Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 18:10:59 -0700 From: IBM e-business and Software News Alert Subject: IBM e-business and Software News Alert, 2001 Issue 5 IBM e-business and Software News Alert 2001 Issue 5 20 February 2001 ---------------------------------------------------- Web Version of This Newsletter IBM* e-business and Software News Alert is on the Web at http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/ . ---------------------------------------------------- Subscription and Cancellation Instructions You are subscribed as xxxxatyyyyy . Subscription and cancellation instructions are at the end of this newsletter. ---------------------------------------------------- Top Stories in This Issue Two Analyst Reports Find IBM is Low-Cost Database Leader; Total Cost of Ownership is Half of Oracle under "Data, Content, and Knowledge Management" IBM developerWorks Launches Chinese Language Site under "Application Development / Java" ---------------------------------------------------- Data, Content, and Knowledge Management --------------------------------------- Two Analyst Reports Find IBM is Low-Cost Database Leader; Total Cost of Ownership is Half of Oracle http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010220/tcodb/ Two research firms have found that the total cost of ownership (TCO) of IBM DB2* Universal Database is up to 52 percent less than that of Oracle8i**. TCO includes administration, manageability, performance, and pricing. Oracle's mandatory, unlimited-user, license costs three to five times more than IBM's processor-based pricing model. IBM WebSphere, Content Manager to Integrate Custom Version of Interwoven Content Management Software http://www.interwoven.com/news/press/2001/0216ibmpr.html IBM will integrate a custom version of Interwoven's content management software into the IBM WebSphere* software platform and IBM Content Manager*. This integration will enable complex content management tasks, including collaborative, concurrent, multi-author development of diverse Web assets such as HTML, XML, and multimedia. IBM and Tacit Systems "Enterprise Knowledge Gap" Service Probes Electronic Content for Knowledge http://www.ibm.com/news/2001/02/13.phtml IBM's and Tacit Systems' new Enterprise Knowledge Gap service allows customers to identify areas of knowledge critical to their businesses, determines whether that knowledge is present, identifies gaps in how it is shared and applied, and provides a strategy for discovering, exchanging, and managing knowledge and expertise. DB2 and IMS Technical Conference, 5 - 9 March, in Hamburg, Germany http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/conf/europe/DB2_IMS/ (uppercase required as shown) The DB2 and IMS* Technical Conference, 5 - 9 March in Hamburg, Germany, provides in-depth information about the latest versions of IBM DB2 and IMS, e-business solutions, information integration, application development, content management, database management, multimedia delivery, business intelligence, and mobile communication. Federal Computer Week Gives Top Marks to IBM DB2 Intelligent Miner http://www.fcw.com/fcw/articles/2001/0205/tec-review-02-05-01.asp Federal Computer Week recently gave top marks to IBM DB2 Intelligent Miner, calling it "the most complete solution and the easiest to use" of the three products examined. The article said DB2 Intelligent Miner was "easy to install, requiring very little input, and fairly intuitive to use". Application Development / Java ------------------------------ IBM developerWorks Launches Chinese Language Site http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/cn/ IBM has launched its developerWorks* Chinese language site, hosted on a server in Beijing, for China's rapidly growing developer community. The site uses Simplified Chinese. Developers will find localized content, as well as selected, translated content from other developerWorks sites. DOWNLOAD: Chinese Handwriting Recognizer for Linux http://www.ibm.com/alphaworks/tech/chinese4linux (no final slash) Download IBM's implementation of Handwriting Recognizer for Linux**. This Simplified Chinese version recognizes all 6763 characters accurately and promptly, whether the handwriting is cursive or written in abnormal stroke order. DOWNLOAD: IBM Web Services Toolkit 2.2 http://www.ibm.com/alphaworks/tech/webservicestoolkit (no final slash) Download version 2.2 of the IBM Web Services Toolkit, for designing and executing applications to find one another and collaborate. V2.2 has access to UDDI registries, SOAP technical previews, a COM pluggable provider, and SOAP chaining framework, plus updated WSDL tools. New Paper: Applying Web Services to the Application Service Provider Environment http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/ws-wsasp/ and http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/ws-wsasp2/ A new IBM paper presents an example of how Web services can be applied to an application service provider environment. The implementation uses the IBM Web Services Toolkit. DOWNLOAD: Eleven IBM WebSphere Business Components, Beta Versions http://www.ibm.com/software/components/shop.html Register to download beta versions of 11 new IBM WebSphere Business Components, which extend IBM's strengths in middleware such as WebSphere, VisualAge*, and MQSeries* by enabling quick, flexible development and deployment of components and component-based systems. IBM WebSphere Business Components Studio Currently Value-Priced at Just US$28 http://www.ibm.com/software/components/shop.html IBM WebSphere Business Components Studio is currently value-priced at just US$28. WebSphere Business Components Studio has tools, Advanced Components, services, examples, and documentation for creating Enterprise JavaBeans** applications and component-based solutions. IBM Develops Bluetooth Network Simulator to Create Applications in Realistic Network Environment http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/l-blueh.html BlueHoc, a new tool in the IBM developerWorks Open Source zone, simulates a Bluetooth** environment to let developers design applications that operate over radio, baseband, and other communication layers. Using BlueHoc, developers can design and test in a realistic, network environment. Web Broadcast on 7 March: "Offerings and Resources for the Developer from IBM" http://webevents.broadcast.com/ibm/developer/030701/home.asp?loc=34 Join an IBM Web broadcast on 7 March, "Offerings and Resources for the Developer from IBM". Learn about IBM's range of developer offerings -- news about emerging technologies, education, software downloads, tools, tips, fixes, as well as partner programs that provide deep technical support plus go-to-market support for your company. Empirix Bean-test JavaBean Testing Tool Supports IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 3.5 http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010220/emprx/ (URL redirects to Empirix site) Empirix Bean-test**, which tests the scalability and functionality of Enterprise JavaBeans** (EJB) components, now works with IBM WebSphere Application Server V3.5 to speed development and improve performance of Web applications that use EJB technologies. For Business Partners --------------------- Tivoli Business Partner Program Expands Integration with IBM PartnerWorld http://www.tivoli.com/news/press/pressreleases/en/2001/0207_bpartner.html The Tivoli Business Partner Program for 2001 further integrates with the IBM PartnerWorld* marketing and enablement portal, to offer more comprehensive marketing, sales, education, and technical support. Also, new partner relationships focus on service providers and Web integrators. Pervasive Computing / Wireless ------------------------------ IBM, Ericsson to Help Financial Service Companies Offer Next-Generation, Mobile Internet Services http://www.ibm.com/services/pressrel/PRESSREL_138225.html (uppercase required as shown) IBM and Ericsson will help financial service companies to deliver mobile Internet offerings such as wealth management, account aggregation, mobile trading, and credit card and payment alerts. Financial firms will get a standard, scalable, secure infrastructure for high-volume services across multiple financial channels. Lotus, Extended Systems to Deliver Mobile Synchronization Technology for Domino Everyplace http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010220/exsys/ Lotus and Extended Systems will develop data synchronization and device management for the Lotus Domino** Everyplace family of software solutions that extend business information to mobile and wireless devices. Extended Systems' mobile solutions let users access, collect, synchronize, and print information on demand. Consulting Services ------------------- IBM, Network Appliance to Offer Services, Support for Network Storage and Content Delivery Products http://www.netapp.com/news/press/2001/news_rel_20010214a.html IBM and Network Appliance will offer consulting, system integration services, and global support programs for Network Appliance's network storage and content delivery products. The companies will help firms to build network storage architectures for complex applications such as customer relationship management and streaming media. IBM Supports Qwest Communications' Newest CyberCenter in Dallas http://www.qwest.com/about/media/pressroom/1,1720,459_archive,00.html Qwest Communications' new CyberCenter in Dallas is the first of 28 such centers that IBM will build and support over a three-year period. The centers provide complex Web hosting, managed applications services, and high-speed links to Qwest's global, broadband, Internet network. IBM Executive Says e-utilities Use Internet to Deliver IT Functions to Customers http://www.ibm.com/netgeneration/features/index.jsp IBM's group executive of Global Services says a new services landscape focuses on e-utilities, which use the Internet to deliver IT functions to customers. e-markets and hosting services are leading the trend, and storage will increasingly be made available as a utility. e-utilities also offer another advantage: speed of execution. Industry Solutions ------------------ IBM, Walker to Offer Financial Analytic Solution with IBM DB2 on IBM e(logo)server zSeries http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010209/wkrfa/ (URL redirects to Walker site) IBM and Walker Interactive Systems will provide an integrated, Web-based, financial analytic solution running on IBM DB2 Universal Database and IBM DB2 OLAP Server for the IBM e(logo)server* zSeries*. The IBM products and Walker's Horizon** solution will connect finance groups to all revenue and expenditure entities within an enterprise. IBM Self-Service Kiosks Provide Ultimate Travel Experience at Korea's Incheon Airport Terminal http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010220/krnch/ IBM has installed 52 Internet-enabled, self- service kiosks in Korea's new Incheon Airport terminal. The kiosks provide information about airport and airline locations, travel procedures, Internet reservations, flight schedules, tourism, ground transit links, currency rates, time zones and maps, weather, events, and emergency contact. Kmart Purchases US$200 Million in New IBM SurePOS Systems and Services to Improve Customer Checkout http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010220/kmicc/ Kmart will purchase more than US$200 million for new, Internet-enabled, IBM point-of-sale systems to improve customer checkout in 2,100 stores. Kmart selected IBM's SurePOS* 700 units due to their USB connectivity, Internet capabilities, and IBM's implementation services and support. Business Intelligence / Data Warehousing ---------------------------------------- Staples' Enterprise Data Warehouse to Use IBM DB2, Tivoli Storage Manager on IBM SP Supercomputer http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010220/stpls/ Staples, the pioneer office superstore, will deploy an IBM SP supercomputer, DB2 Universal Database Enterprise - Extended Edition, and Tivoli Storage Manager** in an enterprise data warehouse. The warehouse will initially handle merchandising, followed by supply chain and inventory management. Customer Relationship Management -------------------------------- Saab Dealer Intranet Uses DB2 and Lotus Products to Improve Customer Service http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010220/siris/ Saab Cars USA has enhanced communication between its headquarters, 225 dealerships, and 20 service centers through its Intranet Retailer Information System (IRIS). Built by IBM using DB2 Universal Database, Lotus Domino, and Lotus Notes**, IRIS has improved dealer production 25 percent, reduced dealer calls to headquarters 80 percent, and should yield 100 percent ROI in two years. Technology Management --------------------- Web Broadcast on 8 March: "Maximizing e-business through Web Management" http://www.tivoli.com/news/emedia/webcasts/2001/3_8ebusiness.html In a Web broadcast on 8 March, "Maximizing e-business through Web Management", learn how Tivoli can help to manage your Web efforts as part of a total e-business initiative. Topics include the critical role of Web management in e-business; ensuring a quality customer experience online; and Web management challenges. Media, Presentations, Arts, Entertainment ----------------------------------------- GRAMMY.com Distributes Music Electronically Using IBM Electronic Music Management System http://www.ibm.com/services/pressrel/PRESSREL_138227.html (uppercase required as shown) IBM's Electronic Music Management System* (EMMS) is the music distribution and digital rights management system for Grammy.com. Music fans who visit the official Web site for the GRAMMY** Awards can download (at no charge) and play music nominated for the awards. Collaboration ------------- Using Lotus Domino, Ideadollar Trades in Ideas http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010220/idolr/ Ideadollar uses Lotus Domino to assess ideas that it pays submitters for -- taking the best ideas, developing them into marketable products, and giving the submitter 15 percent of the profit. Ideadollar then sells its Domino-based technology to companies that want to capture ideas from their vendors, customers, and employees. e-commerce ---------- Lands' End Finds IBM Technology a Perfect Fit for Its B2B Solution http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010220/lnend/ To bring its B2B capabilities up to speed, Lands' End, a catalog-based retailer of clothing and accessories, adopted a two-pronged approach. For Lands' End, IBM used WebSphere Commerce Suite in designing a Corporate Sales site for small and medium customers, and Online Custom Stores, a series of extranets for high-profile customers. Freight Traders Links Shippers with Carriers in New B2B Exchange Built by IBM http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010220/ftrde/ Freight Traders, a UK-based trading exchange, brings shippers and carriers together. Freight Traders chose IBM to develop, host, and maintain its e-marketplace trading exchange. Shippers gain access to a larger pool of carriers, while buyers reach a global market of suppliers. Linux ----- DOWNLOAD: Omni Linux Printer Drivers from IBM and Oki Data http://www.okidata.com/mkt/html/nf/US20010213.html (uppercase required as shown) Download new, open-source, Omni Linux Drivers, developed by IBM and Oki Data to be compatible with more than two dozen OKI** Impact Printers. e-business ---------- Insights from IBM Keep You Well Informed as You Grow Your e-business http://www.ibm.com/services/insights/ How does technology impact organizations in your industry? What are the most viable business models? Where is the evolution of e-business really headed? A series of papers offers insights that answer these fundamental questions, and keeps you well informed as you grow your e-business. General News ------------ IBM Finance Incentive Defers Payment for Newly Purchased Products Installed in February and March http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010209/lsnow/ A new, IBM financing incentive allows customers who purchase IBM e-business software, networking, and storage applications to defer payment by 120 days for select new products installed in February, and 30 days if installed in March. This offer applies to Lotus and Tivoli products, IBM middleware such as WebSphere and DB2, and all IBM storage, printer, and networking products. IBM Opens Software Laboratory in Bangalore, India http://www.ibm.com/news/2001/02/142.phtml IBM has launched a major software development initiative in India by opening its India Software Laboratory in Bangalore. The lab will play a big part in IBM's Linux initiative. 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