BRMS went subscription. Half of IBM i shops haven't moved
BRMS 5770-BR2 costs $400 per core per year, nearly double the old license. What breaks on 7.5 and 7.6, and why September 30 forces the question.
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Power8 can't run IBM i 7.5. That makes this a hardware bill
Power8 caps at IBM i 7.4, which loses standard support on September 30, 2026. What the Service Extension misses, and what new Power iron actually costs.
IBM Bob's IBM i free trial: pay $20 for month one, not $60
The IBM Bob free trial does not cover IBM i. The first-month waiver does. The path to a $20 month, what 50 Bobcoins buy, and what month two costs.
IBM i security PTFs, August 2026: three things they break
The August 2026 IBM i security PTF batch carries 40 CVEs. Three of the fixes break things, and IBM has published a fix for none of them yet.
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.
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.
Claude Code scheduled agents and dynamic workflows explained
Claude Code dynamic workflows, Routines, and scheduled agents are three different things. What each does, what it costs, and when to use one.
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.
How to Automate Repetitive Coding Tasks with AI in 2026
A practical guide to identifying and automating the repetitive parts of software development using AI tools and workflow automation. With real examples and tool recommendations.
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.