Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly. In this weeks edition you will find links to articles about the following: News: Fresche Solutions secures cash and Recap of POWERUp18 Career: The IT skills that are needed in the new economy Leadership: The secret of being vulnerable Security: GDPR, IBM i and Cybersecurity Trends: Data Management, UX and Industry … [Read more...]
The IBM i and the future of enterprise computing
Welcome to another addition of Talsco Weekly. In this weeks edition you will find links to articles about the following: News. GitHub has been acquired and Syncsort is on the move. Career. LinkedIn profile advice and the best places to work. Leadership. Moving to the cloud and what trait makes a great leader. Modernization. Containerization and market growth. Trends. AI and … [Read more...]
IBM Champion, POWERUp18, PowerAI and the future of the IBM i
News Liam Allan, IBM Champion and Fresh Face of IBM i There is has been a lot of talk about the Fresh Faces in the IBM i world. Here is one of the most notable ones, Liam Allan. The twenty some old programmer who has embraced the POWER of the IBM i. He symbolizes the future of the IBM i. The exciting thing is there is room for many more like him. Watch this short video and you will see what I … [Read more...]
We does San Antonio, TX and the IBM i have in COMMON?
POWERUp18 If you happen to be in San Antonio, TX this week attending POWERUp18. It looks like you are in for a ride. Check out what is happening at COMMON’s POWERUp18 in San Antonio, TX this week, May 19th to 23rd. There are 21 education tracks and over 350 educational sessions and 17 educational roadmaps that will help you advance your IBM i skill set. Here is a list of just some of the … [Read more...]
Why is there a push for IT Modernization in AS/400 shops?
It’s not necessarily for the reasons you think. Let’s take a step back and take a high-level view and ask: Who is driving Modernization and why? Watch this short 4-minute video (and text) from the CTO of Deloitte, Bill Briggs. It paints an interesting picture of IT in the Enterprise. He is right. The role of IT and the Business have merged. The one thing that everybody agrees on is … [Read more...]
AS/400, iSeries and now the IBM i
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 strong. It has it’s own identity that has been built upon for over 20 years. I believe … [Read more...]
Will IBM i Professionals Make a Job Change in 2018?
Looking for a new job When it comes to making a job move there are many factors involved. Here is is a survey from Spiceworks, 2018 IT, Career Outlook and a more recent article from CIO Magazine titled, 6 Reasons IT Workers Will Quit in 2018 that shed light on some of the reasons that make IT professionals look for a new job. Let’s break down some of the articles findings and apply … [Read more...]
6 Interview Tips To Help You Win
Be Prepared. Do your homework. “There’s only one interview technique that matters… Do your homework so you can listen to the answers and react to them and ask follow-ups. Do your homework, prepare.” Jim Lehrer It’s shocking, but most people fail to fully prepare for an interview. Can you imagine a professional athlete who neglects to prepare for a game, match or competition? It does not … [Read more...]
Who are the 10 people that can help you land a new job?
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...]