 | Level: Introductory Nathan Goike (ngoike@us.ibm.com), Software Engineer, Early Programs for WebSphere Application Server, IBM Robert Rich (rrich@us.ibm.com), Product Marketing Manager, Enterprise Master Data Solutions, IBM Janet Leblanc (leblancj@us.ibm.com), IMS Tools Advocate, zSeries Software Americas, IBM
22 Nov 2006 The ninth episode of this series discusses how Feature Packs are used to deliver content for WebSphere Application Server and how you can leverage the Feature Pack for Web Services. "MarketWatch" gives an overview of the master data management system. And, don't miss hearing how IMS tools are still relevant today in our regular installment of "Did you say Mainframe!?". Not familiar with podcasting? Learn more. In this podcast
In this episode, host Pat Flanders and Nathan Goike discuss how Feature Packs are used and how you can benefit from them. Included in this discussion are:
- How will Feature Packs affect WebSphere® Application Server releases?
- Why would a customer be interested in the Feature Pack for Web Services?
- What Web Services specifications are supported by the Feature Pack for Web Services?
On "MarketWatch", guest Robert Rich discusses how master data management establishes an authoritative enterprise source for core business data that you can leverage across the enterprise and externally with partners and customers. On the "Did you say Mainframe?" segment, Janet Leblanc, IMS Tools Advocate, explains why
IMS®, which has been around for 30 years, is still a relevant technology today. Janet also looks at how coding for IMS is done in today's world, IMS support for end users and database administrators, how IMS assures high performance and throughput, and problem resolution and the IMS logs.
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Nathan Goike is the technical lead for the WebSphere Application Server Early programs. He has run numerous beta and early enablement programs for IBM middleware technologies, currently focusing on the Feature Pack for Web Services. |
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Robert Rich leads worldwide product marketing for IBM's Master Data Management solutions. Known for his enthusiastic presentations and subject matter expertise, he is a recognized expert in data quality, data integration, and managing master data in complex heterogeneous environments. His realistic understanding of how to drive business value out of technology deployments comes from 20 years of experience as an IT professional, consultant and in various marketing and product roles for enterprise application software vendors. Robert was responsible for the data quality offerings at Ascential® Software. Prior to Ascential, he held leadership positions at Syskoplan®, Siebel®, Celexis®, Vality® Technology and Technology Solutions. He started his career as a programmer after earning a Bachelor's degree in marketing from Hofstra University. |
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Janet Leblanc is a member of IBM's IMS Tools Development team responsible for the development of z-Series® software. Janet's role in the development team is as an IMS Tools advocate. She has over 30 years experience in the mainframe environment, with over 20 years with IMS. |
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