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…
Practical app hosting for SMB’s in today’s world
Being in the consulting business we work with a variety of organizations. Some buy new hardware every 3 years and keep their OS up to date, while others go longer between upgrades. More often than not, the latter is the scenario that we run into. Management teams will neglect hardware at times especially in the…
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…