Bob Losey, Author at Source Data

October 22, 2026

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Private Equity Acquisitions Keep Getting Custom IBM i Software Wrong

Private equity consolidations routinely underestimate custom IBM i software. The operational logic lives in the code, not in documentation, and off-the-shelf platforms cannot replicate what decades of custom development has built. Here is what due diligence consistently misses.

October 19, 2026

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Deep IBM i Code Fluency Cuts Migration Costs and Timelines

Most IBM i shops assume version upgrades require a slow stair-step process. Deep legacy RPG code fluency changes that equation entirely, cutting a year-long IBM i migration to 60 days and recovering hundreds of lost processing hours annually.

October 15, 2026

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AI-Assisted Scans Are Finding IBM i Security Gaps Patches Cannot Reach

AI-automated vulnerability scanning has changed the IBM i threat landscape for mid-market shops. Environments running unsupported OS versions face a structural security gap that awareness alone cannot close. Here is what to patch, test, and document right now.

October 12, 2026

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Older IBM i Versions May Miss Critical HTTP Security Patches

IBM just released its largest IBM i HTTP security patch batch in platform history, but only V7.5 and newer environments qualify. Here is what older OS versions face and how to assess your exposure before the next attack cycle closes your options.

October 8, 2026

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Proactive IBM i Monitoring Catches What Experienced Operators Miss

Proactive IBM i managed monitoring catches missed routines, silent job failures, and console errors before they affect operations. See how managed hosting clients experience fewer surprises and build the operational confidence to expand across entire divisions.

October 5, 2026

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Your IBM i Batch Routine Is Slower Than It Has to Be

Most IBM i shops have at least one batch job running longer than it should. One client recovered 900 hours of annual processing capacity from a 20-hour engagement, with no new hardware and no migration project required.

October 1, 2026

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The IBM i Backup Problem No One Talks About

A client ran IBM i backups for four years without a single usable restore point. The job ran every night. The tapes were blank. Here is why IBM i backup verification fails silently and what documented restore testing actually requires.

September 28, 2026

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Small IBM i Shops Are Not Too Small to Be a Target

Small IBM i environments running unsupported OS versions face the same automated threats as enterprise shops. Security level 20 profiles, unverified backups, and unpatched HTTP configurations are the gaps most small shops do not discover until something fails.

September 24, 2026

IBM i Modernization Supported Tenfold Profit Growth Without a Platform Swap ? IBM i modernization ROI

IBM i Modernization Helped One Manufacturer Multiply Profits Tenfold

A treated wood manufacturer on an aging IBM i at V5R4 achieved tenfold profit growth in four years without replacing the platform. Real-time data access and a structured OS upgrade made the difference. Here is what IBM i modernization actually required.