We recently held a webinar that addressed a rising trend in the use of declarative development styles, and one of the main themes cited by guest speaker, John Rymer, VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester, was the increasing popularity of using low-code solutions to build enterprise applications. Declarative development is a spectrum of techniques and tools … …
Continue reading8 Principles of the Innovator’s Way
Evolving From the IT Cost Center to the IT Innovator (The original article appears in IBM System Magazine Power Systems) While attending a conference, I engaged with attendees of an IT management track session. The exchange quickly turned interesting when we discussed a few key questions that most of us responsible for IT systems should … …
Continue readingTradeshows and gym memberships: more similar than you think!
While preparing for the Fall COMMON Conference, I kept thinking about a recent conversation I had with the manager at my local gym. She said, “We’ve got cardio equipment, free weights, spin classes, and more. You can participate in all or none, it’s really up to you. You have to decide how much time you … …
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IBM i revival – A well attended event and an upbeat atmosphere The International i-Power Conference, hosted by i-UG (the UK IBM i User Group), is the annual gathering of IBM i enthusiasts from across the UK. As a proud i-UG member LANSA was one of 21 sponsors at this year’s conference. This event was … …
Continue readingThe next generation of IBM i professionals
Guest Blogger: Benjamin Newman Supporting the next generation of IBM i professionals is important to LANSA. This post was written by Benjamin Newman, LANSA’s recent marketing intern, whom we met at a local IBM i event. Ben describes his perspective of the IBM i community and the value of real-world work experience. College students seek … …
Continue readingSeneca College professor succeeds at adding Mobile App Development for IBM i to curriculum
Pursuing a college education used to be a fairly straightforward process. A general interest was paired with a broad degree that resulted in a diploma with several career paths. Success was achieved by how quickly you secured a job out of college, and student loans with low interest rates and pay back incentives were freely … …
Continue readingGateway Technical College Graduate Discusses the Benefits of Building a Native Mobile App Using RPG
Last week I shared with you a candid conversation I had with Jim Buck, Software Development Program instructor at Gateway Technical College, about his Advanced RPG class’s final project. Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to one of Jim’s students, Jeremey Rodriguez. He’s a recent graduate of Gateway and holds an Associate’s Degree … …
Continue readingGateway Technical College Students Plan, Build and Deliver Native Mobile Apps Using Their RPG Skills
If you asked me what I loved about my college experience I’ll tell you “everything.” What I didn’t anticipate was the bond I’d establish with my professors and the desire to remain in touch with them post-graduation. Recently I had the opportunity to speak with Jim Buck, instructor at Gateway Technical College, and felt a similar … …
Continue readingThere’s An App For That
Need to track your weekly calorie intake? There’s an app for that! Lack confidence in your math skills and want to ensure your server gets the appropriate tip? There’s an app for that too! You can find just about any mobile app imaginable on the Apple App Store and Google Play. From business to educational … …
Continue readingAre you SaaS ready?
SaaS (Software as a Service) is flourishing. More and more companies are turning to SaaS and other on-demand solutions to respond to business needs faster and more cheaply. SaaS is a software delivery model in which software and associated data are centrally hosted on the Cloud and accessed through a web browser. Customers pay only … …
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