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Frank Soltis, Father of AS/400, Retires from IBM

Soltis' views on system architecture and his unique approach to protecting business software assets led to the most successful commercial computer platform in history.

chris_smith.jpgBy Chris Smith

The man known as the father of the System i and today's Power Systems retired from IBM last week after 40 years with the company. Creative, outspoken, and honest about the science he followed in researching ways to perfect the most successful commercial computer platform of all time, Frank Soltis leaves his post as chief scientist for what today is still known in the hallways of Rochester as the AS/400.

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The Top Ten Things to Watch Out for in Midrange Technologies in 2009

Can anyone really predict the future?

ron_exler.gifBy Ron Exler

This time of year brings holiday cheer--parties, days off, time with family, gift exchange. It also brings out the prognosticating pundits who want you to believe they know what will happen in 2009. News flash: they don't know. But in an age-old tradition, to meet the expectations of their audiences, they spout predictions anyhow. So go ahead, read them; we all do. Consider this though: when was the last time you saw an analysis of last year's predictions to see how these pundits fared? Answer: rarely if ever.

 

What we can do with some credibility, however, is point out some important issues to consider in 2009 for those in decision-making roles involving enterprise technologies. Not predictions per se, but current truths that will extend into 2009 and affect how enterprise technology gets done to effectively serve enterprise missions.

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Combatting Wireless Security Threats

How do you let the good guys in while keeping the bad guys out?

By Chris Peters

A lack of physical security combined with diabolical social engineering practices presents an ongoing challenge to network security personnel. Even if your company doesn't have a wireless network, it's a pretty sure bet that some of the laptops in your organization have built-in wireless capability. That means that a wireless laptop could act as a bridge, forming an opportunity for access to your internal network to anyone with an antenna, some precocious software, and the will to hack into your world.

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Your IBM i Security Probably Isn't as Good as You Think It Is

Do you really know that your security is what it should and could be?

john_earl.jpgBy John Earl

Editor's Note: This article is an excerpt from the white paper "The State of System i (AS/400) Security," which can be downloaded free from the MC White Paper Center.

 

How good is the security on your IBM i (System i, iSeries, AS/400)? Are you confident about the controls you have put in place? Can you demonstrate that you're compliant with regulatory requirements that affect your industry? Do you know whether your system is better secured than the average System i?

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INDUSTRY NEWS >>
North Americans Enter IDUG's Global Search for XML Superstars
First two weeks of North American programming segment attract thousands of prize-seekers.
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Lenovo Introduces First Dual-Screen Mobile Workstation
ThinkPad W700ds represents the intersection between innovation and performance.
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Eaton Taps IBM for Vehicles Driven by Fluid Power
UPS to test trucks that cut fuel use by 50 percent.
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U.S. Army Achieves Impressive ROI with IBM Cognos 8
Allowing workers to fine tune their BI tools appears to improve productivity.
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Maryland Financial Firm Automates with Jack Henry, Silverlake, and IBM Power Systems
Two-year inquiry leads multi-bank holding company to choose SilverLake System information and transaction-processing platform.
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iDataPlex to Play Critical Role at NASA
Scientists will use IBM supercomputer to simulate climate, weather, and solar activity.
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IBM and Partners Begin March Across Europe with Linux Desktop
Austria's VDEL launches SoftwareUnited program aimed at providing a Microsoft-free platform for complete solutions.
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