IBM i Trends for 2019
If nothing else, the IBM i has a certain longevity (including, dare I say it – a whole host of previous names). This year the evergreen platform celebrated its 30th anniversary. A lot has changed in those 30 years, but one thing remains. The IBM i really is a fantastic platform with a community of […]
Catch Fresche Solutions on the COMMON iTour in Europe
Not quite rockstar royalty, nonetheless our partners at Fresche Solution are going on tour this winter as part of the COMMON Europe iTour 2018. The COMMON Europe iTour is an annual event, bringing some of the foremost experts in IBM i together to discuss some of the industry’s more pressing topics in seven cities across […]
Shield Releases New Version of HA4i
Released to coincide with the IBM i PowerUp18 Conference and Expo, in San Antonio, Shield Advanced Solutions Ltd, has launched a new version of their premium IBM i High Availability product, HA4i. HA4i Multi-Node allows multiple copies of the data and objects to be kept in sync in a one to many or many to […]
7 Sessions We’re Most Excited About at PowerUp 2018
COMMON’s annual conference, PowerUp is returning to Texas this May. PowerUp is billed as a powerful, experiential conference. With education sessions, panel discussions and exciting keynote speakers, this is an event not to be missed for anyone involved or interested in the IBM i. We’ve written before about how great Common’s IBM i industry events are, […]
What’s Coming up for the IBM i World in 2018?
For those in the IBM i community, its great to take the chance to meet with and learn from others in the IBM i community, always expanding our knowledge and finding out about current events and trends in the field. Last year we outlined some of the exciting events and learning opportunities for IBM i […]
Highlights of the Upcoming COMMON Virtual Conference
COMMON, the international professional association for IBM i technology users, are bringing the exciting and educational atmosphere of their live events online, in the COMMON Virtual Conference. Taking place over two days (12th-13th December 2017) IBM i professionals across the world can join the virtual conference for free. After registering, virtual delegates are encouraged to […]
Proximity, An Post and DB Schenker Win Major International Post & Parcel Technology Award
At an awards ceremony in Geneva on Tuesday, Proximity, An Post and DB Schenker were announced as the winners of Post and Parcel Technology International’s New Business Diversification of the Year award. Proximity was shortlisted for the award, as part of a new venture with An Post, the Irish Post Office, and DB Schenker, who […]
Stream Shortlisted for SHD Logistics Award
We are delighted to announce that Stream has been shortlisted for another award – the Technology Innovation (SME) category in the SHD Logistics Awards 2017. Stream is a cloud-based delivery, transport and vehicle management software application designed and developed by Proximity. Stream runs on the IBM i platform and IBM Power Systems hardware and uses […]
Exciting Updates for Catapult and Spool-Explorer
Catapult is a solution from BCD Software, who are part of Fresche Solutions, that automates the process of distributing IBM i reports and documents. Our partners, BCD Software, have released the latest version of Catapult and Spool-Explorer, 8.1.0. The new release can be downloaded as current PC and/or iSeries components from BCD from MyFrescheSolutions.com. If […]
Why Modernise your IBM i Forms Solution?
If you are considering an IBM i modernisation initiative, you will likely have a number of systems that all need to be brought up-to-date. So where should you start? Starting with a project that is fast and easy to implement means that your modernisation journey begins with a quick ROI generation. And showing a demonstrable […]