The purpose of this blog is to provide you a practical explanation of IBM’s plans to withdraw support and maintenance services for 8203-E4A, 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C and other IBM POWER6/7 servers. What Does No More Service and Hardware Support for POWER6/7 Mean To You? Really? On September 19, 2017 IBM announced its plan to terminate services for IBM POWER6 and most POWER7 servers. IBM wants you to know that they will discontinue hardware support for servers POWER 6 on March 31, 2019 and … [Read more...]
“IBM i Designed For The Cloud” – Frank Soltis
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...]
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...]
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...]
Leasing’s Sneaky Tricks — Part 3 of 3
If you don’t know how leasing can hide sneaky tricks in their finance agreements, you may find out that you agreed to pay WAY too much money – certainly, a lot more than you ever figured. I want to show you what to look out for so you can protect yourself from these unsavory practices. In this part of the three-part series, I will cover: Sneaky Trick #7 – The “Last-Minute” Addendum to be Approved by the Directors Sneaky Trick #8 — Unlike Our Competitors, We Take a Bigger Residual … [Read more...]
Leasing’s Sneaky Tricks — Part 2 of 3
Believe it or not, the leasing industry has many sneaky tricks that are still in use today. I want you to know what they are so you can protect yourself from paying WAY too much. In this second part of a three-part series, I will cover: Sneaky Trick #5 — Software Fair Market Value: Set-Up for a Nasty Surprise, Sneaky Trick #6 — Interim Rent: Extra Fees that Would Make a Pickpocket Envious. Moral Fore-warned is fore-armed. Your best defense against sneaky tricks is your own … [Read more...]
Leasing’s Sneaky Tricks — Part 1 of 3
We are getting closer to that time of year when businesses are most active adding new IT hardware. Many finance these new acquisitions with lease financing. In the 1980s, I was in the leasing industry and saw first-hand many sneaky tricks that are still in use today. If you are unaware of them you may wind up paying WAY more than you ever expected and, unfortunately for you, you will have no legal recourse to get your money back. So, how do you protect yourself? Well, here’s what to look … [Read more...]
Does IBM i Have A Future? You Bet! – Part 3
Influx Of Younger Programmers And Application Modernization. Many in the IBM i community are concerned for the future of IBM i. While we read headlines about users leaving the platform, we may not be aware that the Windows platform is also in decline compared to the rapid growth of Linux. So what? With technology there is ALWAYS change. But, Bob, you may say, isn’t that too simplistic? You are right. It is too simplistic. So let’s dig deeper - and focus on IBM i. We … [Read more...]
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