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e-business and Year 2000 solutions, including the VisualAge* family of
tools and the WebSphere* family of servers.  The e-News is intended
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  @ State of California modernizes healthcare application
     with IBM's Application Framework for e-business
   @ Allied Signal receives RealWare Aware for application
     based on IBM's Application Framework for e-business
   @ Another award for VisualAge for Java
   @ InfoWorld reviewer likes VisualAge for Java 3.0 beta
   @ FREE Download: Updated Java2 preview for VisualAge for Java
   @ VADD Tutorial Series: Designing beans for visual programming
   @ White paper: Web enablement with VisualAge Smalltalk (PDF)
   @ Webcast on HotMedia: Wednesday, August 25, 15:00 GMT
   @ FREE VisualAge Generator Symposium, Italy, Sept. 9-10
   @ Everything you always wanted to know about Solutions '99
   @ Professional Certification for VisualAge and WebSphere

 STATE OF CALIFORNIA MODERNIZES HEALTHCARE APPLICATION WITH
IBM'S APPLICATION FRAMEWORK FOR E-BUSINESS

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/california-mdl/

Since 1981, the State of California Department of Health Services
(DHS) has used a Microbial Diseases Laboratory (MDL) system to
track hundreds of thousands of infectious diseases each year.
Find out how DHS utilized on IBM's Application Framework for
e-business to update this important legacy system, implementing
their new Web-based, Y2K ready application with WebSphere,
VisualAge and CICS.  The MDL is currently being considered for a
Beyond Computing Partnership Award, which honor enterprises that
have strategically aligned their technology and business
operations.

Previously, California's DHS developed the award-winning
Integrated State Information System (ISIS) application with
VisualAge Generator and VisualAge TeamConnection, which was
recognized with an Object Application Award at Object World West
in 1997 and with a State CIO award for the ISIS project director
in 1998. By facilitating administrative duties, ISIS frees staff
to provide better nutritional counseling to Women, Infants and
Children (WIC) families and saves the state approximately
$2 million each month.  You can read the whole story at
http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/california-isis/ .

And to find out how other customers are building innovative,
award-winning, year 2000, e-business and other mission-critical
applications using IBM tools and technologies, visit our
Application Development case studies page at
http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/casestudies/ .
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ALLIED SIGNAL RECEIVES REALWARE AWARD FOR APPLICATION BASED ON
IBM'S APPLICATION FRAMEWORK FOR E-BUSINESS

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/customerawards/

At the Decision Processing '99 conference held last week in
San Jose, Intelligent Enterprise Magazine presented IBM and
Allied Signal with a RealWare Award for Best Enterprise
Application Integration Implementation.  Allied Signal was
selected from over 100 nominations for the RealWare Awards,
which recognize real-world solutions that produce measurable
business advantages and demonstrate innovative use of information
technology in the enterprise.  Allied Signal's Non-Conformance
Corrective Action System (NCAS) has saved the company hundreds
of thousands of dollars.  The application was based on IBM's
Application Framework for e-business using VisualAge for Java,
VisualAge Smalltalk, MQSeries, DB2, MVS, AIX and Windows.

Earlier this year, Allied Signal received an honorable mention
for OO/Component-based Development in the 1999 Innovator Awards
from Application Development Trends Magazine.  First place went
to another IBM e-business customer, Fireman's Fund Insurance
Company.  Fireman's Fund was recognized for its web-based
AutoQuote System, which has yielded considerable cost savings
for the company.  The application was based on IBM's Application
Framework for e-business, using VisualAge for Java, MQSeries,
CICS, DB2, OS/2 and MVS.
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ANOTHER AWARD FOR VISUALAGE FOR JAVA

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/vajaward/

Calling VisualAge for Java "the leader in the new breed of
sophisticated, team-oriented Java IDEs aimed at enterprise
development," Software Development Magazine just recognized
our highly acclaimed IDE with a Productivity Award.

It's been a good summer for VisualAge for Java.  In July,
VisualAge for Java received a Best of Show award for Best IDE
at Application Development '99.  And in June, VisualAge for Java
was picked for two Java Developer's Journal Readers' Choice
awards for Best Java IDE and Most Innovative Java Product.
You can take a look at our virtual trophy case at
http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/vajallawards/ .
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INFOWORLD REVIEWER LIKES VISUALAGE FOR JAVA 3.0 BETA

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/vaj3review/

IBM recently released a beta of VisualAge for Java, Professional
Edition, Version 3.0, and we are already receiving positive
feedback from industry critics.  InfoWorld Test Center's Maggie
Biggs was impressed with productivy enhancements, distributed
debugging capabilities and improvements to the interface.

Read this review, then see for yourself why our next version
will pose "a stiff challenge to rival Java development tools."
You can download the Version 3.0 beta and technology previews
for Linux and Java2 at VADD at
http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/vajcode/ .
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FREE DOWNLOAD: UPDATED JAVA2 PREVIEW FOR VISUALAGE FOR JAVA

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/java2-preview/

We've just refreshed the technology preview of the VisualAge
for Java technology preview for Java2 support, enabling you to
use more classes in your applications than you could with the
previous release.  Java2 support is the most requested function
for VisualAge for Java, and this technical preview shows how the
support will be implemented in a future release of VisualAge for
Java.  Visit the VADD website for more information about plans
to implement Java2 in IBM's Application Framework for e-business.
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VADD TUTORIAL SERIES: DESIGNING BEANS FOR VISUAL PROGRAMMING

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/javabean-tutorial/

VisualAge Developer Domain presents this ongoing series to help
you develop your bean building skills.  Bookmark this page,
because additional lessons are on their way!

The current curriculum:

   @ What a concept
     Learn how to design your beans for a wider audience

   @ Creating beans in VisualAge for Java
     Step-by-step instructions from conception to creation

   @ User-generated events
     Add enhancements to your test application

   @ Creating a visual bean
     Semaphores -- Complex code made easy
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WHITE PAPER: WEB ENABLEMENT WITH VISUALAGE SMALLTALK (PDF)

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/smalltalk/

Smalltalk developers are sure to benefit from the latest version
of VisualAge Smalltalk, featuring advanced integration with
WebSphere, new support for Enterprise JavaBeans and Java Server
Pages, and enhanced interoperability with VisualAge for Java.
By providing the capabilities to extend existing applications
to e-business, Version 5.0 protects customer investments in
VisualAge Smalltalk.  Read this new white paper for more
information about making the transition to e-business with
VisualAge Smalltalk by utilizing the tools and technologies
of IBM's strategic Application Framework for e-business.

And don't forget to order your trial CD of Version 5.0 at
http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/smalltalk-trial/ .
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WEBCAST ON HOTMEDIA: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 15:00 GMT

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/hotmedia-webcast/

Want to make your e-commerce sites sizzle? Experience the power
of IBM HotMedia 2.0! This set of ultra light Java applets and
simple to use tools can add 3D images, panoramics, sound, and
MORE to your e-commerce solutions, without lengthy downloads.
Find out how at the live Web broadcast "Take your e-commerce
solution to the next dimension with IBM HotMedia" on August 25.
You'll receive a sampler CD of tools for e-business, including
HotMedia 2.0, just for attending this event.  Come and you'll
also find out how you could win a trip for two to Tahiti using
this HOT product!  Register today!
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FREE VISUALAGE GENERATOR SYMPOSIUM, ITALY, SEPT. 9-10

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/visgen-symposium/

BUON GIORNO!  The Third International VisualAge Generator
Symposium is an ideal opportunity for you to meet with and talk
to product development representatives, IBM Business Partners,
and other users, too!  You'll also get a sneak peek of upcoming
product enhancements in VisualAge Generator Version 4.0. Visit
the website today for more information, including how to register
via Web, e-mail or fax.
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EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SOLUTIONS '99

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/solutions99/

One great thing about being online is that you really can do it
all.  Even if you attended Solutions '99 in person last month,
you probably didn't make it to all of the keynotes, catch all of
the announcements or attend all of the sessions.  But visit the
IBM developerWorks website, now in beta, and you can listen to
on-demand webcasts, download session presentations and read floor
reports, press releases and more.  Take your time and enjoy
Solutions '99 again or for the first time.
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR VISUALAGE, WEBSPHERE

http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/certification/

In today's ever-changing business environment, it's essential to
keep pace with complex technologies and products. Most businesses
are looking for complete solutions rather than tactical efforts.
The Professional Certification Program from IBM offers a business
solution for skilled technical professionals seeking to
demonstrate their expertise to the world.

Let us validate your proficiency with VisualAge or WebSphere
development tools and technologies, and we'll put your career in
your control -- professional certification can help you excel at
your job, deliver higher levels of service, and move on a faster
career track.  Complete the certification program(s) of your
choice, and you'll enjoy benefits including a listing in the
Directory of IBM Application Development Certified Professionals.

Application Development Certification is now available for the
following IBM products:

   @ VisualAge for Java
   @ VisualAge 2000
   @ VisualAge for Smalltalk
   @ VisualAge for C++
   @ VisualAge Generator
   @ VisualAge for COBOL
   @ VisualAge Pacbase
   @ IBM WebSphere Studio
   @ IBM WebSphere Application Server

Certification is also available for IBM SanFrancisco at
http://www.software.ibm.com/ad/r/99enews11/ibmsf-certify/ .

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