As IT professionals, we should always think about how to improve processes and methods. One of my own experiences involved the need to improve the way orders were being picked in a warehouse. Ultimately, it involved creating management software and using pick-to-light equipment. The improvement reduced the product...
As we move further into the 21st century, the devices and interfaces we use to access data continue to change and evolve. Smartphones are ubiquitous, and we can now access data on a wrist watch. Unfortunately, when it comes to IBM i applications, many are...
In 1988, I moved from Australia to the United States. My plans were not permanent, yet it is now 30 years since I emigrated. That same year, AS/400 was born into the world. Without understanding its future, no one expected the life of the platform...
I’m headed to San Antonio for COMMON’s POWERUp18 conference to mingle with industry people, collaborate with colleagues from far and wide, and of course, this year I also have several speaking sessions scheduled. In addition to working in Fresche Solutions’ expo area, I have 5 speaking...
There are some fundamental parts in almost all IBM i modernization projects: - Reengineer the database (DB2 for i) - Refactor the code (RPG or COBOL) - Improve the user interface (DDS or panels) Of course, the details of these three components are what makes modernization discussions so interesting. How...
Over the last 10 years, we have seen a huge change in usage and adoption of web and mobile applications. In that period, they’ve gone from zero to imperative due to advances in hardware and also because users have welcomed their many advantages. At the...