eCube Systems, a leader in legacy middleware evolution, announced that it has achieved <A HREF="http://www.prweb.com//releases/2007/2/prweb502601.htm">IBM Advanced Business Partner status</A> based on its excellent history with IBM Systems and Technology Group creating legacy evolution solutions for the CICS family of products and legacy middleware. This accomplishment reflects eCube's commitment to provide customers with application development and modernization solutions for IBM's key markets in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and the public sector.