IBM’s Steve Will talks AS/400, POWER9, IBM i 7.4, cloud, and everything in between
Editor's note: This article introduces the July 2020 Webinar: IBM i in 2020: It’s Not Just AS/400, which is On-Demand and available to download and view from the MC Webcast Center.
True or False: The IBM i operating system is just the AS/400 all over again. False! The AS/400 provided a solid foundation, but it has evolved over the years into the entirely new technology that we call IBM i.
The 2020 chapter in our journey from AS/400 to IBM i includes new cloud offerings, new Technology Refreshes, new customers, and a strong roadmap. How do these additions make the platform more powerful?
Back by popular demand, IBM i Chief Architect Steve Will joins IBM Power Champion Tom Huntington to share a unique perspective on the direction of this platform, including:
- IBM i development strategies in progress at IBM
- Ways that IBM i fits into your cloud strategy
- Key takeaways from the AS/400 days
IBM i stands on the shoulders of giants. Its heritage and strategic innovation point to a bright future for this strategic server that continues to support organizations in every industry around the world.
Don’t miss a moment as the saga unfolds—watch now!
IBM i in 2020: It’s Not Just AS/400
IBM’s Steve Will talks AS/400, POWER9, IBM i 7.4, cloud, and everything in between
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IT managers hoping to find new IBM i talent are discovering that the pool of experienced RPG programmers and operators or administrators with intimate knowledge of the operating system and the applications that run on it is small. This begs the question: How will you manage the platform that supports such a big part of your business? This guide offers strategies and software suggestions to help you plan IT staffing and resources and smooth the transition after your AS/400 talent retires. Read on to learn:
Business users want new applications now. Market and regulatory pressures require faster application updates and delivery into production. Your IBM i developers may be approaching retirement, and you see no sure way to fill their positions with experienced developers. In addition, you may be caught between maintaining your existing applications and the uncertainty of moving to something new.
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