The Incredible i Show

013 On this episode I have Marina Schwenk as my guest host and we have the privilege to interview Scott Forstie from IBM. Scott stops by the show to discuss the latest enhancements in 7.5 which includes "full support" for the SQL standards and increased security functions. Scott talks about why you need to expand your horizons and think out of the box with SQL.
Scott is a video blogger, author, speaker, and all-around great guy. And in his spare time, he enjoys running, hiking, listening to music and spend time with his family.
Scott’s contact information and social:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @Forstie_IBMi
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One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now!
Scott’s pick for the week:
Family vacation at Zion National Park
Marina's pick for the week:
More coffee from Starbucks! Honeysuckle favored coffee also known as liquid gold!
Peg's pick for the week:
Hitting the road to POWERUp with my handheld Zoom H4n Pro recorder
Upcoming Events:
POWERUp 2022
This episode is sponsored by...
COMMON
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Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!
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Rowton IT
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03 IBM i explorers, you’re in for a treat! In this episode of The Incredible i Show, we sit down with Tim Rowe, Senior Technical Staff Member for Application Development & Systems Management at IBM. Tim is a powerhouse when it comes to modernizing IBM i, and today, he’s bringing us the latest on IBM Navigator, security enhancements, and what’s next for the platform.

We’ll dive into:
✅ How TLS Wizards are simplifying security configurations
✅ The game-changing updates to Audit Journals & Data Marts
✅ Why Migrate While Active is revolutionizing system management
✅ What’s coming next in IBM i’s roadmap (hint: big things in April!)

Tim Rowe, STSM – Application Development & Systems Management

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn
ACS - http://ibm.biz/IBMi_ACS

Navigator - http://ibm.biz/IBMi_Nav4i

One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.
Tim's pick for this week:
Lunch with Scott Forstie & hanging out on the pitch with his son in California!

Peg's pick for this week:
IBM Champion - 4 years running!

Upcoming EVENTS:
WMCPA, March 11-13, 2025

i-UG South Conference, March 13, 2025

NEUGC, April 7-9, 2025

POWERUp 2025, Anaheim, CA - May 19-22, 2025SHOW SPONSORS:
LightedgeCOMMONCheck out our website and LinkedIn page, and like and subscribe to all those things!
Interested in sharing your IBM i story? Want to sponsor the podcast? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Peg.
Email: [email protected]

006 Security week is in progress! If you are thinking it’s time to get started on your security journey, checkout COMMON’s i on Security conference at Navigate in St. Louis October 3-5. This in-person security conference is all about the how to get it done and check one thing off your list.

On exciting episode, we have security experts Carol Woodbury and John Vanderwall from DXR Security. They stop by to talk about penetration testing, Carol’s new book, Mastering Security on IBM i, The How To Book and so much more.

Need more security how to training? Sign up for i on Security in person event at Navigate! See below for details!

Carol Woodbury, CISSP, CRISC, PCIP, President and CTO at DXR Security, IBM Champion, Author, and Speaker
Email: [email protected]
DXR Security
LinkedIn
Twitter
Master Security on IBM i, The How To Book
John Vanderwall, Co-founder, CEO and Chairman at DXR Security
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn
DXR Security
One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.
Carol's pick for the week:
Queen Elizabeth II - her wonderful life.
John's pick for the week:
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Ingredients:
Absinthe, to rinse
3/4 ounce London dry gin
3/4 ounce Lillet blanc
3/4 ounce orange liqueur
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe, discard the excess and set the glass aside.
• Add the gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
• Strain into the prepared glass.

Peg's pick for the week:
My new puppy Nashville (Nash). A rescue from Kentucky!
Thank you Kisco for sponsoring Security Week!
Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MOIn person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity EventRPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022MAGIC November14-15, 2022
This episode is sponsored by...
imPOWER TechnologiesWe have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies. imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.COMMONMidrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
Interested in sharing your IBM i story? Want to sponsor the podcast? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Peg

07 I am delighted to introduce our distinguished guest, Marina Schwenk, a respected member of the IBM i community with extensive experience and valuable insights to offer.
From her involvement in the WMCPA user group to her dedication to education and her leadership within groups like N2i, Marina embodies the spirit of innovation and collaboration that drives our industry forward.
Join us as we uncover Marina's journey, her perspectives on the future of IBM i, and what exciting endeavors lie ahead in her career.
Marina Schwenk, IBM Champion 2024, Senior Programmer/Analyst
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn
CAAC - COMMON Americas Advisory Council

One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.
Marina's pick for this week:
DeLonghi Coffee and Expresso Maker
Peg's pick for this week:
Wise Owl Paints and Furniture Salve
Upcoming EVENTS:
NEUGC, April 22-24, 2024
POWERUp 2024, May 20-23,2024
COMMON Europe Congress in Milan, Italy, June 3-6, 2024
SHOW SPONSORS:
INFORConnectriaCOMMONMidrange Dynamics North AmericaCheck out our website and LinkedIn page, and like and subscribe to all those things!
Interested in sharing your IBM i story? Want to sponsor the podcast? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Peg.
Email: [email protected]

08 Steve Will, Chief Architect of IBM i, is back on The Incredible i Show — and he’s bringing the fire. 🔥

In this episode, we unpack the newly released IBM i 7.6, where security takes center stage with integrated multi-factor authentication (MFA), full system encryption, and a push to adopt modern tools. Steve explains why this release is different — and what it means for Power10 (and beyond 👀).

We also dig into Code Assist, IBM’s AI-powered project for RPG development. Steve shares where things stand, what surprised him most, and what you can expect at POWERUp 2025.

💡 Topics we cover:

• What’s new in IBM i 7.6 (and why it matters)
• Why MFA is only available on 7.6+
• Code Assist progress, model training, and what’s next
• Lessons learned from collaborating across IBM

Steve Will, IBM i CTO, Distinguished Engineer
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IBM Ideas - the RFE process has a brand new look and feel!
IBM i Success Stories

One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.

Steve Will: 🎶 Getting back into choir after nearly a decade — Steve’s rediscovered his love for singing, performing a special Easter piece alongside his wife and daughter.

Peg Tuttle: 🌼 Spring flowers in full bloom — Peg’s soaking up the season with spontaneous garden center trips and a trunk full of colorful finds.

Upcoming EVENTS:

LISUG - Horizons 2025: Actionable AI - May 14, 2025

POWERUp 2025, Anaheim, CA - May 19-22, 2025

COMMON Europe Congress, Gothenburg, Sweden - June 2-5, 2025

i-UG i-Power Conference 2025, June 10-11, 2025 - Mercure Northampton HotelSHOW SPONSORS:
LightedgeCOMMONCheck out our website and LinkedIn page, and like and subscribe to all those things!
Interested in sharing your IBM i story? Want to sponsor the podcast? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Peg.
Email: [email protected]