The power of innovation is here Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly. The IBM i is one of the most innovative, and robust business platforms for the enterprise. There could not be a better time to be a technologist on the IBM i. Take a look at the Fresh Faces and you will understand why. Here is what is happening in and around the IBM i community. News: Looking for … [Read more...]
Superhero RPG Developers
Are you an RPG Developer Superhero? Remember Plastic Man? His power is elasticity. This allows him to be flexible and agile. Key skills in today’s modern IT environment. Or Batgirl? She maximized her natural potential by learning everything she could from her mentor, Batman. We see huge opportunities in the IBM i community for experts to act as mentors. What about Superman? He is … [Read more...]
The end of summer leads to new beginnings for RPG developers
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly It’s hard to believe it’s Labor Day weekend. We give thanks to all workers here in America. It’s because of you that we in the IBM i (AS/400) community have a lot of work to do. Here is what is going on this week. News: A big loss for the IBM i community. Development: Build an app using the IBM i and an iPhone & 6 things that make a … [Read more...]
The IBM i leading the way
Growth opportunities for IBM i professionals There are so many career opportunities for RPG programmers and IBM i (AS/400) professionals provided they are willing to lead. Here are just some of the ways you can help lead: Be active in your local IBM i user community. Commit to upgrading your skills by learning RPG Free, RDi or another open source language. Become a mentor to a junior … [Read more...]
A change in mindset for the IBM i professional
A new way of thinking for the IBM i (AS/400) community I had a great conversation with an IBM i Leader this past week. He is one of the most forward-thinking leaders that I have spoken to in the IBM i community. He understands it’s past, present, and future. The IBM i is fully capable to deliver everything that business needs, but there needs to be a shift in mindset within the community to … [Read more...]
An IBM i perspective from Europe
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly Here is what is going on both inside and outside of the IBM i community this week. News: An IBM i perspective from Europe and bringing leadership up to speed on the IBM i. Career: Thank you letters and four smart things to do for your career. Development: Node.js best practices. And who is Julia? Modernization: An RPG Modernization … [Read more...]
RPG Modernization Developer opening in Youngstown, OH area
Position Title: IBM i Developer Analyst – RPG We just started working with another company who is modernizing their custom RPG ERP system. Like many organizations who started out running the AS/400, now called the IBM i, they have fallen in love with the platform because it just works. Now it’s time to take advantage of all that the IBM i and Power Systems can offer and modernize. Modern RPG … [Read more...]
The IBM i brings it all together
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly The IBM i brings it all together. There is not much that it can’t do especially when you leverage its capability to integrate with other systems and technologies. In this issue, we bring it all together. News: US jobs report and why Apple hitting the trillion dollar mark is important for the IBM i. Career: Overlooked Job Interview and Resume … [Read more...]
9 things you need to know as you modernize your RPG environment
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly As you travel down your modernization journey you will encounter numerous challenges and realizations along the way. Here are nine things we picked out of the news this week you should be aware of. News: Cloud and Open Source will play a role in modernization. Career: Does your job title mislead people and how to get a raise. Development: … [Read more...]
IBM Project Debater: Can man and machine have a meaningful conversation?
Have you heard of IBM Project Debater? It’s an AI system that can debate humans. It goes beyond an AI system, like Watson answering open-ended questions towards Free-Form debate. IBM Project Debater can take in massive amounts of data and then create a presentation on a given topic. Apply this to business, plug-in company historical data and imagine what a company board meeting would sound … [Read more...]