Moving from SEU/PDM to Rational Developer for i? This month we presented at the annual IBM Innovate Conference in Orlando several topics on the various IBM Rational tools. Rational Developer for i (RDi) is the IDE of choice for editing, verifying, analyzing, and managing RPG, COBOL, and C/C++ on the IBM i (i.e the AS/400). … Read more
In preparation for the IBM Innovate conference starting this June, I’ve put together some helpful advice to newcomers who’ve not been to one of the conferences before. By no means is this a complete list, nor is it an official list. Its MY list. Enjoy: What to bring CLOTHING: Well, first off, this is Florida. I live … Read more
This was our presentation last week at the IBM Innovate conference. In this we talk about the recent advances in System i (aka iSeries, as400), and the tools that support this operating system including Rational Developer for Power systems. There are some interesting points on the new compiler features. We also cover some new features … Read more
For those that are looking for strategies to modernize your legacy systems, this keynote sums up the strategies available rather nicely. That said, these are not one size fits all solutions, and they are not monolithic ones by any means. A well tailored plan, based on your environment, and business needs is best. Watch live … Read more
So we are ready to embark on day 3 of the conference and several themes are emerging. Some are the direct themes that IBM intentionally pushes. Others are those that are present by either lack of action or lack of attention. MethodologyMost notably, I am hearing nothing about Rational Unified Process. Even after IBM pushed … Read more
In preparation for the IBM Innovate conference starting this June, I’ve put together some helpful advice to newcomers who’ve not been to one of the conferences before. By no means is this a complete list, nor is it an official list. Its MY list. Enjoy: What to bring CLOTHING: Well, first off, this is Florida. … Read more
Just saw this on Facebook, and thought I would share. Maybe I’m corny, but I like this. Speaking of POWER systems and Rational Software…. Join Us at Innovate! Why Every IBMSystem i Developer Should Use IBM Rational Developer for Power Systems Monday, June 6, 20114:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.Location: Oceanic 4 – DolphinSpeaker(s): Kenny Smith, … Read more
Some have contacted me that they have been unable to find my presentation on the conference web site. I would have sworn I posted it (more than once), but the conference organizer website was considerably different than last year, and not necessarily better. That said, for those who would like to view all the ooey … Read more
Now that the latest is out in the wild, I’d like to show off some of the new features. This release includes a few new very high priority features that customers and business partners have been asking for. There are more features in the works (which I am well aware of but cannot disclose due … Read more
This year, IBM has launched the “Power Your Innovation” track at Innovate 2010 (t.c.f.k.a Rational Software Conference). This all-new track will feature: a program of skill-building sessions customers presentations hands-on technical workshops an impressive lineup of speakers and panel participants (especially that Kenny Smith guy). Mark your calendars and make plans to be part of … Read more