Four Hundred Monitor, November 28
November 28, 2018 Jenny Thomas
We often talk about the future of the IBM i and the need to draw new talent into our ecosystem. The Girls Who Code foundation recognizes the jobs created in America today require new skills and is looking to help open the door to opportunities for women in the tech community. One such girl growing up in a rural small town is profiled in a short YouTube video. You can find the link in our Redbooks, White Papers, Blogs, and Other Resources section below. And, as always, you can find links to news from the past week in the links below.
Top Stories From Outside The Jungle
(IBM) Tech jobs are among the fastest growing in the country, yet girls are being left behind. Want to help? Write a review of IBM FlashSystem, and IBM will donate $10 to Girls Who Code, a foundation created to close the gender gap in technology.
(Information Age) What is Cyber insurance? And do you need it?
(TechBeacon) The hype surrounding Blockchain can be hard to navigate. Here’s a guide to the hidden dangers of this burgeoning technology.
(CNBC) IBM CEO Ginni Rometty calls out “consumer-facing” tech companies (think Facebook, Google, and Amazon) to protect the personal data of their users.
(IBM Power Systems) This article looks at accelerating Artificial Intelligence to meet customer expectations and changing demands.
Redbooks, White Papers, Blogs, and Other Resources
(Girls Who Code) This 5-minute YouTube video shows the story of Courtney, a girl who is expanding her horizons by learning to code.
(UCG) This blog on IBM’s purchase of Red Hat sees a brighter future ahead for the IBM i community.
(Connectria) Solving the IT skills gap starts with understanding the problem. This blog outlines the steps to a solution.
(Fresche Solutions) Many companies are under pressure to modernize their business applications beyond the scope and capability of CA 2E. This IBM white paper includes an evaluation of the maintainability of Java code converted from RPG by Fresche’s X-2E.
Chats, Webinars, Seminars, Shows, and Other Happenings
November 29 – Austria – The COMMON Europe iTour 2018 continues. Topics that may be covered throughout the tour include: digital transformation; AI/Watson; design thinking; and other emerging technologies.
December 3 – Sweden – The COMMON Europe iTour 2018 continues. Topics that may be covered throughout the tour include: digital transformation; AI/Watson; design thinking; and other emerging technologies.
December 4 – Denmark – The COMMON Europe iTour 2018 continues. Topics that may be covered throughout the tour include: digital transformation; AI/Watson; design thinking; and other emerging technologies.
December 5 – Webinar – Datanational Corporation will review a variety of business continuity options for planning and implementing protection for IT environments.
December 5 – Switzerland – The COMMON Europe iTour 2018 continues. Topics that may be covered throughout the tour include: digital transformation; AI/Watson; design thinking; and other emerging technologies.
December 6 – Belgium – The COMMON Europe iTour 2018 wraps up. Topics that may be covered throughout the tour include: digital transformation; AI/Watson; design thinking; and other emerging technologies.
February 12-15, 2019 – San Francisco – Learn how to get the most out of current (and future) IBM products and technologies at Think 2019. This conference boasts more than more than 1,000 labs, 1,000 certifications, and 250 deep-dive technical labs. Plus there is a cool lineup of speakers that includes IBM leaders and successful business people. Early registration discount ends this Friday, November 16.
May 19-22, 2019 – Anaheim, California – POWERUp19 is heading to the Disneyland® Resort. With over 300 sessions for Power Systems and IBM i education, you can keep your skills up-to-date by creating a custom schedule based on your specific needs.
