>IBM Software Newsletter
>24 January 2003
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>In Today's Issue:
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>Feature
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> o Linux comes of age
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>Feature
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>Linux comes of age
>
> Just a few years ago, Linux was part of a subculture, a tool in
> its early-stage, cradled by the hands of technical gurus for
> infrastructure tasks. Few CIOs had ever even heard of Linux, let
> alone know the ROI advantages of open source. However, over time
> Linux has gained its own rite of passage. The penguin bandwagon
> has transcended lines between communities, won respect in the
> marketplace, and matured with company support and a
> comprehensive, flexible portfolio of components to back it.
> Today, customer IT managers around the world are deploying
> business-critical applications on Linux. And that can only
> strengthen the possibilities of opportunity and development.
>
> Who is adopting?
> In his keynote address at LinuxWorld New York on January 23rd,
> IBM Software Group Senior Vice President Steve Mills talks about
> "Linux coming of age" and how customers across all industries
> and governments are adopting Linux and gaining business benefit
> today.
>
> Customers such as Mercury Insurance Group, Automatos, Inc., and
> Unilever are among the latest of more than 6,300 IBM customer
> engagements around Linux.
>
> Mercury Insurance Group selected IBM because of its ability to
> provide a complete Linux solution, including software, servers,
> and storage. The solution includes IBM DB2 database, Tivoli
> management software, and WebSphere software platform for
> e-business, in addition to IBM's highly scalable eServer x440
> Intel processor-based servers and IBM FAStT700 storage servers
> attached to Linux. Mercury anticipates that its powerful new Web
> applications will make it significantly easier to do business
> with its independent agents and to drive additional business.
>
> Automatos, Inc.,a leader in IT management solutions, selected
> IBM DB2 Universal Database for Linux to power its Internet-based
> automated ITintelligence solutions. Automatos migrated from
> Windows* to DB2 and Linux based on price and performance, and was
> able to implement a low-cost operating environment that created
> a solid platform to deliver its solutions to customers.
>
> And, Unilever, a multi-brand company whose products include
> Dove, Ragu, Lipton tea, Ben & Jerry's, Snuggle, Lawry's, and
> Hellmann's mayonnaise plans to fully adopt a Linux strategy
> across its infrastructure to take advantage of the flexibility
> and lower cost of Linux.
>
> Bottom line
> The value of IBM software on Linux is that it provides an open
> and comprehensive application platform, enabling the easy
> integration, deployment, development, and management of
> applications across heterogeneous server environments, resulting
> in lower costs and higher performance.
>
> Furthermore, the combination of Linux and IBM software,
> hardware, and services can provide a powerful integrated, open,
> virtualized, and autonomic infrastructure for e-business on
> demand.
>
> More on Linux.
>
> Linux Resource Center
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/feature1
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> IBM Software for Linux
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/feature2
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> IBM Linux Portal
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/feature3
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> Top Stories
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> Software offerings announced at LinuxWorld
>
> At LinuxWorld New York, IBM announced a variety of new offerings
> that help companies expand the use of Linux across an e-business
> infrastructure, making it easier to integrate everything from
> access devices to servers on the open source operating system.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/offer
>
>
> We've got mail for Linux users
>
> IBM Lotus iNotes Web Access will now support the Linux version
> of the Netscape 7.0 browser based on Mozilla 1.0.1 to give
> customers the ability to manage e-mail and calendaring through a
> first-class Web experience. Linux users will benefit from the
> flexibility and lower costs of browser-based messaging.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/mail
>
>
> Tivoli takes a LinuxWorld Best of Show award
>
> Tivoli won the LinuxWorld Best of Show award for the "Best Data
> Storage Solution" category. Tivoli Storage Management Solution
> delivers storage management, backup, and recovery for the Linux
> platform across the entire enterprise, from mobile devices to
> servers and databases. It also delivers autonomic functionality.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/best
>
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> Developers
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> IBM developerWorks Live! conference information
>
> This premier technical conference gives more information,
> contacts, resources, and hands-on knowledge than one can
> imagine. Explore problem solving and the future of
> innovation in great depth with great minds. Set in New Orleans,
> 9 - 12 April, the conference is also host to Planet Tivoli.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/live
>
>
> WebSphere Application Server - Express handbook
>
> This new Redbook introduces WebSphere Application Server -
> Express, a comprehensive development tool and a single-server
> application server environment designed for the small and medium
> business customer who wants to have a Web presence. Learn how to
> install the product, then build and deploy a Web application.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/how
> >> WebSphere Application Server - Express Trial Program
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/trial
>
>
> Scheduling and automation in DB2 Universal Database
>
> The size and numbers of databases continue to grow. With DB2 V8,
> tools for automation and scheduling make the administrative job
> much easier. This article focuses on the Task Center, which
> enables one to create, edit, and debug tasks, the Task Journal,
> tips for managing tasks, and possible configurations.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/data
>
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> Innovations
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> IBM tops U.S. Patent list
>
> IBM generated the most U.S. patents in 2002, the tenth
> consecutive year that it led the world. IBM is also the leader
> in patenting software-related technology, receiving more than
> 7,500 U.S. patents for software technologies over the 10-year
> period.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/patent
>
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> Globalizing your e-business: New site offers resources
>
> As the Internet transcends national and geographical boundaries,
> the concept of doing business within a single country is quickly
> giving way to the need to compete in an international
> marketplace. Large businesses creating e-business applications
> must learn to operate seamlessly in multiple countries by
> supporting a variety of languages and cultures. IBM offers the
> resources.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/global
>
>
> Australian Open 2003 serves up IBM software
>
> IT infrastructure for the Australian Open needs to be flexible
> so it can both be smoothly integrated with the regular IT
> infrastructure and ready to respond with speed to the enormous
> demands placed upon it during the tournament. Open standards-
> based technologies and self healing technologies match up with
> IBM software to complete the task.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/open
>
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> Success Stories
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> Satellite Records spins a better Web site
>
> The new Web site relies on DB2 for Linux on the backend to
> manage and store detailed information about each individual
> vinyl record available for sale at Satellite Records. Users can
> research musical artists, listen to sound clips, place desired
> items in virtual shopping carts, and make purchases.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/spin
>
>
> Sephora beautifies its workflow with Lotus
>
> How does one enable efficient collaboration among facilities and
> store managers and hundreds of mobile, on-call maintenance
> contractors with different preferred means of communications? A
> comprehensive and integrated facilities management system built
> on Lotus Domino: lower costs, business intelligence, and a
> competitive advantage.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/flow
>
>
> Mikasa sets a world-class table with IBM software
>
> WebSphere and DB2 software helped make Mikasa.com, a
> multifunctional online store. It features a fast, intuitive
> catalog search engine, a gift registry, and personalization
> capabilities. The store is now integrated with its backend ERP,
> inventory, and fulfillment systems.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/table
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> Event Listings
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> Access various IBM e-classes
> Virtual classroom with hands-on labs and live instruction.
> Software-specific courses include DB2, VisualAge for Java,
> WebSphere, WebSphere MQ (formerly MQSeries), and others.
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/class
>
>
> WEBCASTS: Tune in today any time
>
> The Powerful Combination of WebSphere Portal
> and IBM Enterprise Content Management
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/cast1
>
> CRM Integration in Banking
> Going the Last Mile
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/cast2
>
> Imaging Across the Enterprise
> Featuring The Home Depot
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/cast3
>
>
> EVENTS
>
> Transaction and Messaging
> Technical conference
> 10-14 February
> Las Vegas, NV
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/event1
>
> IBM developerWorks Live!
> 9-12 April
> New Orleans, LA
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/event2
>
> IBM Software Symposium
> 19-23 May
> Munich, Germany
> http://isource.ibm.com/cgi-bin/goto?on=swnl12/event3
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