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Unlocking IBM i Applications for a Competitive Edge in the Digital Economy

Gartner defines digitalization as, “The use of digital technologies to change a business model and provide new revenue and value-producing opportunities; …the process of moving to a digital business.” The digital economy is about leveraging information technology to be the enabler of innovation in companies. Are you supporting mobile connectivity to your business? According to Forbes, “Collectively, we […]

IBM Bolsters Power10 Servers With Scalability and Security Capabilities for Hybrid Cloud

IBM today took a big step to expand its Power10 server enterprise presence with the introduction of scale-out systems designed to modernize, secure and automate business applications and IT operations, particularly in hybrid cloud environments. A Look at the New Servers The latest Power10 servers meld performance, scalability, flexibility and top-notch reliability and security with […]

IBM Expands the Power10 Portfolio

Today, IBM announced that it has expanded its Power10 portfolio. First introduced in September 2021, Power10 was designed to meet the needs of enterprise-level organizations. The newly announced portfolio additions bring the same advantages to mid-sized and small organizations with mid-range and scale-out systems. These products are designed to help smaller and mid-sized organizations improve […]

Modernization and the Mainframe as a Service

It’s a well-rehearsed argument that experienced mainframe staff are, generally, getting older and looking forward to their retirement. Not only did the pandemic prompt many people to re-evaluate their lives, but it was among the biggest factors leading to the recent wave of resignations. This has led many organizations to consider the future of their […]

Data Breach Impacts and Top Prevention Strategies

In the today’s data-driven society, corporate security breaches have the power and capacity to impact mass amounts of technology users at a time. In fact, some of the most sizable security data breaches have taken place during the past decade. Forbes Advisor examined the data taken from FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) between 2017 to 2021 to uncover […]

Liam Allan Starts New Role on the IBM i Development Team

In Liam Allan’s new job, he’s filling a most familiar role, that of IBM i advocate. Allan, a user and creator of modern application development tools and open-source technologies and all-around people person, is now part of the IBM i development team. He officially becomes an IBM employee on July 1. A Significant Hire Allan is […]

IBM Virtual Event Highlights the Latest on Power10 and News on AIX Toolbox Open-Source Support

Rob McNelly looks at an upcoming IBM virtual event, an IBM Support update for AIX Toolbox open-source software and more

Database Tasks in Access Client Solutions

Users getting acquainted with New Navigator may have noticed that it does not have the database tasks found in Heritage Navigator. This is because Access Client Solutions is where database tasks are now located, within Schemas and the SQL Performance Center. If you compare the actions in Schemas tasks between ACS and Heritage Navigator, you […]

Making a Smooth Transition to Cloud Environments

Paul Tuohy: Hello everyone and welcome to another iTalk Business with Tuohy. I’m delighted to be joined today by Mark Wyllie from Flagship Solutions Group. Hi Mark, how are you? Mark Wyllie: Good, Paul. How are you doing today? Paul: Oh I’m doing well, thanks. Well, I think always the best place to kick off […]

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Why Git Is Valuable to the Mainframe

There was a time when mainframes were very isolated and writing code meant starting from scratch (probably in COBOL) or adapting some other code that seemed to do something similar. I say “seemed to” because whoever wrote the code probably didn’t bother putting in comments that would make it easy to follow. Real programmers didn’t […]

Diversity You Cannot See: A Special Event on Neurodiversity in the Mainframe Workplace

Did you know today an estimated 40% of people deal with autistic, attention deficit, anxiety, and/or dyslexic disorders? Combined, these mental differences account for the bulk of what sociologists refer to as “neurodiversity,” or natural variations in everyone’s brain, particularly those who have outlying characteristics, such as autism. In this special one-hour web event, 30-year […]

Russ Teubner on the Power of Automation and Modernization

Reg Harbeck: Hi. I’m Reg Harbeck and today I’m here with Russ Teubner, cofounder and CEO of Hostbridge Technology. Russ, welcome. Tell us about yourself. How did you end up in the world of mainframe? Russ Teubner: Hi Reg. Well, first of all, thank you very much for the opportunity to visit today. Wow, how […]

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Steve Will on POWERUp, Merlin and His Promotion to Distinguished Engineer

As chief architect for IBM i, a significant part of Steve Will’s job is simply to talk about the platform, to inform and educate the user community. Last month’s COMMON POWERUp 2022 event, the first such in-person conference in three years, Will quickly realized how much he’d missed those conversations. Of the week’s many great […]

Liam Allan on Node.js and Open Source

Charlie Guarino: Hi everybody. This is Charlie Guarino. Welcome to another edition of TechTalk SMB. This month I am very happy to be joined by Liam Allan, who is a friend first but he is certainly a very large figure in our IBM i community. Liam is an IBM Champion and a consultant. He does […]

‘No Job Log’ and More Hidden IBM i 7.5 Gems

This post continues reviewing some hidden gems in the 7.5 release, reviewing three IBM Ideas—also known as Requests for Enhancements (RFEs)—delivered in the 7.5 release. These changes may be small, but can lead to big improvements in managing your environment: 1. Eliminate QZSHSH and QP0ZSPWP/T job logs with ‘no job log’ If you have a […]

Women of COBOL Episode 2: Looking to the Next Generation

Misty Decker: Hi and welcome to Women of COBOL hosted by TechChannel. I’m your host, Misty Decker, and today I am pleased to be joined by two amazing women of COBOL. We’re going to chat about COBOL and getting young people involved and how to help them find really prosperous COBOL careers. So first let […]

How to Create a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan

In IT operations, there is a constant threat of equipment failures, site outages or chaos erupting after work hours. Keeping IT operations uninterrupted is vital to maintaining the security and accessibility of sensitive company data for small businesses and large organizations alike. Doing so requires new business continuity measures, especially as data storage devices continue […]

IBM z16 Accelerates AI, Simplifies Compliance, Safeguards Data and Avoids Outages

Following the IBM z16 GA on May 31, IBM’s Kelly Pushong highlights key IBM z16 benefits, community reactions and the importance of collaboration for this latest zSystems release

The New IBM ESS 3500 Unlocks the Power of Data

Companies today know that operational insights are inherent in their data. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have the power to unlock that value, but data complexity and silos make accessing, analyzing, and acting on stored data difficult. The recently announced IBM ESS 3500 global data platform addresses these challenges, making data delivery for […]

Gender Bias, Equal Pay and Harassment Still Pervasive for Women STEM Professionals

Despite a growing focus on DEI initiatives across STEM, the ITIC 2022 Sexual Harassment, Gender Bias and Equal Pay Survey has revealed key areas for growth

IBM Think 2022 Showcases Powerful Product Lineup, Partnerships, Sustainability and Skills Initiatives

IBM used its annual Think conference in Boston to showcase a powerful lineup of new product technology roadmaps, strategic partnerships and initiatives all designed to highlight the company’s revitalization under Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna’s leadership over the past two years. The overarching takeaway from IBM Think 2022 is that IBM is a […]

IBM Reaffirms Commitment to Hybrid Cloud, AI and Security Initiatives

Insights from IBM’s Roger Premo on IBM’s business strategy and how it influenced the Think 2022 conference

Looking Forward: COMMON Europe Congress 2022

COMMON Europe, in its 60th Diamond Jubilee year, and COMMON Iberia are proud to organize our annual congress in the beautiful city of Alicante from June 13 to 16. You’ll be able to network with industry experts, learn about the latest IBM technology and explore all that Alicante has to offer. COMMON Europe Congress Highlights […]

Mainframe Security: Are There More Gaps in Your Defenses Than You Thought?

Hackers are always trying to find ways into your mainframe and exfiltrate your data. Trying to stay ahead of their ingenuity can be hard work. Luckily, penetration testers are doing that work for us, and we can learn a lot from them about how to strengthen our defenses. Threats to the Mainframe When people talk […]

IBM i 7.5: New System Limits and More Hidden Gems

I’ve been reviewing the documentation about IBM i 7.5 and have discovered more hidden gems. Continuing from the post last week, here are more of my favorites: Historical Data Collection Is on by Default I submitted an IBM Idea asking that Collection Services enable historical data by default. I am happy to report this feature […]