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October 13, 2017
Issue Highlights
October 13, 2017 | Volume 14 Issue 16
• LEAD ARTICLE: Alpha Anywhere: Keeping the Front and Back Ends Coordinated
• FEATURED ARTICLE: TechTip: Watson APIs - Speech to Text
• FEATURED ARTICLE: Could IBM i Have Been Part of the Equifax Breach?
• FEATURED ARTICLE: Overcoming Common IBM i Mobile Development Challenges
• NEWS HIGHLIGHT: Profound Logic Announces Membership in Node.js Foundation
• WHITE PAPER: 5 New and Unique Ways to Use the IBM i Audit Journal
• MC VIDEO SHOWCASE: Design an Invoice in 10 Minutes
• EVENT: RPG & DB2 Summit
• MC PRESS MAGAZINE: The Internet of Things: You’re Already a Part of It
Lead Article - Mobile
Alpha Anywhere: Keeping the Front and Back Ends Coordinated
Coordinating actions between the front-end of an app running on a mobile device and the back-end server or cloud that supports it can be tricky. Alpha Software's Alpha Anywhere mobile development and deployment platform builds all that in.
Written by John Ghrist
Some of the complexity of building mobile applications is because the task doesn't just involve building the functional application itself. There are also numerous supporting features to take into account, such as offline operation and data synchronization, resolving write conflicts to server databases, generating reports, security, and other factors.
Industry News
IBM Quantum Computer Demonstrates Next Step Towards Moving Beyond Classical Supercomputing
Analytics & Cognitive News
IBM News
IBM Industry News
Feature Article - Analytics & Cognitive
TechTip: Watson APIs - Speech to Text
Ever wanted to have your spoken words automatically translated into written format? Well, there’s a Watson API for that, as we shall now see.
By David Shirey
Maybe you did a webinar. Or you recorded a presentation that you did at a conference. And now, you’re thinking how nice it would be to have a written version of what you said that could be submitted to the Library of Congress for eternal preservation.
White Papers
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Webcast
Node Webinar Series Pt. 1: The World of Node.js on IBM i
Have you been wondering about Node.js? Our free Node.js Webinar Series takes you from total beginner to creating a fully-functional IBM i Node.js business application.
Part 1 will teach you what Node.js is, why it's a great option for IBM i shops, and how to take advantage of the ecosystem surrounding Node.
In addition to background information, our Director of Product Development Scott Klement will demonstrate applications that take advantage of the Node Package Manager (npm).
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Low Code: A Digital Transformation of Supply Chain and Logistics
Learn how businesses leverage Low-Code to continue to deliver value through digital transformation. Discover how the power of Low-Code is helping many businesses evolve their supply chain, increase ROI, and achieve more tangible results.
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Feature Article - Security
Could IBM i Have Been Part of the Equifax Breach?
The Wall Street Journal stated that, as part of the Equifax breach, database queries were performed “that provided access to documents and sensitive information stored in databases in an Equifax legacy environment.” Many organizations have dubbed their IBM i as “legacy.”
By Carol Woodbury
We don’t yet know the details of the Equifax breach. But just for fun, let’s assume for the moment that their legacy system was indeed an IBM i. What could Equifax have done to protect themselves?
MC Press Magazine
Feature Article - Mobile
Overcoming Common IBM i Mobile Development Challenges
"We'd love to deliver mobile applications to our business...but we're not a mobile development shop!"
Written by Profound Logic Software
Editor's note: This article introduces the white paper "Overcoming Common IBM i Mobile Development Challenges" available free at the MC White Paper Center.
It's no secret that more and more companies are embracing mobile to create a more engaged, knowledgeable, and agile workforce. But mobile application development gives many companies pause. How much will it cost? Do we have the in-house talent to handle development, or will we outsource? Is BYOD the right fit for our company?
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