Join the S/390 Developers Association

The S/390* Developers Association* is an exciting program that offers many advantages for qualified developers who want to develop products on either MVS, VM, VSE or across the S/390 platforms! The program benefits its members by assisting them in obtaining the resources across IBM's S/390 platforms- MVS, VM and VSE. The offerings available through the S/390 Developers Association help you in building and marketing solutions to meet your customers' needs.

Take a look at some of the exciting features that will be available to you as a member of the S/390 Developers Association!

Technical information

Our technical support gives you access to information and IBM developers across the S/390 platforms to get answers to questions faster than ever before.

Development programs

Review information, systems access, tools and special developer prices to assist in your ongoing development activities.

Education offerings

Be on the leading edge with the latest products and newest technologies and trends by receiving:

Marketing support

Expand your marketing opportunities through:

Invitation programs

You may be invited to participate in one of the S/390 invitational programs(*2) which could include:

Eligibility

The S/390 Developers Association is open to commercial software developers. For additional program information, call 1 800 627-8363 or 1 404 835-9900. In Europe, call 49-7031-16-2809.

To participate in online support, a conferencing service user ID is required.(*3)

Online services are currently provided via TalkLink. TalkLink is accessible via Internet and IBM network services.(*3)

Becoming a member of the S/390 Developers Association is easy! There is no annual fee for the S/390 Developers Association. Just print and complete the enrollment form, sign the membership agreement and mail it to:

  • IBM Corporation
  • Attn: S/390 Developers Association
  • Operations Office--WG09A
  • 3200 Windy Hill Road
  • Atlanta, GA 30399

    or fax it to:

  • 1 404 835-9444

    Notes

  • *1 All services listed may not be available in all countries.
  • *2 Participation in these activities is by invitation only.
  • *3 Access to conferencing services may differ by country. Detailed information will be provided upon acceptance into the program.

    Conditions of membership

    Membership in the S/390 Developers Association is open to those companies and organizations that actively develop, or plan to actively develop commercially marketed software executing in an IBM S/390 environment under VSE, VM or MVS operating systems.

    Members of the S/390 Developers Association may represent themselves as such, but may not use IBM trademarks or tradenames. Members may represent that their own products operate with IBM products and under IBM operating system environments, provided that such representations are not misleading.

    Electronic support for the S/390 Developers Association is provided through IBM's Conferencing Services. Participation in electronic support requires a User ID and may be subject to a separate agreement or compliance with applicable license terms.

    IBM makes no warranty, express or implied, in connection with the S/390 Developers Association. All information, materials, code and all services furnished will be on an "as is" basis.

    Products and services offered to members of the S/390 Developers Association, together with any related special terms, prices or charges, may not be the same in all countries.

    IBM, without notice, may modify or discontinue any or all services provided under this program, change any fees associated with the program, or institute a program charge. IBM may discontinue an individual member's participation in the Association if that member ceases actively developing commercially marketed software products executing in an IBM S/390 environment.


    Release and Approval
     
    When you sign below you accept the above membership conditions and
    represent that information provided initially, as well as during your
    membership, is accurate and complete and is neither confidential nor
    proprietary to you or any third party.  You agree that IBM may reference
    your company's name in conjunction with S/390 Developers Association
    marketing activities.
     
     
      Applicant___________________________________________
     
      Company Name________________________________________
     
      Authorized Signature________________________________
     
      Name(please print or type)__________________________
     
      Title_______________________________________________
     
      Date________________________________________________
     
     
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    S/390 Developers Association
     
     
          Company Name
          ___________________________________________________________________
          Address
          ___________________________________________________________________
          City                        State/Province
          ___________________________________________________________________
          Country                     Zip/Postal Code
          ___________________________________________________________________
          Phone(   )                  Fax(   )
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          Executive Contact           Title
          ___________________________________________________________________
          Technical Contact           Title
          ___________________________________________________________________
          E-mail ID
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    1. Are you a subsidiary of another company?
     
       ___NO            ___YES (specify):
     
    2. Type of organization
     
       ___Corporation   ___Sub-chapter S   ___Partnership  ___Sales proprietorship
     
     
    3. Annual Sales:
     
     
       $_________
     
     
    4. Number of Employees
     
       _________
     
    5. What does your company license, sell or develop? (check all that apply)
     
     
       ___Systems Support Applications
     
       ___End-user tools
     
       ___Specific industry end-user applications
     
       ___Services:
     
     
       ___Developer tools/authoring languages
     
       ___Cross-industry end-user applications
     
       ___Product education
     
       ___Other:
     
     
    6. What are your primary and secondary development operating systems?
     
       Primary:__________________________
     
       Secondary:________________________
     
    7. What are your primary and secondary development languages:
     
       Primary:__________________________
     
       Secondary:________________________
     
    8. What operating systems do you currently support?
     
       ___VM/ESA     ____VSE/ESA     ____MVS/ESA
     
     
    9. Do you have an existing business relationship with IBM?
     
       ___NO            ___YES (specify):
     
    10.If you currently have access to TalkLink, what is your account and ID
       so that you may be given access to the developer areas for the S/390
       Developers Association?
     
       Account:__________________________
     
       TalkLink user ID:_________________
     
    11.How were you introduced to the S/390 Developers Association?
     
       ______________________________________________________________________
     
     
    12.Please attach 2 copies of promotional materials for your currently
       marketed products.  If your products are not currently marketed,
       please confirm that you are actively developing, or plan to actively
       develop commercially marketed products.
     
       ___Yes, I confirm (please specify operating system:
     
       ___MVS        ____VM          ____VSE
     
     
       (specify estimated commercial availability date): ______________
     
     
    13.List two reference installations that IBM can contact for verification
       of your products
     
    A. Company
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       Address
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       City                        State/Province
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       Country                     Zip/Postal Code
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       Contact                     Title
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       Phone(   )
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       Type of installation and application:           Date installed:
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
     
    B. Company
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       Address
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       City                        State/Province
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       Country                     Zip/Postal Code
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       Contact                     Title
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       Phone(   )
       ___________________________________________________________________
     
       Type of installation and application:           Date installed:
       ___________________________________________________________________
     

    Contacts for S/390 Developers Association

    FAX # 914-433-3569

    Jerry Duma          914-435-3029 Team Leader
    Laura Potts-Sprague 914-435-3034 Dev. Assoc. Marketing
    Gerry d'Arcy        914-433-3820 Technical Information
    Pete Oliver         914-435-3032 Development Programs
    Jim Obrizok         914-435-3031 Education Information
    Suzanne Battenfeld  914-435-3036 MVS Invitational Programs
    Carol Kudritz       607-752-5686 VM Invitational Programs

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