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	29 May 2008 Issue #3-08

Dear Valued Client,

This month IBM strengthened its leadership in the green arena with "IBM Software for a Greener World", an action plan designed to help clients go green in three major areas that typically account for the majority of energy consumption – people, process workloads, and infrastructure.

IBM's strategy focuses on three key areas of software:
• People: the use of online tools such as collaboration to reduce the necessity of business travel and employee commuting
• Workloads: the efficiencies gained by improved business processes and automation to increase power efficiency and infrastructure maintenance; and
• Infrastructure: smart consolidation, virtualization and optimization with monitored energy usage and shifting resources to maximize efficiency based on demand.

These areas are supported by a variety of IBM software products -- including Rational and Lotus offerings such as instant messaging and Web conferencing, the redesign of business processes delivered by SOA WebSphere, FileNet and Tivoli, and infrastructure redesign/efficiency benefits achieved through Information Management, Tivoli and WebSphere offerings.

These products support IBM's unique approach to software development and deployment that not only enable energy efficiency but are more energy efficient themselves by design. As an example, IBM Information Management offers IBM Compliance Warehouse for Legal Control that enables organizations to achieve, sustain, and prove compliance with increasing environmental regulatory requirements while reducing cost, complexity, and risk.

Keeping this in mind, I invite you all to attend and see for yourselves our IBM Information Management solutions and offerings at our first ever IBM Information On Demand Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Conference 2008 at the World Forum Convention Center, in The Hague, The Netherlands, on June 3-6, 2008. This is IBM’s largest, most exciting conference in the region and will act as the premier showcase for IBM’s end-to-end Information On Demand strategy. Personally discover innovative and powerful solutions from Cognos and Filenet that unlock business value and enable clients to optimize their business.

Customers and business partners will benefit from world class education and free certification, hands-on labs, tremendous networking opportunities and unprecedented access to IBM innovators, strategists and executives. You will hear from many of our customers, including: Lufthansa, Philips, Citigroup, Zurich Insurance, UBS, Irish Life & Permanent, Telecom Italia, Groupe Caisse d’Eparne, MetLife, La Caixa, Ministry of Justice (Netherlands) and Hans Grohe; and learn more about solutions and services from our IBM Business Partner Platinum sponsors: Atos Origin, Capgemini and Cognos.

Register now and share the experience with more than 2,000 attendees participating in over 400 sessions on our highly acknowledged Information Management products and solutions.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Nancy Pearson
Vice President, IBM Information Management Marketing

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		New Integration of IBM FileNet Records Crawler and the IBM Classification Module Together, IBM Filenet Records Crawler and the IBM Classification Module provide an unparalleled ability to automate daily file management processing and decisions, enabling organizations to bring content under management and categorize it more accurately, without burdening users with categorization and records management tasks. For more information...

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		New IBM Optim Case Studies: British Telecom and Arek Oy British Telecom wanted to improve its in-house archiving processes to manage continued data growth and maintain Siebel CRM operational efficiencies. Arek Oy needed a test Data Management solution with capabilities for creating realistic test data to satisfy specific application testing criteria. Both companies turned to IBM Optim for the solution. Read more about IBM Optim solutions...

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		New e-media Site for Information Management Software for System z Short on time? The new Information Management Software for System z e-media site is a convenient portal for customers, partners and IBM employees to access webcasts, teleconferences, brochures, white papers and demos. Save time and stay informed! Bookmark the e-media site for easy access.

		Utilize Best Practices with IBM DB2 Alphablox Architecture Services Develop the best architecture for your current and future analytic applications with IBM Architecture Software Services. Design your applications to exceed the needs of your business and develop best practices based on years of Alphablox experience. Book your Architecture Service today!

		A "Green" Alternative to Traveling to Class Reduce your carbon footprint when you save on travel with Instructor Led-Online (ILO) training. This alternative to classroom training gives you the same high-quality content and personal interaction of a classroom course with the convenience and cost-savings of online training. With speakers, microphone or headset, you join a virtual classroom where you interact with the instructor and fellow students as if you are in a traditional classroom setting. Experience the live instruction, hands-on labs and exciting group dynamics when you enroll in a class! Go "green" when you enroll in an ILO class...

		Exclusive Access to the IBM Certification Lounge Study now and relax in style later at the members’ only IBM Certification Lounge at Information On Demand Conference in Las Vegas in October 2008. With three opportunities to become a member of the IBM Information Management certified elite, the time to start studying is now! Benefit from free online tutorials, certification guides, and online assessment exams. Get certified at the conference and gain exclusive access to the IBM Certification Lounge! Prepare to pass!

		Certification Ready? Chart your course to IBM Professional Certification. Are you planning to earn an IBM Professional Certification this year? If so, check out the Certification Roadmaps to find out where to start with entry level certifications, and how to build on your new designation. Roadmaps also identify prerequisites for certain tests which are essential for planning. Start planning today! Test yourself with an Online Information Management Certification Assessment Exam -- Test your readiness on any Information Management professional certification exam from IBM. Prepare to pass on exam day with an online Assessment Exam and quickly identify areas in need of focused study. Offered through Prometric for a nominal fee of $10 USD, take an assessment exam and get ready to take your job knowledge to the next level with an IBM professional certification designation. Prepare to pass today! Study to Win an iPod Shuffle™ at the IBM Information On Demand EMEA Conference 2008 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. Now's the time to Certify & Save! 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! Learn more about IBM Certification information...

		Tune in for Information Management Solutions on IBM TV. Gain greater business agility when you align business and IT. Tune into IBM TV for Impact 2008 and see addresses and highlights from Impact 2008, hear what customers are doing to improve responsiveness and flexibility and attend Webcasts that show you how to succeed with Service-Oriented Architecture. Reduce IT complexity and costs with virtualization. Consolidate and optimize server utilization. Tune into IBM TV for IBM Power Systems and see how you can reach new levels of efficiency, improve service delivery and align business and IT. Cut desktop software upgrade costs and improve flexibility and scalability. Explore the IBM Open Collaboration Client solution -- alternative, open standards desktop productivity software that leverages Linux as well as Mac and Windows operating systems. Tune in today!

		Bookstore Hot List! IBM DB2 9 for Linux, Unix, and Windows Advanced Database Administration: Certification Study Guide. The highly anticipated certification study guide for DB2 9 for LUW Advanced Database Administration (Exam 734) by Roger Sanders and Dwaine Snow is now available for pre-order! Advance your certification level and career with this comprehensive guide, complete with sample questions and solutions. Order today and save 35%! Unlocking the Business Value in Unstructured Information, and Understanding DB2. Free eBook, a 35% discount and new Author Podcasts are available from IBM Press. Learn how to unlock the value of information with the exciting new book, Enterprise Data Management: An SOA Approach to Managing Core Information. Now available for preorder, this book teaches you how to solve common IT challenges such as the complex information landscape, redundancy, and silos of information. Preorder today for delivery in June! Download a complimentary copy of the new Informix Dynamic Server 11 eBook. Get an inside view of IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11 (IDS) with a newly released eBook. IDS 11 continues a longstanding tradition of delivering first-in-class data servers which combine the robustness, high performance, availability and scalability needed by today’s modern businesses. Buy and save over 35% on the new Philip K. Gunning book: DB2 9 for Developers. This brand-new book is a must-have for any DB2 Developer or Database Administrator planning to implement DB2 9. Recognized DB2 expert Philip Gunning shows how native XML has been integrated into the DB2 engine and provides a detailed roadmap for exploiting the new XML capabilities. This comprehensive resource extends beyond the standard manuals and certification guides, and teaches the "why" and "how" of a well-designed and well-implemented DB2 database. IBM Press Program Manager talks books in a new podcast. Want to get the latest information on IBM Information Management Books? Information Management Books are informative assets that are critical for today’s IT professionals. Listen to Susan Visser, IBM Press Program Manager for Information Management, as she updates you on what’s new in Information Management Books for certification, Informix and DB2 in the IM Books Podcast. New IBM DB2 9 Redbooks Available. IBM Redbooks are excellent guides to various technical topics, often providing step-by-step instructions and “how-to” guidelines. They typically provide positioning and value guidance, installation and implementation experiences, and frequently include sample code and other support materials. Available to download at no charge, new DB2 9 Redbooks are published and updated on a regular basis. Visit the IBM Press Books site!

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Information Management Events

IBM Information On Demand EMEA Conference 2008
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 our IBM Information On Demand Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Conference 2008 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.

Information On Demand 2008
Mark your calendar! IBM Information On Demand 2008, October 26-31, 2008, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, NV. The premier information management event for business and IT professionals.

Telecons / Webinars

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	IMS Web Service Generation: Enabling IMS Data in SOA--June 3 Telecon
	Enterprise Report Management Can’t be Overlooked -- June 4 Webinar
	Best Practices for IMS Database Reorganization -- June 17 Telecon

Customer Success

Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg (LBBW), one of Germany's largest banks, recently implemented a combination of Information Mananagement System, WebSphere, and GT Software's Ivory to build a solution for including its mainframe-based stock trading applications in an enterprise-wide Web-enablement and SOA initiative. Here are two ways to learn more about the LBBW story -- listen to the replay of IT manager Hans-Jurgen Bauerle's teleconference, and read the new case study. This is a story you don't want to miss!

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