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CA Advisor: Mainframe Edition

September 2008

Releasing Latent Mainframe Value; Best Practices for Enabling Compliance; Mainframe Security at CA World 2008

Chris O’Malley, Corporate SVP and General Manager, CA Mainframe Business Unit

Welcome to CA’s quarterly Mainframe newsletter. This issue's theme is about releasing latent value hidden in your existing mainframe resources. Reg Harbeck exposes undiscovered gems of business value buried in software you're already licensed to use. You'll also discover how mainframe security and storage can help organizations do a better job of compliance — and reduce operational overhead. And don't miss Rana Zayed's rundown of how CA World 2008 can help you maximize the value of your mainframe and the security supporting it.

— Chris O’Malley, Corporate EVP and GM, CA Mainframe Business Unit

Mainframe Professionals... You’re Invited
Discover why CA World 2008 is a must-attend event for you.
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Discover Hidden Gems: Releasing Latent Value on the Mainframe

You’re never too old for a treasure hunt. In fact, your mainframe is full of hidden treasures that you’re already licensed to use. Here’s your opportunity to generate some serious new business value.
Five Best Practices for Enabling Compliance with Converged Mainframe Security and Storage

Compliance is a journey, not a destination. By following these five best practices to incorporate compliance support into both security and storage operations on an ongoing basis, you can significantly reduce risk without draining your budget.
Maximize the Value of Your Mainframe and the Security Supporting It

As your business grows and evolves, it’s more important than ever for you to get maximum value out of your mainframe and the security supporting it. At CA World 2008, you’ll learn how to do exactly that.
 
CA Endevor Software Change Manager r12 Speeds and Simplifies Application Development

Two major enhancements in CA Endevor SCM r12 — Concurrent Action Processing and Promotion Packages — both speed and simplify application development by improving how application elements move throughout the life cycle.

New Innovation in Mainframe Compliance: CA Tape Encryption Key Manager Protects and Manages Encryption Keys for IBM TS1120 Tape Drives

CA announces the availability of a new innovation in mainframe storage technology. CA Tape Encryption Key Manager is the first z/OS-based tape encryption key solution that consolidates and unifies management across multiple vendors and tape encryption hardware.

Learn What 850 DB2 Database Professionals Say About Their Changing Roles

CA recently sponsored an independent survey of International DB2 Users Group (IDUG) members. We present key findings to help you better understand the evolving role of data management professionals, as well as their educational and training needs.

Six Myths of Batch Performance... And How Job Scheduling Tools Can Help

Batch work still exists on all platforms, even though it may go by a different name. But few still know how to tune it, and those who do often prefer to work on sexier applications. We look at some myths about batch and show you how the right tools can turn it into part of your real-time world, enhancing traditional, online work.

What's On Your Mind: Tech Support Q&A

Ronald Torre, Vice President of Technical Support for CA, answers some of the most frequently asked questions received recently.

Testing Tools: News, Analyst Reports, Webcasts and More...

Recently published analyst reports and articles on testing tools, along with pertinent webcasts and more.

Mainframe Network Management and Resource Management at CA World 2008

Discover what’s in store at CA World about CA NetMaster Network Management, CA Resource Management and CA MICS Resource Management.

 

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