IBM, Red Hat team to reinforce Linux on mainframes; Analysts squash rumors of IBM layoffs

IBM News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by IBM Complimentary Trial: IBM Software Development Tools Click here to download complimentary trials of nearly 20 IBM Rational V7 desktop products, offering new capabilities for empowering global teams to speed SOA results. Rational tools help you support the most effective software development for your enterprise and address common software development problems. Network World's IBM News Alert, 05/10/07 IBM, Red Hat team to reinforce Linux on mainframes, 05/09/07:  IBM and Red Hat Wednesday announced a partnership to deploy and support Red Hat’s Linux software on IBM’s System z mainframes. Analysts squash rumors of 150k IBM layoffs, 05/07/07:  A report by Robert Cringely on the PBS Web site says IBM is planning to lay off 150,000 U.S. workers by the end of this calendar year, but analysts who cover IBM doubt the report is accurate. IBM gathering public input to help Africa, 05/08/07:  IBM wants your advice on how to spur innovation and economic development in Africa. Email: A Security Update Join John Dix, Network World editor-in-chief, and Trent Henry, senior analyst at The Burton Group, as they discuss the challenges and solutions network IT pros are encountering when working to ensure inbox integrity and protect data. Click here for more information. IBM and Amazon.com settle all patent litigation, 05/08/07:  Amazon.com has paid IBM an undisclosed amount of money to settle all outstanding patent lawsuits between the two companies. They have also agreed a long-term patent cross-licensing agreement, giving Amazon access to IBM's patents on Web technology, the vendors said.

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