Using a Metric Database to Populate Dashboards for IBM i
November 14, 2025
Rick Flagler explains how to create a database to contain metrics for dashboard reporting—for the sake of performance, simplicity and flexibility
ArticlesAI Agents for IBM i: A Comprehensive Introduction
November 13, 2025
In this installment of IBM's "AI With IBM i" series, IBM AI specialists Adam Shedivy and Devansh Kumar explain how LLMs can be enhanced with knowledge, tools and memory to take real actions
ArticlesHow the DBA’s Role Transforms in the Hybrid Cloud Era
November 6, 2025
Craig Mullins looks at the shifting environment facing DBAs, who are now tasked with navigating an increasingly interconnected digital landscape
ArticlesLife After IBM Db2 Web Query for i: Finding an Alternative
June 20, 2025
Following the end of support for the business intelligence platform, IBM i consultant Rick Flagler answers the question, "What do we do now?"
ArticlesThe Unique Benefits of z/OS-Native Database Systems
June 16, 2025
This is the first of two “z/OS and Friends” articles on database management systems. I am focused on z/OS because there are families of products, like the Db2 family, that run on different platforms, and because of platform differences, the products consume CPU cycles and utilize memory and storage in different ways. There are many […]
The Impact of AI on Database Administration
March 6, 2025
Database expert Craig Mullins explains how DBAs can evolve alongside AI as the technology increasingly impacts their jobs
Press ReleasesIBM Z Backup Resiliency 2.1 Release Sets Foundation for the Future
February 13, 2025
IBM Z Backup Resiliency (IZBR) works to significantly enhance resiliency, while streamlining and automating key recovery processes.
ArticlesFrom DBA to CEO: Insights From Jen Nelson of Izzi Software
February 10, 2025
Jen Nelson, founding CEO of Izzi Software, joins Reg Harbeck on TechTalk Enterprise to talk about her journey in the mainframe world and her work acquiring founder-led companies focused on both IBM Z and i systems
ArticlesAI on IBM i: A POWERUp Roundtable
July 3, 2024
Highlights from a recent AI roundtable featuring IBM i experts Charlie Guarino, Jesse Gorzinski, Alex Roytman and Thomas DeCorte
ArticlesAnnouncing IBM i 7.5 TR4 and IBM i 7.4 TR10
May 7, 2024
IBM i CTO Steve Will introduces the latest IBM i Technology Refreshes, covering Db2, HA/DR and more