Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 15:13:11 -0700 From: IBM e-business and Software News Alert Subject: IBM e-business and Software News Alert, 2001 Issue 7 IBM e-business and Software News Alert 2001 Issue 7 9 March 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 DB2 Universal Database Server for OS/390 and z/OS Version 7 Has Warehouse Manager, 'Net Text Search under "Data, Content, and Knowledge Management" IBM Data Management Developer Domain Provides DB2 Resources for Developers under "Application Development / Java" IBM WebSphere Voice Server for Dialogic Platform Drives New Voice Applications under "Speech Recognition" ---------------------------------------------------- Data, Content, and Knowledge Management --------------------------------------- DB2 Universal Database Server for OS/390 and z/OS, Version 7 Has Warehouse Manager, 'Net Text Search http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-054 (uppercase required as shown) New features in IBM DB2* Universal Database Server for OS/390* and z/OS*, Version 7 include: - DB2 Warehouse Manager, for building, governing, and accessing DB2 data warehouses - DB2 Net Search Extender, a high-speed, scalable, Internet text search capability - several improvements in performance, scalability, and availability DB2 Universal Database Server for OS/390 and z/OS, Version 7 Utilities Enhanced, Offered Separately http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-050 (uppercase required as shown) The database utilities previously packaged with DB2 Universal Database have been enhanced, and are now offered as separate products: DB2 Operational Utilities, DB2 Diagnostic and Recovery Utilities, and the combined DB2 Utilities Suite. IBM Highlights Database Strength with 10,000th Mainframe Database Licensee http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010309/10kdb/ Citing the continuing demand for its high-volume, high-transaction rate software, IBM now has its 10,000th licensee for its industry-dominant mainframe database, DB2 Universal Database for z/OS. IBM's database is part of the infrastructure for 80 percent of Fortune 1000 companies. IBM DB2 or IMS Customers Using OS/390 or z/OS Get 21 New and Enhanced Data Management Tools http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2imstools/ A set of 21 new and enhanced data management tools for DB2 or IMS* customers who use OS/390 or z/OS complements the current 35 tools. These tools help with database administration support, performance management, recovery and replication management, and application management. See the list of tools and their functions. Value Unit Pricing, a New Pricing Model for Data Management Tools http://www.ibm.com/ibmlink/usalets&parms=H_201-057 (uppercase required as shown) Value Unit Pricing, IBM's new pricing model for data management tools, improves price performance as hardware capacity and workloads grow. Value Unit Pricing lets you add capacity and workload at an incremental price; aggregate capacity at a more economic price; and better manage software costs. Application Development / Java ------------------------------ IBM Data Management Developer Domain Provides DB2 Resources for Developers http://www.ibm.com/software/data/developer/ The new, IBM Data Management Developer Domain gives developers a complete, data management resource and community. It features technical articles, redbooks, tips, frequently asked questions, product information, and more. Analyst Report Finds Lotus Domino R5 Superior to Microsoft Exchange as Development Platform http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010309/lsupr/ A new report by Creative Networks confirms that Lotus Notes** / Domino** R5 provides a faster, more cost-effective, development environment than Microsoft Exchange** 2000. Developing with Notes / Domino R5 costs 44 percent less and takes 42 percent less time. The report also says Notes / Domino is more functional and less complex. Lotus DevCon 2001, 17 - 20 June in Las Vegas http://www.lotus.com/home.nsf/welcome/devcon/ Lotus DevCon 2001, from 17 through 20 June in Las Vegas, features six session tracks: Tools and Technologies, Hard-Core Code, Application Solutions and Strategies, Enterprise Integration, Knowledge Management Solutions, and Business Partner Solutions. Speech Recognition ------------------ IBM WebSphere Voice Server for Dialogic Platform Drives New Voice Applications http://www.ibm.com/software/speech/news/20010306-vserver.html IBM is integrating its WebSphere* Voice Server with the Dialogic** voice portal reference system, to simplify creating applications in VoiceXML** and Java** for Dialogic customers. Also, IBM and Dialogic have implemented a voice portal platform for TOM Voice, the first in mainland China. Pervasive Computing / Wireless ------------------------------ IBM Leads Industry with Rapid Succession of Mobile e-business Infrastructure Wins http://www.ibm.com/pvc/news/press_releases/ibm_leads_0201.shtml IBM has taken the lead in the mobile Internet infrastructure market, averaging one new wireless carrier per week that chooses IBM's hardware, software, or services to help them build infrastructure for wireless data. IBM and Webraska to Deliver Location-Based Wireless Services http://www.ibm.com/pvc/news/press_releases/webraska_0201.shtml IBM and Webraska will develop and market location- based services for mobile devices. The two firms will port Webraska's wireless navigation software to the IBM e(logo)server* pSeries*, and integrate their offerings with IBM's middleware products, including WebSphere Everyplace Suite and DB2. e-business Software Platforms ----------------------------- Belgacom Standardizes Its e-business Technology Infrastructure on IBM WebSphere Software Platform http://www.ibm.com/pvc/news/press_releases/belgacom_0201.shtml Belgacom, the Belgian telecom company, has chosen IBM's WebSphere software platform to build its technology infrastructure for e-business. Belgacom will deploy WebSphere to evaluate and develop new e-commerce and mobile Internet services, and to transform and integrate business processes such as new customer care and call center initiatives. e-commerce ---------- Five Software Service Companies to Offer Tailored Applications Built with WebSphere Commerce Suite http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/commerce/partworld_press.html Five software services companies -- Enterpulse, Eviciti, MCBA, Rare Medium, and Web Emporium -- will market customized e-commerce solutions built with IBM WebSphere Commerce Suite to industries such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, healthcare, financial services, and entertainment. Customer Relationship Management -------------------------------- IBM, Convergys Offer Customer Care and Billing Solution http://www.ibm.com/news/2001/03/08.phtml Convergys' Atlys** release 6.0 solution will be ported to IBM's UNIX** server platform, including the new IBM e(logo)server pSeries. Atlys offers customer care and billing for wireless voice and data providers. Life Sciences ------------- IBM Creates Life Sciences Consulting Practice http://www.ibm.com/news/2001/03/06.phtml IBM is establishing a life sciences consulting practice to help biotech and pharmaceutical firms to use information technology in developing new medical treatments. The initial offerings include solutions and services for knowledge management, data management and integration, clinical trial e-enablement, and hosting services. Consulting Services ------------------- IBM to Provide IT Services to Franklin Templeton Technologies for Ten Years http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010309/ftemp/ IBM Global Services will provide IT services to Franklin Templeton Technologies for ten years. IBM will manage Franklin Templeton's data center and distributed server operations, will implement new enterprise systems management architecture, and will update these technologies as needs evolve. IBM Healthcare to Develop Information Technology for Women's Care Network http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010309/wcare/ (URL redirects to PR Newswire site) IBM Healthcare will develop information technology for the Women's Care Network. The group's initial client model will provide patient-specific clinical data to physicians, on a real-time basis. The model will undergo testing in obstetrics / gynecology practices in several US cities. Security / Privacy ------------------ Galileo International Re-enforces Corporate Security Policy with Tivoli SecureWay Software http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010309/galtv/ Galileo International, a travel distribution services firm, will use Tivoli SecureWay** software to control access to its system resources from a single console. Galileo's systems are connected to travel agencies worldwide. Linux ----- Save 10 Percent on IBM Small Business Suite for Linux Plus IBM e(logo)server xSeries http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010309/lx10p/ A new, special offer combines IBM middleware and hardware in an industry-leading Linux** solution for small businesses. Save 10 percent on purchases of the IBM Small Business Suite for Linux plus one of three IBM e(logo)server xSeries* servers. The suite contains DB2 Universal Database, Websphere Application server, and Lotus Domino. Application and Host Integration -------------------------------- New, IBM Paper: Assembling Your Enterprise Application Integration Tool Kit http://www.eaiquadrant.com/str/allen_1.html A new, IBM paper presents procedures for gathering requirements, researching, and selecting a set of enterprise application integration tools for your enterprise. It suggests which information to get from integration solution vendors to determine functionality, and the impact of their integration tools on your existing IT environment. IBM Events ---------- WebSphere 2001, Next Week in Las Vegas http://www.ibm.com/news/2001/03/023.phtml WebSphere 2001, IBM's second annual conference on Internet infrastructure software, takes place 12 - 15 March in Las Vegas. Its 150 sessions, 90 exhibitors, product demonstrations, and how-to sessions showcase IBM application servers, development tools, presentation and deployment products, and specialized applications. Planet Tivoli 2001, 1 - 4 May in San Francisco and 11 - 14 June in Vienna, Austria http://www.tivoli.com/news/planet_tivoli/pt2001/ Planet Tivoli is a technical, solutions-oriented, conference that offers an in-depth look at the Tivoli management solution and its surrounding industry. Learn first-hand why technology management is a critica component in the success of your e-business. Sign up for San Francisco, 1 - 4 May, or Vienna, Austria, 11 - 14 June. For Business Partners --------------------- New, IBM Learning Services Course on CD Tells How to Establish New Channels and to Forge Alliances http://www.ibm.com/software/news-alert/20010309/newch/ A new IBM Learning Services course on CD shows Business Partners how to use sales channels effectively. Topics include channel benefits and challenges; why customers purchase through channels; developing an effective channel strategy through the use of channel management tools; and a step-by-step process for building a channel. ---------------------------------------------------- The IBM e(logo)server brand consists of the established IBM e-business logo with the following descriptive term "server" following it. 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