How prepared are you? Most people are not very well prepared when it comes to a job search. In fact, most people are not prepared for many of life’s unexpected events. Some you can’t be prepared for. Others you can. Be helpful. It’s important to remember, as with many things in life you can’t always succeed alone. Always give more than you receive and help others whenever you … [Read more...]
The IBM i is in it’s prime
The IBM i platform is 30 years old I don’t know about you, but if you are 30 years old you are in your prime. So, there it is. IBM i is in it’s prime. AI, Mobile, Cloud, Data Analytics and Cognitive computing are here. Innovative and exciting times lie ahead for the IBM i platform. In every issue of Talsco Weekly, our goal is to help educate the IBM i community as to how all the … [Read more...]
RPG keeps the IBM i humming along
RPG Spring cleaning Spring is here and it is time for growth and new beginnings. RPG has been the backbone for development on the AS/400 (IBM i, iSeries) since the beginning. But like anything, it’s time to clear out some of the old and make way for the new. We know it is not an easy task, but it is necessary to modernize your systems and applications. A good place to start would be to … [Read more...]
When you mix RPG and Open source what do you get?
AS/400 Transformation There are two IT Jungle articles this week that give a unique perspective on the market. They seem to be at different ends of the spectrum but in reality, they both lead to each other. Dan Burger, in his article, discusses the roadmap for the IBM i (AS/400) addressing the technical debt that exists in the marketplace. It’s true. Far too many shops are behind the curve … [Read more...]
Can Node.js and the IBM i talk to a Tesla?
You think it’s old, not so fast The other day I had someone comment to me that the AS/400 is old and outdated. Have you heard that before? Rather than running through my usual explanation of the history of the AS/400 and the differences between it and the IBM i, I felt it would be best to give him an example. Thanks to Alex Roytman, founder of Profound Logic, and his Node.js, IBM i and … [Read more...]
AS/400 + IBM i = Future
What will the future of the IBM i platform look like? It’s hard to argue that it’s human nature to want to advance and move forward. In fact, history shows us advancement virtually everywhere you look. Technology is no exception. “In the past, it used to take centuries for innovation to take root and today breakthroughs occur almost daily.” With innovation, there is always a certain … [Read more...]
Is your resume holding you back?
Six seconds is all you get Over the years, I have read thousands and thousands of resumes. Some are good, others are not so good. Writing a resume that captures the reader’s attention is not easy. But it does not have to be difficult. Take a look at this eye-tracking study that might shock you. It suggests that your resume might only be looked at for as little as 6 seconds. There are … [Read more...]
IBM i and Industry 4.0
What does Industry 4.0 mean? It is the intersection of IoT, data, analytics, AI, and machine learning. It sounds complex, and it is. And its the future of manufacturing. McKinsey & Company describes this as Manufacturing’s Next Act. The companies that are ready for the “fourth industrial revolution” or at least parts of it need to become familiar with what it all means. You might … [Read more...]
Differences between the AS/400 and IBM i
The AS/400 has come a long way It’s very easy to get confused on what to call the platform with the all the name changes over the years. Here is a quick history of the AS/400 (AS400), iSeries and the IBM i from Nick Litton. He puts it into perspective. In reality, the IBM i is really very different from its predecessors. It runs on POWER SYSTEMS, the latest of which is POWER9, that has … [Read more...]
Power9, AI and your Career
We are headed in a new direction There is a lot going on in the world of IT this week. Power9 is on deck and it will be interesting to see how it plays out in the IBM i community. AI continues to change the way we think about work. As a result career paths in the future will change. It will be important for everyone to be open to the changes no matter what stage you are at. Millennials not … [Read more...]