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The Global WebSphere Community Newsletter July 2009
Content Manager
Wellesley Information Services
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Thank you for subscribing to the Global WebSphere Community Newsletter - distributed on a monthly basis and containing the latest information on Global WebSphere Community announcements and WebSphere software-related topics of interest.
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Introducing the IBM Support Portal!
Now there's one place where you can find technical support information for all the IBM hardware and software products you use. Based on the WebSphere Portal product, this gateway to technical support information lets you customize the information that displays on one page, for all your IBM products. Add, move and delete portlets based on your preference. Access the IBM Support Portal: http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal. Log in with your IBM ID and password to customize the portlets. Learn about the Support Portal by viewing these demos.
Join developerWorks Electronic Support community to post comments. Listen to the WSTE webcast about the Support Portal.
New User Group Activations
User groups are at the core of the community, and we make every effort to keep our groups active. Over the past months, we have been focused on revitalizing a number of WebSphere User Groups around the world. The Global WebSphere Community is pleased to announce the following groups are now active, with local leadership and support from IBM:
These groups are planning upcoming meetings which will be automatically posted on the User Group upcoming meetings page.
Having an involved leader is essential, and the GWC management team works closely with user groups to ensure active and committed leadership. If your user group has not been active recently, please let us know so we can assist your group in planning your next meeting.
Also, if you haven't done so already, join a local user group today to get the greatest value from the community. Your active support for user groups will allow us to continue delivering timely and relevant information to the community.
Attention Members and Leaders
We would like to encourage our user groups to send any updates or information to share with the rest of our Global Websphere community. We can share your information in the monthly newsletter, or you can post items yourself online.
To submit group updates to the newsletter, send information to websphere@groupintelligence.com
Global WebSphere Community Statistics:
There are over 30,000 members and 140 WebSphere User Groups worldwide. Refer a friend today!
Find a WebSphere user group near you
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Follow on Twitter
If you are on Twitter, IBM Vice President of Channels Marketing, Shaun Jones has set up a new Twitter ID @http://twitter.com/ibmpartnerplan
Follow his Tweets, and interact with him. Let him hear from you!
Keep current on WebSphere Cloud Computing:
GWC LinkedIn and Facebook groups are growing - Join today
Our new GWC LinkedIn and Facebook groups are already taking off - especially the LinkedIn group. Use these satellite communities to network with other GWC members and stay in the loop with GWC news in between newsletters!
Join the LinkedIn GWC group
Join the Facebook GWC group
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| News and Announcements |
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Introducing the IBM Support Portal!
Now there's one place where you can find technical support information for all the IBM hardware and software products you use. Based on the WebSphere Portal product, this gateway to technical support information lets you customize the information that displays on one page, for all your IBM products.
- Add, move and delete portlets based on your preference.
- Access the IBM Support Portal
- Log in with your IBM ID and password to customize the portlets.
- Learn about the Support Portal by viewing these demos. Join developerWorks Electronic Support community to post comments.
- Listen to the WSTE webcast about the Support Portal.
WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition is now generally available!
This new special edition of WebSphere Application Server provides V7.0 and V6.1 virtual images optimized to instantly run in VMware ESX server virtualization environments.
Download the data sheet, read the announcement letter, and check out the self-running demo on:
http://www- 01.ibm.com/software/webservers/appserv/hypervisor/
WebSphere CloudBurst Appliance is now generally available!
This new appliance is designed to speed application deployment and dispense WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition
virtual images and pre-defined WebSphere application environments to a private cloud and/or server virtualization environments in minutes versus weeks or months. Based on more than ten years of management best practices, it comes with pre-defined application environments for development, test, QA, and production to reduce development and test time. Download the data sheet, read the announcement letter, and check out the self-running demo on:
www.ibm.com/cloudburst
Diagnostic Tools and Self-help News
On May 29, 2009 the IBM Support Assistant V4.1 was released. Learn more about what's new in V4.1 in the developerWorks article titled The Support Authority: What's new in IBM Support Assistant V4.1.
- Troubleshooting problems using WebSphere Adapter for SAP just got easier! There's a new troubleshooting guide for the IBM Support Assistant Guided Troubleshooter. Get this new guide by installing or upgrading the latest release of the WebSphere Adapter for SAP product add-ons for IBM Support Assistant.
- The Database Connection Pool Analyzer for IBM WebSphere Application Server is now available for IBM Support Assistant. The tool employs a heuristic analysis engine to help you resolve problems related to Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) connection pools and find JDBC connection leaks.
Follow what's happening in the world of WebSphere on Twitter! Follow these accounts to get the latest news about WebSphere products and self help.
WebSphere Case Study: Mobitel to lower costs, boost competitiveness with IBM WebSphere Dynamic Process Edition Components
IBM recognized Mobitel for their outstanding dedication to building and implementing innovative, high-value Business Process Management (BPM) powered by Smart SOA solutions on a WebSphere platform and presented them with an IMPACT SOA Industry Customer Case Study Award at IMPACT 2009, IBM's worldwide customer event focused on the SOA market.
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Primeur announces the opening of two new offices in North America and Sydney
Announces the opening of a new office in the United States and the appointment of Allan Somerville Brown as Director of Primeur North America. This announcement follows the expansion of Primeur in the United Kingdom, and the recent opening of a new subsidiary in the Asia Pacific region (Sydney, Australia) further demonstrating the global expansion strategy of an Italian leader in the market of Managed File Transfer, End-to-End Security and Data Movement Governance.
To read more please click here.
Primeur has recently opened new offices in Sydney as headquarters for Asia Pacific. John Kerry has been appointed as the Regional Manager of Primeur Asia Pacific, to introduce the recently launched product called SPAZIO File Services Governance, a solution capable of providing End-to-End visibility of flow of Data Movement.
All organizations move files and data internally as well as externally with business partners, suppliers and customers. Being able to identify which files have never reached the designated recipient or have been delivered outside required time lines will eliminate incorrect management reporting, improves customer satisfaction and stop companies from incurring penalties where contractual time obligations are in force. Learn more from our recent webcast.
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| Education and Certification |
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Save like never before
For the first time, we're increasing the U.S. IBM Education Pack discount to 15% when you invest $25,000 or more. Save on most public classes, onsite training, technical conferences and online education. Act by October 16th.
New Releases from IBM Press!
** New Release: Viral Data in SOA: An Enterprise Pandemic, authored by Neal Fishman, provides a comprehensive blueprint for ensuring data reliability in SOA environments. Leading IBM information forensics expert Neal Fishman helps readers identify the unique challenges of data quality in an SOA environment-and implement solutions that deliver the best results for the long term at the lowest cost.
** New Release: Dynamic SOA and BPM: Best Practices for Business Process Management and SOA Agility by Marc Fiammante, offers a pragmatic, efficient approach for integrating solid but flexible Business Process Management (BPM) plans into SOA initiatives. Top IBM® SOA architect Marc Fiammante takes readers step-by-step through combining BPM and SOA, and using them together to build a more flexible, dynamic enterprise.
For more information on either release, please visit www.ibmpressbooks.com
Redbook available for Download
The IBM Business Process Management Reviewer's Guide provide an overview of the IBM BPM V6.2 portfolio to BPM market watchers who have a keen interest in understanding the most current BPM technology releases and how they can be used together. Specifically, the guide covers the key benefits and capabilities of the WebSphere® Dynamic Process Edition V6.2 of the IBM BPM Suite. For more information, please contact Luc Chamberland/Toronto/IBM.
To access the 40% discount, please log in to websphere.org and click on:
"Member Benefits".
Certification
WebSphere
1. New Certifications at the Intermediate Level:
1.1 Available in June 2009
1. 2 Available in July 2009. When available, announcements will be posted on this page.
- IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere MQ V7.0
- IBM Certified Business Process Analyst - WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced V6.2
1. 3 Available in August 2009. When available, announcements will be posted on this page.
- IBM Certified Solution Developer - Web Services for WebSphere Application Server V7.0
- IBM Certified Solution Designer - WebSphere MQ V7.0
2. New Certification at the Advanced Level:
2.1 Available in June 2009
3. Discount Offers
3.1 Take it Again (TIA) Promotion
3.2 Train and Certify Promotion (..July 1, 2009 updates)
3.3 Assess and Save Promotion
3.4 Certification Testing @ 2H09 Conferences
SOA & XML
1. Discount Offers
1.1 Take it Again (TIA) Promotion
1.2 Train and Certify Promotion (..July 1, 2009 updates)
1.3 2009 Assess and Save Promotion
1.4 Certification Testing @ 2H09 Conferences
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| Upcoming Webcasts and Seminars |
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Introducing the new IBM Support Portal
Date : Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 8 am PDT, 10 am CDT, 11 am EST
Description: Join this virtual group webcast to hear about the new IBM Support Portal. The IBM Support Portal's consistent support interface for all IBM software and hardware products allows you to customize your view of support to meet your specific needs. This webcast introduces the IBM Support Portal and explains its key features.
To Register : Link to the webcast.
Webcasts and Teleconferences
Live Webinar - "Take the Risk Out of Changing Business Decisions"
Date : Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 10 am PDT, 12 pm CDT, 1 pm EDT.
Description: Decision Validation Services allow automated business decision logic to be tested, tracked, deployed, and maintained in an easy, safe, and predictable manner. Access testing and simulation capabilities to analyze the impact of rule changes prior to deployment, verifying that rules deliver intended results. Save time, reduce errors, cut costs, and increase your flexibility to respond and adapt quickly to a dynamic, interconnected business environment. Learn how Decision Validation Services allow you to change and deploy business decisions with confidence.
To register: https://iloginc.webex.com/iloginc/onst age/g.php?t=a&d=827775434
Building a World-Class BPM Center of Excellence
Date: Wednesday July 29, 2009 1:00 PM Eastern
Description: Frank La Rocca - Director Shared Services, Con Edison, one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies serving the New York metropolitan area - will describe Con Edison's best practices for building a world-class process improvement center of excellence. Regardless of your industry or market, you'll hear tangible advice and strategies you can use including: Establishing company-wide business process standards, rules and knowledge bases; Working across departmental silos to identify process redundancies, bottlenecks and inefficient manual elements; Modeling and simulating future business process improvements; Evolving towards real-time process monitoring.
To register: http://www.bpminstitute.org/roundtabl es/upcoming-round-table/article/building-a-world- class-bpm-center-of-excellence.html?tac=668a
Develop Innovative Applications Efficiently Using the Right Application Foundation In Today's Economy
Date & time: On demand
Description: IT is constantly challenged to deliver innovative applications at an accelerated pace while reducing costs. During this webcast we will examine the choices of innovative, performance-based solutions in the Smart SOA Application Foundation and help you pick the right foundation for your projects to build, deploy, and manage agile and re-usable SOA services and applications of all types. You'll also learn how a Smart SOA Application Foundation from IBM WebSphere works with integrated solutions from IBM Rational to help you create applications efficiently.
To register: https://www14.software.ibm.com/web app/iwm/web/preLogin.do?lang=en_US&source=dw- c-wcsdp&S_PKG=062509
Click here for our comprehensive listing of webcasts, events, and conferences!
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