Re: IBM technical conference (was Re: WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO BRING NEW CUSTOMERS TO THE ISERIES?)

My best guess is that we are overdue for the next release, and that's what
will be discussed, but I was not invited, so I know nothing.

Al - in the Minneapolis Airport

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I am confused by this.  Is this conference just a pow-wow for upcoming
product announcements, geared toward tech-heads?  Who is the target
audience for this conference?  It can't be the programmer ranks; it's hard
enough to get to COMMON or any of the other tech conferences that bestow
knowledge on *current* products.  Why wouldn't I rather just read the
announcements from the comfort of my cubicle now and catch the hands-on
training once it hits the street a year or two from now?

Even the major package developers, what is their interest?  (When they
can't even seem to invest in upgrading their code to RPG-IV, let alone
ILE.)  Our shop supports clients that use a package that is pure RPG-III,
and some of them have to be dragged kicking and screaming to upgrade off a
release that IBM no longer supports.

> If you are an Application Developer looking to learn how to enable or
> enhance your products to support iSeries in 2004, you will find this
> conference to be extremely valuable.

To *support* iSeries in 2004, all one needs to do is code RPG-III.

It's not that I don't think that upcoming release and hardware won't be
worthy, but I am hard pressed to see the value of this conference for most
shops.

I remember way back when IBM used to do local road shows to announce new
releases.  Do they even do that anymore?

Just really curious,
GA

--- Jim Franz <franz400@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've been asked for a link to the IBM conference I previously mentioned.
> Unfortunately the emails from IBM have no link, and this conference is
> not posted on their web site.
> So here is the entire email ad - anyone know about this??
> Anyone at IBM who can help us?
>
> <quote>
> Dear member of PartnerWorld for Developers,
> Thank you for the great response we have been receiving for the upcoming
> IBM eServer iSeries Technical Conference scheduled for January 12 - 14,
> 2004.
>  Based upon the responses to date, a clarification of the objectives and
> intended audience for this Conference is appropriate.  With all the many
> education offerings from which to choose, we want to ensure that you
> receive maximum return on your participation.
> This conference is designed for the experienced iSeries Application
> Developer and the IBM eServer pSeries or IBM eServer zSeries independent
> software vendor (ISV) who is interested in learning more about
developing
> solutions for iSeries.  The objective is to enable these ISVs to develop
> plans for enhancing their products in 2004.  The varied agenda will
> provide
> information to guide enablement of applications utilizing the following
> environments:
> - Business and technical aspects of the next release of OS/400
> - IBM WebSphere, Lotus, and Linux products
> - The Developer's Roadmap
>  If you are an Application Developer looking to learn how to enable or
> enhance your products to support iSeries in 2004, you will find this
> conference to be extremely valuable.  We look forward to seeing you and
> promise a warm Rochester welcome.

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