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 […]
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 […]
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You think it’s old, not so fast The other day I had someone comment to me that the AS/400 is old and outdated.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 […]
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 […]
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: […]