As an IBM i Business Partner, I always enjoy hearing Frank Soltis talk about IBM i. In this 41 minute video published December 15, 2014, Dr. Soltis explains why IBM i is the best Operating System for the Cloud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dTZVyRDnds Let me provide the highlight. Most cloud-based solutions run some form of UNIX or Linux (a variation of UNIX). When was UNIX invented? In the 1960’s. It was designed for engineering for a single user work station. At the time, … [Read more...]
Cloud400- What Is It And How You Benefit
The purpose of this blog is to explain what Cloud400 is and how IBM i (iSeries/AS400) users can benefit from cloud hosting rather than remain with an on premise server. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system that runs on IBM POWER. iSeries and AS400 are former IBM servers that users commonly refer to when describing their system. I use these terms interchangeably to make is easy for IBM i users to find relevant content on the web. Summary Of The Most Important Aspects To A Successful … [Read more...]
Start Preparing For End-Of-Life IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server Transition
IBM announced in 2016 many iSeries/AS400 servers with hardware support end-of-life terminating on January 31, 2019. Clearly, many users that want IBM hardware support will be affected. As an IBM Business Partner, I have worked with many users to make transition plans since the announcement. What causes my concern for other users is that this last week I am seeing a surge in users that want to make changes. What I find alarming about this recent surge is that most users may not … [Read more...]
6 Factors Favor IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Compared To An On Premise Server
The purpose of this blog is to explain the 6 most common factors why IBM i users go to cloud hosting rather than remain with an on premise server. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system that runs on IBM POWER. iSeries and AS400 are former IBM servers that users commonly refer to when describing their system. I use these terms interchangeably to make is easy for IBM i users to find relevant content on the web. 1. Superior Performance. IBM i Hosting Providers Can Provide Comparable … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Business Continuity Options
One of the frequent concerns we currently hear from many of our clients is what options do they have for business continuity beyond basic tape backup. Disclaimer: IBM i is an Operating System of POWER servers. iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. I use IBM i, iSeries and AS400 interchangeably in my title and text to make it easier for internet users to access information like this for their research. Recovering From Unexpected Down Time First, let’s consider the causes of … [Read more...]
What Does It Take To Be Successful? Passion. Proficiency. Profit. Persistence. Not IQ, Talent Or Luck.
I have a 23-year old daughter and 15-year old twins. As they start to think about what they want to do with their life, I want to share powerful, understandable concepts that can offer them their best chances in life. As much as I know my parents loved me, they could not articulate key principles like what I will share. I did not invent these principles. Instead they are distilled conclusions from decades of being mentored, reading, observing and reflection. Over the years I have heard many … [Read more...]
7 IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Misconceptions
Despite the growing popularity of IBM i (iSeries/AS400) cloud hosting, I still encounter many misconceptions people have about moving their IBM i applications to the cloud. The purpose of this article is to highlight 7 common misconceptions and explain why these misbeliefs are not true. Disclaimer: IBM i is the current operating system brand name for the POWER server. iSeries and AS400 are brand names for older IBM servers. I use them interchangeably for convenient SEO user … [Read more...]
10 Common Landmines When Evaluating New ERP Software
You may know it is time to change your ERP software. Even so, there is a lot more to select the right fit then compare 4 or 5 software choices. Software Evaluation Has Complexities And Risks That Cannot Be Overlooked Software evaluation and implementation is fraught with risks and unpleasant surprises, even for competent IT teams and business executives. Neglect to investigate the “landmines” and you dramatically increase your chances for a failed implementation…and a career … [Read more...]
How To Dramatically Increase Productivity
In the last 6 months, Richard Koch’s books on the 80/20 Principle, The Star Principleand Simplify have crystalized my thinking. Many of us have heard about the 80/20 rule -- 20% of our inventory generates 80% of our sales, 20% of our sales team generate 80% of our revenue, 20% of our customer generate 80% of our profit, and so forth. Even so, I have never had anyone so thoroughly make the case for the 80/20 principle as Richard Koch. Or articulate it so well. This 10 minute video easily … [Read more...]
Reliable. Redundant. Responsive. 3 Reasons Cloud Hosting Is WAY Better Than On-Premise
Sometimes bad events can lead to insight. That is what happened to me this week. Power Failure Results In 4-Day Delay To Final Repair. My company maintains older hardware that IBM no longer supports. One of my favorite client’s legacy Intel server with Windows 2003 failed on a Saturday afternoon due to power failure that affected their entire building. This server was flat non-functional. From what little information we could gather remotely, it took one of my top engineers and myself 4 … [Read more...]
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