TIC News
TIC News is focused on covering current and future events at TIC Software.
Here you can find information on upcoming presentations, new team members, and partnerships.
We also cover interesting topics like IT around the world, advances in AI, and the modern workplace.
TIC Talk 2021, Issue 2
April 2021 (Great Neck, NY)
In this issue of TIC Talk, we provide info to our latest webinar "LightWave and API Strategy Webinar." We shared a couple of articles from NuWave and TIC's Phil Ly. We also have a very special corner dedicated to our colleague, Matt Riesz and his award winning orchids and more!
NuWave - The Top 5 Trends in REST Services
March 2021 (Great Neck, NY)
In this Nuwave's article, you’ll take a look at a mixture of both: innovative ways our customers are modernizing and updating their solutions, and emerging trends that possibly will have a play in the NonStop space over time
Modernization: One Small Step for NonStop-Kind
March 2021 (Great Neck, NY)
Contrary to popular myth, modernization doesn’t have to be revolutionary or super technical. Modernization, instead looks at how to improve things to make them practical for the future
TIC NonStop Modernization Forum – “Think Outside the Box”
February 2021 (Great Neck, NY)
Once again we would like to thank everyone involved with our latest User Group Meeting, whether you were a speaker or an attendee, the success of the event was thanks to you!
To watch a short preview of the presentations and the complete presentation of John Russell's "Converting NonStop data to JSON for AWS reporting" go to our recap page. We're also providing demo opportunities upon request, for more info, click the link.
TIC Talk 2021, Issue 1
February 2021 (Great Neck, NY)
In our first issue of the year, we talk about the upcoming "Think Outside the Box" Virtual Event. We also provide New LightWave Feature Video Tutorials and share a couple of news articles, to find out more, just click the link.
Managing the Unintended Consequences of Your Innovations
January 2021 (Great Neck, NY)
Thought-provoking article in the HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW about weighing innovation and its sometimes unintended business consequences. As a NonStop vendor or customer, how are you planning on innovating in 2021, and how do you plan on protecting against potential derailments? Let us, at TIC Software, connect with you today, and help to build a NonStop future-proofing plan that examines all permutations of innovation.
6 New Year’s Resolutions For Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses At The End Of A Very Tough Year
January 2021 (Great Neck, NY)
What are your company’s 2021 resolutions? An interesting article from FORBES to inspire change for the better for all of our organizations.
We at TIC Software continue to chart a course towards further NonStop innovation and education.
Wishing all of our clients, colleagues, and friends a happy and prosperous new year.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
December 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Thank you for your continued support and business. We look forward to serving you in the upcoming year. Best wishes to you and yours from everyone at TIC Software!
All the best for the New Year!
NonStop Forward, Forward Nonstop: A Call to Action for NonStop’s Future
November 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
In reflecting on this year’s experience, as well as my almost four decades working in the field, I have been giving a lot of thought about the future of NonStop. It is something that many of you have heard me discuss quite often in this column, and in my users’ group presentation. I know that this is an important topic shared by our NonStop community.
NonStop Technical Boot Camp 2020
November 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Thank you for attending the NonStop Technical Boot Camp 2020, we look forward to seeing you next year!
User Forum Modernization via Web Services
October 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
The User Group Meeting was a huge success and a major reason was your involvement! Thank you and we look forward to having you join our next Zoom event soon!
Build Mental Endurance Like a Pro
November 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Interesting article from the NYT on the ways in which professional athletes maintain mental toughness while facing formidable challenges. As part of the NonStop community, how are you finding ways to thrive during this marathon stretch? On a personal level, we, at TIC, are here to support clients and NonStop colleagues alike during these challenging times. Please drop us a line, attend one of our virtual social events, or participate in one of our online learning series to continue to build collaborations and cultivate new connections!
Battling Pandemic Blues: How Managers Can Rally the Troops
November 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Interesting article from the WSJ on managing morale during these strange times. As a NonStop-focused company, employee or manager alike, how are you continuing to inspire and innovate amidst pandemic business challenges? Resist the urge to stay still and look towards the future! Talk with TIC, today, and let us guide you towards your NonStop future proofing plan.
The innovation challenge of Covid-19 frustration
October 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Interesting piece from the business insights website, The Future Shapers, on embracing innovation, despite the many frustrations caused by the current pandemic. Taking a page from this business allegory, it is essential that the NonStop community continues to focus on innovation and modernization, so as to overcome both company and customer challenges equally.
Let’s make the post-pandemic era a new golden age for invention
October 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Insightful article in this month’s issue of FAST COMPANY on the increasing importance of innovation in advance of client/customer needs. We at TIC believe this business philosophy is essential to future proofing NonStop. We should not wait to innovate reactively based on client challenges, but rather forecast tomorrow’s needs and wants by bringing solutions to the table!
User Forum Modernization via Web Services
October 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Thank you for being part of our 1st User Group Event! For a more detailed summary of what took place, please click on the link below. You'll find a recap of the event, as well as a couple of tutorials that goes in more depth about the topics we covered.
The Importance of Partnerships in Futureproofing NonStop
October, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Collaborating with partners and clients in the NonStop community has always been at the center of TIC’s mission statement. Given the state of the world, and significant changes to business practices, partnerships have become increasingly essential to NonStop vendors. Partnerships are often driven by personal relationships between company principals or executive team members – and this is certainly the case with many of our collaborations.
Innovate with Urgency — Even When There’s No Crisis
October, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Interesting piece from the HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW on the urgency for companies to innovate consistently, not just in the face of adversity or obstacles. Something for us to consider equally in the NonStop community. Let's continue to commit ourselves to futureproofing as a universal goal, regardless of today's challenges. We, at TIC, are ready to collaborate with you and your team to build a tailor-made modernization plan to help your company innovate and evolve!
It's Time to Rethink How You Innovate
September, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
An interesting piece from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business on how companies should consider new ways to innovate in the post-COVID era. Equally important, we should look towards NonStop's future by further modernizing the platform thoughtfully. Taking a page from the Wharton article, this should include: adopting enterprise best practices, investing in new talent, and taking chances with innovative experiments.
What now? Decisive actions to emerge stronger in the next normal
August, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Interesting study by McKinsey on business innovation in the post-COVID era. The notion of acting rather than reacting seems particularly resonant to our NonStop community. Especially now that companies and workplaces have been redefined post pandemic, it's essential that NonStop ACT, and focus on modernization, rather than REACT to the challenges of legacy perception. Let TIC, as your trusted NonStop advisor, help you with your future proofing plan, today!
LightWave Feature Tutorial - Using BLOBs
July, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
NuWave's YouTube clip features CTO Dave Belliveau presenting on the latest features of LightWave ClientTM and LightWave ServerTM. In the video, Dave talks about working with optional elements in both products and discusses BLOB (binary large object) support.
“NonStop Forward, Forward NonStop”
July, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
The pandemic, which we are currently experiencing globally, has created chaos in the business world. Corporations scramble to deal with an uncertain economic future. Many projects or initiatives have been deferred till later this year, and in some cases, next year, or even indefinitely.
How to safely run TCP/IP traces on your network CLIM
May, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Sometimes you need to capture the TCP/IP traffic that is passing through a CLIM interface to diagnose session problems and the like. This is relatively easy using the Debian Linux command tcpdump, which you send to the CLIM using the CLIMCMD macro.
VIRTU-NUG 2020
July, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Thank you for being part of VIRTU-NUG 2020. To view the replay of every session click on the link below
WEBINAR: How are NonStop Users Benefiting From using REST
May, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Our last webinar was a great success and we want to be sure you'll be able to easily access the information.
NonStop Forward, Forward NonStop
April 1, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Many clients and users at TUG meetings have expressed concerns to me about losing experienced members on their Nonstop team. These team members work in different groups, such as development, support or operations for the NonStop platform. Their contributions are crucial in the ecosystem of their company’s mission critical applications. There is great concern in losing that pool of expertise.
Nuwave - New Hotfix Advisory for LightWave ServerTM
March 25, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
A new product advisory has been published for LightWave ServerTM. To review this advisory and determine if the issue impacts your use of the product, see LightWave Server: API Method Test tool hangs on Internet Explorer 11.
If you have any question about this or any advisory, please email TIC Support
How quickly can you bring up critical reports on your DR system?
March 4, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Most, if not all, of NonStop customers have a DR (Disaster Recovery) system, as well as a plan to ensure business continuity of their mission-critical applications in the event of a disaster. A company’s goal is to be able to resume business operation as quickly as possible with minimum interruption.
LightWave Client Connects NonStop to Financial Services
March 3, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
The use of RESTful APIs opens up a world of possibilities to financial institutions and allows companies to access easily services and exchange customer data. Using lightweight components like REST and JSON significantly reduces the learning curve and enables a quicker time-to-market.
Tool Tip-How to Capture Windows Network Trace using netsh
Jan 21, 2020 (Great Neck, NY)
Most of you are probably familiar with Wireshark, the free Windows tool used for capturing network traces for offline analysis. It is the same tool that can be used to analyze NonStop CLIM traces, which are in Wireshark .cap file format. Wireshark is a wonderful tool that is easy to use, but there are times when its use may be limited.