Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Hiring for the IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) platform When it comes to hiring RPG developers, the fact that there are multiple generations in the workforce creates some unique challenges. The generations that are currently in the workforce are: The Traditionalists / Silent: 1920 to 1945 Baby Boomers: 1946 to 1964 Generation X: […]
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Talsco Weekly: Differences Between the AS/400 and the IBM i
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly IBM i Brief: Are you a Rising Star? IBM i Daily Newsletter. Hiring: RPG Programmers, Retirements and Modernization. How to Attract and Hire RPG Programmers. Modernization: Technical Debt from a DevOps Perspective. The Differences Between the AS/400 and the IBM i. IBM i Brief Are you a Rising […]
Best Ways to Hire RPG Developers: Effective Strategies and Insights
RPG Developer Availability If you’re looking to hire RPG developers, you may be feeling the pressure of a shrinking talent pool. However, it’s important to note that RPG developers aren’t the only ones looking to retire. Retirement is a widespread issue across all industries and technical stacks. This is due to demographics rather than perceived […]
Talsco Weekly: How IBM i leadership strikes a balance between operation and innovation
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly News: Economy and the IBM i. The Perfect Storm. Blockchain: Blockchain offers interoperability for the enterprise. Leadership: How IBM i leadership strikes a balance between operation and innovation. Open Source: Vue vs React: Everything You Need To Know. Security: What is going on with IBM i Security? News […]
Talsco Weekly: IBM i Latest Trends, API and Development
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly Development: The Best Language for RPG Developers to Learn. Is COBOL on IBM i Experiencing a Renaissance?. Trends: 10 IoT technology trends to watch in 2022. Hiring: How to Attract and Hire RPG Developers. API: APIs: The secret ingredient for one company’s massive tech leap. Development The Best […]
Talsco Weekly: You’re Built to Win Outcome-Driven Interviews
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly IBM i Brief: 👏 Why aren’t more people using the IBM i? 🎊 IBM i gets MCP server support. AI: The AI Paradox: people often use AI but don’t want it used on them when subtlety matters. Career: 🎯 Why IBM i Professionals Are Built to Win Outcome-Driven […]
Talsco Weekly: Why the “Wait & See” Approach No Longer Works
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly IBM i Brief: ⚙️ RPG quietly powers critical systems. 🔩 Power11 servers outpace predecessors. 📄 What Are You Thinking? Development: 🔹VSCode DDS editor gets smart update. 👨💻 RPG code should be recipe-like. 💻 RPGLE ILE still powers critical systems. Database: 🟦 Amazon RDS for Db2 supports backing up […]
Talsco Weekly: Is the IBM i an EAP?
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly IBM i Brief: 👨💼 IBM Power Systems welcomes new leadership era. 🚀 IBM i predictions paint transformative 2025 ahead. Development: RPG Enhancements: New %HIVAL and %LOVAL Built-In Functions. ERP: 🔄 EAP systems reshape enterprise solutions. Hiring: 🔑 IBM i:Key Hiring Themes from 2024 That Will Shape 2025. 👥Job […]
Talsco Weekly: Talent Gap: A Reality Check for IBM i Shops
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly IBM i Brief: 🔷 IBM Power servers get major AI upgrade. IBM Champions Recognized at TechXchange 📹. 2024 IBM i Year in Review: Key Highlights 📋. AI: 🔄 Lisp remains influential in programming history. 🤖 AI experts tackle trust and bias challenges. Career: 👔 IBM i Career preparedness […]
Talsco Weekly: Are You Able to Unplug from Work?
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly IBM i Brief: IBM Stock Hits 52-Week High📈. IBM i: Evaluating IBM Power Cloud Benefits☁️. 🔒 Shield Advanced Solutions Ltd unveils HA4i version 7.4. AI: Is Using AI Considered Cheating?🤔 🤖 Is AI really a job killer? Career: Are You Able To Unplug From Work? 🔌. Development: 📊 […]









