======================================================= SEARCH390 NEWS ROUNDUP June 7, 2001 More headlines at: http://search390.techtarget.com/news/0,289141,sid10,00.html ========================================================= SPONSORED BY: StorageTek ========================================================= Free Virtual Disk Web Seminar from IDC and StorageTek! Between tight budgets, enormous data growth and scarce resources, your job is harder than ever. Join IDC and StorageTek(r) on Wednesday, June 13th from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. MDT for an informative Web seminar and find out how you can overcome these storage challenges with virtual disk. Plus, you'll learn about the StorageTek 9500 Shared Virtual Array(tm) (SVA(tm)) disk storage system and its unique benefits for supporting your application testing procedures. Register now at: http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;2950312;5058249;g?http://storagetek.valued- ========================================================= LEAD STORY: "More apps up the mainframe ante" Linux on the mainframe has been heralded for everything from total cost of ownership to just being downright cool. But two non-mainframe software vendors are taking advantage of Linux to easily port their applications to the platform. SOURCE: search390 http://search390.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid10_gci558439,00.html For more information, read this search390 exclusive, "Experiencing the power of the platform -- for free" at http://search390.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid10_gci554758,00.html Find out more about mainframe operating systems at http://search390.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid10_tax1450,00.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- HAVE YOU DONE YOUR GOOD DEED FOR TODAY? -------------------------------------------------------------------- One of our 390 peers needs your help! User "Samantha" posted the following question to our Operating Systems discussion forum: "Has anyone had luck registering for the Linux Community Development System, (aka the service) these past two weeks? Also, has anyone participated in the free Linux trial? How was it? How was the tech support? Any feedback, comments about the program is greatly appreciated." Give "Samantha" a hand in our Operating Systems discussion forum. Just click on http://search390.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?50@@.ee83ff6. ======================================================== TODAY'S OTHER S/390 AND INDUSTRY NEWS ======================================================== [1] Something old, something new [2] IBM and HDS swap programming code for storage servers [3] IBM continues courting ISVs, expands BroadVision alliance [4] The new Big Blue [5] Quick Takes: Byanari new IBM S/390 and zSeries business partner [1] "Something old, something new" When the Swedish National Road Administration needed to replace its mainframe system, it didn't opt for a Windows or Unix-based distributed system but another mainframe - a Unisys ClearPath Plus CS7000 to be exact. This story explores why writing off mainframes as "legacy" could lead an organization to prematurely write off a valuable asset. SOURCE: CFO Europe http://www.cfoeurope.com/200106d.html [2] "IBM and HDS swap programming code for storage servers" IBM and Hitachi Data Systems have taken interoperability to the next level. The competing storage vendors have agreed to give each other access to the Application Programming Interfaces for their enterprise storage servers. The deal will let users use the same software on the IBM Shark and HDS Lightning. SOURCE: searchStorage http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid5_gci558434,00.html [3] "IBM continues courting ISVs, expands BroadVision alliance" IBM's expanded alliance with BroadVision could put the pinch on BEA Systems since BEA's WebLogic competes with IBM's WebSphere in the application server market. IBM has formed numerous alliances with ISVs in the last year in an effort to bolster its software sales by tying its middleware products to big-selling applications from such vendors as Siebel Systems, Peoplesoft, Ariba and J.D. Edwards. SOURCE: VARBusiness http://www.varbusiness.com/sections/News/breakingnews.asp?ArticleID=27109 [4] "The new Big Blue" In his eight years at the helm of IBM, Lou Gerstner has completely remade the company, brought the stock price up 874% and turned Big Blue into one of the most influential tech companies of the new millennium. That will be a tough act to follow for Sam Palmisano, president and chief operating officer, who many see as Gerstner's heir apparent. SOURCE: Red Herring http://www.herring.com/index.asp?layout=story&channel=20000002&doc_id=1260019526&rh_special_report_id= [5] "Quick Takes: Byanari new IBM S/390 and zSeries business partner" Quick Takes: Byanari new IBM S/390 and zSeries business partner Byanari becomes IBM business partner; Bristol releases new version of TransactionVision; Fortis buys M-Tech security software; CA out with upgraded security software for e-business. SOURCE: search390 http://search390.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid10_gci558440,00.html ======================================================= GET IN ON THE ACTION! ------------------------------------------------------- DO YOU WANT TO GET IN ON THE ACTION? Our Tip of the Month contest is still going strong and will run throughout the month of June. THIS MONTH'S PRIZE -- A Palm Vx Ultra Slim Handheld! Check out the tips, this month's prize, or submit a tip of your own today! Just go to: http://search390.techtarget.com/tips/0,289484,sid10_tax1642_prz_cts,00.html ======================================================== ======================================================== Take Our search390 Poll: What do you like best about working with mainframes? 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