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…
In an era where cyber threats evolve at breakneck speed, the security of enterprise systems like IBM i (formerly known as AS/400 or iSeries) cannot be left to chance. While IBM i has long been celebrated for its robust architecture and inherent security features, the notion that it is impervious to malware and ransomware is…
IBM i Guided Tours are a series of webinars designed to provide in-depth insights into the latest advancements and best practices for IBM i. These sessions are tailored for IBMers, Business Partners and Customers, covering a wide range of topics, from database administration and security to modernization and cloud adoption. Link: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-i-guided-tours Replays for past…
IBM i and AIX are both proprietary operating systems developed by IBM for its Power Systems hardware, but they represent divergent evolutionary paths. AIX, released in 1986, is IBM’s Unix-based OS derived from System V with BSD extensions, designed for general-purpose enterprise computing. IBM i, evolving from OS/400 (1988) and rooted in the AS/400/System/38 lineage,…
IBM i (formerly OS/400 and i5/OS) and Linux are both robust operating systems, but they stem from fundamentally different design philosophies. IBM i, developed by IBM for its Power Systems hardware, emphasizes integration, security, and long-term stability for enterprise workloads, evolving from the AS/400 lineage since 1988. Linux, an open-source Unix-like kernel created by Linus…
IBM i, formerly known as OS/400 and i5/OS, is a robust operating system developed by IBM for its Power Systems servers. Released in 1988, it emphasizes integration, security, and reliability, making it a staple in enterprise environments for business-critical applications. The “i” in IBM i stands for “integrated,” reflecting its design philosophy where components like…
IBM i is a robust, integrated operating system designed for IBM Power Systems hardware, renowned for its reliability, security, and backward compatibility in enterprise environments. Originally rooted in midrange computing platforms from the 1970s, it has evolved into a modern OS that supports cloud, AI, and DevOps while maintaining compatibility with applications dating back decades….
The IBM POWER architecture represents a cornerstone of high-performance computing, embodying the principles of Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) to deliver efficient, scalable processors for enterprise servers, supercomputers, and embedded systems. Developed by IBM since the late 1980s, POWER—standing for Performance Optimization With Enhanced RISC—has evolved through multiple generations, powering everything from IBM’s RS/6000 workstations…
Frank Gerald Soltis, born in 1940, is an esteemed American computer scientist renowned for his pivotal role in shaping IBM’s midrange computing systems. Often hailed as the “father of the AS/400,” Soltis’s career spanned over four decades at IBM, where he served as the Chief Scientist for the System i platform. His innovative architectural designs,…
The System Licensed Internal Code (SLIC), also known as Licensed Internal Code (LIC) in broader IBM contexts, is a critical, proprietary layer in the IBM i operating system architecture running on IBM Power Systems. It serves as the hardware-dependent kernel-like component that bridges the abstract, hardware-independent layers of IBM i with the underlying POWER processor…
