM purchase will mean to you. In Sydney on 12-14 November, register now. More

		Events Boost your WebSphere skills with Proof of Technology sessions. Through examples, discussion and interactive product experience, our complimentary WebSphere Proof of Technology (PoT) sessions explore a variety of topics that illustrate how WebSphere features and capabilities can be leveraged within organisations. Coming to a city near you, register your interest now. More

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