May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022 | Volume 16 Issue 70
- LEAD ARTICLE: SQL 101: Introducing the UMADB Database, Part 2
- FEATURED ARTICLE: Introducing Free-Format RPG IV, Part 1
- NEWS HIGHLIGHT: More than Half of Chief Supply Chain Officers Surveyed Would Sacrifice Profit for Sustainability
- FEATURED NEWS: IBM's Annual Think Conference to Expand Globally, Providing an Interactive Platform for Clients and Partners Around the World
- WHITE PAPER: Why Migrate When You Can Modernize?
- FEATURED VIDEO: Barcode400
- EVENT: POWERUp 2022
SQL 101: Introducing the UMADB Database, Part 2
Last time around, I started introducing the UMADB database. Let’s proceed with that discussion now.
By Rafael Victória-Pereira
I discussed the Students table in the previous article, so now let’s go over the rest of the tables of our fictitious database, starting with the Courses table.
IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing
Introducing Free-Format RPG IV, Part 1
For those new to free format, getting started is sometimes the toughest part.
By Jim Martin
Editor's Note: This article is excerpted from chapter 4 of Free-Format RPG IV: Third Edition, by Jim Martin.
Frankly, it’s not easy to change the way you’ve done something for a long time, especially programming. If you have come this far and want to try writing a little program in the new format, this book will help you begin. We start our tour of free-format calculations in this chapter, with an overview of the free-format structure and a look at some key operations and features.
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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IBM's Annual Think Conference to Expand Globally, Providing an Interactive Platform for Clients and Partners Around the World
Think 2022 to kick-off in Boston–in-person and virtually–May 10 & 11 followed by a multi-city in-person, international Think on Tour
By IBM Corporation
IBM today announced the international expansion of its annual Think conference, returning as a series of exclusive, invite-only, in-person event experiences held in more than a dozen cities around the world. After two years as a digital-only event, Think will convene IBM's worldwide community of thinkers, makers, doers and creators to explore conversations around data and AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and business modernization via the hybrid cloud — all through the lens of real, local stories and applications.