Today's News: IBM's 2004 shopping spree

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December 21, 2004 Published by  Search400.com    Today's News Issue Sponsored By:   > Data Center Decisions IN THIS ISSUE:   >  IBM's spending spree adds up to a portfolio of goodies   >  What to buy a geek for the holidays   >  Insider Weekly's top 10 events of 2004   >  Whoops! I can't believe I did that!   >  Tip contest: Win an iSeries.mySeries prize pack   >  The Missing Link: Groom rings bride -- with bad news IBM's spending spree adds up to a portfolio of goodies [Search400.com] With an aggressive strategy to expand its software portfolio and plenty of cash to spare, IBM bought its way into several vertical markets in 2004. The deals were advantageous for all parties involved and, for IBM, it certainly beat starting from scratch. MORE INFO: > IBM to buy Trigo, expand data sync offerings > IBM adds another supply-chain vendor to iSeries roster   Attend Data Center Decisions 2005 Join us in New York for Data Center Decisions 2005. Learn about the latest technologies for the data center, get top advice from industry experts & win a new Mercedes SLK. Register today!   What to buy a geek for the holidays [SearchStorage.com] Geeks are very much on the cutting edge -- which makes them difficult to shop for. Here's a little guide to delivering the goods this holiday season to that techie geek in your circle. Insider Weekly's top 10 events of 2004 [Insider Weekly] Since the announcement of i5 and i5/OS spanned a six-month time frame, the new i5 models and enhancements to the iSeries operating system generated excitement all through 2004. In addition to these important events out of Rochester, the year was also filled with acquisitions, revenue dips, and a rejuvenation of iSeries marketing. SHARE YOUR BLOOPER AND WIN A PRIZE:  Whoops! I can't believe I did that! We've all been there at one time or another, having to explain how or why on Earth we did something so stupid. And when it comes to working with your iSeries, I'm sure you all have one or two blooper stories to share. So, what do you say? Care to share your biggest goof-up of the year? Your goof-up just might win you a prize. That's right, the person who sends in the "whopper of all whoops" will win a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate. Don't delay. Don't be shy. Claim your fame before Monday, Dec. 27, and you could be our winner. Remember: By sharing your tale, you'll help other iSeries users avoid the same mistakes. SHOW YOUR DEVOTION:  Tip contest: Win an iSeries.mySeries prize pack Show off your love for your iSeries with this month's awesome prize package. Submit a tip for a chance to win an iSeries.mySeries shirt, bumper sticker and temporary tattoo. Don't forget to go in and rate our recent tips: Find your system security settings Security journal receiver management Tips for i5 eServer Hardware Management Console (HMC) Send message to users at a remote site TEST YOUR SMARTS:  Holiday Trivia: Celebrate the festivities IT-style 'Tis the holiday season! We've made a list and checked it each week. Now we're gonna find out who's naughty, who's nice... and who's a real holiday geek! Here's a festive sample of holiday IT terms with tantalizing clues. If you're a holiday-oriented geek, why not give it a try. Groom rings bride -- with bad news [Agence France Presse] No doubt technology has made our lives a lot easier. It sure has brought ditching your fiancee at the altar into the 21st century. A groom in Malaysia got cold feet -- make that frozen feet -- and jilted his waiting bride via SMS. He said they were not meant "2 B 2gethr," or something like that. Do you delete that message or keep it for posterity? Regardless, the bewildered bride kept her cool and the reception went ahead as planned -- with 1,000 guests in attendance!   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]     Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail!  Search400: Administrator Tips  Search400: WebSphere Strategies  Search400: Top Expert Advice Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription.   This e-newsletter is published by Search400.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. To unsubscribe from "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://search400.techtarget.com/unsubscribe?cid=499958&lid=430668&track=NL-177&ad=499958 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: Search400 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494