[[{“value”:”Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly IBM i Brief: 💻 IBM Power Systems Roadmap Extends to 2040. 📺 Future of Power: What is next? 💻 IBM i 7.6 Announced with Major Security Updates. Development: 💻 LISTAGG Function Gets Distinct Results Enhancement. 🔄 EGL Parser Simplifies Legacy Code Management. 🎥 VS Code Extension Makes SQL
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Useful manuals Simon Hutchinson
[[{“value”:”I have few more recent IBM manuals that I wanted to share with you, including the one I have been waiting for since the IBM i 7.6 announcement:
Redbook: IBM i 7.6 Features and Functions (April, 2025) This is the one I have been waiting for
Redbook: IBM Power Security Catalog (April, 2025) Chapter 5 is about IBM i
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for IBM i 7.6
IC Validator Performance: Power + Teamwork (2025)
I hope you find these links interesting and useful.”}]] Read More
08 Steve Will Unplugged: IBM i, Code Assist & What’s Coming Next
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
