07 Announcement Day with Scott Forstie: Like Christmas, But With More Acronyms

07 It’s IBM i announcement day, and joining us is the legendary Scott Forstie, IBM i database architect and innovation leader. In this episode, we unpack the highlights of the latest IBM i Technology Refresh, explore the brand-new Migrate While Active (MWA) functionality, and take a fresh look at security from the inside out.Scott shares what’s new in the IBM i ecosystem, how these updates impact the community, and why staying current is more critical than ever. Whether you're a developer, admin, or just a fan of the platform—this episode delivers insight with heart, humor, and real-world experience.What You’ll Learn:Highlights from the latest IBM i AnnouncementsWhat Migrate While Active is—and how it’s changing the gameLessons from the first MWA production adopterIBM i security: Common gaps and how to protect your environmentWhy “secure by default” is a myth (and what to do instead)How Scott’s team approaches software development and client feedbackUpcoming events and community opportunitiesScott Forstie, Senior Technical Staff Member and Db2 for i Business Architect at IBMEmail: [email protected]: @Forstie_IBMiGet the Gist herehttp://ibm.biz/Db2foriSQLTutorhttps://www.ibm.com/us-en?ar=1IBM Ideas - the RFE process has a brand new look and feel!IBM i Success StoriesOne incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.Scott's pick for this week:Comedy Clubs & Events - Nate Bargatze (one of Peg's favs!)Peg's pick for this week:Spring Weather (which I have said a couple times!)Upcoming EVENTS:NEUGC, April 7-9, 2025 LISUG - Horizons 2025: Actionable AI - May 14, 2025POWERUp 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]