On Jul 18, 2007, at 8:21 AM, Timothy Sipples wrote:
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If you do see an IBM software product that isn't yet available on the
mainframe -- one of the shrinking number -- and you'd strongly
consider
buying it for the mainframe, go ahead and ask your IBM rep. That
goes for
all software vendors, actually.
Also, while we're sharing Web videos, here's another fun trio to
enjoy:
http://www.ibm.com/software/info/firstlove/cupid
Timothy,
I really haven't been keeping up with IBM's software acquisitions all
that much. Are you suggesting that IBM is on a buying binge and will
continue to acquire more ISV products?
I am somewhat skeptical about this approach. I have not looked at any
of IBM's software buyouts for use in the day to day data center.
While I am happy that some vendors will get the make over IBM
treatment and redoing of the installation & maintenance and hopefully
standard naming conventions of modules and also a standard
maintenance philosophy. All that goodness is great news, but as with
goodness is the bad stuff i.e. OCO and IBM's reluctance to really
listen to users needs. Witness the *LONG LIST* of GUIDE requirements
that have been sitting around for more than 5 years (or more). Also
IBM's inflexibility when it comes to pricing for the small shop.
I am guarded about this whole situation and will take a wait and see
attitude, but I must tell you IBM does not have a good track record
in the past.
Ed
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