The IBM i is on the move We see a number of exciting things happening in the IBM i ecosystem in 2018 and beyond. There is a continued push towards the use of Open Source languages and frameworks such as Node.js. Companies like ARCAD (developer of DevOps solutions) and other major vendors in the IBM […]
Top Programming Languages to Learn on the IBM i
Best Languages for RPG Developers RPG Developers, who have traditionally stayed within the AS/400 ecosystem and want to take advantage of the IBM i operating system often ask: If I were to learn another language which one should it be? The best way to answer this is to do a Google search for the top […]
The Buzz around IBM Power9, Cloud and AI
The bees at IBM have been busy. How could they not be, there is a lot of work to do when it comes to enterprise IT departments in the Digital Age. Everything from Hardware and Software Upgrades, Modernization Projects to full out Digital Transformation. The new Power9, Cloud, and AI are all topics of conversation in IBM […]
IBM i and DevOps
In The News ARCAD, DevOps and Application Modernization is raising funds Europe: Alto Invest has invested 2.5 million euros Positioned on the modernization of the applications and the management of their lifecycle, the SME Quadra (ARCAD Software) raises 2.5 million euros. What exactly is DevOps and how does it work? ARCAD has an easy to […]
Infinite Power of the IBM i
Finite vs Infinite Some say the AS/400 is legacy. We like to think of the IBM i as modern. The CEO of IBM says, “our oldest product is our newest”. Regardless, of what people say, or how they say it the power of the IBM i is not finite, it’s infinite. In The News The […]
Be Proactive and React
Legacy to Mobile I was speaking with a good friend the other day. A PL/1 and COBOL programmer by trade who has transitioned from a Project Leader, Technical Architect, to a Program Manager for Mobile Applications. We discussed the massive amount of legacy code that companies have. It’s not just AS/400 or Mainframe shops but […]
Is your AS/400 shop in technical debt?
Technical Debt So what is “technical debt”? It’s a term to describe software development “that reflects the implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer.” Technical debt, might be development related. Due to project pressures code is not as clean as it could […]
RPG Programmers are Retiring
RPG Programmers, Retirements and Modernization IT modernization projects are like a game of chess. The fact that RPG and other legacy programmers continue to retire at a rapid pace makes this a hot topic in the IBM i (AS/400) and Mainframe communities. So, how do IBM i shops deal with the linked technical and resource […]
The IT Modernization Challenge
In The News IT Modernization: It is not a case of rip and replace IT Modernization is a hot topic in all sectors of the economy. Healthcare, manufacturing, supply chain and the public sector are all discussing the topic. Regardless, the end goal should be the same. IT modernization should be seen “as an opportunity […]
What is Quantum Computing?
In The News What It Will Take for Quantum Computers to Turbocharge Machine Learning You might ask, What is Quantum Computing? In simple terms, where AI can find trends and patterns in existing data, quantum computing will find solutions where there are no patterns to be found. It will do what classical computing simply can’t-do. […]