Just because you are running some workloads in the cloud does not mean you are realizing the benefits of cloud computing. It takes changes in process and governance, as well as in architecture design, and even philosophy to realize the benefits of cloud computing. Here are 5 of the benefits you will not get simply […]
Integration + IT Modernization
IBM Operational Decision Manager V8.7.1 Announced
A couple of weeks ago IBM announced the release of IBM Operational Decision Manager V8.7.1. The latest release delivers further enhancements for business user experience in Decision Center and Decision Server Rules, enhance platform operations for Decision Server Insights, and enhanced performance. The planned availability date for IBM ODM V8.7.1 is May 15, 2015. Decision […]
What to Consider When Forming an API Strategy
Businesses today face many challenges to use their resources (personnel, data, and capabilities) to support their brands and connect with customers in as effective and engaging manner as possible. In many cases these challenges can be defined in two concepts: “exposure” where information and capabilities are made available to people who can use them and […]
Tipping Your Hat to Open Source
We all have moments when we just feel right about something. On Tuesday, we met with Red Hat to discuss our partnership as we expand our Open Source Services. During the visit, I learned how Red Hat got its name – to read more about the story… check the link http://www.computerworld.com/article/2548974/linux/ever-wonder-how-red-hat-got-its-name-.html What sticks out to […]
Fixing COBOL layout issues using DFDL LPEX Editor
Introduction: In general for message modeling COBOL copybook layouts we use the DFDL parser within IBM Integration Bus Toolkit to model and generate the DFDL schema . In some cases we find COBOL layout errors in generating the message model. We might think that once a COBOL copybook is defined in the mainframe environment and is working why would it error out ? One of […]
How to handle CICS requests from IBM Integration Bus(IIB)
Introduction: This article will outline the necessary steps to be taken with respect to calling existing CICS programs from IBM Integration Bus ( IIB ) using COMMAREA data structures. The COMMAREA specifies the name of a data area ( known as Communication Area in CICS Region) in which data is passed to a program or transaction. The maximum length of the COMMAREA cannot be larger […]
IBM Pure App – Create Custom VSP using Pattern.next for OMS 9.4
The attach document to this blog posting is on developing IBM Pure App custom virtual system patterns(VSP) using Pattern.next technology. The focus of the document is to assist customers in coming up to speed on Pure App v2(vsys). The document demonstrates how to develop a custom VSP to implement IBM Sterling OMS 9.4. The implementation […]
A look back at Tax Day and the technology that went into it
The government uses a lot of technology, and the current administration established the position of Chief Technology Officer as a step to increase the use and efficiency of technology in government. Today is Tax Day in the United States and for our global readers that’s April 15, which is the deadline here in the United […]
Cloud Buzz – It’s more than a fad
Cloud Computing – While it’s one of the latest buzzword to impress in a group, there are significant advantages in cost, efficiency and reliability in moving to the cloud. The top three major providers for Cloud infrastructure and services – Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and Rackspace are providing compelling reasons to make Cloud Computing an […]
Datapower Scatter/Gather-Data Aggregation pattern(Fan-out/Fan-in)
Implementing Scatter/Gather – Data Aggregation pattern (Fan-out/Fan-in) in Datapower This article covers one of the very important patterns in SOA – Data aggregation. The data aggregation can be implemented in Datapower in many different ways. Data aggregation in Datapower can be categorized mainly in three segments: Scatter n Gather Pattern Fan-out/Fan-in Pattern Data/Content Aggregation Fundamental principle of […]
TIBCO Putting the Fast in Fast Food
When we pick a burger from the drive-in, our thoughts are focused on filling our hunger. But there is a lot going on behind the scenes to bring that food to the table. Here is a snippet (or should I say tidBYTE) about one of the business processes that is far away from the smell […]
Supporting the TOGAF-ADM using a SharePoint EA Portal Part 2
Throughout my career there have been a couple of quips that I have followed when presenting certain ideas; “Eat Your Own Dog Food” along with its close cousin Practicing What You Preach. In the first article of this series I promoted the idea that architecture is about collaboration and communication. I then laid out a […]