Today's News: IBM taps PolyServer for distributed systems

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December 06, 2004 Published by  SearchDomino.com    Today's News IN THIS ISSUE:   >  IBM set to resell PolyServe clustering software   >  For sale: IBM PC business   >  Services, business process optimization are IBM's new focus   >  More headlines   >  Featured Topic: Domino and Security   >  Ask Mathew Newman: LDAP or eDirectory for Sametime and Domino   >  Live Webcast: Secure your apps for Notes and Web clients   >  The Missing Link: Solar coat ready to charge market SPONSORED BY:  SearchDomino.com Product & Vendor Guide The Buyers guide is one of the most comprehensive directories of vendor and product information on the Web. It covers a wide range of areas for your research needs, including Application Dev, E-Commerce Solutions, Security and more. Simply search by topic, company name or keyword and you have access to complete vendor and important product information without having to comb through multiple sites. Click Here! IBM set to resell PolyServe clustering software [JDJ] Although deployment can be complex, distributed clusters of Linux and Windows servers are growing in popularity. Now, word has it that IBM will resell PolyServe software including its Matrix Server shared data clustering software for Linux and Windows. MORE INFO: > Check out a primer on Domino clustering > See technical information on WebSphere Portal clusters For sale: IBM PC business [Reuters] International Business Machines Corp. put its personal computing business up for sale in a deal that could be worth as much as $2 billion, the New York Times reported on Friday. Lenovo Group Ltd., China's top PC maker, and at least one other company are said to be in talks with IBM, the Times reported. More details are expected this week. Services, business process optimization are IBM's new focus [India Times/AP] If IBM exits the personal computer business, the company is likely to move at an even faster pace into services and business process optimization. More headlines [From around the Web] Compoze and Vignette partner in Domino integration (Onlypunjab.com) Big Blue announces new CICS TS (Search390.com) TOPICS:  Featured Topic: Domino and Security Security is a growing challenge for IT infrastructure workers. Developers and administrators alike must adopt new best practices. Here is a collection of useful material on this pressing matter. ADVICE:  Ask Mathew Newman: LDAP or eDirectory for Sametime and Domino Dear Matt: Can we use LDAP or eDirectory for Sametime and Domino, instead of Notes address book? Click here to read Matt's expert response. WEBCASTS:  Live Webcast: Secure your apps for Notes and Web clients SPEAKER: Karen Fishwick - CLI, PCLP DATE/TIME: Dec. 15, noon EST (17:00, GMT) Administrators and designers need to know all layers of Domino security to succeed in today's dangerous IT environment. This Webcast looks at key security access points, and ways to create safe Notes and Web applications. Click here to register for this webcast. Solar coat ready to charge market [vnunet] The Christmas coat market is really HEATING up (insert groan here), thanks to a new solar-powered jacket that's about to hit the market. The Scott eVest, modestly named after company CEO Scott Jordan, has solar panels on the back, which can be used to get your Motorola running, juice up your MP3, or power your laptop when a socket isn't handy. The gadget-friendly outerwear also has 42 pockets -- enough for you to open your own Radio Shack. It could be the only coat you charge at the store that charges you in return.   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=499029&lid=430893&track=NL-201&ad=499029 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