Does IBM i Have A Future? You Bet! – Part 3

Influx Of Younger Programmers And Application Modernization.Many in the IBM i community are concerned for the future of IBM i.While we read headlines about users leaving the platform, we may not be aware that the Windows platform is also in decline compared to the rapid growth of Linux.So what?With technology there is ALWAYS change.But, Bob, you may say, isn’t that too simplistic?You are right....

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How did professionals at inFORM Decisions do to go green?

inFORM’s Green Manifesto outlines our commitment to protect the environment and go green. #1: Pitch the Plastic We eliminated the plastic items including  water bottles, knives and forks, containers, disposable drinking glasses, and coffee stirrers. #2: Telecommute We  telecommuted and kept a small office available for occasional meetings. #3: Choose environmental...

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A brand new generation of form processing

Modern form processing can handle different types of forms and is not restricted to pre-printed documents that are generated electronically. The new software technology allows hand written forms to be processed accurately; even those completed using cursive hand writing. As well as the non cursive version of hand writing commonly used with block capital completed forms, such as questionnaires.  OCR,...

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What are Document Management Systems (DMS)?

A brief overview of DMS. DMS is simply defined as the use of a computer system and software to store, manage and track electronic documents and electronic images of paper based information captured through the use of a scanner. Its integral devices can be listed as: •       The input point. •       The repository. •      ...

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Modernize your IBM i Spool Files using iPDF

Quickly take your plain text spool files and transform them into modern, colored, graphic custom branded documents in user-friendly formats like PDF, or export valuable data to excel spreadsheets, automatically distributing them via email, and make them accessible to users anytime via a secure web-based portal. There are still many organizations throughout the world where vast amounts of reports are...

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Are you considering implementing the IBM i platform to run your business? CIO/IT Managers need to give the IBM i a second look as a formidable platform for their organization

In my experience, when faced with such critical choices, the decision triangle of most managers can be boiled down to these three parts: ·       Does it make sense for our business process and needs? ·       Does it invite risk and additional problems? ·       How will the end users like the experience? ...

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Engaging inFORM Decisions in processing your organization's documents is a fast way to get ROI

Modern documents go beyond looking good; they have a purpose and offer significant benefits for you and your recipients.  Every time your organization distributes spool file data without graphics, design, and color, your organization misses an opportunity to broadcast its marketing and operational messages.   The impact that your organization's documents have with customers and...

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