08 Steve Will Unplugged: IBM i, Code Assist & What’s Coming Next

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 nextLessons learned from collaborating across IBMSteve Will, IBM i CTO, Distinguished EngineerLinkedInIBM 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.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, 2025POWERUp 2025, Anaheim, CA - May 19-22, 2025COMMON Europe Congress, Gothenburg, Sweden - June 2-5, 2025i-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]