February 1, 2010 | Volume 5 Issue 3

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS

TOP STORY: Cloud Computing Poses Big Risks to Critical Data, Warns Soltis
FEATURED ARTICLE: SOA for IBM i: More Than Just Ordering Off the Menu
MORE NEWS: Craig Johnson Killed in Car Crash
FORUM: Considering the World Beyond WebSphere
ON-DEMAND WEBCAST: System Availability Trends 2010 with Dr. Frank Soltis

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Feature Article - Security
 
Cloud Computing Poses Big Risks to Critical Data, Warns Soltis

Companies would be wise to build their own internal clouds instead, says AS/400 founder.

chris_smithWritten by Chris Smith

Cloud computing over the Internet may have a silver exterior but a tarnished lining unless security issues surrounding the technology can be resolved, but companies today can safely build their own internal clouds that will afford far greater protection of sensitive data.


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Feature Article - Programming
 
Technology Focus: SOA for IBM i: More Than Just Ordering off the Menu

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) is being touted as a panacea for enterprises with application overloads. For the IBM i, although SOA has its uses, the technology isn't for everyone.

john_gristWritten by John Ghrist

SOA is an idea that is still struggling to emerge from a cloud of hype. In principle, it sounds great. Instead of a mass of applications that handle different aspects of an enterprise's business operations, where any software modification might have numerous unintended consequences, SOA seems to promise a menu-like assortment of services for getting things done.


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