Published by: ETINET
This year’s NonStop Technical Boot Camp (TBC) wasn’t something we were going to miss as it represents a great opportunity to meet with HPE folks together with their customers – HPE product managers and developers as well as HPE sales and solutions architects. And once again, the event didn’t disappoint as the number of attendees looked ... read more
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Published by: DataExpress
Time is passing quickly with some of the buzz surrounding the 2016 NonStop Technical Boot Camp subsiding, but the memories remain intact. According to those from DataExpress present at the event, when it comes to a general impression, this year’s TBC was great and perhaps the best TBC ever. While not having attended all previous TBCs, it ... read more
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Published by: Striim
If last month we expressed optimism ahead of the 2016 NonStop Technical Boot Camp, then having seen what transpired has validated such optimism. The attendance was up compared to previous years and while we are still reviewing the actual numbers, it looks as though the number inched up very close to 500. Of course, it doesn’t take a ... read more
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Published by: Infrasoft
In last month’s update the focus was very much on uLinga and on the expansion into support of more modern protocols. This was a reference to uLinga support of the IBM protocols and services in support of IPIC – or, as IBM notes, “You can define TCP/IP connections so that you can communicate with a remote CICS® region by using IP ... read more
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Published by: Tributary Systems, Inc
Like many of our fellow vendors regularly supporting NonStop events as they happen worldwide, Tributary Systems, Inc. (TSI) has watched with growing interest the steady upward climb in attendee participation at each NonStop Technical Boot Camp (TBC) where we have participated. This year, TBC 2016 proved to be a particularly good year for ... read more
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Published by: OmniPayments
Perhaps the most important aspect of attending events like Boot Camp is an opportunity to hear about how NonStop users are deploying new solutions on NonStop. In the lead up to Boot Camp presentations given by OmniPayments at Regional User Group (RUG) events had included references to recent wins but hearing about what was OmniPayments ... read more
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Published by: NonStop Insider
Looking at the popularity of specific LinkedIn Groups, there are a couple of surprises. When it comes to the most popular LinkedIn Group focused solely on all things NonStop then it is the Tandem User Group that has proved most popular with some 3,384 members. Compare this to the membership of Connect HP User Group Community that has ... read more
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Published by: Margo Holen
Thanks to all those who read the inaugural issue of the Nonstop Insider! Certainly, getting that first issue published represented a significant milestone but then with barely a moment rest it’s on to the second and then the third issue. These subsequent issues are the true litmus test of just how well a publication gels with a community ... read more
Dan
Published by: NonStop Insider
Will there be more surprises? It’s hard to say that there will not be any more surprises, but the real news will surround user deployments of much that has already been announced. Vendor marketing events always attract a crowd. And when it comes to HPE throwing an event, there’s always an eager community willing and prepared to put aside ... read more
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Published by: Gravic
Just returned from CTUG where the Canadian NonStop community was privileged to hear HPE NonStop Senior Director, Andy Bergholz, provide an update on NonStop – real and virtual. While much of the ground Andy covered was now familiar to those who participate in RUG events worldwide, it wasn’t until the late afternoon Q&A session that a ... read more
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Published by: DataExpress
With hindsight, it seems only natural that DataExpress would become a product family with separate products serving both the NonStop and Open Platform markets. With hindsight too, we would like to say that we had always been working towards a hybrid solution knowing that this was the direction IT was headed. However, whatever hindsight ... read more
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Published by: TCM
It’s that time again: the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are falling and NonStoppers from around the world are flocking to their spiritual, silicone home… it’s time for the NonStop Technical Boot Camp! Should anyone ever question what it is that makes NonStop so hard to replicate then they should take a stroll round the charming ... read more
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Published by: IntraSoft
For the past couple of years it’s been either one or two Infrasoft directors that have made the long trip up from Sydney, Australia for the NonStop Technical Boot Camp. But this year, all five Infrasoft directors will be present – Peter, Neil, Dave, Margo and Richard. For Infrasoft, participation has always been about networking and the ... read more
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Published by: ETI
It has been hard for any vendor to miss the messages coming from senior managers of the HPE NonStop organization – yes, they would like to see vendors become bigger and through size, stronger. An ecosystem of thriving vendors is a highly visible confirmation that a system remains important to enterprises. For those looking for mission ... read more
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Published by: Pyalla Technologies, LLC
October was a month where Pyalla continued with its investment in Regional User Group (RUG) events across North America. Turns out, I’m a little behind the times when it comes to conventions as the Connect organization has been calling RUGs “Chapters” for some time rationalizing the change as being more “industry standard.” And maybe it ... read more
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Published by: OmniPayments
Through the decades OmniPayments has been a staunch supporter of NonStop events worldwide. Whether it’s a RUG or Chapter event catering to a local NonStop community or a major community event, like the NonStop Technical Boot Camp in San Jose that is only days away, our participation continues as very often these venues afford us the ... read more
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Published by: Striim
Participating in user events is always a good litmus test of just how positive a user community feels about the products, technologies and vendors. It’s hard to escape genuine excitement and passion when you encounter it, just as it’s easy to detect a community that is simply hanging on, hopeful for change even as they look to survive. ... read more
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Published by: comForte
The emergence of the NonStop Technical Boot Camp just a few short years ago has seen it grow to become the biggest event in the NonStop calendar and it’s an one that comForte wholeheartedly supports! Coming off a period of numerous RUG and Chapter events worldwide it’s now time to recharge as we head to San Jose for the NonStop Technical ... read more
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Published by: NonStop Insider
Given I made a career choice a long time ago to become an industry commentator providing subjective analysis and opinions, the world of online blogs has given me a forum to promote technologies, products and solutions all involving HPE and NonStop. So what has caught my attention of late? And, if you have anything to add let me know From ... read more
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Published by: Margo Holen
Welcome to the first issue of the monthly publication, NonStop Insider. NonStop Insider is a new monthly publication built by and for the NonStop community. It is specifically designed to be mobile friendly, allowing the readers to access it at their convenience. So let me describe the intent and goals of NonStop Insider as well as ... read more
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