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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Differences between the AS/400 and IBM i
The AS/400 has come a long way It’s very easy to get confused about what to call the platform because of all the changes in names 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 […]
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 […]
Rethinking hiring for IBM i shops
IBM i and the hiring process When it comes to hiring, 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: 1965 to 1980 Generation Y (Millennials): born […]
How to Attract and Hire RPG Programmers
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: […]
The IBM i knows manufacturing
Manufacturing relies on the IBM i Manufacturing makes the world go round. From the materials that make up our infrastructure to the buildings we work in, the machinery and the vehicles we drive, all the way down to items we wear. They are all manufactured. A large percentage of the manufacturing that is done around […]
Is the IBM i community ready for change?
Are RPG Developers are ready for a change? Some are. Some aren’t. And some are unsure. This is not isolated to the IBM i community. It’s just human nature. As in everything, there are those who don’t want to change, those who will wait to see who else is doing it and those who are […]
The IBM i is looking up in 2018
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 […]