Transaction processing might seem like old technology. Most information systems have gone beyond simply tracking transactions to offering more flexible reporting and information management capabilities. Is there anything new in transaction processing? You'll find some insightful comments on this question by reading Christopher Avram's article on "New Paradigms for Transaction Processing" at www.ct.monash.edu.au/~cavram/papers/tp/tr94-02h.html. For additional information on transaction processing, connect to the site of the granddaddy of all transaction processing systems, IBM, at www.ibm.com and search using the keywords "transaction processing." The search results will include links to sites such as the "Transaction Processing Facility Family of Products" and "E-business Transaction Processing." At the CICS site, www.hursley.ibm.com/cics, you'll find links to articles about transaction processing technology and industry solutions.