The past six months have been an absolute whirlwind for me. Whether it was from my two weeks of (skiing) vacation, a Family Reunion in Dallas, Texas to watch the total eclipse, or the numerous RUG/TUG events I’ve been to (including a side stop in Tokyo to meet with our local reseller after OZTUG), I...
New and Improved Method of Replicating SQL/MP Key-sequenced SYSKEY Tables HPE NonStop Shadowbase Version 6.801 includes a new method for replicating an exact copy of a SQL/MP key-sequenced table that contains a SYSKEY. In order to understand the impact of the new method, it first may help to understand the old method that used to be...
One question we often get from customers is where to find our technical documentation for all things Shadowbase software. It is a good question that is not quite as simple as you would expect. In order to answer it properly, it is helpful to point out that there are two different categories of documentation that are published:
HPE Shadowbase solutions support four key pillars of Data Resilience: Data Replication for Business Continuity, Data Integration and Application Integration, Data Validation, and Data Recovery for Cybersecurity. The requirements for each of these areas are constantly evolving as NonStop customers strive to get the most value from NonStop data and to protect it from disasters or cyberattacks.
Latest Shadowbase Release Highlights We are excited to share information on our latest releases, available now with a whole host of new functionality: HPE NonStop Shadowbase Version 6.801 for both J and L-series systems HPE Shadowbase Version 6.800 for Other Servers for Windows/SQL Server IMPORTANT: New License File Requirement For customers upgrading from an older version...
We are excited to share an update on our releases currently in development (coming soon!). The following releases with a whole host of new functionality are nearing development completion now: HPE NonStop Shadowbase Version 7.000 for both J and L-series systems and HPE Shadowbase Version 6.810 for Other Servers.
We announce HPE NonStop Shadowbase Compare for SQL 6.802 with simplified syntax, a new parallel thread limit, and additional output and reporting settings.
ITL’s Constant Juggling Act of New Customers and Prospective New Customers Busy, busy, even more busy — seems this has become the new normal here at Gravic. This is especially true for our Development and QA organizations that just released a new major version of our NSB (NonStop Shadowbase), version 6.801 and HPE Shadowbase Compare...
We have released a major upgrade version for the NonStop and are also nearing a new release for the other platforms. You will see more information in the Development section.
Enterprises around the Globe are Racing to Protect Themselves from Malware and Ransomware Malware and Ransomware have become massive and potentially existential threats. A comprehensive defense requires multiple layers of protection, including strong Data Resilience. This comprehensive defense is evolving. It is being developed based on best practices as defined in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework....
Today, the value of a company’s data cannot be over-estimated. Data has become the fuel to power new business opportunities. While exploiting data is nothing new, the amount of data being generated certainly is, and it is only now that we have the tools to gather and mine vast amounts of that data in real-time.
Welcome to our Shadowbase Spring 2024 Newsletter!
Welcome to our Shadowbase Winter 2024 Newsletter! We are pleased to announce our latest releases of HPE Shadowbase: HPE NonStop Shadowbase Version 6.801 for both J and L-series systems and HPE Shadowbase Version 6.800 for Other Servers for Windows/SQL Server. A comprehensive HPE NonStop defense is being developed based on best practices as...
The MATUG meeting went smoothly at the HPE office in the Reston Town Center, Virginia. The presentations began and ended with two interesting HPE presentations: John Vollers presented HPE Strategy and NonStop Roadmap, and John Zimsky presented Deploying REST Applications to NonStop.
Gravic published an article, Announcing HPE Shadowbase Zero Data Loss – Synchronous Replication Technology in the July/August issue of The Connection.
Digital Resilience and Ransomware were a major focus at this year’s premier European NonStop event, eGTUG 2024, held in April in Berlin. There was a lot of energy at the conference with nearly 200 customers, partners, and HPE team members coming together to get the latest information on the NonStop platform and to learn about new developments in a wide range of solution areas.
MexTUG 2024 was held at the Sofitel Hotel in Mexico City and was a blast for everyone who attended. Similar to last year, presentations started later than planned because everyone was very much enjoying reconnecting. Speakers presented before a lively, yet respectful crowd.
Last week, HPE Discover was held at the Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada. HPE Atmosphere was combined with HPE Discover, making for a much larger attendance than previous years. Antonio Neri, HPE CEO, provided the Keynote Address in the Sphere, the first keynote to happen in this venue. Antonio said, “Data is your most valuable asset.”
Gravic presented "HPE Shadowbase Digital Resilience for Ransomware Protection and Data Recovery" at the BITUG Little SIG event in London. With Malware and Ransomware threats growing rapidly, data reliability and recovery are urgent business concerns.
The NYTUG event this year, held in Berkeley Heights, NJ, was a resounding success, with15 customers attending! The feedback from partners and customers alike was positive. It was great to reconnect with customers who we had not seen in some time.
Gravic publishes its Shadowbase Spring Newsletter, with articles covering the Executive Vice President’s Letter; Focus on Product Management; Business Development News; Development News; ITL & Deployment News; Delivery News; and Market Update.
It was enlightening to hear the Executive Keynote with Casey Taylor, Kristi Elizondo (Connect Worldwide CEO), Mark Pollans (HPE Principal Product Manager), Arun Fernandes (HPE Director of NonStop Engineering), and Ian Inglis (Manager Product Management. All provided an excellent reminder of HPE’s commitment to HPE NonStop.
Gravic attended N2TUG held at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas. It was a full day of networking and presentations, followed by a cocktail gathering that allowed for more one-on-one and small group networking. Karen Ramirez (HPE Director of NonStop North America Sales) presented a NonStop Business Update and Richard Conine (HPE Solutions Architect) presented on Digital Resilience.
Please watch the podcast or read the cover article, where Paul J. Holenstein, Executive Vice President and Chief Technologist, and his son and colleague, Paden Holenstein, Business Development and Marketing Coordinator, interview each other on a variety of topics, including:
The CTUG (Canadian Tandem User Group) event was held this week at the Mississauga HPE Office near Toronto, Canada. Paul Holenstein, Kenneth Scudder, and Paden Holenstein jointly presented to an engaged group on "HPE Shadowbase Digital Resilience for HPE NonStop Systems."
Gravic is pleased to present the 2024 HPE Shadowbase Hall of Fame Awards to Amy Sochipun Vajropala (DataOne Asia CEO) and Darshan Mandrekar (HPE Mission Critical Solutions Sales) and Peter Ow (HPE Solution Architect) for Outstanding Sales Growth – Thailand.
Dr. Bruce Holenstein, President and CEO, and Paul J. Holenstein, EVP and Chief Technologist, formed our first company, Compucon Services Corp., soon after Tandem started, and we are celebrating our 45th year working in the HPE NonStop world! In 2001, we renamed our company “Gravic,” based on the word “gravity.”
On January 17th, the Chilean NonStop Community gathered for HPE NonStop FY24 Chile in Santiago. Held in the Madrid Ballroom of the NH Collection Plaza Santiago Hotel, it was an exciting day that encouraged engagement throughout from customers and partners. During the day, HPE and partners had the opportunity to present their solutions and roadmaps...
Gravic published an article, "Gravic, Inc. Celebrates its 45th Anniversary – Then vs. Now," in the May/June issue of The Connection. It shares stories from our origins and history, while articulating our gratitude for everyone who worked with Gravic over the past 45 years.
Last week, the Gravic team traveled to Sydney and Melbourne to present, HPE Shadowbase Solutions: Maximize NonStop Digital Resilience with Data Replication, Integration, and Validation. In this session, they discussed how HPE Shadowbase solutions can help maximize Digital Resilience and address business needs.
This year, the BITUG Big SIG was held at the beautiful Trinity House in London. Early in the day, the volume of lively discussion was noticeable as the attendees quickly were reconnecting. It was great to see some new customer personnel at the event.