Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly. News: Tech Industry is disrupting banks. IBM i Big Announcements to come. Career: Developer burnout & Helpful Habits to Learn for RPG Developers. Development: Many Synon shops are considering a move to RPG free. Website Development: A Different perspective Hiring: Use automation to solve talent shortages. Implement an employee […]
Train RPG Developers with imPower Technologies
The smart (new) way to train RPG Developers There seems to be a lot of concern with how we are going to deal with the shortage of RPG Developers in the future. In reality, the solution is really not that difficult. Find individuals with natural talent. Then train them in RPG. Sounds simple enough. But, the […]
The IBM i: An Amazing New Platform
Can you guess what this article is about? The most amazing IBM product you have never heard Of Yes, you guessed it. It’s interesting how the platform described here is categorized under “NEW PRODUCT ANALYSIS”. In a sense, it is new to some, because many people don’t even know it exists. And many of those who do, […]
Talsco Weekly: Top headlines for the IBM i in 2018
The top headlines for the IBM i in 2018 Thanks for supporting Talsco Weekly this past year. When we look back at 2018 it has been an exciting year for the IBM i community. And 2019 is going to get even better. Happy New Year. #1 Differences between the AS/400 and IBM i It’s very […]
A simple solution for finding RPG Developers
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly News: The RFE process for the IBM i & Cloud allows for innovation on the IBM i. Career: 6 interview questions you must ask and common interview mistakes. Hiring: Do Remote workers outperform the rest of us? The simple solution for finding RPG developers. Modernization: How to manage […]
Bridge the RPG programmer skills gap with training
Is there an RPG programmer talent shortage or a skills gap? Do we think that we are the only ones challenged with a gap in available talent? No matter where you look there seems to be a shortage. It certainly makes for good headlines. Here are some of them: The STEM crisis: What the growing […]
A Peak at the Fresh Faces of the IBM i
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 work force are: The Traditionalists / Silent: 1920 to 1945 Baby Boomers: 1946 to 1964 Generation X: 1965 to 1980 Generation Y (Millennials): […]