The Importance of Asking the Right Questions
March 5, 2019
Have you ever wondered how a particular implementation was ever approved? Why was this choice made instead of something simpler or easier? Short answer: Often it isn't that simple.
ArticlesMidnight Commander Normalizes IBM i App Dev
March 1, 2019
The Midnight Commander tool is one of many enhancements to IBM i that “normalize” the application development environment.
ArticlesThe Competitive Edge of POWER9 for Cloud and AI
March 1, 2019
Using a system built by a single vendor from the ground up has its benefits. For example, both the hardware and software have been optimized to essentially function as a single entity, removing the complexity involved in multivendor scenarios. Such is the case with IBM POWER9* servers, which make a compelling argument for upgrading from […]
ArticlesHyper Protect Services Increase Cloud Security
March 1, 2019
With cloud adoption continuously accelerating, clients are becoming increasingly concerned about keeping sensitive data and workloads secure in the public cloud. This is especially relevant for clients in regulated industries such as financial services and healthcare. Data protection in the cloud involves encrypting both data at rest and in flight. Providers with sensitive or confidential […]
ArticlesIBM’s Enhanced Cloud Strategy
March 1, 2019
IBM Cloud Private for IBM Z and LinuxONE extends IBM Cloud Private capabilities by bringing powerful cloud tools to the platform.
IBM Infrastructure’s Role in Cloud, AI and Security
March 1, 2019
Cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and security all have underpinnings in infrastructure—the servers, storage and software that power an organization. A purpose-built architecture is critical to achieving the performance needed for current and future business requirements. “Technology alone can’t transform a company, but it’s a very essential ingredient in business transformation,” says Tom Rosamilia, senior vice […]
ArticlesCompliance Requires Layered Security
March 1, 2019
Businesses need to worry about more than just developing products and services for their customers. They need to deliver those products and services while complying with a plethora of standards and regulations governing how data can be collected, processed, stored and transferred. These standards range from highly specific documents covering niche markets like healthcare, to […]
ArticlesRetired IBMer Josh Knight Is Captivated by Astronomy
March 1, 2019
Science has always been important in Josh Knight’s family. His father taught him science in eighth grade, his aunt taught him biology in ninth grade and his mother taught him chemistry in 10th grade. Knight grew up on a farm in northern Missouri, where he observed the constellations often with his father. Knight’s family background […]
ArticlesJim Erdahl on Connecting at SHARE
March 1, 2019
Reg Harbeck: My name is Reg Harbeck and I'm here today with Jim Erdahl who is a person who has been very involved with the mainframe and with SHARE, and in fact somebody that I've known for a number of years and worked with at SHARE. Jim, tell us about yourself. How did you end […]
ArticlesImproved Error Handling Increases Usability
March 1, 2019
Errors can be managed, anticipated, controlled and sometimes resolved if an IT development unit is properly structured.