Today's News: Are Linux engineers going mainstream?

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February 15, 2005 Published by  Search390.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   >  HostBridge Technology -- Complete CICS Integration   >  Register Today for SHARE User Events in Anaheim next February IN THIS ISSUE:   >  German trains run on Linux   >  CEO: Labor costs to plummet with utility computing   >  IBM to run New York City's MTA Data Center   >  Understanding on-demand   >  What databases run on OS/390?   >  Be open -- be secure   >  The Missing Link: I want my MP3 German trains run on Linux [Search390.com] The German railway system is migrating major IT components from z/OS to Linux on the mainframe. Is the z/OS environment becoming extinct? And are Linux operators going mainstream? MORE INFO: > IBM mainframe revenues finally slip > First National Bank of Omaha makes move to Big Blue     New White Paper: CICS and SOA/Web Services Find out how you can use SOA/Web Services to integrate mainframe CICS applications with other enterprise applications. This free white paper addresses issues surrounding where to place the SOA boundary, handling microflows, and converting CICS transaction data to usable formats. Click here to view this White Paper.     CEO: Labor costs to plummet with utility computing [SearchEnterpriseLinux.com] The CEO of data center management software vendor Qlusters Inc. explains how Linux will help shape the future of utility computing. IBM to run New York City's MTA Data Center [SearchDataCenter.com] Big Blue inks five-year, $65 million deal to run New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority's IT operations. FEATURED TOPIC:  Understanding on-demand IBM is pushing on-demand computing but are you buying? Do you even understand what the heck it is? Check out this Featured Topic to learn what you should know about on-demand computing.     Register Today for SHARE User Events in Anaheim next February Plan to attend SHARE User Events in Anaheim, taking place February 27 - March 4, 2005. This mega training event will feature user-run technical education, on-site seminars, hands-on labs, a vendor product/service expo, and several professional networking opportunities. Session titles and preliminary details are now available. Also, celebrate SHARE's 50th Anniversary in 2005. Register today for greatest savings!     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE:  What databases run on OS/390? ITKnowledge Exchange member "shifex" wanted to know what databases could be used with OS/390. Check out this thread to see what other people contributed by clicking here. Want to be a part of the conversation? Sign up by clicking here. TIP:  Be open -- be secure It may sound paradoxical, but open source software can be one of the best ways to secure your enterprise. To see the tip, click here. I want my MP3 [Washington Post] Industry experts are predicting the demise of the CD over the course of the next 10 years as digital media takes hold. This is bad news for traditionalists still yearning for the days of cassette tapes and eight-track players, but great news for end tables -- there will never be a shortage of coasters ever again. Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by Search390.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2005 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://search390.techtarget.com/u?cid=504591&lid=430653&track=NL-170 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: Search390 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494