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January 13, 2005 Published by  Search400.com    Today's News Issue Sponsored By:   > Data Center Decisions   > HP IN THIS ISSUE:   >  IBM, SAP software alternative for some PeopleSoft, JDE customers   >  SOA works its way into some iSeries shops   >  Linux, Unix and Windows battle over ERP customers   >  More headlines   >  User poll: Microsoft's midrange alliance   >  Tip contest -- Win an iSeries.mySeries prize pack   >  The Missing Link: iPod goes to the head of the M-Class IBM, SAP software alternative for some PeopleSoft, JDE customers [Search400.com] IBM's new offering allows SAP resources to be virtualized on IBM eServers running the Power chip. Some analysts say the software could be attractive to PeopleSoft customers leery of a future with Oracle. MORE INFO: > PeopleSoft, JDE customers leery of Oracle support > IBM, iSeries users looking for next PeopleSoft?   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!   SOA works its way into some iSeries shops [iSeries Network] The increase use of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) has little relevance to most iSeries shops. But if your shop is one of the many that is modernizing its 5250 applications, SOA can help various important pieces of business logic from existing applications be brought forward. (Free registration to this site required.) Linux, Unix and Windows battle over ERP customers [The Unix Guardian] Companies are increasingly turning to Linux to run SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft ERP application suites, according to a survey by Peerstone Research. More headlines [From around the Web] Wanted: Executive director of COMMON (iSeries Network) SURVEY:  User poll: Microsoft's midrange alliance Is Microsoft's midrange alliance enough incentive to get you to move off the iSeries platform? Vote now   Enterprise computing evolved: Don't get left behind Register today for "Enterprise computing evolved: Don't get left behind" and discover how an Adaptive Enterprise can help you deploy services faster, create new revenue streams and respond to customer requirements in a dynamic, fiercely competitive market environment. Tune into this "live" webcast and hear from HP's Chairperson and CEO, Carly Fiorina, and also other HP senior management members. Register for the webcast.   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 HOW MUCH ARE YOU WORTH?:  Search400.com Salary Survey Take our ongoing salary survey or just check out the results through several views. See the responses of your peers broken down by title and experience, degrees and certification, technology background, working conditions, demographics and region. iPod goes to the head of the M-Class [CNET News.com] Luxury car owners demanded more from their automobiles, and Apple has answered. While the majority of Americans struggled to keep up on their car payments this winter, owners of Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari vehicles decided there was no safe place to put their iPod. Now, however, iPod kits are being offered by the likes of Volvo, Mercedes and Ferrari to the tune of $299. The kits allow drivers to connect the digital music devices directly to the car's dashboard displays, ensuring that not one note of Yanni be missed on the way to the weekly squash match.   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: Programmer Tips  Search400: Security Tip 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=501170&lid=430668&track=NL-177&ad=501170 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