So, is it AS/400, iSeries or IBM i? It’s a matter of perspective. Alex Woodie, in his article that I reference below, points out that in John Rockwell’s ongoing survey that 93.4 percent of those who took the survey at the time of this writing, call it the AS/400. Brand recognition for the AS/400 so […]
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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. […]
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You think it’s old, not so fast The other day I had someone comment to me that the AS/400 is old and outdated.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 […]
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 […]