Developing Agility newsletter archive

Issue 25 | September 2011

The Strategic Value of EAE and AB Suite for MCP Users Running EAE and AB Suite in the ClearPath MCP environment lengthens the life of your critical applications – and enables you to benefit from a common engineering team – leading to long-lasting business value. The ClearPath Integrated Stack ClearPath mainframes are often referred to as “integrated stacks” because all hardware and software components are designed, developed, tested, and integrated by Unisys. Read on to learn the benefits this approach brings to your organization. Engineering Corner: The Benefits of Engineering Synergy Our unified engineering approach results in hardware and software that leverages our best resources and expertise. Check out this article to learn how the EAE and DMS II engineering teams joined forces to help a customer address an important business challenge. The AB Suite Developer Learning Process As you make the move to AB Suite, it’s extremely important that your developers are familiar with the ins and outs of the new environment. With these four steps, they’ll be well on their way to making the most of AB Suite the moment your applications go into production. Spotlight On: Harris School Solutions A leading provider of information systems for K-12 school districts, Harris School Solutions recently migrated a core product to AB Suite. Read on for the details of the migration and what the move meant for users of the solution. UNITE 2011 Conference Summary UNITE 2011 had a lot to offer EAE and AB Suite users. Check out this article for the highlights of the conference. Info Center and Calendar A lot has been happening in the EAE and AB Suite worlds lately, so we’ve gathered together the latest news, updates, events, and more in one convenient location.

Issue 24 | June 2011

Agile Business Suite 2.0 IC1400: Enhancing Developer Productivity With the release of Interim Correction (IC) 1400, we’ve updated the underlying functionality of Agile Business Suite 2.0 to streamline and simplify development efforts – and make it easier for EAE users to make the move to AB Suite. Important Migration Reminder for EAE Customers Running Microsoft Windows, Linux, or UNIX Phase 1 support for EAE on Microsoft® Windows®, UNIX®, and Linux® platforms is set to expire on December 31, 2011. With a short six months left until we hit this date, it’s important to get your migration plans underway today. Engineering Corner: State and Stateless Transactions “Stateful” and “stateless” transactions have different uses and benefits in the EAE and AB Suite worlds – but blending them together can help you modernize your applications in a variety of ways. Read on to learn how to do just that. Partner Corner: Information Exchange Group Well versed in all things EAE and AB Suite, Information Exchange Group provides a host of helpful services for these development tools. Check out this article to learn about what they can offer you.

Issue 23 | March 2011

How to Increase the Value of Your Organization’s EAE Applications It’s become increasingly important for developers to evolve their applications in a way that makes a positive, noticeable contribution to the business. This interview with Phil Wimpenny outlines what’s needed to do just that. Migration Experience: Thomasville Utilities The city of Thomasville, Georgia, recently completed the migration of a mission-critical utilities application to Agile Business Suite. Learn more in this article. Partner Spotlight: Client Tools Consultancy (CTC) Ensuring a high-quality user experience is a key goal of any development project. CTC’s EAE and AB Suite specific solutions help your projects maximize the end-user experience. Good News Great things are happening in the world of EAE and AB Suite – take a look! Engineering Corner: Developer Tips and Hints for Visual Studio EAE and AB Suite developers, this one's for you! Get an insider's perspective on how to make the most of Microsoft® Visual Studio® and AB Suite. Info Center and Calendar Check out the debut of our Info Center – a regular feature highlighting helpful resources that you can put to immediate use.

Issue 22 | November 2010

The Five Consumer Technologies Influencing Enterprise IT A discussion about the influence the consumerization of IT has on enterprise technology decisions. Client Tools Help Isle of Man Government Bring EAE Screens to Life How Client Tools are being used to make an EAE-based tax administration system available to its citizens via the Web. Starting Your Agile Business Suite Migration on the Right Foot Diane McGonigle discusses a valuable tool that can help you kick start your migration to Agile Business Suite. Engineering Corner: Using Business Integrator to Call Out of Your Application Learn how your EAE and Agile Business Suite applications can “call out” to external services. Calendar

Issue 21 | September 2010

Modernization Services Align Apps with Business Goals Find out more about how Unisys Application Modernization Services can help you get more value from existing ClearPath applications. Notable Modernization Projects — Get Inspired! Real-world examples of how EAE and Agile Business Suite apps have been enhanced to offer new and expanded services. Engineering Corner: Mobile Enabling EAE and Agile Business Suite Apps Step-by-step guidance for putting EAE and Agile Business Suite screens on mobile devices. Diane McGonigle Named Agile Business Suite Migration Manager In her new role, Diane will help EAE customers make a smooth transition to Agile Business Suite. A Fresh Perspective Maarten Schneider offers his thoughts on using EAE and Agile Business Suite to address future development needs. UNITE 2010 Recap A wrap up of this year's technology conference.

Issue 20 | May 2010

Q&A with Europaeiske Flemming Voigt, IT Manager for this Danish insurer, talks about his organization’s move to Agile Business Suite. UFSS: An EAE Application Modernization Case Study A Process-driven User Interface adds new capabilities while leveraging tried-and-true application services. Important Changes Coming to Client Tools Unisys is moving to a single, common set of Client Tools for EAE and Agile Business Suite. Engineering Corner: Client Tools Next Steps Practical advice on assessing the impact of and actions needed to prepare for the common set of Client Tools. Calendar Check our calendar for the latest information about upcoming events.

Issue 19 | December 2009

An Important Announcement for EAE Customers Get the details about Unisys plans for EAE 3.3 support. How Do You Measure Value? There’s cost and then there’s long-term business value. It’s important to look at both when making an IT purchase decision. This article spells out the factors to consider when moving to Agile Business Suite. Q&A with Bob Supnik As Vice President of Engineering and Supply Chain for Unisys TCIS, Bob has executive responsibility for the EAE and Agile Business Suite programs. Meet Bob and get his perspective on the future of these programs in this interview. Engineering Corner: Smarter Debugging Paul Bourke, Debugger Technical Lead, shares tips and best practices that make using the Microsoft® Visual Studio® Debugger with Agile Business Suite easier and more effective. Mobile Device Integration with Agile Business Suite Learn more about how Agile Business Suite developers can design forms for mobile devices.

Issue 18 | September 2009

Customer Q&A with Dutch Insurer Movir System Engineer, Ron Thakoer, talks about his organization’s move to Agile Business Suite. Engineering Corner: Taking Migrated Applications to a New Level by Modeling for Reuse Grant McCauley reveals four ways to boost reusability in existing systems once the move to Agile Business Suite is complete. Silverlight Introduces New User Interface Option Get a quick overview of how this new technology can be used in an EAE or Agile Business Suite application. In Memoriam We mark the passing of two well-known EAE experts. Calendar Check our calendar for the latest information about upcoming events.

Issue 17 | June 2009

Hidden Gems Alan Hood and friends reveal little known features of EAE and Agile Business Suite that every developer should know. Engineering Corner: More than a Pretty Picture Our Q&A with Ankur Kotwal from ACUS highlights the power of UML diagrams in building your Agile Business Suite applications. Telco Migration Case Study Unisys Messaging Solution has been migrated to Agile Business Suite and is in production at several major Telcos. Get more details in our new expanded case study. Join Us in Minneapolis this November Read about special registration incentive programs being offered for the 2009 UNITE Technology Conference. Calendar Check our calendar for the latest information about 2009 events.

Issue 16 | April 2009

Migration to Agile Business Suite: What’s in it for YOU? Agile Business Suite delivers value across all areas of your organization – find out how. New Services Maximize Business Value Agile Business Suite Transition Services are now available. Engineering Corner: Agile Business Suite Migration Database, the Rosetta Stone Get briefed on how the migration database helps you migrate at your own pace. Choosing the Right MDD-Enabling Technology Five essential capabilities to look for in a model-driven development (MDD) toolset. DETRAN-RO Migrates to Agile Business Suite A modernized development environment woos the next generation of developers. Welcome to the Club Four more organizations are up and running with Agile Business Suite. Our Top 5 A list of the top five resources to get you up to speed on Agile Business Suite. Calendar