009 Ted (Macksam) Talks IBM i

009 On this week’s episode we have Ted Macksam, VP of Information Technology from Hatco.  Innovation isn’t just talked about at Hatco – it’s a way of life!  Ted shares how Hatco leverages IBM i at the center of all the cool things they are doing.  Why?  Because everything just runs better with IBM i.  They are using open source, pushing the envelope with SQL, temporal tables, and stored procedures, using POWER HA and Flash Copy for disaster recovery – and they test it annually, so they know it works.  Ted is not a one-man band; he has an amazing team, and they are the reason Hatco is so successful. Ted’s contact information and social: Email: [email protected] - 262-993-0172HATCOOne incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.Tony's picks for this week: Ruggable – with 2 dogs in the house, it’s the only way to go!    Peg's pick for the week:   Peg has 2 picks this week.  1. Her daughter heading back to school – in person!  2. And watermelon!  Ted’s pick for the week:Pickleball!  Ted racket of choice is from Gearbox.  It’s not just for the retired folks!  Upcoming Events: POWERUp21 October 4-6 in Virginia Beach, VA.  This event is LIVE onsite and simulcast over the web.  Discount hotel rates available for the weekend before or after the conference.  Bring the family for a little beach time and don't forget to pack your swimsuit! RPG & DB@ Summit October 20-26, 2021 This episode is sponsored by... COMMON https://www.common.org/home Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization! https://www.midrangedynamics.com/ Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg at [email protected]