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Java and i (Part 1) – How to Connect Spring Boot to the IBM Db2 for i Database

Introduction: Connect Spring Boot to the IBM Db2 for i Database This is the first part of a series of technical articles about Java and IBM i integration, called "Java […]
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True Confessions of a Former DBA Denier

In the early 2000s, I was responsible for competitive analysis for IBM’s AS/400, then iSeries and now IBM i platform.  On one level, the job was simple: demonstrate how IBM […]
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How to Approach IBM i Database Field Resizing

Robert Arce is the foremost field resizing expert at Fresche Solutions. When he came to Fresche he immediately adopted X‑Resize, Fresche’s solution to help automate resizing projects. He truly believes […]
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Fresche off the Line: Mobile-Friendly IBM i Analytics Help Health Care Providers Make Better Decisions

Same Powerful Engine No, this is isn’t a new car review. This is a great example of an IBM i organization that has modern web-based applications and dashboards as a […]
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New Training Series Helps IBM i Community Capitalize on Power of Watson AI

The old adage “knowledge is power” takes on new heights when you throw AI into the mix and start running your business by the data. Powerful data analytics, automation, cloud […]
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PHP 7 on IBM i: More Performance, More Security

For many folks in and around the PHP community, PHP 7 is old news. But for some IBM i shops that are VERY busy with new requirements and day to […]
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This Thing Called Agile (and Why It’s Great for IBM i!)

Change is a Good Thing. We improve only when we do something different. Think about it: people who want to lose weight will try to change what they eat and […]
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Introducing Design Thinking and Digital Transformation into the IBM i World

The iTour was a great team effort that brought together Fresche, IBM and Common Europe including Common Iberia, Common Poland, Common Austria, Common Sweden, Common Denmark, Common Switzerland, Common Luxembourg […]
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The improved, smart approach to IBM i modernization with Newlook 10.6

Newlook 10.6 As you may already know, Newlook Suite is an integrated toolset that simplifies and improves the process of generating graphical UIs and modernizing IBM i applications. Numerous clients, […]
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