Where should AS400 Modernization start? One of the most difficult challenges for IT leadership with regards to modernization is where to start. Nick Litten, in his recent blog post does a great job in breaking down modernization into three project areas: Database Modernization, Application Modernization and UI Modernization. While you might think you could do […]
The IBM i is a platform for creativity
The IBM i is your chalkboard As you might guess, in my daily work I speak with a lot of IBM i professionals. Everyone from RPG Developers, IBM i Architects, AS/400 Administrators, IBM i Full Stack Developers to IT Leadership and everywhere in-between. Enterprises that run The IBM i (AS/400) platform are all over the […]
IBM introduces the worlds first quantum computer for business
Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly. News: IBM Q System One and news about Power10 chips. Career: Interview tips and advice from the C-suite. Development: Data integration and software predictions for 2019. Hiring: Open offices don’t work. Start-ups are driving a culture shift towards remote work for the rest of us. Open source: The […]
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 […]
IBM Project Debater: Can man and machine have a meaningful conversation?
Have you heard of IBM Project Debater? It’s an AI system that can debate humans. It goes beyond an AI system, like Watson answering open-ended questions towards Free-Form debate. IBM Project Debater can take in massive amounts of data and then create a presentation on a given topic. Apply this to business, plug-in company historical […]
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 […]
Differences between the AS/400 and IBM i
The AS/400 has come a long way It’s very easy to get confused on what to call the platform with the all the name changes 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 is […]
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 […]