08 Steve Will, Chief Architect of IBM i, is back on The Incredible i Show — and he’s bringing the fire. 🔥In this episode, we unpack the newly released IBM i 7.6, where security takes center stage with integrated multi-factor authentication (MFA), full system encryption, and a push to adopt modern tools. Steve explains why this release is different — and what it means for Power10 (and beyond 👀).We also dig into Code Assist, IBM’s AI-powered project for RPG development. Steve shares where things stand, what surprised him most, and what you can expect at POWERUp 2025.💡 Topics we cover:What’s new in IBM i 7.6 (and why it matters)Why MFA is only available on 7.6+Code Assist progress, model training, and what’s nextLessons learned from collaborating across IBMSteve Will, IBM i CTO, Distinguished EngineerLinkedInIBM Ideas – the RFE process has a brand new look and feel!IBM i Success StoriesOne incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.Steve Will: 🎶 Getting back into choir after nearly a decade — Steve’s rediscovered his love for singing, performing a special Easter piece alongside his wife and daughter.Peg Tuttle: 🌼 Spring flowers in full bloom — Peg’s soaking up the season with spontaneous garden center trips and a trunk full of colorful finds.Upcoming EVENTS:LISUG – Horizons 2025: Actionable AI – May 14, 2025POWERUp 2025, Anaheim, CA – May 19-22, 2025COMMON Europe Congress, Gothenburg, Sweden – June 2-5, 2025i-UG i-Power Conference 2025, June 10-11, 2025 – Mercure Northampton HotelSHOW SPONSORS:LightedgeCOMMONCheck out our website and LinkedIn page, and like and subscribe to 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.Email: [email protected] Read More
IBM i 7.6 features and function
IBM i is a robust and integrated operating system developed by IBM. It currently is one of the operating systems that runs on IBM Power Systems servers. IBM i is known for its strong emphasis on stability, security, and business-critical applications. … Read More
Best Ways for a Newcomer to Learn About IBM i [email protected] (Nate Schnieders)
Transitioning into a new industry can be both exciting and overwhelming. My journey into the IBM i space has been nothing short of life-changing. Coming from an energy sales background, I had little to no exposure to IBM i, but through perseverance, guidance from mentors, and the support of an amazing community, I made significant strides in my first year. Read More
Security Bulletin: IBM i is vulnerable to a privilege escalation due to incorrect profile swapping in an OS command [CVE-2025-2947].
IBM i contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect swapping in an OS command as described in the vulnerability details section. This bulletin identifies the steps to take to address the vulnerability as described in the remediation/fixes section. Read More
Fireworks Testing Automation with Liam Allan and Pascal Polverini Admin
Register to join our free webinar with Liam Allan and Pascal Polverini: https://forms.gle/Xz3GeCCjU7DaNzXD6 Full Test Automation on the IBM i is now possible including automated script generation Read More
