Regarding z/Journal and Mainframe Executive being separate from IBM, absolutely. Regarding the IBM magazine, also somewhat right: it's produced/distributed by an external company, though with much editorial input from IBM. But being a captive publication, articles are too often more product descriptions than substantive business-case illustrations of mainframe value.
To be fair, though, IBM has other active efforts: a large assortment of teleconferences highlight current customers' successes with VM, Linux, System z. And Gerry Araneo (who also hosts most telecons) works to get System z stories told. I wrote up Government Accountability Office and Antares (large Mid-west insurance company) for him, and I'm not the only person writing these profiles for him. And IBM issues press releases on mainframe customer stories. Unfortunately, I doubt that these press releases and case studies reach everyone who should read them. Len Diegel said: <Much snippage> However, I feel we (IBM included) could be doing some things a little better. -- Gabriel Goldberg, Computers and Publishing, Inc. (703) 204-0433 3401 Silver Maple Place, Falls Church, VA 22042g...@gabegold.com LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/in/gabegold
