The Incredible i Show

010  It's IBM announcement day!  Joining me from across the globe is Steve Bradshaw as guest co-host. In the studio with us, we have the ever-awesome Scott Forstie, Db2 for i Business Architect. 

We sit down with Scott to dive into the latest enhancements for Db2 in this big technology refresh for 7.5 and 7.4.  We talk about SELF, NVMe locking, Database Engineering, TRY_CAST() and a couple of Scott's favorite new features. 

Scott is a video blogger, author, speaker, and all-around great guy.  In his spare time, he enjoys running, hiking, listening to music, and spending time with his family.

Today is the day!  Big announcements from IBM!
• http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-i-74-tr7-enhancements
• http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-i-75-tr1-enhancements

December 2nd – General Availability
• IBM i 7.4 – TR7 database enhancements are delivered with:
Db2 PTF Group SF99704 Level 23
• IBM i 7.5 – TR1 database enhancements are delivered with:
Db2 PTF Group SF99950 Level 3

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/db2-ibm-i-2022-ptf-group-schedule

Scott’s contact information and social:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @Forstie_IBMi
Get the Gist here

IBM Ideas - the RFE process has a brand new look and feel!
IBM i Success Stories

One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.

Scott's pick for the week:
St. Louis, MO - Sugar Fire, BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups, Gateway Arch

Steve's pick for the week:
The lovely people of Canada!  Victoria, BC

Peg's pick for the week:
St. Louis, MO - Gateway Arch, Chili Mac's Diner, Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France

RPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022

MAGIC November14-15, 2022

This episode is sponsored by...

imPOWER Technologies
We have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies.  imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.

COMMON

Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!

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Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg 

009  On this episode my friend Tom Huntington stops by to talk about the POWER of IBM i.  With over 30 years of experience helping customers on the IBM i, Tom knows a thing or two about this community. 

Tom is the executive Vice President of Technical Solutions for HelpSystems, an IBM Champion, speak, author and probably the biggest Green Bay Packers fan I know.  Tom stops by to talk about the 2023 IBM i Marketplace Survey, why the IBM i has been around so long and his top 3 pet peeves.

2023 IBM i Marketplace Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.  WE want to hear from you!

Tom Huntington, Executive VP of Technical Solutions @ HelpSystems, IBM Champion, speaker, author and Green Bay Packers fan!
Email:    [email protected]
LinkedIn
HelpSystems

One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.

Tom's pick for the week:
Sailing and checking items off his bucket list!   

Peg's pick for the week:
Apple Watch Series 8

RPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022

MAGIC November14-15, 2022

This episode is sponsored by...

imPOWER Technologies
We have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies.  imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.

COMMON

Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!

Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
 
Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg 

008 It’s security week friends and you will enjoy this episode with IBM I security experts - Robert Andrews, executive security consultant team lead for IBM I security and Thomas Haze, IBM i cryptographic security development.

Thom and Robert share their insights on the latest security hot topics like ransomware, anatomy of a password, security policies and what you can expect at COMMON’s i on Security conference scheduled for October 3-5. 

Need more security how-to training?  Sign up for i on Security in person event at Navigate!  See below for details!

Thomas Haze, IBM i Cryptographic Security Development at IBM, speaker and author
Email:  [email protected]
LinkedIn
Subscribe to the security bulletin notifications:
https://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications

Robert Andrews, Executive Security Consultant / STSM, Team Lead for IBM i Security and Authentication Technology Services, speaker and author
Email:  [email protected]     
LinkedIn
Ransomware whitepaper:  https://ibm.box.com/v/Ransomware-and-IBMi

One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.

Thom's pick for the week:
Hanging out with his son watching all the Marvel movies in order!   

Roberts's pick for the week:
Emergency Management - first summer back with in person events!

Peg's pick for the week:
IBM i Community!

Thank you Kisco for sponsoring Security Week!

Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MO

In person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity Event

RPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022

MAGIC November14-15, 2022

This episode is sponsored by...

imPOWER Technologies
We have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies.  imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.

COMMON

Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!

Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
 
Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg 

007 Kisco CEO Justin Loeber stops by and talks about their security offerings. 

Justin Loeber, Owner Kisco Systems
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn

Thank you Kisco for sponsoring Security Week!

One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.

Justin's pick for the week:
Justin's son heading off to Berkley School of Music!

Peg's pick for the week:
Cov

Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MO

In person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity Event

RPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022

MAGIC November14-15, 2022

This episode is sponsored by...

imPOWER Technologies
We have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies.  imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.

COMMON

Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!

Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
 
Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg 

006 Security week is in progress! If you are thinking it’s time to get started on your security journey, checkout COMMON’s i on Security conference at Navigate in St. Louis October 3-5.  This in-person security conference is all about the how to get it done and check one thing off your list.  

On exciting episode, we have security experts Carol Woodbury and John Vanderwall from DXR Security.  They stop by to talk about penetration testing, Carol’s new book, Mastering Security on IBM i, The How To Book and so much more. 

Need more security how to training?  Sign up for i on Security in person event at Navigate!  See below for details!

Carol Woodbury, CISSP, CRISC, PCIP, President and CTO at DXR Security, IBM Champion, Author, and Speaker
Email: [email protected]
DXR Security
LinkedIn
Twitter
Master Security on IBM i, The How To Book

John Vanderwall, Co-founder, CEO and Chairman at DXR Security
Email:  [email protected]
LinkedIn
DXR Security

One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.

Carol's pick for the week:
Queen Elizabeth II - her wonderful life.   

John's pick for the week:
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Ingredients:
Absinthe, to rinse
3/4 ounce London dry gin
3/4 ounce Lillet blanc
3/4 ounce orange liqueur
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe, discard the excess and set the glass aside.
• Add the gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
• Strain into the prepared glass.

Peg's pick for the week:
My new puppy Nashville (Nash).  A rescue from Kentucky!

Thank you Kisco for sponsoring Security Week!

Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MO

In person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity Event

RPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022

MAGIC November14-15, 2022

This episode is sponsored by...

imPOWER Technologies
We have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies.  imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.

COMMON

Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!

Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
 
Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg

005 Welcome to SECURITY WEEK on The incredible i Show. 

I have a great week planned for you.  I have interviews included Robin Tatam – from HelpSystems, Carol Woodbury and John Vanderwall with DXR Security and Robert Andrews and Thom Haze both well known IBM security experts.

Need more security how to training?  Sign up for i on Security in person event at Navigate!  See below for details! 

Watch for shows on Monday, Wednesday and Friday!  

Security Week is sponsored by the Kisco.  Justin Loeber CEO of Kisco, joins me for a quick conversation about their products and services later in the week.  

Let's get going!  On this episode, security expert Robin Tatum stops by to discuss why we need to evolve our thinking around security on the IBM i and how you can get started checking security items off your list. 

Robin Tatem, CISM, CPFA, CPSP, CTMA, PCI-P,  Director of Security Technologies for HelpSystems, COMMON speaker and volunteer, IBM i Champion, and security expert bar none!
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn
Twitter

One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.

Robin's pick for the week:
Traveling!  Back on the road to visit family, customers and seeing sites around the global.   

Peg's pick for the week:
Pumpkin Spiced Lattes from Starbucks!  Or made at home with your favorite recipe!

Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MO

In person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity Event

RPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022

MAGIC November14-15, 2022

This episode is sponsored by...

imPOWER Technologies
We have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies.  imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.

COMMON

Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!

Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
 
Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg at  [email protected]

004 We have an awesome show for you this week.  Steve Bradshaw and I team up this week to interview Bill Starke – IBM Distinguished Engineer, Power Processor Chief Architect at IBM.  
 
 Bill has been with IBM for over 30 years and is the driver behind the power processor.  Bill talks about why the IBM platform is the most modern hardware available and why it’s the best iron to run every business!

Bill Starke, IBM Distinguished Engineer, Power Processor Chief Architect at IBM
Email:  [email protected]
LinkedIn

One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.

Bill's pick for the week:
Writing programs and nerding out on old code like C.

Steve's pick for the week:
In person user groups!

Peg's pick for the week:
Javier's in Newport Beach California

Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MO

In person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity Event

RPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022

MAGIC November14-15, 2022

This episode is sponsored by...

imPOWER Technologies
We have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies.  imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.

COMMON

Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!

Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
 
Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg at  [email protected]

003 I have a great episode for you this week.  I welcome back to the mic Pete Massiello and Larry Bolhuis.  

Larry and Pete join me to discuss the sale of iTech Solutions and i In the Cloud to Service Express.  They share how IBM Power has created a career of opportunity and a very bright future.  And we talk about release of the POWER 10 for SMB – they share their likes and dislikes.

Larry Bolhuis, Chief i-entist, Dr. Frankeni, IBM Champion, Immediate Past President COMMON and so much more...
Email:  [email protected]
Phone: (616) 260-4746  
Social:
LinkedIn
Frankeni Technology Consulting, LLC
iInTheCloud

Pete Massiello, Past President iTech Solutions Group, IBM Champion, COMMON Past President, speaker, and so much more...   
Email:  [email protected]
p: (203) 744-7854 Ext. 111 | m: (203) 470-0047
iTech Solutions Group
Service Express
iTech July Newsletter
LinkedIn
Twitter

One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.

Larry's pick for the week:
EGO Power+ - battery operated tools.  It's a system folks!

Pete's pick for the week:
Vacation - unplugged from his laptop!

Peg's pick for the week:
Iowa State Fair - 9 days of sun, fun and food!

Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MO

In person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity Event

RPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022

MAGIC November14-15, 2022

This episode is sponsored by...

imPOWER Technologies
We have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies.  imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.

COMMON

Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!

Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
 
Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg at  [email protected]

002 On this episode I catch up with Tonny Bastiaans who is the Worldwide Offering Manager Power Virtual Server at IBM.  Tonny started his career with IBM over 20 years ago.  Tonny joins me to discuss what’s happening with IBM i, Power Cloud offerings, modernizing, and transforming technical value to business value. 

Show Links:
https://www.ibm.com/products/power-virtual-server
IBM i Customer Stories
Labeyrie Fine Foods picks IBM Power Virtual Server
Here is the link to the tv commercial:
https://youtu.be/mxF9yYaG1jE
FalconStor

Tonny Bastiaans, Product Manager, IBM Power Systems Virtual Server (PowerVS)
Email:  [email protected]
LinkedIn
Twitter: @tonnybastiaans

One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.

Tonny's pick for the week:
Pearl Jam - Live and in person concert!

Peg's pick for the week:
Liquid Death Mountain Water

Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MO

In person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity Event

RPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022

MAGIC November14-15, 2022

This episode is sponsored by...

imPOWER Technologies
We have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies.  imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.

COMMON

Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!

Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
 
Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg at  [email protected]

001 Hey everyone, it’s Peg Tuttle host of the incredible i show, and we are kicking off Fantastic Season 4!   We have a superhero season planned for you!  You can look forward to IBM i users sharing their incredible i stories, security week, in-person interviews, amazing guest hosts and so much more.   It’s going to be a fantastic season.

Welcome to episode 1 of season 4.  On the show this week, I have Steve Riedmueller from John Wiley and Sons.  Steve is a certified IBM i Systems Administrator/Engineer with over 20 years of experience.  He is a COMMON speaker, mentor with N2i and IBM i advocate. 

Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!  

Steve Riedmueller, Certified IBM i Admin - Speaker, Mentor and Advocate
Email:  [email protected]
LinkedIn

One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.

Steve's pick for the week:
Starcraft II 
https://starcraft2.com/en-us/

Peg's pick for the week:
Back to School!  Yeah!

Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MO

In person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity Event

RPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022
 
MAGIC November14-15, 2022

This episode is sponsored by...

imPOWER Technologies
We have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies.  imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.

COMMON

Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!

Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg at  [email protected]