004 I am pleased to welcome my friend and coworker Donna Westmoreland, CTO of Midrange Dynamics North America, to the show. Donna has over 30 years of experience on IBM I. She has worked with 100’s corporations nationwide. We will unpack why modernization is vital in our fast-paced business environment and is more important than ever for staying ahead of the curve. As organizations continue to look for ways to improve their systems and processes, modernization has become a critical focus for many. With IBM I systems at the core of many organizations’ IT infrastructure, modernizing these systems is essential for staying competitive and meeting the demands of today’s customers.Donna Westmoreland, CTO Midrange Dynamics North AmericaE-mail: [email protected] incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.Donna’s pick for the week:Enjoying a photo of her stepdad, Joe, eating his favorite dinner – BBQ! A picture is worth 1000 words! Peg’s pick for the week:Blue Zone Martini at French Meadow Café Minneapolis, MNReyka Icelandic VodkaFresh squeezed orange juiceOlive juiceDry vermouth Blue MajikGarnish with a slice of orange peel and 2 large green olivesUpcoming EVENTS:IT Leadership Summit on Security, Dallas, TX February 16, 2023WMCPA, Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan, WI March 14-16, 2023System i Developer, Lunch-n-Learns starting March 14, 2023POWERUp2023, Denver, CO April 24-27, 2023NEUGC, Westborough, MA May 8-10, 2023SHOW SPONSORS:COMMONMidrange 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.