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012 Welcome to Day #2 of Security Week!  We have 2 of IBM’s top security gurus on the show to share their expertise.  Thomas (Thom) Haze’s title is IBM i Operating System Security Development – he is the lead software developer for DCM and provides cryptography related enhancement to IBM i.  He generates the IBM i Security bulletin and lets you know what PTF’s to apply.  Robert Andrews is a Senior Managing Security Consultant at IBM besides Security, he is an expert of disaster recovery, DRDA, and he is one of the masterminds behind DB2 Web Query.  These two guys are so knowledgeable and just plain awesome. They’re going to lend us their expertise on Ransomware, HA, the modern password theory, and so much more.They’ll be talking about cha-cha, swiss cheese, tabletop exercises and corporate IT citizenship.  Everyone listening to the show today, should feel lucky that they’re on our side over at IBM.Social and contact information: Thomas Hazetlhaze@us.ibm.comLinkedIn Robert Andrewsrobert.andrews@us.ibm.com LinkedInIBM i Security Team WebsiteIBM X-ForceNAViGATE 2021COMMON's new Hybrid event taking place in Columbus, OH, as well as virtually, on May 24-26, 2021.  This 2.5 day conference has something for everyone, with over 250 session presented by industry experts - including our podcast guest Robin Tatam and our other security week experts.  Click on the link for more information and to register.   This episode is sponsored by...COMMONhttps://www.common.org/homeMidrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!https://www.midrangedynamics.com/ Please let Peg Tuttle know if you are interested in sharing your story or sponsoring the podcast!  We would love to hear from you.Peggy@theincredibleishow.com

Welcome to Security Week on The incredible i Show!  We have an amazing line up with some of the industries leading experts!  We kick off the week with Robin Tatam from HelpSystems.  011 Robin’s official title is the Director of Security Technologies at HelpSystems.  He is a 3x IBM i Power Champion, he releases a yearly study on the State of Security on the IBM i (18 years and running),  he’s got his certificates for DAYS - CISM, PCIP, his CPFA and a plethora of other acronyms.Robin is a dad of 2 great kids, is an award-winning photographer, when his not on the road for work he splits his time between Iowa and Florida.  He loves Rugby, Heinz Bake Beans and Rubix Cube.  And in his secret life he’s an English spy – something like 007  I think!  For more information about the State of IBM i Security Study 3 Takeaways from the 2021 POWERTECH Security Report - IT JungleYou can reach Robin at Robin.Tatam@helpsystems.com or click here for the HelpSystems website and more information about their security products and  services.  NAViGATE 2021 COMMON's new Hybrid event taking place in Columbus, OH, as well as virtually, on May 24-26, 2021.  This 2.5 day conference has something for everyone, with over 250 session presented by industry experts - including our podcast guest Robin Tatam and our other security week experts.  Click on the link for more information and to register.    This episode is sponsored by... COMMON https://www.common.org/home Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization! https://www.midrangedynamics.com/  Please let Peg Tuttle know if you are interested in sharing your story or sponsoring the podcast!  We would love to hear from you. Peggy@theincredibleishow.com

010 Today's episode was especially fun for Tony because of our guests - Mike Zaringhalam and John Robinson are not only his coworkers at PC Richard and Sons but two of his very best friends.  Mike Z is a master of SQL, RDi, documentation, and modern coding practicesand John is an amazing developer that has written some incredible web apps with new front end technologies like React,  while leveraging the IBM i's security and integrated DB.Mike and John had never heard of the IBM I before starting at PC Richard and Sons a couple years ago. They are brilliant developers who have completely embraced the IBM i and community.  They share how they are bridging the gap between the proven IBM i applications, innovation, and business strategy.  We are thrilled to have them on the show.Coming soon:  Security Week April 19 - 23! (like Shark Week without all the teeth and blood!)We talk with industry experts from around the global about why you need to secure your IBM i environment and take the next step.   Meet our experts: Thomas Haze and Robert Andrews from IBM, Carol Woodbury and John Vanderwall from DXR Security, and Robin Tatam from HelpSystems.   Upcoming Events:   iAdmin Spring 2021 from iTech Tuesday, April 20 - Wednesday, April 21 Two full days.  Live IBM i Focused Sessions.  No Cost. (the best part right!) Check out their website for more information.NAViGATE 2021COMMON's new Hybrid event taking place in Columbus, OH, as well as virtually, on May 24-26, 2021.  This 2.5 day conference has something for everyone, with over 250 session presented by industry experts - including our podcast guest Mike Zaringhalam and John Robinson and our security week experts.  Click on the link for more information and to register.   This episode is sponsored by...COMMONhttps://www.common.org/homeMidrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!https://www.midrangedynamics.com/Please let Peg Tuttle know if you are interested in sharing your story or sponsoring the podcast!  We would love to hear from you.Peggy@theincredibleishow.com

009 We have  Liam Barry Allan (not to be confused with the FLASH) on the show today – so excited.   Don’t let this fresh face fool you – Liam is very active in the IBM i community – he is a software developer, speaker, and IBM i Champion.  Liam talks with us about his history as a developer, extracurricular work building Open Source projects for the IBM i, his contributions to the community, his new home in North Carolina and of course beer.   Liam's website: https://worksofbarry.com/It's March Madness and the IBM i events continue!  System i Developer has been hosting a series of Lunch & Learn sessions and they have hands-on workshops planned for April/May.  Click the link below for more information and registration.  https://www.systemideveloper.com/Coming soon:  Security WeekWe talk with security leaders about why you need to secure your IBM i environment and take the next step.This episode is sponsored by...COMMONhttps://www.common.org/homeMidrange Dynamicshttps://www.midrangedynamics.com/Please let Peg Tuttle know if you are interested in sharing your story or sponsoring the podcast!  We would love to hear from you.Peggy@theincredibleishow.com

008 On this episode we have the most awesome Steve Bradshaw in the house.  Steve has worked in the IBM Business Partner world for more than 30 years.  He is an IBM Power Champion, member of the COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC), traveling IBM i evangelist speaking around the world at conferences, user groups and spreading the IBM i love.   We talk about everything from computers in the 1980's, F8 key, "rubber ducking" (DuckVador) to Douglas Adams The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.   Website:  www.rowtonit.comYouTube Unboxing Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMm6osWBfvSutsCFuHUlD-A/videosF8 key  Here's a quick article on what it is.https://powerwire.eu/f8-back-to-the-future-iiCEAC (COMMON  Europe Advisory Council)http://comeur.org/i-UG - Europe's largest user groupThursday, March 18- not too late to sign up! i-POWER Regions 2021 (online and in person)https://www.i-ug.co.uk/meet-the-user-groupCOMMON Upcoming Events:March 16-17 - IBM i Futures Conference  FREE to EVERYONEhttps://www.common.org/education-events/ibmfuturesComing soon:  Security WeekWe talk with security leaders about why you need to secure your IBM i environment and take the next step. This episode is sponsored by...COMMONhttps://www.common.org/homeMidrange Dynamics https://www.midrangedynamics.com/Please let Peg Tuttle know if you are interested in sharing your story or sponsoring the podcast!  We would love to hear from you.Peggy@theincredibleishow.com

007 On todays episode, we talk with Gordon Leary, Director of IT at Amports.  Gordon has been a part of the IBM community dating back to 1987 and the System 36 days.  In addition to his day job, Gordon is president of COMMON, IBM i’s largest user group.  Gordon enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, craft beer and is actively involved in Boy Scouts of America.  Gordon shares with us how the IBM i enables his customers to do their jobs more efficiently.  This episode is sponsored by...COMMONhttps://www.common.org/homeMidrange Dynamics https://www.midrangedynamics.com/

006 On todays episode, we talk with James Hodgkinson from Kondex Manufacturing.   For James, the IBM i is a family affair - growing up with an extra phone line connected to an AS400 in his bedroom closet.  In his spare time, James enjoys reading, Minecraft and Legos. And he openly admits to being the 5th kid in his house.  The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo are his true love. James shares with us how his knowledge of the IBM i was passed down from his father Don Tully to him and his brother.  And how he leverages the old with the new and passes his wisdom on to his new hires.  This episode is sponsored by...COMMONhttps://www.common.org/homeMidrange Dynamics https://www.midrangedynamics.com/

005 Today we talk with David Rouleau from Agri-Mark Cabot Cheese - long time users of the IBM i platform.  In addition to David's full-time job as a Senior Software Engineer, David is involved with the Vermont Midrange Users Group, promoting snowmobile safety with the Barre Town Thunder Chickens snowmobile club, and staying in shape for his next Pickleball match. David shares how the Cabot IT team leverages the IBM i with years of experience, business, knowledge and plenty of magic tricks.  VTMUG:https://www.vtmug.org/vtmug/about.phpBarre Town Thunder Chickens:http://barretownthunderchickens.com/index.htmlThis episode is sponsored by...COMMONhttps://www.common.org/homeMidrange Dynamics https://www.midrangedynamics.com/

004  Today,  we talk with Ken Meade, Director of Information Technology at Littleton Coin, and board member for the New Hampshire Midrange Users Group.  Ken shares with us how his team leverages their proven in-house developed applications to meet the growing needs of their business and how Littleton Coin pivoted during the pandemic is stronger and better because of it.  NHMUG information:  https://www.nhmug.org/This episode is sponsored by...COMMON and Midrange Dynamics 

003:  Today we talk with Steve Wolk from PC Richard & Son.  Besides being my boss, Steve is the CTO of PC Richard & Son and a loyal advocate of the IBM i who got his start over 35 years ago as the nighttime data entry manager way back when it was the System38! Steve is a two time IBM Champion, accredited public speaker, the Emcee of the Long Island System Users Group, and the most die-hard Star Trek and Disney fan I have ever met.  Steve talks with us about open source, hiring new talent, and tips on how to stay current in a quickly changing environment.

002:  Tim Rowe’s official title is the Business Architect Responsible for Application Development and Systems Management for the IBM i Operating System, and it may be hard to believe but he does so much more than that! Tim is the guy to thank for so many of the features and tools that we love regarding the IBM i. Tim chats with us about his role within the IBM i ecosystem, community and business outreach, and the essential tools that come bundled with the Operating System. IBM iSee Video Blog: https://learn.common.org/products/ibm-isee-video-blogIBM i Tutorials, Demos, and SQL examples:IBM i Tutorials, Demos, and SQL examplesScott Forstie Gists:https://gist.github.com/forstie

#001: On this episode of The incredible i show, we'll be talking with David Jones from Liberty Mutual.  David shares with us how he and the Liberty IT team brought the IBM i back to life, leveraging blending together their current applications and open source.