Arbor Solutions has expanded its application development team and capabilities. We have added full-stack developers to our staff. Adding these resources expands Arbor Solutions’ backend programming/database skills while adding the ability to create customer and business-facing websites and apps. The new addition to the team will allow Arbor Solutions to provide services we didn’t have the…
Is “new/open box” the same as “new”?
The Background: In a previous post, we took an overall look at the “used hardware” option for IT purchases. I reviewed the reasons for buying used and presented some concerns and considerations. One alternative option is the “new/open box” hardware. In this post, I will dive a bit deeper into this option, as well as…
Uncover hidden insights in your data – IBM Cognos Analytics
One BI solution can do it all: clean and connect your data, create stunning data visualizations, and show you where your business is today while helping predict what will happen tomorrow. Drive certainty in your decision-making with AI-powered analytics. IBM offers an industry-leading BI solution that empowers users to execute smarter data discovery and tell the story of…
Even IBM i shops need to be focused on Security
Today’s IT threat landscape is constantly changing, with more new unforeseen threats each day. Data breaches, hacks, ransomware, and malware are more prevalent than ever before. System monitoring and prevention of these attacks has become a top concern of company leaders. Until recently, security has not been a concern for IBM i shops. Many IBM…
Legacy Data – Legacy Code
We’ve had many conversations lately with clients regarding their need to organize, prioritize, or “do something’ with legacy data and sometimes legacy code. The origins of these conversations are varied from moving off a production technology platform, enterprise software migrations, industry regulations, to sometimes corporate bureaucracy demands. The conversations typically center around having large amounts…