An update on International i-Power
A couple of months ago, we had a look at the initial workshops and sessions announced for this year’s International i-Power conference, which takes place at the Wyboston Lakes Executive Centre in Bedfordshire, from 9th and 10th September. In that time, the agenda has filled out with a whole host of workshops and sessions. Therefore, […]
Child’s Play for Scandinavian House
July’s edition of IBM Systems magazine, features a case study article on the implementation of Stream at Scandinavian House. Stream, an innovative order, transport and delivery management application developed in PHP on the IBM i, won the prestigious SHD Logistics Innovation Technology Award earlier this year. IBM Systems Magazine is the leading publication for those […]
Proximity launches JumpStart PHP on i bundles
Whether you are thinking of developing PHP application on the IBM i, or you are already developing PHP applications then JumpStart PHP on i bundles from Proximity will give you the best possible tools and services to maximise your existing investment in the IBM i. With four bundle options, organisations are able to access BCD […]
In the pursuit of modern IBM i applications
A common theme throughout our blog posts on this website and others is ensuring that organisations focus on their overall business objectives and make sure that IBM i development and modernisation projects are delivered using a phased approach. In the latest IBM Systems magazine article about developing modern IBM i applications, Tim Rowe, business architect, […]
Raz-Lee iSecurity products support Syslog Encryption
Raz-Lee Security’s suite of IBM i security, compliance and auditing software has been updated so that Syslog real-time notification messages now support TLS encryption in all iSecurity products. With the ever-increasing awareness of cyber threats and the need for organisations, especially world-class multi-national financial institutions, to encrypt communications transmitted outside the immediate confines of the […]
Business-first approach delivers IBM i development and modernisation success
Adopting a business-first strategy for your IBM i applications is key to a successful development and modernisation project according to Steve Gapp, president of LANSA Americas. Writing in IBM Systems Magazine, Gapp provides five guiding principles to ensure organisations remain focused on business needs in any project: Alignment with the business goals: not unsurprisingly, the […]
RC4 “Bar Mitzvah” Attack for SSL/TLS affects IBM i
IBM has provided some instructions on addressing the issue of RC4 vulnerability in SSL/TLS protocols on the IBM i. This vulnerability is often referred to as the “Bar Mitzvah Attack”. IBM says: “The RC4 algorithm, as used in the TLS protocol and SSL protocol, could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. An attacker […]
Raz-Lee Security releases iSecurity Compliance Suite
Raz-Lee Security has announced the availability of iSecurity Compliance Suite as part of their range of solutions for IBM i security, auditing and compliance. In the compliance suite, Raz-Lee has included a number of components with a common workflow and methodology. They have also included Compliance Evaluator, which is being used to a host of […]
IBM i and POWER Systems at the International i-Power Conference
Wyboston Lakes Executive Centre in Bedfordshire will host i-UG’s annual conference International i-Power on 9th and 10th September 2015. The two-day conference is run by i-UG, the only independent user group in the UK dedicated solely to the IBM i and POWER platforms. International i-Power consists of in-depth educational workshops and a multi-stream session day […]
Recent articles on IT Jungle
If you’ve not already subscribed (or even read) the excellent IT Jungle newsletter, I would certainly recommend you doing so. There are a number of specific IBM i-related newsletters within the IT Jungle stable and they provide a useful and informative resource for the IBM i community. Both BCD Software and Quadrant Software (now known […]