05 From Green Screen to Greatness: Ted Macksam’s IBM i Modernization Journey

05 IBM Power Rockstars, this one’s a must-listen! On this episode of The Incredible i Show, we sit down with Ted Macksam, an IT leader who’s pushing the boundaries of modernization on IBM i.Imagine running your entire IBM i ERP without traditional green screens, without terminal sessions, and without legacy roadblocks—just open-source technology and browser-based access. That’s the reality at Hatco, and Ted is here to share exactly how they did it.We’ll explore: Their journey from legacy ERP to 100% open-source, web-driven IBM iHow their team executes seamless DR switchovers in under 30 minutesThe transformation of an RPG programmer into a full-stack open-source developerThe importance of succession planning and what the future holds for IBM i IT teamsTed Macksam, VP of Information Technology at HatcoEmail: [email protected]  LinkedInOne incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.Ted's pick for this week:Family vacation in Dominican Republic Peg's pick for this week:College kid coming home for spring break!Upcoming EVENTS: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]