This presentation covers important trends in enterprise
modernization from sources such as IBM, Microsoft, Gartner, IDC and others. It addresses hot topics including:

- RPG in a SOA world
- Software as a Service
- Multi-channel UIs, thin, rich and mobile
- IBM and Microsoft in the midrange - competitive or complementary?

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Explain how existing RPG and COBOL assets can be reused in an SOA world.
2. Understand what is driving the adoption of multi-channel UIs and Software as a Service.
3. Understand the potential issues and benefits of IBM's and Microsoft's focus on midrange modernization.