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…
Modernization Tips
Like a car, your infrastructure and mission critical applications won’t run forever without some help. It may work for a long time, but eventually you need to change the oil, give it some new tires, or replace your starter. Technology is ever changing, growing, becoming faster, smarter, and more efficient. We all hope this is…
What is your 2018 plan?
With the start of the new year, companies are setting goals and creating plans to make the new year successful. Change is never an easy thing, however it is necessary to facilitate continuous improvement. In the IT world, continuous improvement is another term for modernization. This process can be time consuming, requires the appropriate resources,…