July 23rd, 2019
OVERVIEW
With fall fast approaching, we’re turning our focus toward the RPG DB2 Fall 2019 Summit in Minneapolis, MN from October 15th – October 17th. In addition, a “headstart” day of several hands-on workshops will be offered on October 14th.
DESCRIPTION
The RPG DB2 Fall 2019 Summit is a great opportunity for developers to complement their IBM i knowledge and skills. Susan Gantner, Jon Paris, and Paul Tuohy will be joined by many industry renowned guest instructors who’ll present nearly 50 sessions over three days in a vast array of pertinent IBM i subjects. These will include the latest methods and best practices for immediate use in IBM i application innovation, web development, and mobile apps. More precisely, the topics will include: RPG IV; ILE; Free Form RPG; SQL; DB2 for i strategies; Application Modernization; Leveraging RPG for Web and Mobile Apps; Open Source for IBM i; IBM i Data Analytics; Web Services; ACS, RDi, Git and other modern tools.
In addition to the formal presentations, you have lots of chances during breaks, lunches, dinners, and the expo segments to talk with the guest instructors, vendors, and your peers in a more personal, interactive, and highly educational setting. This experience is energizing and impossible to gain through online information.
THE EXPO
In addition to all of the informative sessions, the EXPO becomes the center of an exchange of information! The vendors who support the EXPO work with a wide variety of companies like yours. Please join us at the Silveredge booth to chat with our incredible consultants. We always look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Sign up for our raffle and let us know how we can help you. Chances are – we’ve done that!
WHERE TO REGISTER for the RPG DB2 Summit:
You’ll save $300 if you register before August 30, 2019!
For more detailed information and registration information on the Summit, please visit System i Developer – The RPG & DB2 2019 Summit. You’ll be glad you did!
July 23rd, 2019
We’re starting to get excited as we look forward to the COMMON Fall 2019 Conference! This year’s conference is in Indianapolis, IN from September 9th- 11th. Additionally, there will be preconference sessions on September 8th. If you’re involved in AS/400 in any way, this is the place to be!
Overview
The COMMON Fall 2019 Conference features nearly 40 speakers presenting over 125 sessions covering nearly 20 areas of focus to help your company get the most from your investment in the AS/400 system and for you to advance your IT skills and career.
In addition, there’ll be sessions to enhance your technical skills, such as: Application Development; Database; Hardware; High Availability Resilience; IT Strategy; Lotus Collaboration; Middleware; Mobile and Modernization; Open Source Languages; RPG; Security; Systems Management; Virtualization; and Web Applications.
As always, there will be courses to improve your some other less tactical skills, such as Client Connectivity, Developing Business Skills, Networking, and Personal Development. Participants can focus on a single area or participate in sessions from multiple areas, whichever option best fits your needs.
Think of all the networking opportunities! During this year’s conference, you have lots of chances during breaks, lunches, dinners, and the expo segments to talk with the guest instructors, vendors, and your peers in a personal and highly educational setting.
EXPO
This year’s EXPO is going to be even more exciting this year! At EXPO, you can meet with IBM i vendors including Silveredge. Our consultants would love it if you’d stop by and say hi! Register for our raffle and let us know where we can help! Chances are – we’ve done that!
For more detailed information including registration info, please visit COMMON Fall 2019 Conference & Expo – IBM Power Systems Education.
We can’t wait to see you there!
March 4th, 2019
Spring is well on it’s way, which means the COMMON POWERUp19 Conference is fast approaching! This year’s conference is in Anaheim, CA from May 19th through 22nd. Additionally, there will be preconference sessions on May 18th. Take advantage of this great opportunity for AS/400 education!
Overview
This year’s conference features nearly 100 speakers presenting over 300 sessions covering at least 21 areas to help your company get the most from your investment in the AS/400 system and for you to advance your IT skills and career.
There’ll be sessions to enhance your technical skills, such as: Application Development; Database (DB2); High Availability Resilience; IT Leadership and Management; IT Strategy; Linux; Lotus Collaboration; Mobile and Modernization; Open Source Languages; RPG; Security; Systems Management; Virtualization; and Web Applications.
Additionally, there are courses to improve your “soft” skills, such as Client Connectivity, Developing Business Skills, and Networking. Participants may focus on a single area or participate in sessions from multiple areas, whichever option best fits your needs.
EXPO
This year’s EXPO promises to be very busy this year as well! EXPO is an incredible networking opportunity to meet with IBM i vendors, including Silveredge. Stop by and say hi! Don’t forget to register for our raffle, and let us know where we can help. Chances are – we’ve done that!
Certifications
Furthermore, the COMMON POWERUp19 Conference will also be offering participants the chance to take COMMON certification exams that will allow you to demonstrate to others your commitment to your IT development. These exams include: Associate AIX 7; Business Computing Associate; Business Computing Professional; Associate IBM i 7.1 Administrator; Certified Associate Application Developer – ILE RPG Programmer; and COMMON Certified Application Developer – ILE RPG on IBMi.
For more detailed information including registration info, please visit COMMON POWERUp19 Conference & Expo – IBM Power Systems Education.
We look forward to seeing you there!
February 19th, 2019
OVERVIEW
We’re all getting ready for the RPG & DB2 Spring 2019 Summit in Charlotte, NC, from March 26th – 28th. Similar to previous years, a “headstart” day of several hands-on workshops will be offered on Monday, March 25th.
DESCRIPTION
This summit is a great way for developers to augment their IBM i skills and knowledge. Susan Gantner, Jon Paris, and Paul Tuohy will be joined by many additional industry renowned guest instructors who will present more than 50 sessions over the three days in a vast array of pertinent IBM i subjects. These will include the latest methods and best practices for immediate use in IBM i application innovation, web development, and mobile apps. More precisely, the topics will include: Python; RDi; ILE; Free Form RPG; DB2 for i strategies; Application Modernization; Best Practices for Modern RPG Coding; Favorite RPG Tips; and other modern tools.
SQL will once again be a significant focus at this year’s summit, and there will be plenty of new sessions dedicated to it. More specifically, sessions are offered on SQL for RPG Programmers; SQL Procedure Language for RPG Programmers; Best Practices; Writing Tips and Techniques; and many, many more. Seats are filling up fast!
And as always, there will also be lots of networking opportunities! During this year’s summit, you’ll have lots of chances during breaks, lunches, dinners, and the expo segments to talk with the guest instructors, vendors, and your peers in a slightly more casual and highly educational setting.
THE EXPO
In addition to all of the informative sessions, the EXPO is the place to be! Please join us at the Silveredge booth to chat! We provide programming and analytical services to the IBMi community, driving value and quality to our customers and we’ve been doing that successfully since 1987. We always look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Sign up for our raffle and let us know how we can help you. Chances are – we’ve done that!
WHERE TO REGISTER for the RPG & DB2 Spring 2019 Summit
For more detailed information and registration information on the Summit, please visit System i Developer – The RPG & DB2 Spring 2019 Summit. You will be glad you did!
February 11th, 2019
OVERVIEW
For all IBM i Developers…it’s time to start thinking about the Wisconsin Midrange Computer Professional Association (WMCPA) Spring 2019 Technical Conference in Delavan, Wisconsin from March 12th – March 14th.
DESCRIPTION
For three days they’ll offer over 50 sessions of technical training in areas ranging from SQL, RPG, Security, and open source. These include the latest tips, techniques, and best practices for immediate use in IBM i application modernization, web development and mobile apps. This group brings together IBM i customers from all over the Midwest. Most importantly, this event is a tremendous educational opportunity and a chance to network and meet with vendors in the IBM i space.
At the conference, you will have a ton of opportunities during lunches, breaks, dinners and cocktails, and the expo portion to interact with the speakers, vendors, and your peers in an informal, and very informative, setting.
THE EXPO
In addition to the sessions, the EXPO is always of interest. Don’t forget to stop by the Silveredge booth to say hello to our consultants. We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces, as well as meeting new ones. While there, take the time to register for our raffle and let us know how we can help you. Chances are – we’ve done that!
WHERE TO REGISTER for the WMCPA Spring 2019 Technical Conference:
For more information, please visit www.wmcpa.org