Today's News: The new partner push

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November 01, 2004 Published by  SearchDomino.com    Today's News IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Partners shoulder hopes for Domino's future   >  IBM refreshes Autonomic Computing Toolkit   >  The good and bad of WebSphere's complexity   >  More headlines   >  Featured Topic: The future of Domino   >  Ask Mathew Newman: Issues with IM and Domino 6.5 on the same server   >  Poll: Does IBM need to spend more on marketing for Notes/Domino?   >  The Missing Link: Liquid lunch makes for tipsy bunch Partners shoulder hopes for Domino's future [SearchDomino.com] The IBM Lotus partner program has had its share of ups and downs, but a renewed effort to support smaller partners and help them utilize all of IBM's resources is already receiving a warm reception. MORE INFO: > Check out our step-by-step guide to becoming a Domino consultant > Learn about IBM's Lotus Consulting Group IBM refreshes Autonomic Computing Toolkit [InternetNews] IBM has updated its autonomic toolkit with new operating system support for the OS/400 and Solaris runtime environments and support for the latest Eclipse platform. The good and bad of WebSphere's complexity [IT-Analysis] Some may say IBM's WebSphere software is unnecessarily complex and frustrating for those with a small problem to solve, but according to one observer, the platform's feature-rich functionality covers a very wide solution space and is a good fit for enterprises with vast technology needs. More headlines [From around the Web] IBM services buy blocked by regulators (Bloomberg) Former Lotus VP arrested in Florida (The Miami Herald) TOPICS:  Featured Topic: The future of Domino Is the decline of Domino impending and inevitable? Will Workplace replace Domino as IBM Lotus' next-generation collaboration environment? We take a closer look in this featured topic. ADVICE:  Ask Mathew Newman: Issues with IM and Domino 6.5 on the same server Dear Matt: I have heard that there are issues with having IM and Domino 6.5 on the same server. Could you please expand on this information? I am hoping to install IM and Quickplace on the same server -- which will be running ND 6.5. Click here to read Matt's expert response. POLLS:  Poll: Does IBM need to spend more on marketing for Notes/Domino? Do you think IBM needs to spend more money, time and effort on marketing for Notes and Domino? Cast your vote in our poll. PREVIOUS POLL RESULTS: In our last poll, we asked if your company integrates Notes/Domino data with mobile devices. Here's what you and your peers told us. Liquid lunch makes for tipsy bunch [The Register] Brits like to do lunch with a guy named Guinness. Or Boddingtons. Or perhaps with a Russian guy named Stolichnaya or a pair of brothers named Gallo. Yes, according to a recent survey in the U.K., 33% of respondents said they enjoyed lunchtime libations three times per week and most of them (76%) admitted they felt a little buzz when they got back to work. This could be a potentially dangerous problem for some companies, but it might explain why your IT guy keeps trying to install spam filters on the break room coffeemaker.   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!  SearchDomino: Domino & WebSphere Strategies  SearchDomino: Spam and Security Tip Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription.   This e-newsletter is published by SearchDomino.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://searchDomino.techtarget.com/unsubscribe?cid=495096&lid=430893&track=NL-201&ad=495096 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: SearchDomino Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494