Continuing IBM i Education: COMMON Fall Events
September 14, 2022
I am a big advocate for continuing education. Whether self-study with online materials or attending user group meetings, keeping current with technology is critical for career success. I do online self-study frequently. When I have questions I head straight to the internet. I also make it a point to attend local user group meetings—in my […]
PodcastsEmily Drake on SHARE and the IBM Z Community
August 15, 2022
Reg Harbeck: Hi. This is Reg Harbeck and I'm here with my friend and colleague Emily Drake. Emily is really involved in the SHARE user community and in fact in charge of a lot of making things happen with the editorial committee and just really—well, before I tell you everything, let me ask Emily. Emily, how […]
ArticlesSteve Will on POWERUp, Merlin and His Promotion to Distinguished Engineer
June 10, 2022
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 […]
ArticlesIBM Think 2022 Showcases Powerful Product Lineup, Partnerships, Sustainability and Skills Initiatives
June 1, 2022
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 […]
ArticlesIBM Reaffirms Commitment to Hybrid Cloud, AI and Security Initiatives
May 17, 2022
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
May 17, 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 […]
ArticlesBig Things Coming for IBM i in 2022
April 6, 2022
Well, well, well. Back again! It’s been about six months since I published a blog post, and about two years since I worked with the good people at TechChannel. I’m happy to bring the “You and i” blog back “home.” Of course, if I only post once every six months, it won’t mean much … […]
ArticlesNew to i COMMON Community
February 2, 2022
Everyone has a point in their career where they look back to and say “Ah, yes that is when … ” a decision, person or event had a significant impact on their career. That is what COMMON’s New to IBM i (N2i) community is trying to do. We are working to bridge that gap from […]
ArticlesThe Value of a COMMON Membership
January 12, 2022
In my last post, I wrote about IBM i resources for continuous learning. This week, I want to talk about COMMONand the value of a COMMON membership. COMMON is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the careers of its members through education, certification, advocacy and networking. Many associate COMMON with the annual conference, but […]
ArticlesPaving a Path Forward on IBM i and AIX
January 10, 2022
As organizations accelerate their digital transformations, IBM i and AIX partners and customers are re-evaluating their approach and planning their path forward. While the pandemic added new challenges, many organizations are facing the same or similar challenges that were present before COVID-19 and now are just at a heightened level of importance. Modernizing RPG Applications […]