Tivoli Decision Support for z/OS V1.8

Last week IBM announced Tivoli Decision Support V1.8 : 'IBM Tivoli Decision Support for z/OS V1.8 supports reporting on the Web and the Tivoli Enterprise Portal'. Here's a summary of what's new :

• Integration with IBM Tivoli Usage and Accounting Manager
• Dataset Activity Subcomponent
• OMEGAMON for CICS Subcomponent
• Message Broker V6 Component
• Web Reporting utilizing Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT)
• Integration with IBM Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP)
• Support for zIIP and zAPP processors
• Support for z/OS V1.8, IMS Versions 9 & 10, DB2 V9, MQ V6 and CICS TS V3.2

January 18, 2008 V1.7 will be withdrawn from marketing.
Watch out : the current product numbers will be replaced. The base product number 5698-A07 is replaced by 5698-B06. The Subscription and Support number 5698-S41 is replaced by 5698-R06. Don't worry : "Customers who currently have an active licenses of 5698-A07 are entitled to 5698-B06 at no additional charge. You must order 5698-B06 to receive Tivoli Decision Support for z/OS V1.8.".