April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020 | Volume 12 Issue 44
- LEAD ARTICLE: COVID-19 and Working from Home
- FEATURED ARTICLE: Artificial Intelligence Isn't Scary, Part 2
- FEATURED ARTICLE: 10 Practical IBM i Security Tips for Surviving Covid-19 and Working From Home
- NEWS HIGHLIGHT: 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
- WHITE PAPER: What to Do When Your AS/400 Talent Retires
- FEATURED VIDEO: Design an Invoice in 10 Minutes
- EVENT: Think Digital Event Experience, The best of IBM, wherever you are May 5–7, 2020
COVID-19 and Working from Home
Ruminations from a work-from-home veteran.
By Steve Pitcher
Editor’s note: Our country first went into lockdown in March. Now winter approaches, and the changes we thought would be temporary remain. We’re running this article again because the points made in it are still relevant.
This is it. The new normal.
We’ve all heard that statement over and over for the last few weeks, but what does it really mean? Regular updates from politicians and health department personnel. Constant news media coverage. Minimal movement away from your residence. Social/physical distancing. Working from home.
IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing
Artificial Intelligence Isn't Scary, Part 2
Artificial Intelligence applications in business are becoming increasingly common. Part 1 of this article explored a possible structure for such projects and a few potential benefits. Part 2 discusses some successes, pitfalls, and other implications involved with projects of this kind.
By John Ghrist
Artificial Intelligence (AI), despite the cautionary tales presented in popular culture, is neither fanciful nor a technology of mere convenience. AI can provide real benefits to businesses seeking to automate operations once handled solely by humans that today can profitably be performed by computers.
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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