July 17, 2019
July 17, 2019 | Volume 12 Issue 35
- LEAD ARTICLE: Now Let’s Consider Vendor Maintenance
- FEATURED ARTICLE: Open-Source Tools for Watson, Part 2
- FEATURED ARTICLE: 2019 State of IBM i Modernization
- NEWS HIGHLIGHT: IBM Closes Landmark Acquisition of Red Hat for $34 Billion; Defines Open, Hybrid Cloud Future
- WHITE PAPER: What to Do When Your AS/400 Talent Retires
- FEATURED VIDEO: Design an Invoice in 10 Minutes
- EVENT: IBM i System Administrator Appreciation Day
Now Let’s Consider Vendor Maintenance
If you’re paying for vendor maintenance, it makes sense to use that to your advantage
By Steve Pitcher
Last month, I wrote a piece called “Know Where Your Maintenance Stands.” The article focused on IBM-provided maintenance. Consider this a lengthy addendum. This time, we’re talking about vendor maintenance. We’re talking about upgrade problems. We’re talking about being caught in an unsupportable nightmare. It’s a cautionary tale.
IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing
Open-Source Tools for Watson, Part 2
Models are an essential part of an AI setup. But what is a model anyway? Is there more than one type to choose from? And what relationship does it have to your data? All this and more is only a glance below away.
By Dave Shirey
In last month’s story, we looked at two terms that are used all the time in AI discussions: “free” and “open source.” We also discussed the Data Analysis engines that can be used to prepare the data you will be using in your app—specifically, Hadoop and Spark, although there are other options.
Why Migrate When You Can Modernize?
Explore the main considerations you should be aware of before embarking on a (migration or modernization) project. Take a deeper dive into business motivations and factors that could potentially influence your decision to migrate or modernize your existing IT platform and its risks.
More than ever, there is a demand for IT to deliver innovation.
Your IBM i has been an essential part of your business operations for years. However, your organization may struggle to maintain the current system and implement new projects.
The thousands of customers we've worked with and surveyed state that expectations regarding the digital footprint and vision of the companyare not aligned with the current IT environment.
Node Webinar Series Pt. 1: The World of Node.js on IBM i
Have you been wondering about Node.js? Our free Node.js Webinar Series takes you from total beginner to creating a fully-functional IBM i Node.js business application.
Part 1 will teach you what Node.js is, why it's a great option for IBM i shops, and how to take advantage of the ecosystem surrounding Node.
In addition to background information, our Director of Product Development Scott Klement will demonstrate applications that take advantage of the Node Package Manager (npm).
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Low Code: A Digital Transformation of Supply Chain and Logistics
Learn how businesses leverage Low-Code to continue to deliver value through digital transformation. Discover how the power of Low-Code is helping many businesses evolve their supply chain, increase ROI, and achieve more tangible results.
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2019 State of IBM i Modernization
The annual Profound Logic State of IBM i Modernization Survey takes a look at the trends and attitudes that shape the IBM i modernization market.
By Profound Logic Software, Inc.
Editor's note: This article introduces the white paper 2019 State of IBM i Modernization, which is free to download from the MC White Paper Center.
We reached out to the IBM i community, and the response was outstanding: close to 800 people, nearly 300 more than last year, took the survey. This enthusiasm resulted in very interesting findings for how businesses plan to use and modernize the platform in the coming year.