IBM i's first 2026 tech refresh lands, with a new entry server
IBM i 7.6 TR2 and 7.5 TR8 finally shipped July 24, alongside the Power S1112. Here's what's actually in it and what IBM i shops should do now.
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Fresche X-Modernize AI review: is it worth the sales call?
An honest review of Fresche X-Modernize AI: what it does, the 50% faster claim, and why there's no public price to report.
IBM i PTF management in 2026, what this month's CVEs mean
Six CVEs landed in one IBM i Java update this month. A practical look at ibm i ptf management and the checklist to run before the next Guide drops.
IBM Bob 2.0 review: what actually changed for IBM i shops
IBM shipped Bob 2.0 on July 9. Here is what changed under the hood, what stayed the same in the Premium Package for i, and whether it moves the June verdict.
IBM i Access Client Solutions review: what's good, what's not
An honest review of IBM i Access Client Solutions: what ACS does well, where it's still clunky, and how to get it without hitting the licensing trap.
AI just killed security through obscurity on IBM i in 2026
IBM i security through obscurity is dead in 2026. Here's what the Fortra and IBM X-Force data show shops need to lock down now, with AI in the mix.
IBM Bob Premium Package for i review: worth it yet?
An honest review of IBM Bob Premium Package for i: native IBM i access, RPG-to-SQL conversion, unit tests, and whether it is worth buying yet.
AS/400 to modern architecture: what actually happens
Every AS/400 migration guide reads like a sales brochure. Here is the honest view of what really happens when IBM i shops move to modern architecture.
What happens when the last RPG developer leaves
When the last RPG developer retires, your IBM i programs keep running. That is the trap. Here is what actually breaks, and what you can recover.
The IBM i retirement wave: what to do before 2030
IBM i runs to 2035, but your RPG developers don't. A priority-ordered plan for the IBM i developer retirement wave and what to do before 2030.
RDi vs VS Code for IBM i development in 2026
VS Code just surpassed RDi in usage among IBM i developers. Here's what that means for your team and which IDE you should actually be using.
Documenting COBOL code with AI: a practical guide for mainframe developers
How to use Claude, ChatGPT, and specialized tools to document COBOL code in 2026. Prompt templates, honest AI limits, and a realistic workflow for mainframe teams.
IBM i modernization with AI: tools, pricing, where to start
Bobcoin pricing, ARCAD MCP, Fresche, and a practical starting sequence for IBM i shops moving to AI in 2026. Honest about what works and what doesn't.
AI Tools for IBM i Developers in 2026: What Actually Works
A practical guide to AI tools for IBM i and AS/400 developers in 2026. IBM Project Bob, watsonx Code Assistant, and how general-purpose AI handles RPG IV, CL, and DDS.
Documenting RPG IV Code with AI: A Practical Guide for IBM i Developers
How to use Claude, ChatGPT, and IBM Project Bob to document RPG IV and legacy IBM i code. Prompt templates, what works, what doesn't, and a realistic assessment.