imPower Technologies LLC

Thank you, Fortra, for conducting your annual survey, shedding light on our unique and robust industry. The survey underscores the significance and distinctiveness of our community. Notably, 65% of the IBM i community's top concerns revolve around IBM i skills. With RPG holding the top spot as the preferred language (cited by 89% for i development), and 70% utilizing in-house written applications on the i, it is crucial that your team possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to uphold your business. To ensure the smooth operation of critical applications and support your modernization goals, which rank at 72% in the top 5 concerns, consider our self-paced, enroll-at-any-time courses at imPower Technologies. We offer two courses on IBM i and RPG ILE, along with two workshops covering RDi and SQL to empower your team's expertise. Learn more about our course offerings: https://lnkd.in/gAr8-dP #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

Mid-Atlantic Group of IBM i Collaborators' (MAGiC) annual interactive IBM i workshop is next week! You’ll hear from IBM i experts like Liam Barry Allan, Patrick Behr and Joseph Wright on open source code important to RPG developers. Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/dQ-ZyXJ #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

This month’s WMCPA monthly meeting will be held on Nov. 14 at Alioto’s Bar & Restaurant, featuring Yvonne Enselman, CTAL-TA, CTFL. Yvonne will teach two sessions: 👉 Session 1: Development Lifecycles and How to test them 👉 Session 2: Agile Concepts and Integration of IBM i environments Join us on Nov. 14! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gx2dBbgE #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

It’s incredible to witness IBM i professionals and companies coming together to support IBM i shops in their modernization journeys. With Profound Logic's Futurization Alliance, we're seeing a strong collaborative effort from industry leaders, consultants, and tech providers to ensure legacy systems like IBM i remain future-ready. It’s inspiring to see the community pushing forward. Learn more about how we’re driving innovation and supporting modernization efforts: https://lnkd.in/gSGFUS3u #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

Next month, Mid-Atlantic Group of IBM i Collaborators (MAGiC) will host its annual 2-day interactive IBM i workshop in Virginia Beach, VA on Nov. 11-12. Learn from IBM i experts like Liam Allan, Patrick Behr and Joseph Wright. Will we see you there? Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/dQ-ZyXJ #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

Explore the reasons you should learn SQL queries as an RPG programmer: ✅Database creation and management ✅Data retrieval ✅Data manipulation ✅Stored procedures ✅Performance tuning ✅Integration with other systems Ready to learn from the IBM i database expert, Birgitta Hauser? Enroll in our workshop at any time! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTqnYuvi #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

Missed NAViGATE in Florida last month? Don’t worry. COMMON will host NAViGATE Toronto in November for our friends up north and others interested in learning and networking with other IBM i professionals. Learn more about the conference and see a list of sessions: https://lnkd.in/eThm_qAs    #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

Check out this article in IT Jungle on HP's latest Wolf Security Threat Insights Report that has revealed a concerning new trend: generative AI (GenAI) is now creating malware. While phishing lures crafted by GenAI have been spotted before, this marks the first documented instance of GenAI-generated code being used to spread malware in the wild. ⚠️ IBM i security pros take note—this could change the game. With GenAI lowering the bar for cybercriminals, even IBM i systems, once considered “secure by obscurity,” may face new risks. Stay alert and strengthen your defenses—this threat is evolving fast. #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

Next week, IBM will host the annual IBM TechXchange Conference in Las Vegas, Oct. 21-24. Topics for the i include AI, security, Db2, VS Code and more. Learn more about the conference and educational sessions: https://lnkd.in/eq9CNYeP #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi

IBM i programmers come to the industry from all walks of life. Michelle Worley came to imPower Technologies LLC looking for career opportunities through online education. Read her story and testimonial about our courses to learn more: “Twenty-three years ago I left behind my career in programming to fulfill my duties as mother to our growing family. I enjoyed the challenge of homeschooling and the satisfaction of seeing each of my children grow up to be better than I ever was. However, as the numbers at home dwindled and with little left to contribute to my independent learners, I became increasingly restless. I had been keeping an eye on job opportunities since 2020, but just didn’t see any way to convince an employer that I was a viable candidate for a programmer position. This past summer, I reached out to imPower in hopes of taking a refresher course in RPG. I met Jim and Michelle in an online meeting. They both were very supportive. In fact, this is an understatement. They had more confidence in me than anybody I knew personally, and actually used their connections in the business to find me a job prospect. I have been with HarrisData since early October 2023 and recently completed the imPower course on RPG ILE. It was perfect for my needs, teaching many new aspects of the language that I had no experience with while reminding me the way things used to be. The book is a wonderful reference to have on-hand, the quizzes were low-pressure and helped reinforce important concepts, and the programming assignments stressed quality with focus on logical process, efficiency, readability of code, and proper error handling techniques, which any employer will appreciate. I am grateful to Jim and Michelle at ImPower, and Henry, Wes, Sue, and Brian at HarrisData, for the opportunity to work with a team once again, providing quality business software to HarrisData clients. Thank you all so much!” -Michelle Worley, Programmer Analyst, Harris Data Schedule a demo today: https://lnkd.in/grTYH3g   #ibm #computing #impowertech #BuckU #DB2 #SQL #IBMPowerSystems #RPGLE #IBMi