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HEADLINES FROM IMPACT 2010

Also in this issue: Just days until Innovate 2010 - don't miss it!Relief for stressed-out DBAsDiscover a smarter way to manage casesGet even more value from LotusLiveImprove service delivery with software asset management

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New offerings increase business agility   It's time to transform your people, processes and information - and increase your agility

Discover insights that enable innovation. Maximize the value of business interactions. Optimize productivity and resources. And build a dynamic application infrastructure that helps you adapt to changing market conditions and capitalize on new opportunities. IBM has a host of new and updated offerings to help you increase agility, optimize processes and drive growth.

See them all here
Cast Iron Systems   IBM acquires Cast Iron Systems: Now you can integrate cloud apps in days, not weeks

Integrate cloud applications from Salesforce.com, Amazon, NetSuite, ADP and more with on-premise applications such as SAP and JD Edwards – without long lead times and expensive custom coding. Solutions are available as physical appliances, virtual appliances, or attractively priced cloud-based services.

Read the press release.

Learn more about Cast Iron Systems
New WebSphere Appliances   New WebSphere appliances: Equip yourself to compete in the global marketplace

Optimize your IT infrastructure and streamline your data center with IBM WebSphere® DataPower® Integration Blade X150B, for simplified integration; WebSphere DataPower XC10 for “drop-in” scalability; and WebSphere CloudBurst Appliance, with new capabilities for creating, deploying and managing WebSphere environments in a cloud.

Learn more about these and other announcements
IBM Software Transportation Framework   Smarter air and rail meets consumer demand for better service, safer travel

With a new IBM software framework, airlines and rail companies can model and manage optimal routes, schedules, and capacity in near real-time – and ultimately improve the consumer’s travel experience while minimizing energy costs.

Read about IBM CEO Sam Palmisano's recent keynote speech at the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITSA) Annual Conference.

Learn more about IBM Travel and Transportation solutions
BPM from IBM   IBM expands its BPM leadership with new product and service announcements

At Impact 2010 IBM unveiled new business process management (BPM) offerings to help customers optimize business processes, fuel growth, and drive better business outcomes. Headliners include new IBM WebSphere Lombardi Edition and an expanded IBM Business Process Management Suite.

Read about the newly announced products.

Find out more about BPM solutions from IBM
Play CityOne, build smarter cities   Coming this fall: CityOne - a real-world game with real-world impact

Build the decision-making skills you’ll need in the cities of tomorrow! When you play the CityOne “serious game” you’ll solve real-world business, environmental and logistical problems – and discover new ways to make cities and their industries smarter.

Read about CityOne in Fast Company.

Learn more about CityOne and other "serious games"
Just days remain until Innovate 2010   Just days remain until Innovate 2010, the Rational Software Conference

Learn the latest technologies for designing, delivering and managing smarter products and services. Hear from innovative thought leaders – including visionary keynote speaker Dean Kamen. Get more content tracks, more networking opportunities, more educational and business value for your dollar! Don't miss the premier software and product delivery event of the year.

Register for Innovate 2010 today!
DBAs - relieve stress with DB2 Tools for z/OS   Are you a DBA under stress? Take back control with DB2 Tools for z/OS.

Learn how previously overburdened database administrators (DBAs) ease the pressure on themselves and their staffs - with IBM DB2® Tools for z/OS® that simplify and optimize performance management, backup/recovery, cloning and data governance.

Replay the teleconference
Advanced case management   Discover a smarter way to manage information in an increasingly complex world

Advanced case management from IBM combines content and process management with advanced analytics, business rules, collaboration and social software to drive optimal case outcomes. Find out why it’s the smart way to handle any case management scenario - lawsuits, patient care, insurance claims, audits, loan applications and more - in nearly any industry.

Get complete details
What's new with LotusLive   More integration, more value, more languages – LotusLive has more for everyone

New LotusLive™ Integrated Apps let you enhance your LotusLive collaboration experience with new applications from Salesforce.com, Silanis, Skype and UPS. The new LotusLive Essential Bundle combines LotusLive iNotes® and LotusLive Connections starting at just US$7.00 per user per month. And now LotusLive services are available in 15 different languages.

Discover everything LotusLive has to offer
Integrated software asset management   Improve IT service delivery with integrated software asset management

Software license compliance issues can lead to service disruptions, and siphon funds earmarked for service improvements. Learn how an integrated approach to software asset management helps IT organizations avoid these and other problems, and deliver excellent service across the full service lifecycle.

Read the white paper (PDF, no registration required)
Rational Solutions for Power Systems   Power your innovation with Rational Solutions for Power Systems

IBM Rational® Solutions for Power Systems™ accelerate development and delivery of multiplatform applications on the IBM AIX®, IBM i and Linux® operating systems – so you can build smarter products and services faster, with reduced cost and risk.

Learn the benefits of Rationalizing Power
Ready for Rational plug-ins   Boost productivity and speed delivery with Ready for Rational Plug-ins

Check out the growing list of IBM Ready for Rational software Plug-ins – validated tools from IBM Rational Business Partners that integrate with IBM Rational software, and enable more effective software delivery and governance through enhanced collaboration, automation and measurement capabilities.

Get your plug-ins here
System z on your smartphone!   Take System z on the Go! - read the new IBM Redbook draft

The mainframe is alive, kicking and coming to your smartphone! This IBM Redbook draft outlines ways to provide simplified access to System z™ applications, using Web 2.0 technology – and includes scenarios for accessing mainframe data from Apple® iPhone® and Android™ devices.

Get your copy
System z @Innovate 2010   Mainframers: Innovate 2010 has more content, more events planned just for you

The expanded and enriched Enterprise Modernization track for System z at Innovate 2010 includes hands-on technical sessions, in-depth guidance, and demos from IBM experts, business partners and customers. Plus, don't miss the solutions on display at the zZone - or the special reception for System z customers at Todd English's bluezoo lounge!

Get the details - then get to Innovate 2010
In-memory analytics   New e-Book: The Shortcut Guide to Achieving Business Intelligence at Midsize Companies

Business intelligence (BI) isn't just for big companies (and big company budgets). This 83-page e-Book provides a great introduction to BI concepts, explains what BI can accomplish for your midsize business, and offers practical tips for creating and expanding your BI strategy.

Register and download your copy
Decision management   Use decision management to your competitive advantage

Learn how decision management, supported by predictive analytics, can work with your existing technologies to continually incorporate feedback into your decision-making process – and help your organization move beyond reactive decision-making, to anticipate which actions are most likely to create successful future outcomes.

Read the paper (PDF, no registration required)
Zero to portal in 3 weeks   “Customers look at this and say ‘wow.’” What will you say?

With IBM WebSphere Portal NOW, your organization can build and deploy a dynamic, rich Web 2.0 portal environment in less than a month. And once it’s deployed you can easily enhance it with applications, collaboration tools and self-service interfaces.

See it for yourself – watch a demo.

Go from zero to portal with WebSphere Portal NOW
Lotus Protector Podcast   Podcast: Learn about the new mail encryption appliance for Notes

IBM® Lotus® Protector for Mail Encryption extends IBM Lotus Notes® and Domino® encryption capabilities to the Internet, making it easy and cost-effective for your business to exchange sensitive email with verified third parties. Learn how this new offering can help you meet regulatory requirements, while you streamline processes and minimize costs.

Listen to the IdoNotes podcast



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