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We are pleased to announce the Managed Beta Program for the next version of IBM® Enterprise COBOL for z/OS®. This program is open for clients to submit their nominations. If you have any questions concerning this beta program, the nomination process, or completing the nomination form, please contact... [More]
Join us
at Innovate 2012 to learn what Rational has to offer for SAP At
Innovate you can discover what's next in technology and trends from today's
industry leaders. But, there is no next without a winning now. IBM Rational
Solutions for SAP will share the stage with customers, business... [More]
Computer architectures designed with high-performance
microprocessors are reshaping the IT landscape. Today's software
developers must deliver products and services faster with higher quality
and performance to stay competitive, but in an environment with
unprecedented potential, it's... [More]
OSLC ( Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration ) is the key technology in Rational's integrations of ALM products (and beyond!).
Rational isn't the only one using OSLC, nor is it only Rational products
that it connects (see more on the OSLC Software page ). Given its "key" role,... [More]
Software development and delivery thrives on the power of group-sourced ideas gained through communities. We want to help you find these communities easily and connect with peers online through the Rational communities and forums hub on developerWorks. It is a showcase of our most active communities... [More]
Next Friday morning I'll be in Florida helping prepare for Innovate. With all of this planning and preparation there aren't going to be any glitches like the one Facebook encountered on their first day of trading, at least not on MY watch! Has anyone seen my sunscreen and most comfortable shoes?... [More]
Hi, I'm Gabi Zodik and I'm a Manager of Software and Services at IBM Research in Haifa, Israel. My passion is systems. Systems such as planes, cars, or air traffic control are becoming more and more complex. Although they now provide us with functionality, efficiency, and productivity never before... [More]
The hot topic here at Rational is unquestionably Innovate. We are buzzing about the guests and keynote speakers we have lined up. I can't wait to hear what they view to be Next in IBM tech and industry trends. Join us and hear how your Next success is dependent on the systems and software... [More]
In addition to yesterday's spotlight on Amy Silberbauer , we're calling on Steven Pogue and Andrew Freed. Steve is a Senior Technical Staff member focused on IBM Software strategy, and Andrew is Senior Software Engineer who has educated more than 2000 users in Rational Team Concert source control... [More]
I have been asked this question a few times now so that I
decided to post it and the answer for everyone to see. The question is, “ Can RDz generate an XML Schema from
a COBOL copybook? ” The answer, in general, is resounding “yes, and much
more”. There are some limitations however, the main... [More]
This week, we're calling on Amy Silberbauer, an Executive IT Specialist on the Rational Unleash the Labs team and the lead architect for Rational Industry Solutions. She focuses on enterprise modernization, SOA, and BPM. Amy has been an IBM employee for 25 years, 22 of which she spent in software... [More]
I'm excited about our Birds of a Feather Session at Innovate in Orlando
this year. The title in case you're looking for it in the Agenda Builder is - BOF-1770 Engineers can be social - A look at Collaboration without traditional boundaries. If
you're interested in communities, collaboration,... [More]
Today more than ever, you need to do more with less and make the most of your hardware and software investments. Modern compilers can do just that. When you move to the latest compilers you tap into new and changed programming features that improve your programming tasks, shorten your development... [More]
May 1 already? That can only mean one thing: INNOVATE IS COMING! I'm getting really excited about attending my first IBM Innovate conference. I attended multiple conferences with Telelogic but this is my first with IBM. My room is reserved, my conference pass reserved, and my staff shirts ordered.... [More]
As a developer, wouldn't you love to log in and simply have all of the development, test and deployment environments that you need at your fingertips? Steve Abrams, Chief Cloud Architect, and Timothy Hahn, Chief Architect for Enterprise Modernization Tools describe what PureSystems really means for... [More]
If you're a dinosaur fan with a spare million dollars, you need to be in New York on May 20th. Heritage Auctions will be presenting a 75% complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus bataar. While not as large as the Tyrannosaurus rex, it's still 24 feet long and 8 feet tall. My son and I think it would... [More]
Happy Wednesday! This week's articles contain tips for making software development across the application lifecycle a little easier. From grouping your software change requests by text similarity to exploring viable options for private, secure cloud computing, our authors Luis and Sandra offer their... [More]
We're calling on Arti Saagar, a test engineer with IBM Rational software and an author for developerWorks Rational. We want to know what she thought of her publishing experience: Did you learn anything from writing your article? Yes, writing articles is fun! The things that you know well make more... [More]
I'm really excited that PureSystems launched this week IBM. It's the first offering in a brand new system category from IBM — a new class of systems known as "Expert Integrated Systems." The technology is designed to get IT organizations up and running in as little as four hours, cutting... [More]
We're calling on Bernd Eberhardt, the product manger for the IBM Rational SAP Alliance. He works for the IBM SAP International Competence Center in Walldorf, Germany. During his 13 years with IBM Rational software, he has worked in various positions in sales and consulting services, with a strong... [More]
