------------------------------------------------------------ UniNews The Biweekly Newsletter For UniForum Members ------------------------------------------------------------ Issue Date: February 14, 1996 Volume X, Number 2 ------------------------------------------------------------ UniNews is written and published by UniForum's publications department. For information on articles in this issue or to contribute news to future issues, contact Richard Cole, (512) 292-1561, fax: (512) 292-1566, or email at 76402.1503@compuserve.com. Copyright 1996 by UniForum. All rights reserved. UNIX is a registered trademark, licensed exclusively by X/Open Co., Ltd. UniForum is a trademark of UniForum. Printed in USA. UniNews (ISSN 1069-0395) is published biweekly for $12 per year (membership dues) by UniForum, 2901 Tasman Dr., Suite 205, Santa Clara, CA 95054. 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Point your WWW client to http://www.uniforum.org. ------------------------------------------------------------ Table of Contents: o UniForum '96 Opens o Lew Platt: A Balanced Strategy For Success o OSF Introduces New Technologies o CDE Sessions at UniForum '96 o BOF Sessions at UniForum '96 o 1996 Open Systems Products Directory is Released o Bigger and Better in 1997 o Four Career-Advancing Seminars From UniForum o UniNews Recruitment and Positions Wanted o UniForum Member Benefits ------------------------------------------------------------ UniForum '96 Opens ------------------ Thousands Flock to San Francisco The UniForum Conference and Exposition returns to San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center for a historic week of speeches, presentations and educational events, plus an outstanding exposition with over 230 exhibits and pavilions featuring the latest in open systems technology. In addition, for the first time the Enterprise Computing Solutions Exposition and Conference will be running concurrently with UniForum '96. Enterprise Computing Solutions is a leading event for enterprise-wide solutions and strategic business applications. This year, the lineup of keynote speakers for the UniForum Conference is possibly the strongest ever presented. Speakers include Lou Gerstner, chairman and CEO of IBM Corp.; Lew Platt, president, CEO and chairman of the board at Hewlett-Packard Co.; Scott McNealy, president, CEO and chairman of the board of Sun Microsystems, Inc.; and Alok Mohan, president and CEO at SCO, Inc. Topics range from Platt's discussion of HP's dual focus on Unix and PCs to Mohan's defense of Unix as the business-critical choice in platforms. Two plenary sessions are being presented. The session on Thursday, "21st Century Technologies," is moderated by Eric Schmidt, chief technical officer of Sun Microsystems. It examines how existing technologies will adapt and evolve for enterprise computing in the next millennium. The Friday session is entitled "The Data Warehousing Revolution" and is moderated by Rebel Brown, president of Cognoscenti. It focuses on the promises and problems of data warehousing with an emphasis on "real-world" solutions in the enterprise. The UniForum Conference has been the stage for many historic announcements such as the unveiling of the Common Open Software Environment (COSE) and the Common Desktop Environment (CDE). Several press conferences are planned this year, and industry observers expect news that will affect the entire open systems industry. Over 90 track sessions cover recent developments in open systems technology along with case studies, hands-on demonstrations and in-depth question-and-answer sessions. Track sessions will include topics such as the Internet, integration with Microsoft products, advanced technologies, security and databases. Over a dozen Birds-of-a-Feather meetings are offered to provide detailed technical information in areas such as Unix specifications, middleware and Linux. In addition to the Conference, UniForum '96 offers a three-day trade show featuring the largest gathering of open systems technology in the country. Vendors are presenting an impressive range of new products, enhancements and integration capabilities. Special "hands-on" pavilions offer a close-up view of the Internet, Web sites and the Linux operating system environment. UniForum '96 attendees can expect to be amply informed, entertained and educated during what is generally regarded as the premier event in Unix and open systems computing. A special wrap-up issue of UniNews on UniForum '96 will be available Feb. 28. End Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Lew Platt: A Balanced Strategy For Success ------------------------------------------ "HP's only sustainable advantage is its people" by Richard Cole Since being appointed president and CEO of Hewlett-Packard in 1992, Lew Platt has guided the company through an impressive period of growth. Both the HP 9000 and HP 3000 product lines have been greatly expanded, the HP-UX operating system has been significantly enhanced and a number of other new products and services have been added. Sales figures reflect this growth in offerings: from 1992 to the present, HP annual sales have increased from $16.4 billion to $31.5 billion, and the company is now the second largest computer supplier in the United States. Lew recently answered a few questions for UniNews as he left for a trip to the Far East. He talked candidly about his career, his philosophy of business, the industry at large and the future of the company he has worked with since 1966. Q: Who was the greatest influence in your early years? My parents, probably. My father had his own business most of the time I was growing up, so I learned from him the relationship between hard work and success. Since my parents were brought up during the Depression, they were very careful about the way they spent their money and were always saving for the future. This taught me to live well within my means. Also, both my parents were always very active in the community. Although they were busy people, they found time for extensive community service, and this led me to develop an interest in community service also, which I enjoy very much. Q: What were the most important things you learned while getting your engineering degree at Cornell and your MBA at Wharton? A: I received a wonderful engineering education at Cornell and then went on to Wharton where I sharpened my analytical and business abilities. It truly was a great experience. I got to go back to Wharton a few years ago as commencement speaker. I told the grads about three lessons which I learned on the job that could help them build on what they learned in class. My first lesson was on the "human side" of management. What I mean is that the fun of management--the real accomplishments of management--comes mostly through other people. Management means multiplying your ability to get things done by inspiring other people to respond to your leadership. I discovered this lesson when I was given my first management job at HP a few years after joining the company. I was put in charge of the maintenance department, and suddenly found that my MBA was a disadvantage. The second lesson was the value of intuition. In the electronics and computer industries, each product has a life of about a year, and many last only a few months. The notion of speed--doing things not just well, but fast--is what some people call "survival of the quickest." In this environment, you can't always have as much data and analysis as you'd like; you have to be willing to go with your gut feeling. The third lesson is on the importance of flexibility. I'm a person who likes to have things very well planned, but I've come to learn that the unexpected isn't always bad. There's a saying: "Watch out for emergencies; they're your biggest chance." Q: Is there a secret to HP's success? A: HP is the only company that has Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard as founders, so I would say that their combination is one key to our success that can't be duplicated by others. It's phenomenal to think about how the core values Bill and Dave identified have guided this company through five decades and around the globe. The zeal of our people to constantly make contributions is a constant source of pride for me, for all of us. And our employees contribute not only in technological ways but also directly to their communities through things like the United Way and various volunteer outreaches to schools and the needy. Q: What makes HP distinctive compared to other companies? A: Much of our success today reflects the risks we took in the last 10 or 15 years. In fact, I think one of the truly different things about HP is our willingness to invest and focus on the longer term. We were one of the first companies to bring to market leading-edge technologies that are standards today, such as open client/server computing and RISC, and a commitment to standards. We've been open in working with partners in the industry and growing our consulting and integration services. We're a leading Unix vendor today, we collaborate on standards technology with many companies such as Intel and SCO, and we have products such as OpenView, OpenMail and SoftBench that are being licensed by other computer companies. Q: Where would you like to take HP in the next several years? A: In terms of our work environment, I'd like to ensure that HP remains the "employer of choice." This will require constant attention to employee survey data which helps us understand concerns and improve the environment. We will also have to ensure that our increasingly diverse work force feels comfortable at HP and that everyone feels they can contribute to the company and grow with it. Finally, we'll have to do a much better job of helping employees balance their work and home lives. I'd also like to see HP continue to capitalize on this thing we call MC2. HP has an arsenal of expertise that few companies possess. We have three core competencies--measurement, computing and communication--"MC-squared." We are advancing the state of the art in each of these areas, and we're combining them in new ways. Here's an illustration of what I mean: Let's say that if each field is pursued separately and if each has 1,000 opportunities for innovation and growth, then HP has 3 x 1,000 or 3,000 possibilities for growth. But if we think of the three fields as defining a 3-D cube instead of being viewed as three lines going in separate directions, then the formula to quantify our growth opportunities isn't 3 x 1,000 but MC-squared, or 1,000 to the third order, which means a billion possible ways to innovate and grow. This blend allows us to think broadly to solve customer problems. There's a saying that if you own a hammer, you are likely to think every problem needs hammering. My general goal for customers is to "delight them." This won't be easy; the target keeps moving. But it's a goal we all are committed to achieving. Q: What about new markets for HP? A: We are really excited about the communications industry--an MC-squared opportunity. We are very fortunate at HP to be able to say that we are touching or enabling almost every aspect of the communications revolution. In fact, if you have sent or received a fax or an e-mail, or made a cellular phone call this week, chances are almost 100 percent that the message touched an HP communications component. I spent some time at the big Telecom '95 show and was impressed with the huge progress HP has made serving communications customers since the previous Telecom show four years earlier. Last year, HP's sales to communications customers were about $2.5 billion--that's five times more business in that market than we had in 1991. It translates to roughly a 50-percent annual growth rate. Almost every HP business has chosen to focus on communications. We're investing heavily in R&D to create technologies and tools for this market, and our customers seem to like what we're offering. Q: In addition to the usual issues about technology and markets, what else takes up your time and thoughts as a CEO? A: The work/life balance issue is something all CEOs need to address, regardless of the size, age or type of company. You know, especially in Silicon Valley, products come and go, often at a dizzying pace. But people are a different story. I believe HP's only sustainable advantage is its people, and it's my responsibility to encourage a balance in the work/life seesaw. When we create a desirable work/life balance, we attract and retain the best people--and that's our competitive advantage. We don't claim to have all the answers, but we have made tangible progress that I'm proud of. We adopted flexible work hours, we reimburse employees for some educational expenses and we liberalized our leave-of-absence policy. Most recently, we offered a long-term health care insurance plan that also is open to each U.S. employee's spouse, both sets of parents and all four sets of grandparents. These programs can do a lot to reduce an employee's stress and improve work/life balance. Q: As a CEO, what have you learned most recently? A: It's hard to single out one item. If forced, I guess I would say I've learned an old lesson again, and that's of organizational resilience when you put an organization through a major change. Q: How would you characterize your management style? A: It's very much an HP style. Pretty informal. I try to be open, warm, fair. I won't ask people to do things that I wouldn't do myself. I try to visit as many HP facilities around the world as I possibly can so that I can interact personally with HP employees and listen to them. With more than 100,000 employees and operations in something like 120 countries, I'll never be satisfied with my "face-time" with our employees. But staying in touch with HP people certainly is a priority with me; and I've got the frequent-flyer miles to prove it. Q: Did you ever have an ambition different from what you've actually done in your life? A: At one time, I wished that I had gone into hotel management instead of engineering. I like people, and I like running large, complicated organizations. Furthermore, I felt hotel management would have given me an opportunity to live in many parts of the world. Through the years as I've stayed at thousands of different hotels, I've decided hotel management is probably much less interesting than what I'm doing. Q: What is your proudest achievement so far? A: On the professional side, it's becoming CEO and chairman of HP. I honestly feel that I have one of the best jobs in the world, and I truly enjoy leading this great company. On the personal side, I'd have to say it's the pride that comes from helping raise four daughters who are now happy and successful young adults. Getting children through the teenage years is not easy, and when you've done it, it seems like a great achievement. ABOUT LOU PLATT Present Position: Chairman of the board, president and CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co. Age: 54 Years with Hewlett-Packard: 30 Car He Drives: A red 1996 Taurus, an HP company car Place of Birth: Johnson City, a small town in south central New York Latest Book Read: Profit From Experience by Gilbert Amelio with William Simon. The story of how Amelio rebuilt National Semiconductor. Latest Vacation: Eight days in the Tuscan wine country of Italy. "It's a very rural environment, a big change of pace from Silicon Valley. It's full of great people, great food and great wine." Favorite Nonwork Activity: Fishing and wine-collecting On the Relation of Work and Life: "We don't think of a work/life balanceas a "nice-to-have." We see it as a business issue. When employees' lives have reasonable balance, they're more likely to stay on at the company--reducing the cost and hassle of recruiting and training. They'll be more productive. They'll also be more committed to the company, which helps tremendously when companies need their employees to embrace change rather than run from it." End Article ------------------------------------------------------------ OSF Introduces New Technologies ------------------------------- Developments Accompany X/Open Announcement The Open Systems Foundation (OSF) will make a major announcement with X/Open Co. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, concerning the direction of open computing and the standards development process. This announcement caps a very busy year for OSF. Over the past 12 months, they have introduced a range of new technologies through their Advanced Technology Offering (ATO) and Pre-Structured Technology (PST) programs. ATOs develop software products to the degree where they can be tested and explored by end users, independent software vendors and other vendors. ATOs are made available freely on a noncommercial basis through OSF's Open Software Mall on the Internet. Feedback is used to further develop the products. PST projects, based on existing technology, result in market-ready products. OSF develops a framework for development and licenses the results to the industry. OSF has recently introduced two ATO projects: Java/Hot Java and DCE-Web. The Java project is designed to assess the new Java technology developed by Sun Microsystems in three ways: porting the Java software to other platforms in addition to those already ported by Sun; assessing the performance, completeness and security of the Java technology; and developing a test suite for measuring performance and verifying security. The Java ATO is sponsored by AT&T, Digital Equipment Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Novell, Inc., Sony, Inc. and Sun Microsystems, Inc. Another ATO is based on the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) and the World Wide Web. Developed by OSF, DCE is a standard set of distributed computing technologies that provides security services, name services for finding distributed resources and a highly scalable model for organizing widely scattered users, services and data. The DCE-Web ATO aims to provide all the essential pieces required for integrating DCE and Web technology in an secure, enterprise-wide network. The DCE-Web is modeled to function as one component of an environment which includes standard HyperText Markup Language (HTML) communications as well as other Web technologies. Currently, there are four sponsors for the DCE-Web ATO: Hewlett-Packard, AT&T, CP Labs, Inc. and Gradient, Inc. OSF has also recently announced a PST involving version 1.0.10 of the Common Desktop Environment. CDE is a user interface developed for open systems platforms, based on standardized application programming interfaces (APIs) and guides for developers. Originally supported by Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Novell and SunSoft, CDE sponsors now include DEC, Fujitsu, Inc. and Hitachi, Inc. Version 1.0.10 incorporates OSF/Motif APIs and provides additional APIs for key desktop services such as interapplication communication and group scheduling. CDE 1.0.10 will be available for platforms from DEC, Fujitsu, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Novell, Sun and TriTeal Corp. In addition, UniForum, in conjunction with OSF will begin a regular column in UniForum's IT Solutions magazine (formerly UniForum Monthly). The column will keep readers up to date on recent developments and issues in standards for the open systems industry. End Article ------------------------------------------------------------ CDE Sessions at UniForum '96 ---------------------------- Presentations, Panel and BOF Session Attention UniForum '96 attendees: You will want to make room in your busy schedule, Feb. 14-15, for free programs on the latest developments in the Common Desktop Environment (CDE). CDE provides a common desktop graphical user interface across multiple platforms, giving applications a consistent look and feel in heterogeneous environments. Presentations, a panel and a Birds-of-a-Feather session will offer both high-level overviews and detailed technical discussions for everyone from managers to developers and system administrators. The sessions are sponsored by Digital Equipment Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., SCO, Inc., SunSoft, Inc. and TriTeal Corp. Program moderators, presenters and panel members are experts who have been at the center of CDE development and implementation. You will be learn about the latest CDE technology and also be able to ask questions from vendor representatives. *** CDE Program Schedule CDE Integration for the Impatient Wednesday, Feb. 14, 3:30-4:30 Room 132 Speaker: Elaine Haher (Digital Equipment Corp.) A high-level presentation of CDE implementation. Case studies will demonstrate icon creation, rule creation and more. CDE 1.0 Basic Application Integration Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4:30-6:30 Room 133 Speaker: Dave Kovalcin (Digital Equipment Corp.) A presentation for developers, providing an overview of CDE 1.0 with information on basic architecture, integration and user interfaces. CDE and the Future of Enterprise Computing Thursday, Feb. 15, 3:30-5:00 Room 132 Moderator: Mike Lambert (X/Open Ltd.) A panel discussion reviewing CDE as a desktop strategy for organizations using Unix workstations. Developing Applications for CDE 1.0 Thursday, Feb. 15, 3:30-5:30 Room 133 Speaker: George Kraft (IBM Corp.) A presentation from the developer's viewpoint about application development for CDE. Topics include major desktop services, drag and drop and messaging services. BOF: Technical Question and Answer Forum for CDE Thursday, Feb. 15, 5:30-6:30 Room 132 Moderator: Dave Leonard (Digital Equipment Corp.) A Birds-of-a-Feather session addressing development and integration issues, with audience questions answered by representatives from the CDE program sponsors. End Article ------------------------------------------------------------ BOF Sessions at UniForum '96 ---------------------------- In-Depth Information and Forums for Debate Special Birds-of-a-Feather sessions will be offered on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Attendees will be able to gather insights and information from experts working at the leading edge of Unix and open systems technology. The sessions will also provide an opportunity for panelists to debate the primary issues that face the open systems industry today. The following sessions are scheduled. (Note: the Next-Generation Distributed Computing BOF is from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. All others are from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.) *** The Evolution of the Single Unix Specification An examination of the X/Open Single Unix Specification, including the applicability of the specification across platforms and the future of the specification. Chair: Mike Lambert, chief technology officer and VP of technical strategy, X/Open Ltd. *** Middleware of Practical Business Objects An opportunity to hear middleware demystified and also explore a variety of middleware technologies that are now available. Chair: Derek Kaufman, middleware manager, Levi Strauss & Co. Speaker: Don Fukushima, director of data management and middleware services, Levi Strauss *** Unix--Where Is It Going? What impact will the evolution of Unix standards or the sale of UnixWare from Novell to SCO have on users and developers? Both analysts and users are encouraged to attend. Chair: Michael Dortch, VP of marketing, UnixWare Technology Group Speakers: Andrew Binstock, editor-in-chief, Unix Review Norton Greenfeld, president of Implements, Inc. Michael Shelton, director of product marketing, The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. *** The Web A far-ranging discussion of one of the hottest areas in open systems technology today. Current developments as well as future directions will be examined. Chair: Michael Harrington, senior programmer/analyst, Beth Israel Hospital *** What Is Linux? What is Linux, how was it developed and where is it headed? Discussion will also cover typical uses of Linux as a platform for vertical market applications, DOS workstation multitasking, server replacements and Internet applications. Speaker: Mark Bolzern, president of WorkGroup Solutions *** Next-Generation Distributed Computing A discussion of the future of distributed computing and the technologies that will help make it possible, such as messaging, middleware, objects, remote call procedures and database gateways. Chair: Bob Scher, president of Message Oriented Middleware Association Speakers: Sally Cusack, market analyst, The Standish Group International Randy Smerik, product development manager, AT&T GIS Peter Tait, VP of marketing, PeerLogic, Inc. *** Web to Database Connectivity: Creating Database-Oriented Web Applications A review of World Wide Web application development issues that concern programs linking HTML elements to database and application objects. Speakers: Bob Marciniak, Web alliance manager, Bluestone, Inc. Chuck Patrick, development and support manager, Bluestone End Article ------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 Open Systems Products Directory is Released ------------------------------------------------ UniForum members can expect soon to receive their copies of the 1996 Open Systems Products Directory in the mail, and copies are being made available for review and sale at UniForum '96. The Open Systems Products Directory is one of the most important benefits of UniForum membership, and its appearance each year is eagerly awaited. This year's edition is another record setter, tipping the scales at almost seven pounds. The 1,800+ page Directory contains more than 8,700 product and service listings from over 2,200 vendors worldwide. By far the most comprehensive directory of its kind in the computer industry, the 1996 Open Systems Products Directory covers both hardware and software and is organized with four indexes that allow for quick reference to the data desired. There is a Product and Vendor Index, a Keyword Index, and--most importantly--an Operating Systems Index for each of the seven major product categories. This OS index allows users to find products that run on the system they already operate. The entire Directory is also available on UniForum's Web Home Page. (Go to http://www.uniforum.org and click on the 1996 Open Systems Products Directory.) This online access is available to all for a limited time around the UniForum '96 show, after which it will be taken off and made available to UniForum members only, using their membership numbers and a password--yet another good reason to become a UniForum member! UniForum director of publications, Dick Shippee, is very proud of this latest Directory and of the effort that went into preparing it. "The Directory is a full-year project and seeing it in print is a source of great satisfaction to everyone on the publications staff. I'd like to thank Leslie Zimmerman, our production coordinator, for her marvelous effort. Leslie 'owns' the Directory project and she even planned her pregnancy leave around its publication (or so she claims)! Kudos are also due to Ann Comey, our database administrator, who maintains the entire Directory file on our Informix engine and who prepares an extraordinarily complex FrameMaker document that is sent electronically to our printer--a flawless execution. Thanks, also, to IS manager, Ronald Wong, to art manager, Cheri DeBusk, and to contributing editor, April Buchholz. Their efforts all went towards making the data acquisition, preparation and production of the Directory possible." End Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Bigger and Better in 1997 ------------------------- Make your plans now to be back in San Francisco for UniForum '97-the premier event of UNIX and open technology including TCP/IP and the Internet. 1997 will be bigger and better with more of the hottest technologies, leading exhibitors, and high-powered educational sessions that have made UniForum the #1 open technology event in San Fransicso. UniForum '97 The Official Conference and Exposition for Open Systems Solutions Conference: March 10-14, 1997 - Exposition: March 12-14, 1997 Moscone Convention Center; San Francisco, California Attention On-Line Users: Get the latest on all Softbank Comdex worldwide events: http://www.comdex.com Sponsored by UniForum, The International Association of Open Systems Professionals. Managed by Softbank Comdex Inc., producer of Comdex. UniForum: 2901 Tasman Dr. #205, Santa Clara, CA, 95054-1100 Softbank Comdex: 300 First Ave., Needham, MA 02194-2722 End Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Four Career-Advancing Seminars From UniForum -------------------------------------------- Java and Hot Java Programming Java is said to be the hottest Internet tool. What is it about this interactive language that turns Web pages into dynamic documents? This intensive two-day seminar will empower you with the knowledge you need in the Java world. May 13-14, 1996 Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC May 23-24, 1996 Techmart, Santa Clara, CA Accelerated Hands-On Perl Programming This two-day technical training seminar is accomplishment-oriented providing attendees with real-life examples. Upon completion of this seminar, attendees will be able to write Perl programs of their own. April 29-30, 1996 MicroTek Education Center, San Francisco, CA Designing and Building Your Enterprise World-Wide Web Server In three days, you'll gain all the facts you need to know about the World-Wide Web and its benefit to you and your business. May 8-10, 1996 Stouffer Orlando Resort Hotel, Orlando, FL Advanced UNIX and Internet Security Protecting computer systems and networks from attacks is a critical issue. This important three-day program will provide you with the crucial information you need to protect your company from intruders. May 8-10, 1996 End Article ------------------------------------------------------------ UniNews Recruitment and Positions Wanted ---------------------------------------- For inclusion in the UniNews Classified Section, please provide the following information, being as specific as possible. If you do not want your name printed, please indicate in item No.1 and UniNews will receive replies and forward them to you. Please type or write legibly. 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