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 […]
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You think it’s old, not so fast The other day I had someone comment to me that the AS/400 is old and outdated.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 […]
Top Programming Languages to Learn on the IBM i for 2018
Languages for RPG Developers RPG Developers who have traditionally stayed within the AS/400 ecosystem often ask: If I were to learn another language which one should it be? The best way to answer this is to do a Google search for the top programming languages to learn in 2018 and here is what you will […]
RPG Programmers are Retiring
RPG Programmers and Modernization IT Modernization projects are like a game of chess. The fact that RPG and other legacy programmers continue to retire at a rapid pace makes this a hot topic in the AS/400 and Mainframe community. So, how do IBM i shops deal with the linked technical and resource challenges of modernization? […]
Big Data, IBM and IT Spending
In The News Syncsort positioned to bring Big Data to the IBM i Big Data is here to stay. If you are looking to get a better understanding of how this will play out in the IBM i market, read this article from IT Jungle. What IT Spending Forecasts Tell Us About the Future of […]