AS400 Weekly Brief: May 6–12, 2025
Stay informed with the latest happenings in the AS400 (IBM i) world. This week brought significant news from IBM’s Think 2025 event, alongside community updates and important security information. Here’s a quick rundown of the top news:
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Maxava Launches New Consulting Services for IBM i Professionals
Maxava, a well-known provider of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for IBM i, has announced the launch of Maxava Consulting Services (MCS). This new division will offer a comprehensive suite of services, including strategic IT planning, project management, quality assurance, security consulting, and support for modernization and hybrid cloud environments. This initiative aims to help IBM i shops navigate the evolving IT landscape.
Published: May 12, 2025
Maxava Consulting Services Does More Than HA/DR Project Management – A Lot More - IT Jungle -
IBM i Community Eagerly Awaits POWERUp 2025 Conference
The IBM i community is gearing up for the COMMON Annual Conference, POWERUp 2025, which is set to begin next week. The conference promises to be a key event for IBM i professionals, with a strong focus on the recently released IBM i 7.6 operating system. Attendees can expect numerous sessions covering the latest features and security enhancements.
Published: May 12, 2025
POWERUp 2025 –Your Source For IBM i 7.6 Information - IT Jungle -
Critical Security Updates Released for IBM i Netserver and WebSphere
IBM has issued important security updates in the IBM i PTF Guide. A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-3218) has been identified in IBM i Netserver, with fixes available for IBM i versions 7.2 through 7.6. Additionally, a warning has been released regarding a server-side request forgery vulnerability (CVE-2025-27907) affecting IBM WebSphere Application Server.
Published: May 12, 2025
IBM i PTF Guide, Volume 27, Number 19 - IT Jungle -
IBM Unveils Upcoming watsonx Code Assistant for i at Think 2025
IBM has announced the upcoming release of IBM watsonx Code Assistant for i during its annual Think 2025 conference. This new AI-powered coding assistant is specifically designed to help accelerate the modernization of IBM i applications. The tool aims to empower developers by providing AI capabilities directly within their integrated development environment (IDE), focusing on streamlining RPG modernization tasks.
Published: May 07, 2025
Introducing the upcoming IBM watsonx Code Assistant for i
Tools & Tips
- Explore the Enhancements in IBM i 7.6: If you are working with the IBM i platform, it’s crucial to explore the latest version, 7.6. This release includes significant improvements, especially in security with the integration of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).[1] Refer to the official IBM documentation for a detailed overview.[2]
IBM i Technology Updates - Stay Updated on IBM Think 2025 Announcements: Keep an eye on the news coming out of IBM’s Think 2025 event for potential new tools and technologies relevant to the IBM i platform. The event often showcases IBM’s latest innovations and strategic directions.
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Fun Fact
Did you know that the development project for the IBM AS400 was codenamed “Silverlake”? This name was inspired by Silver Lake, a location in Rochester, Minnesota, where IBM’s midrange computer systems were developed.[3, 4]
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