So, you’re using an IBM i server….

 The IBM iThe IBM i users are loyal and outspoken group. And it’s no wonder. Occasionally, you discover a product that has you wondering if you’ve stepped into some kind of alternative universe. The very first product that gave me this impression was the ‘63 Corvette Stingray. Close second was the old AS400 from IBM. It was kind of like if you took an M1 Abrams tank and created a server with...

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What does Abe Vigoda and the IBM i have in common?

For over 60 years Abe Vigoda was a constant victim of celebrity death hoaxes. On a 1997 David Letterman skit, Abe declared, "I'm not dead yet, you pinhead!” Similarly, the venerable IBM I Series has long been rumored to have prematurely met its demise. The truth is, there is a bright future ahead for the IBM i. Read Does IBM i Have A Future? You Bet! – Part 3 by Bob Losey | Aug 8, 2017 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/does-ibm-i-have-future-you-bet-part-3-bob-losey...

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IBM i & Power Systems - Reduce Paper Use, Increase Productivity

In spite of many technological advances such as the internet, scanners, e-books and digital cameras, paper documents still play an indispensable role in the modern office.  It has been predicted that by 2020 the global paper consumption will reach 500 million tons per year.  A half of this volume is consumed in Europe and North America alone.  Some paper statistics that provide...

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What are Document Management Systems (DMS)?

A brief overview of DMS. DMS is simply defined as the use of a computer system and software to store, manage and track electronic documents and electronic images of paper based information captured through the use of a scanner. Its integral devices can be listed as: •       The input point. •       The...

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IBM i 7.3 adds numerous new capabilities to increase ease of use and ease of business operations to allow clients to focus on their business rather than their IT

With the latest IBM i OS V7R3, IBM continues to open up the path to using Open Source with the IBM i.  What does this mean to IBM i developers?  It means that with 7.3, the ability to not only continue to stay on the platform is realized, but the opportunity for continual and uninterrupted growth as well as keeping the platform relevant is here. Modern RPG: no longer will RPG have...

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IBM i Solutions for Document Management

Recognition…we all want it, even your documents; however, when it comes to your documents there are specific ways to manage, recognize and extract the data within the docs to best support your business.  If you view your documents as media holding data you want to convert to useful and searchable information, then let’s talk about how forms processing can advance your organization. ·       ICR...

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There is a future for IBM i

The IBM i (iSeries, i5, AS400, Power Systems) platform has been delivering valuable new business capabilities for many, many years.  As new generations enter the IT world, many have diverse backgrounds that lack specific knowledge of the ‘i’. New managers inherit legacy systems that they don’t always understand and may question the future of the IBM i. IBM has made  it easier than...

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