27 April 2010
Last week, IBM announced i OS 7.1. Now called just “i”, it’s actually version 7.1 (V7R1) of the OS formerly known as OS/400. The new version goes GA on Friday, April 23. You may be relieved to know that the DB2 database continues to be an integral part of the operating system. For more information, you can see IBM’s announcement.
SystemiNetwork also wrote on this announcement and let us know that “Upgrades to 7.1 are supported from OS versions 5.4 (V5R4) and 6.1 (V6R1) and the latest OS will run on model Power5-driven machines upwards”.
In January, my blog Reprieve for V5R4 let you know that IBM has extended the withdrawal date of OS/400 V5R4 to January 07, 2011, so start planning that upgrade, it’ll soon be Christmas.
For TrustedLink Systemi v6.2.0, v6.2.1 and v6.3.0, please contact Inovis Support and request that you are sent the i5/OS V7R1 Operating System Patch.
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Posted by trobertsoninovis
22 February 2010
…and do I need it?
Wikipedia definition : Managed file transfer (MFT) refers to software solutions that facilitate the secure transfer of data from one computer to another through a network (e.g., the Internet). MFT solutions are often built using the FTP network protocol. However, the term specifically describes solutions that remedy the disadvantages associated with FTP.
The biggest disadvantage with FTP is that it is not an option for secure file transfer. Safely exchanging high-value and high-volume files is a must-have for all enterprises, especially banks and insurance providers that regularly transfer files containing ACH transfers, check images and customer account information. Other problems with FTP is that it is typically not monitored or audited, creating ongoing risks to audit failures and lost data.
Modernizing your data transmission process and deploying a managed file transfer platform can lower staff resources, reduce software maintenance fees and improve customer satisfaction.
There are plenty of choices out there. However, make sure that the company providing these services can also offer a reliable service. Inovis offers you a Tier-4 Data Center, “always-on” reliability with 99.995% service levels and a single hosted platform across all partners, providers and customers
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Posted by trobertsoninovis
19 February 2010
In October of last year I asked if anyone was planning to move VAN services, especially as BT EDI*Net have announced the closure of its VAN services on the 24th February 2010.
Did you act or are you still trying to find the time? Time has run out, but there are still plenty of people out there who can help.
If you received the letter from BT EDI*Net, then there are plenty of companies out there that can help you. Inovis is just one of them. And if you’d like to know more about what Inovis offers, you can read up on our VAN services.
If you have already changed, don’t forget to inform your trading community, so that they can advise their own VAN network to change the interconnect details
We are here to help you, whatever your needs.
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Posted by trobertsoninovis
18 February 2010
Last month Freeway Inovis announced the launch of their Advanced Shipping Notes (ASN) Consolidator Portal.
This solution will help suppliers of all sizes meet the electronic ASN requirements of retailers such as B&Q, John Lewis, House of Fraser, Homebase, Sainsburys and Tesco. The retailers are increasingly requiring the use of electronic ASN’s to more accurately track the movement of goods from suppliers, enabling them to forecast when deliveries will be received and optimise stock levels for better warehouse and storage efficiency.
In conjunction with this, Inovis continues to help Tesco to get its thousands of grocery and non-food suppliers up to speed with the electronic trading system it wants them to use.
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