As promised in our previous blog, this blog highlights open source on IBM i. In recent years, open source solutions have gained popularity and use continues to grow on IBM i. Why is this? Security and modernization are two of the top concerns for IBM i shops, and open source can help in both areas….
Prepare for the unexpected with MIMIX Availability
Spring is finally here in Michigan. Many of us were starting to think it would never get here. Thankfully, the birds are back and things are turning green again. For me, spring means getting outdoors, gardening, and enjoying the sun. I think we all know, no matter where we live, the weather can change on…
IBM Power System CPW Performance Data: POWER8 vs. POWER9 ScaleOut Models
IBM Announced the CPW and rPerf performance benchmark numbers for their new POWER9 ScaleOut servers on 2/27/2018 as promised the day of the server announcement 2/13/2018. You can see the full 26 page PDF document HERE if you are interested in the details. If you’re like 95% of the folks I get to work with in the…
IBM i and POWER9: Extreme Stability with Massive Scalability
I have been patiently waiting for this day, as I can now talk publicly about the servers built around the pound for pound champion of the processor world. We have heard a lot about the POWER9 Chip for high end AI and machine learning workloads, the massive scale of the Summit and Sierra supercomputers, the…
What was Important in 2017
It’s December – the time of year when we start thinking about next year. Maybe you’re knee deep into planning for 2018. Maybe the boss is pressuring you for those budget numbers? If you’re like me, you ‘re spending a little time thinking about the past 11 months or so. As I look back at…