Smart Modernization Is The Answer To IBM i Talent Shortage

September 28, 2022 Jose Caso Jacobs

When we are at the COMMON POWERUp 2022 conference a few months ago, we were amazed by the number of IT managers that approached us because of a shortage of IBM i programming talent. The dearth of programmers that are experienced with the business as well as legacy and modern programming techniques has pushed a lot of businesses up against the wall, with lost agility and in some cases delayed projects.

As bad as that is, the situation could be worse. We have all heard the horror stories, where the executive suite or upper IT management push to switch away …