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12th Annual Lotusphere, 2005 at Walt Disney World Orlando, January 23-27
Why do 12 consecutive Lotusphere events add up to more of what attendees want, more content and more value? Because Lotusphere listens. Attendees want more focus on practical content relating to technology they are using today. They get it in 2005 with a sharp focus on current versions of IBM Lotus Domino® and Notes®. There's more. Leverage IBM WebSphere and WebSphere Portal for an even more productive Lotus environment. Get on the inside track for IBM Workplace™ -- the underpinning of IBM Lotus future innovations in collaboration. Whether you are an IT specialist or business manager, you have a lot to gain with the opportunity to access 20 percent more content for the same registration price as last year.
But you have to act now. Lotusphere 2005 will be here this January 23-27 at Walt Disney World Orlando.
Announcing WebSphere Application Server Version 6.0
WebSphere Application Server Version 6.0 is the industry's premier Java™-based application platform, integrating enterprise data and transactions for the dynamic e-business world. See for yourself with the new Version 6.0 trial code, now available for download.
Extend your CICS applications with Version 3.1
Leveraging Web services, XML, J2EE and other standards, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) promises to transform monolithic systems into integrated, adaptable solutions. IBM's CICS® Transaction Server for z/OS® Version 3.1 and CICS Transaction Gateway Version 6 leverage J2EE and SOA to extend your CICS applications and modernize your core transaction engine. As a result, you can extend the value of existing IT investments, while developing a more responsive IT infrastructure. See for yourself by taking the CICS Version 3.1 Business Value Quick Tour and attending a special Webcast.
Announcing DB2 Records Manager Version 4.1.1
IBM's industry-leading DB2 Records Manager is enhanced in Version 4.1.1, delivering numerous new capabilities, and raising overall scalability and performance. DB2 Records Manager has achieved U.S. DoD 5015.2 June 2002-STD Chapter 4 certification, and is designed to be compliant with the U.K. National Archives 2002.
Work from anywhere, everywhere -- Introducing IBM Workplace Services Express
IBM Workplace Services is changing the way small and medium businesses work -- right out of the box. It provides a full-featured collaborative workspace that sets up fast and can be accessed from any browser. A user's work environment is stored on a server, so IBM Workplace Services Express users can interact with documents and business applications while at work, from home or anywhere. IBM Workplace Services Express is easy to customize, too. See the demos and articles about IBM Workplace Services Express.
Globalization Guide - see how IBM can help meet the challenges of doing business worldwide
The Internet knows no true geographic and national boundaries. But this seemingly limitless market opportunity brings a host of new challenges. Languages, cultures, regulations and more are imposing barriers. This strategic, online guide shows you how IBM software and an on demand business model can help integrate your processes end-to-end and achieve success worldwide.
Complimentary Financial Insights white paper -- Complexity + Integration in Financial Services: Can Software Meet the Challenge?
This IBM-sponsored report from Financial Insights takes a comprehensive look at the integration challenges facing banks and financial markets today and in the future. As firms make new acquisitions to expand markets or assimilate recent investments, they face several conflicting integration challenges: costs, complexity, regulatory compliance and shifting business priorities. The paper examines how IBM software can help meet these challenges, and includes a case study of Charles Schwab's on demand, grid-computing solution.
So many channels. So few resources. How to make multi-channel retailing a reality.
Stores. Web. Catalog. Call Centers. How do you integrate them to provide a first rate experience for customers and an improved bottom line for yourself? Register for the IBM WebSphere Multi-Channel Retailing information kit and access demos, case studies, brochures and white papers that can show you the way. And while you are there, click the Events and Webcast section at lower right. You'll find info about eTail West 2005. eTail is the largest and most senior level multi-channel retail conference in the world. This year's eTail West event theme is Mastering the Multi-Channel Experience. Plan to attend and catch IBM's talk on Best Practices For Multiple Channel Implementations.
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