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April 1, 2001

Distinguished AS/400 Expert Janet Krueger to Represent Andrews Consulting Group at Toronto Users Group 8th Annual Conference

Cheshire, CT., April 1st, 2001-- Janet Krueger, leading member of Andrews Consulting Group and a recognized AS400 expert, will be delivering a series of presentations to attendees of the annual Technical Education Conference (TEC 2001) of the Toronto Users Group for Midrange Systems on April 24th and 25th. Ms. Krueger is an award winning speaker and author, well known to readers of NEWS400, Midrange Computing, The 400 Group, and other leading industry trades, as well as to attendees of conferences sponsored by COMMON, the world's largest organization of IT professionals who use IBM technology.

"I try to convey some of my own excitement about new developments in technology in my talks," said Ms. Krueger. "In topics I'm addressing at TEC 2001 like 'What the heck is an ASP?' I try to get past the everyday buzzwords to examine the real value and opportunities associated with some of the new trends affecting the industry." Other topics addressed by Ms. Krueger at the TEC 2001 conference will include: Breathing New Life Into iSeries Applications; ASP Security and Privacy Policies; Java Development Scenarios; and Sifting Through iSeries Application Development Options. (Abstracts below.)

"Janet's consistently entertaining and accessible approach to AS400 education is what makes her such a popular speaker," said Leo Lefebvre, President of Toronto Users Group. "Even among the best of the best, which is what our 70 hours of iSeries and AS400 sessions represent, Janet's talks are sure to be standouts."

A 23 year veteran of IBM's development laboratory in Rochester, MN., Ms. Krueger currently leads Andrews Consulting Group in helping clients leverage AS400 technology into competitive e-business solutions. A member of the Board of Directors of COMMON, Krueger is also a recent recipient of the organization's highest honor, the Distinguished Service award, as well as multiple industry-voted awards for the excellence of her presentations.

Janet Krueger’s Seminars at TEC 2001

• What the Heck is an ASP?
Should I be one? Should I use one? IBM is now predicting that ASPs will take over application deployment and delivery during the next decade. You've probably seen this new term bandied about in the press; maybe it is time to stop and understand what it is! ASP stands for Application Service Provider, which is a new label for someone providing application access through time-sharing. In this session, the speaker will review the definitions and the trend, including a discussion of what kinds of services an ASP needs to provide, and what needs to be different about applications delivered through the Internet. She'll also talk about why a customer might consider buying application access, instead of setting up and maintaining systems in-house, as well as what risks such a customer would be taking, and how they might be contained. If you attend this session, be prepared to think about the whole world of applications in a different light than you did before.

• ASP Security and Privacy Policies
This session will provide a historical perspective on computer system security and privacy policies. The speaker will discuss what policies were needed in the past, including information on how and when they were enforced, and then show how the security models need to change when systems are connected to the internet and solutions are shifted to the ASP space. An interactive discussion will be held about how to effectively distribute the responsibilities for maintaining a secure system between the customer and the ASP provider. The session will conclude with a discussion on what kinds of security breaches might occur, and how they can be dealt with effectively. After attending this session, attendees will be able to knowledgeably discuss the full range of security exposures than can occur in ASP solutions, and understand the trade-offs and technology alternatives for dealing with them.

• Java Development Scenarios/Roadmap
This session will provide you with an overview of why you should consider Java as an AS/400 development language and a guide for when and how to transition both your skill base and your code base into Java.

• Breathing New Life into AS/400 Applications
Today, AS/400 Shops--both large and small--are faced with more challenges than ever before. One of these challenges is application modernization, which can include providing a nifty GUI front end to tired green screen applications or Web-enabling legacy applications, completely replacing parts of the application portfolio with off-the-shelf componentry, leveraging new business intelligence tools, and everything in between. This session will help to put these choices into a workable framework and provide a starting point for users who are about to embark on the application modernization path as well as some new incentives for those who are waiting on the sidelines.

• iSeries Application Development Options
Which developers are supported most optimally on iSeries? Is the assortment different than on the AS/400? Not every iSeries application needs to be converted to Java, but what other options are going to be supported in the future? Is RPG dead? What new front-end options will IBM be endorsing? How can I effectively deploy applications from two different sources without totally confusing my users? This session will provide answers to all of these questions and more. The presenter will review all of the different development groups currently building iSeries applications and talk about what investments might be appropriate for each.

About Andrews Consulting Group
The 100 professionals of Andrews Consulting Group provide advice and development assistance to businesses seeking to make effective use of technology. Over 1 million copies of Andrews Consulting Group’s strategic publications are in print in 20 languages, making the company one of the industry’s most widely read sources for IT Business Strategy. Founded in 1984, Andrews Consulting Group is headquartered in Connecticut, with offices in New York, Washington DC, Boston, and Minnesota. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the company’s website, www.andrewscg.com, or calling .

About Toronto Users Group for Midrange Systems
"TEC 2001 a TUG Odyssey - The Journey Continues" takes place at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North on April 24th and 25th, 2001. Information can be obtained about registration fees and schedules at www.tug.on.ca or by calling 416.606.5960