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hmcScanner: Evolution of a Classic IBM Power Tool

Chris Gibson

February 24, 2026

For more than two decades, the free hmcScanner tool has been a trusted utility in the toolkit of IBM Power administrators. From Power5 through Power10, it has quietly supported teams in gathering Power system inventory, validating configurations and planning migrations. Its longevity is a testament to its simplicity, reliability and script-friendly design—features that have made […]

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February TechPulse Results: Database Management (IBM Power)

February 20, 2026

The results of February’s TechPulse are in. This month, the micro-survey asked TechChannel readers about their database environments. The 73 responses for IBM Power reflected a landscape of partial cloud migration, a commitment to keeping database management systems (DBMS) current and a high interest in AI for databases. For the production of forms and labels, […]

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Agentic AI Coming to IBM FlashSystem Storage

Andrew Wig

February 12, 2026

The new-generation FlashSystem is ‘the most transformative thing that has happened in storage in decades,’ proclaimed Sam Werner, GM of IBM Storage

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Are You Falling Into the IBM Power Trap?

February 11, 2026

In this episode of Ask the Experts, Racksquared dives into a challenge many organizations don’t even realize they’re facing — The IBM Power Trap. It happens when businesses delay critical, long-term strategy decisions about their IBM Power environment. What feels like “staying the course” can quietly lead to rising costs, aging infrastructure, and limited flexibility […]

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The Uniquely Supportive IBM i Community and the Future It Is Shaping, With Marius Le Roux

Charlie Guarino

February 2, 2026

IBM i consultant Marius le Roux joins Charlie Guarino on TechTalk SMB to discuss the friendly community surrounding IBM i, why authoring the IBM i 7.6 Redbook made him feel like a spy, why AI might one day be seen as an OS, and more