There was a lot going on at IBM in October. Here are the announcements from IBM – the first three I find particularly interesting. The complete index of IBM Happenings by year and month is here.
List of Announcements for October 2004
Clinic adopts IBM genomics solution
IBM and The Cleveland Clinic will develop a translational medicine platform that will use information from medical records to support genetic research. I think this is really important stuff. Today, diagnostics, prescriptions, and treatments are mostly based on the experience of the doctor. Nothing wrong with that per se, but much better outcomes will be possible when a large amount of experience is extracted from the cumulativerecords of millions of patient records (on an anonymous basis).
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7309.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7309.wss
IBM unveils first biometric ThinkPad
IBM introduced the first ThinkPad with an integrated fingerprint reader. I can’t wait to get one of these. I am currently using a fingerprint reader plugged in to my keyboard. It makes much easier and more secure when logging in to web sites and desktop applications.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7315.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7315.wss
Stop & Shop to roll out intelligent shopping carts
Stop & Shop’s new “Shopping Buddy” is equipped with a touch-screen IBM computer and a laser scanner. Self check-out works really well at Home Depot. Stop & Shop is taking things a step further.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7343.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7343.wss
Database software accelerates search
IBM’s new DB2 Information Integrator software enables customers to search through different data sources scattered across information sources on the fly.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7311.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7311.wss
Clinic adopts IBM genomics solution
IBM and The Cleveland Clinic will develop a translational medicine platform that will use information from medical records to support genetic research.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7309.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7309.wss
IBM helps ISVs deliver software on demand
IBM has expanded its Application Enablement Program to help Business Partners plan and prepare for the business impact of delivering software on demand.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7312.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7312.wss
IBM broadens identity management portfolio
IBM has announced new identity management solutions designed to help businesses approach identity management as a core business requirement.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7323.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7323.wss
IBM WebSphere software delivers high availability
WebSphere Application Server Version 6 is the first J2EE application server to deliver detection and recovery capabilities together.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7322.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7322.wss
IBM announces mainframe strategy
IBM announced a comprehensive set of initiatives and technology introductions in support of the IBM mainframe computing platform.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7328.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7328.wss
IBM unveils Express UNIX and Intel-based servers
IBM announced the industry’s first high-performance Express UNIX servers and a new security solution for mid-sized business clients.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7320.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7320.wss
IBM unveils first biometric ThinkPad
IBM introduced the first ThinkPad with an integrated fingerprint reader.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7315.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7315.wss
Database software automates recordkeeping
IBM DB2 Records Manager helps organizations that need to comply with growing numbers of recordkeeping regulations and mandates.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7316.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7316.wss
IBM completes acquisition of Venetica
The acquisition further strengthens IBM’s leadership in the information integration space, a key strategic priority for IBM’s Business Integration efforts.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7327.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7327.wss
IBM accelerates on demand initiative
IBM will expand its on demand service centers in North America, Europe and Asia to help meet growing demand.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7313.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7313.wss
Tivoli software maximizes transaction performance
IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Transaction Performance 5.3 allows organizations to view key business transactions as they flow through an IT environment.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7314.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7314.wss
IBM delivers ultra-dense storage systems
The new IBM TotalStorage DS6000 and DS8000 series bridge the gap between once incompatible high-end and midrange storage classes.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7336.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7336.wss
IBM to acquire Systemcorp
Systemcorp is a leading provider of Project Portfolio Management software that provides organizations with a comprehensive view of IT projects across the enterprise.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7334.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7334.wss
IBM enhances software development products
New solutions from Rational will unify software development teams on the open Eclipse framework and link business, development and operations functions.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7344.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7344.wss
Cisco, IBM automate enterprise security
IBM and Cisco have extended their global security alliance through the integration of IBM Tivoli software with Cisco Network Admission Control technologies.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7345.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7345.wss
IBM portal wins learning award
IBM’s Virtual Innovation Center, a knowledge portal for IBM Business Partners, was the recipient of a Gold Award as part of the Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7346.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7346.wss
IBM announces 2004 third-quarter results
IBM announced third-quarter 2004 diluted earnings per common share of $1.06 from continuing operations as reported, compared with diluted earnings of $1.02 per share in the same period of 2003, an increase of 4 percent.
http://www.ibm.com/investor/
http://www.ibm.com/investor/
IBM introduces new POWER5 systems
The IBM eServer i5 595 and eServer p5 595 represent the flagship implementations of IBM’s POWER5 server product line and IBM Virtualization Engine technologies.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7351.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7351.wss
New offerings help customers manage compliance tasks
The new offerings, part of IBM’s Risk and Compliance Framework, address compliance needs such as information management and security.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7360.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7360.wss
IBM unveils SMB Innovation Center in China
The SMB Innovation Center, an extension to IBM’s China Research Lab, will allow researchers and partners to tap into local expertise.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7368.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7368.wss
FleetBoard, IBM announce new telematics software platform
The new software architecture enhances and integrates the performance of DispoPilot, an on-board computer that supports the daily business of commercial-vehicle drivers.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7354.wss
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/7354.wss
