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Are you putting your environment at risk by neglecting to address these common threats? In SEA's upcoming webinar, Senior IBM i Engineer, Lloyd Ramdarie will go over the 5 most common security threats in IBM i environments and what everyone should be doing to avoid them.  Complete with a Q&A session with the presenter, and a takeaway checklist, this informative webinar is a great way to make sure your environment doesn't fall victim to one of these easy to avoid pitfalls.

The IBM i Open-Source Software team recently ported the IBM i Access ODBC Driver to work directly on IBM i, where previously it had only been compiled for Windows and Linux systems. This meant that prior to this delivery, you could develop applications that communicate with Db2 on i with a Windows or Linux machine using ODBC, but couldn’t transfer the code to IBM i systems as they only had access to CLI (Call Level Interface) drivers. The delivery of a Db2 for i ODBC driver for IBM i enables you to create applications using open-source technology against Db2 on i on your development machine, and then transfer those applications to your IBM i system when they are ready for production. Being new, there is some uncertainty among IBM i users as to how to install the ODBC driver on IBM i. IBMer Mark Irish alleviates the confusion in this step-by-step guide.

Get detailed instructions for the new ODBC driver  →

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14% of IBM i shops migrated to POWER9 in 2018, but 11% went to POWER8 instead. With another 42% of the market planning a hardware upgrade in 2019, what’s the right move for your business? And once you’ve decided, are you in a position to manage and secure your new investment on day one? Don’t gamble on a project this big. Know your facts and present an upgrade plan that will support your business into the future without weighing you down. Join us as our Power Systems experts outline the tools you need for a successful upgrade. Learn more →

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July 23 and 24

Don’t miss this great way to keep your knowledge up-to-date without having to leave the office. Session information will be made available shortly and the schedule will be announced at a later date.

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Note: if you can’t attend live, still register as you will have access to the recordings for 30 days post event.

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Feel the thrill of delivering modern software solutions to your users faster than ever before!

Join the top IBM i development experts at the Summit to refresh your skills and wow your users with innovative applications built with IBM i data and business logic.

You'll learn:

• Practical skills that you can use immediately
• Tips and techniques for faster coding
• The best way to architect applications for the future
• The best open source technologies for IBM i
• How to gain new heights in productivity

Find out for yourself why the RPG & DB2 Summit is the go-to event for IBM i developers!

May 19-22, 2019

Disneyland® Resort  | Anaheim, CA

Join us in May for POWERUp™ – the largest Power Systems-focused educational event of the year. Get ready to take your skills to the next level by choosing from over 300 sessions to create your personalized learning plan.

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When was the last time you got excited about programming?

Rediscover the joy of using new techniques to boost the quality of your applications and your personal productivity when you join us at the RPG & DB2 Summit, March 26-28.

In just 3 days we'll help guide you into a new, highly-productive groove that will literally make programming more fun.

Focus on your top priorities with a solid base of sessions that will help you envision new solutions and transform aging business logic into sleek, use-anywhere, IBM i applications.

Get inspired with new ideas for using RPG, SQL, DB2 for i, web services, RDi, Access Client Solutions, ILE and IBM i open source technologies such as Node.js, Python, XML, JSON, Yum and Git. 

Then bask in the Summit’s secret sauce — a relaxed, welcoming environment where even the quietest of us feel part of the Summitfamily. Check out the Summit vibe from our 2018 events:

• A photo tour and recap of October 2018  
• The buzz from attendees 
• A video of the RPG Five performance from March 2018 (featuring lead vocalist Steve Will!) 
• A video of Ted Holt's Coming to the Summit sing-along

With a relaxed mind and a smile on your face, you’ll soak up the best ways to accomplish your projects from mentors who will focus on practical tips that you can use immediately — the What, Why, When, Where, plus the elusive HOW.

Get to know 13 renowned IBM i development experts, both in the classroom and 1-on-1 during meals and social events — including Paul Tuohy, Jon Paris, Susan Gantner, Scott Klement, Ted Holt, and open source prodigy Liam Allan.

You’ll find yourself with unprecedented access to the brain power of some of the smartest people we know.

Compare training options and you'll find that the Summit is the best value for IBM i developers and database engineers, especially when you add an optional full-day of Hands-on Workshop on SQL, service programs, RDi or Python for just $295!

Check out the details and register today! Let us help you take your applications to the next level.

See you in Charlotte!

Sincerely,
The System i Developer team
Susan Gantner, Jon Paris and Paul Tuohy

Join Fresche at IBM Global Solution Center - Dallas on December 4, 2018, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, where thought leaders, including special guest Arnab Bag from IBM and Jim Duggan, former Gartner Research VP, will discuss:

• Innovating through digitization to increase competitive advantage
• Developing IT strategies that align with business and add value
• Designing modern applications and processes that leverage your investment in IBM i

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