IBM i Encryption Key Management is evolving beyond traditional platform-bound approaches, as organizations seek stronger control over how encryption keys are generated, stored, and used. While IBM i provides robust native encryption capabilities, modern security architectures increasingly demand centralized and scalable solutions. With the enforcement of regulatory frameworks such as the Central Bank of Sri…
The IBM i community recently welcomed a new member to its open-source family: Mapepire. Named after a South American pit viper (pronounced MAH-pup-ee), this tool isn’t something to fear. In fact, it’s a venomous strike against the legacy headaches often associated with database connectivity. It addresses the complexities of traditional ODBC and JDBC drivers, offering…
If you manage an IBM i environment, you know that keeping your system stable isn’t just a “good idea”—it’s a necessity. Whether your IBM i system runs critical business apps or backend services, keeping your system patched and reliable is non-negotiable. That’s where PTFs come in — and if you’ve ever hesitated before installing one,…
Businesses increasingly turn to agentic AI intelligent systems that act autonomously, make decisions, and interact with tools — to drive modernization. IBM i platforms, known for reliability in core business applications, now embrace this wave through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). IBM’s dedicated MCP server for IBM i bridges cutting-edge AI agents with Db2 for…
