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This year will see new technologies applied to the IBM i platform, requiring a redoubled commitment to training and personal development.
Written by Chris Smith
Given all the negatives that the economic downturn in 2009 caused, it's not surprising that 2010 ended with some uncertainty, even as many businesses began to get their feet on the ground. The lingering malaise may have been unfairly projected onto the IBM i platform, but there is now a true spirit of optimism emerging in the IT industry as January propels us rapidly into the heart of 2011.
As concerns about cyber security grow, even the reliable IBM i can use some protection help against myriad threats. Here are more than 50 products that can help you.
Written by John Ghrist
The start of a new year is always a good time to review and refresh our longstanding outlooks on a variety of topics, and computer security is certainly a deserving one. IBM's Power Systems (called here the System i) have a solid reputation for reliability and security, but each passing year sees growth in threats to systems and data. That makes any time a good time for reviewing the System i market's spectrum of products that can help avoid security problems.
How do you transform that newbie into a competent professional?
Written by Dr. William A. Hansen A common challenge in our industry is putting together a training program that will meet the needs of a newly hired employee. In rare cases, the new person may have absolutely no experience in IT. More often, he or she has plenty of experience, but not with IBM i or Power Systems. IBM i operators and system administrators, for example, are often drawn from the ranks of Windows and Linux professionals. I've encountered many individuals like Pete, who told me this story:
WebSmart ILE lets you Modernize iSeries applications easier and has more integrated solutions to take you further! WebSmart is the easiest and most complete iSeries Web Application Development tool. WebSmart has everything you need to successfully develop new browser-based apps and modernize existing ones.
Whether you are part of a Fortune 100 or SMB organization, a one person shop or part of a larger team, you can immediately build new web applications or start transforming and modernizing legacy iSeries applications to real, professional-quality, database-driven Web applications. The PC based IDE is easy-to-learn, runs on HTTP Apache web server and does NOT need WebSphere. Create applications using Web Services, SOA, AJAX, XML, email, output to Excel, graphs. WebSmart offers these optional integrated solutions for complete modernization: • Clover Query • Free* Nexus Portal • Catapult • Free* RDW • SmartCharts (Free feature)
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Written by Chris Smith
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