November 4, 2020
November 4, 2020 | Volume 16 Issue 52
- LEAD ARTICLE: Practical RDi: iSphere and Searching
- FEATURED ARTICLE: RPG Academy: UI Modernization, Part 4 - MVC Layers Explained
- NEWS HIGHLIGHT: IBM Study: COVID-19 is Accelerating the Skills Gap and Raising Employee Expectations of Their Employers
- FEATURED ARTICLE: Node.js for Enterprise IBM i Modernization
- WEBCAST: IBM i in 2020: It’s Not Just AS/400
- FEATURED VIDEO: Design an Invoice in 10 Minutes
- EVENT: MAGiC Annual Conference
Practical RDi: iSphere and Searching
iSphere brings together two worlds: Rational Developer for i (RDi) and open source.
By Joe Pluta
I’m going to spend some time in upcoming articles introducing various open-source tools available for the IBM i. These will include purely IBM i utilities like Giovanni Perotti’s MMAIL, but also some that are specifically designed to interface with IBM’s RDi. This first article brings you one of the most robust integrations, Thomas Raddatz’s iSphere.
IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing
RPG Academy: UI Modernization, Part 4 - MVC Layers Explained
If the previous TechTip left your head spinning with all that MVC stuff, this one will help. I’ll explain each layer of the model.
By Rafael Victória-Pereira
It’s now time to dig a little deeper into the MVC and talk about each layer.
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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Node.js for Enterprise IBM i Modernization
Five Reasons Why Node Is the Solution your Company Needs Right Now
By Profound Logic Software, Inc.
Editor's note: This article introduces the updated white paper White Paper: Node.js for Enterprise IBM i Modernization, which is free to download from the MC White Paper Center.
Every business around the world uses legacy applications or code to some extent. Fortunately, for businesses on IBM i, these applications are typically very reliable and stable.