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April/May 2008

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Most read articles over the last two weeks.

1.	Legacy and Mainframe Migration: Finally the Rule Rather Than the Exception
2.	IMS to DB2 Migration: Exploring the Options
3.	CICS TS 3.2 and 64-Bit Storage Support
4.	Basic Bash Scripting for Mainframe Systems Programmers
5.	New Age Performance Monitoring: Concepts and Directions

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Quit Calling DB2 So Much! Exploiting DB2 Version 8 and DB2 9 SQL Features for SQL Call Reduction
::: by Susan Lawson :: Daniel L. Luksetich
Learn how to reduce the number of calls you make to DB2 by taking advantage of SQL features in DB2 Version 8 and 9.

Merging RACF Databases
::: by Robert S. Hansel :: Robert L. Whittle
This article outlines the process for merging RACF databases and provides tips and strategies for successfully completing the effort.

IT Sense: Context Needed to Drive z10 Choice
::: by Jon William Toigo
In addition to the z10 mainframe announcement, this columnist highlights some other observations.

TECH STATS

	60% of Americans feel uneasy about Web site personalization
	The Fastest-growing search term: lunar eclipse
	68% of users switch query or search engine after reviewing the 1st page of result
	Automotive was the top advertising market in 2007
	12.1% of iPhone usage is Web browsing

courtesy of ZDNet

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INDUSTRY NEWS

May 06, 2008 ::
BluePhoneix and Capital Life & Pension Services Sign Partnership Agreement

May 02, 2008 ::
BluePhoenix Solutions Reports Record Financial Results for Q1 2008

Apr 30, 2008 ::
SOA Software Announces Complete Mainframe SOA Solution

Apr 16, 2008 ::
CA and Opalis Partner to Deliver IT Process Automation Solutions

Apr 15, 2008 ::
BluePhoenix Closes $1 Million Deal with Large System Integrator in Japan