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 News & Views
  The online information source for m-Power and mrc-Productivity Series users
.  January 2008  
Volume 8, Issue 01  
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  • Harness the power of SQL in your m-Power servlets
  • Productivity Sweet Spot-light
  • Hotline: How can I create dropdown lists in Web 2.0?
  • What is your vision for 2008?
  • Update: Major enhancements page


  • Bring the power of SQL to your m-Power applications
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    SQL is a very powerful language, but users aren't always aware of how they can use it in their m-Power applications, or why they should. (There's an easy way with external objects!)

    The fact is, whether you're maintaining files based on user actions, performing mass updates based on simple inputs, or even doing edit checks, using SQL to accomplish these (and more) means applying a portability and flexibility (any platform/any database) that other languages such as RPG and COBOL can't offer--and SQL is much easier to learn than Java.

    To learn how to best incorporate SQL into your m-Power applications view this helpful forum post»

    Productivity Sweet Spot-light
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    Here's what Joe's buzzing about this week:

    • What's the most commonly used BI tool?

    • 2007: An IT year in review

    • Quiz: Is DB2 WebQuery right for you?

    Go to this Week's Cup of Joe»


    Short survey: What is your vision for 2008?
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    Please take a moment to fill out this short survey to give us an idea of the projects and topics that are in your scope for 2008 so we can be sure to stay on track with the right types of information in our newsletters, documentation, and our development!

    Take this quick survey»



    Hotline Question of the Month
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    “ How can I create dropdown lists in Web 2.0? ”

    Here's how»




    m-Powered Featured Update (Customers Only)
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    This section is for customers only and is password-protected.


    This month's featured update: Enhancements Overview

    This quick at-a-glance page in our customer section let's you review all of the recent major enhancements to m-Power to make sure you are entirely up to date! (Click on the binoculars to drill down for more information!)

    View this update»

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