Endpoint security is the weak link in many organization’s security strategy. We spend time securing the network assets, including company-owned endpoint devices and then we allow personal devices access to these same networks. It might be a manufacturing company that hosts a sales meeting for people from across the region. Or it might be a…
What is an “access key” and why you should care
Over the last few months (this being written in September 2018), I have received customer emails asking if I can get them an updated access key. This was something new to me, and I had to do some research to find out what is an updated access key. Come to find out, this was something…
Practical uses for open source solutions
The concept of open source solutions continues to grow in popularity, but what are some practical uses of open source solutions? How are companies using open source today? You may be surprised to know some of the most common languages are also the most popular open source languages today. Your organization may already be using…
Open source on IBM i
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….
MiTEC18: Open Source on the i, IBM Web query, Watson, IBM 30 years and just getting started
“The IBM i is dead”; “IBM i is old and on its way out”; “IBM i lacks a sustainable competitive advantage.” There are many opinions and thoughts on where IBM and the i are headed. Last week, I attended the 2018 Michigan IBM Power Systems Technical Education Conference (#MiTEC18), and have a very different view…