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	30 April 2008 - Issue 2

A Letter from Nancy Pearson

By now, many of you are already seeing the benefits of Information On Demand in unlocking the business value of information for competitive advantage. We are amazed by the creative ways our customers are leveraging their information for strategic, game-changing initiatives such as gaining financial risk insight, driving product profitability and optimizing their workforce. We have had a tremendous response from customers as we engage with them to help them build their own Information Agenda, a vision and roadmap to show how they can best leverage their information and prioritize projects based on business need.

We are continuing to expand our portfolio of products and offerings to help you manage and integrate all forms of data and content as well as to derive valuable insight from your information to make better business decisions. New announcements include:

• IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition 8.5 search software which offers enhancements to IBM's unified and secure search experience.

• IBM Information Server FastTrack Version 8.0.1 which provides a unique mechanism to effectively capture the interaction among business analysts, data modelers and developers on data integration projects.

• InfoSphere Mashup Hub, a lightweight information management environment for use in Web 2.0 applications and mashups.

For System z:

• DB2 for z/OS Value Unit Edition, which enables the deployment of new application workloads and strengthens the role of System z as a cornerstone for initiatives such as SOA, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence.

• Data Warehousing on System z with more than 50 new features in DB2 for z/OS that support data warehousing including Information Server for System z capabilities that deliver new scalability, information consistency and performance to System z customers.

• Cognos 8 BI for System z which reports and analyzes hundreds of millions of transactions ensuring everyone can quickly identify and respond to critical business trends.

• InfoSphere Master Data Management Server for Linux on System z, allowing businesses to centrally manage customer, product, and account data for use across an enterprise.

Don’t miss a great opportunity to learn first hand about IBM Information Management, Cognos and FileNet solutions, hear from other customers about their experiences, and see innovative IBM Partner solutions at the IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Information On Demand Conference at the World Forum Convention Center, The Hague, The Netherlands, on June 3-6, 2008. You will find a robust agenda and hear from dynamic keynote speakers, including Dr. Ambuj Goyal, General Manager of IBM Information Management, IBM Software Group; Nick Donofrio, IBM Executive VP Innovation & Technology; and René Carayol, best selling author on business transformation and Chief Executive of Voodoo Limited.

Also, join us at our premier event, the IBM Information On Demand Conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas in October 2008. Register now for both events and share the experience with many thousands of attendees who will learn more about our highly acknowledged Information Management products and solutions.

See you there!

Nancy Pearson
Vice President, IBM Information Management Marketing

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		Ready for Your Exam? Study to Win an iPod Shuffle™ at the IBM EMEA Information On Demand Conference from June 3-6, 2008 in The Hague, The Netherlands. Attendees will have an opportunity to win 1 of 12 iPod Shuffles™. Achieve one of the top four scores daily to win! All Information Management exams qualify, excluding the FileNet exams. Each attendee can only win once. Begin studying now to increase your chances of earning an iPod Shuffle™ and take an online assessment exam to test your readiness! Normally offered for $10 USD, all Information Management online assessment exams will be available free of charge from May 18 to June 3 2008. Visit the self-assessment website and enter code IODEMEA during the offering period to qualify. Take advantage of the opportunity to take up to three Information Management exams at no charge at the IBM Information on Demand 2008 Conference in Las Vegas. Once again, IBM Certified Professionals will enjoy an added perk – the Certification Members’ only Lounge. Located in the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas from October 26th through 31st. , this café-style lounge is designed for relaxation with comfortable seating and quiet study areas. The earlier you register for the IBM Information On Demand 2008 Conference, the more you save. If you are interested in DB2 9 Certification, IBM Information Management Training has a brand-new promotion available for you! Receive savings of $75 off your DB2 certification exam fee with the purchase of the associated certification study guide. Learn more at the Certify & Save website! Certification information...

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		Turn in to Information Management Solutions on IBM TV. Why should you attend the 2008 IBM Information On Demand Global Conference? Just look at what happened in 2007. Learn why IBM and Cognos have hit the ground running. The IBM vision for the New Enterprise Data Center can help you improve IT service delivery and control costs. The new IBM System z 10 EC can play a critical part with up to an 85 percent smaller footprint and up to 85 percent less energy costs. New software for System z helps you modernize your applications to be more responsive to meeting business needs, automate your systems management and get more from your information. Tune in today!

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		Cognos joins IBM Information Management Training Portfolio New classes are now available from Cognos, a leader in business intelligence (BI) and performance management recently acquired by IBM. Check out our rich curriculum of instructor-led and e-learning courses for Cognos 8 BI users. Register for a class today...				Instructor-Led Online: A New Way to Learn from IBM Through Instructor-Led Online (ILO) courses, get high-quality course content, personal interaction of a classroom course, and the convenience and cost-savings of online training. Browse the ILO course catalog and check out the course offerings, new for 2008. Experience ILO for yourself with our demo and a new podcast! Enroll in an ILO course now!

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IBM EMEA Information On Demand Conference 2008
The first IBM EMEA Information On Demand (IOD) Conference will take place in The Hague, The Netherlands, 3-6 June at the World Forum Convention Center. It will be a major showcase for Information Management portfolio including solutions from Enterprise Content Management, Data Servers and Information Platform communities and IBM Business Partners.

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Register Today! IBM Information On Demand 2008 Conference, October 26-31, 2008, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, NV. The premier information management event for business and IT professionals. Select from over 700 sessions: a 2.5 day Business Leadership track with 120 sessions and a 4.5 day Technical track with 600 sessions.

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Business Intelligence and Performance Management are consistently ranked among the highest priorities for IT and the Office of Finance. The Cognos Forum 2008 on May 12-15 in Las Vegas will provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to transform those priorities into reality. The event offers something for everyone regardless of your role or level of expertise: in-depth education through 130 breakout sessions spanning seven tracks; one-of-a-kind networking opportunities; and an extensive onsite resource center. Join us - and over 3,000 attendees - to see how Cognos, an IBM company, can take your performance to the next level.

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