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Welcome to 'In Focus', the regular online round-up of news, views and events from Micro Focus.

In this edition, learn about the Micro Focus survey revealing the concern for Government Organizations’ slow pace to adopt SOA and be the first to test drive the new version of 'Extend'.


Plus, there's news on the best way forward for COBOL applications, learn about a new SQL server module for Data Express and much more...
Pick Up The Pace Micro Focus announces proposed aquisition of NetManage and positive financial guidance ahead of full year results
News
'Extend' version 8.1 - Be the first to test drive the new version
We are accepting applications to join the extend Technology Preview Program (TPP) set to begin on May 15th. Version 8.1 includes several enhancements to our existing 'Extend' product suite—each designed to simplify your development efforts and improve your COBOL application’s overall performance.
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Head of Atlanta User Group discusses ideas for the future
Catch up with Mike Linfert, Manager at Georgia Underwriting and the new president of Micro Focus' Atlanta User Group. Learn about his plans for upcoming User Group meetings and use of a web solution to improve communication between Micro Focus customers.
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Micro Focus Federal Channel participates in FOSE 2008
Micro Focus Federal Channel was a participant in FOSE 2008. This event was held in Washington DC, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center April 1-3. More than 400 industry-leading manufacturers and service providers participated at the largest government IT exposition world-wide.
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Application Development
'Extend', Replace, or Convert which is the best way forward for COBOL Applications?
There are a number of choices open when looking at ways to take existing COBOL applications forward. This white paper discusses the most common three - 'Extend', Replace, and Convert.
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Application Modernization
Micro Focus upgrades SOA Express to support direct Mainframe CICS deployment
The new version adds support for direct deployment into IBM's Customer Information Control System (CICS), enabling users to accelerate the deployment of Web services by reusing their existing CICS TS mainframe infrastructure in a simplified and even faster 2-Tier model.
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A new SQL server module for Data Express
Responding to customer demand, we have added SQL Server support enabling organizations to increase productivity and quality of business applications by subsetting production data.
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Application Portfolio Management
Two into one does go!
'In Focus' considers Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and how Micro Focus Enterprise View can help organizations execute the trickiest of business strategies.
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Other News
New Italian website launched
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Italian website www.microfocus.it
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More support, training and fun with Micro Focus User Groups
The Micro Focus User Groups are here. Don’t miss the opportunity to lead or join a group in your area.
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News from Customer Care
Every month thousands of our customers get all the latest news on Micro Focus products delivered directly to their desktops – as part of their Customer Care support program.
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Key highlights:
Webcasts
Smaller, faster & more efficient applications
Join us on May 15th where a Micro Focus developer will show you how to make your applications smaller, faster, more efficient, easier to maintain and contain fewer bugs.
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Events
Application Testing Seminar – 27th May, Denmark
Find out how to ensure compliance with data privacy legislation, reduce costs associated with testing and increase testers productivity.
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Application Testing Seminar & Workshop – 29th May, Sweden
Find out how to ensure safe and effective application testing, plus a technical workshop to help you get more from your Micro Focus development tools.
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Talk to the experts
Learn more about our products and services at North American, Nordic, French and other Global events.
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