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IBM Offers Hardware Support Extension

Posted on April 17, 2019

POWER6 machines reached end of support on 3/31/2019, with the end of support for many POWER7 models following in September. Many companies are still running these models, and they are looking for options. In the past, IBM has not offered…

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It’s working fine. Why do I need to upgrade my IBM i?

Posted on April 3, 2019

“My system is working fine. Why do I need to upgrade the OS?” I get asked this all the time. Well, there are certainly a few reasons, and without getting too technical let’s explore a few of them. 1. Why…

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Tagged with: IBM i, ibm i 7.1, ibm i 7.2, ibm i os upgrades, OS Upgrades

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Making the IBM i Bubble Bigger

Posted on March 27, 2019

This article is originally published from MC Press Online. To see the original article, visit their post here. Yes, high-praise press is good. So build on it. One of the most interesting developments to come out of IBM Think this…

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February 2019 COMMON Connect Newsletter Features Articles from iTech

Posted on March 7, 2019

Pete Massiello and Richie Palma have articles published within the February 2019 COMMON Connect Newsletter with a focus on cognitive computing. Massiello’s article, “Your Company Will Likely Go Out of Business” covers the advantage of cognitive computing, its relation to…

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iTech Solutions COMMON 2018 Fall Conference Speaker Awards

Posted on March 1, 2019

iTech Solutions’ Pete Massiello, Yvonne Enselman, Richie Palma, and Steve Pitcher have been recognized for their sessions at Fall 2018 COMMON conference. COMMON speaker awards are designed to recognize speaker excellence. After each session at the COMMON conference, attendees are…

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Questions to Ask Yourself When It Comes to Backup and Recovery

Posted on February 26, 2019

When people talk to us about backup and recovery, one of the most common questions is “how often should I be doing a full system save?” Given we’re about to install PTFs or upgrade the OS, my response is always,…

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Five Things to Consider When Selecting a Cloud Provider

Posted on February 22, 2019

Deciding to move to the cloud is often a decision made by the business; the idea is to reduce overhead and costs. With so many companies offering cloud-based services, it can be difficult to determine which one is the best…

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Pete Massiello featured in IT Jungle’s 2019 IBM i Predictions Article

Posted on January 23, 2019

With 2019 upon us, it’s natural for one to wonder what’s in store for IBM i in the upcoming year. According to iTech President, Pete Massiello, the outlook for IBM i is looking good for this year. How good? “2019…

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Pete Massiello, Richie Palma, and Steve Pitcher of iTech Solutions Named IBM Champions for 2019

Posted on January 11, 2019

It’s a time to celebrate for the iTech Solutions team. Pete Massiello, Richie Palma, and Steve Pitcher have been selected as IBM Power Champions for 2019. An IBM Champion, according to the IBM Champion website, means to “demonstrate both expertise…

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Richie Palma of iTech Solutions Featured in Fresche Thinking

Posted on December 7, 2018

Dani Szwarc interviews Richie Palma of iTech Solutions. Richie, a Tech Solutions Consultant and IBM Champion, provides Dani with a fresh perspective on IBM Power Systems and the IBM i community as a whole. See the interview here.

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iTech Solutions Group Blog

IBM Offers Hardware Support Extension

It’s working fine. Why do I need to upgrade my IBM i?

Making the IBM i Bubble Bigger

February 2019 COMMON Connect Newsletter Features Articles from iTech

iTech Solutions COMMON 2018 Fall Conference Speaker Awards

Questions to Ask Yourself When It Comes to Backup and Recovery

Pete Massiello featured in IT Jungle’s 2019 IBM i Predictions Article

Pete Massiello, Richie Palma, and Steve Pitcher of iTech Solutions Named IBM Champions for 2019

Richie Palma of iTech Solutions Featured in Fresche Thinking

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