Topic: External Storage and IBM I
| Date: | Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 |  |
| Time: | Beginning promptly at 6pm EST | |
| Location: | Webinar Only | |
| Speaker: | Richie Palma | |
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External Storage and IBM I |
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About the Presenter:
Richie Palma is a Tech Solutions Consultant for iTech Solutions Group, IBM Champion for Power (2017-2019), IBM Fresh Face of IBM i, Member of the Common S.E.T. (Strategic Education Team), founder of the “Midrange Meetup” in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the steering committee for YIP’s (Young i Professionals), and on the board for SEMIUG (South East Michigan IBM i User Group). Richie also speaks at conferences, Webinars, and local user group meetings, attends industry conferences/events, and deliver opinions, ideas, and lessons learned through social media and authoring articles.
Richie spends most his professional time helping clients running IBM i on IBM Power Systems, towards a more efficient, stable, and resilient future. With a background and passion for lean manufacturing his mind is wired to seek the most efficient means toward producing a desired result. When introduced to the IBM i architecture in 2012 he found a technology that lives by lean principles. Efficiency within the walls of the data center can and is driving competitive advantage across all industries. Richie operates everyday, as if it’s his duty to share knowledge and experiences with companies, so they can make an educated decision prior to purchasing that next x86 data center brick.
From the President
Dear Members:
Can you believe that it’s already May. Happy Spring Everyone!
We’re looking forward to our May meeting on Tuesday June 13th. AI is the buzz now and is not to be ignored. Join us to find out which AI tools are available for IBM i. We are fortunate to have Adam Shedivy from IBM presenting. It is an exciting topic and amazing what is in the works and already available for use on IBM i. We’ll look forward to seeing you virtually. You’ll be sure to walk away with a better understanding of AI on IBM i and insight into tools that can be used within your environment.
We are very pleased to have Richie Palma presenting in June. Richie will be sharing his expertise on Power System Updates for 2025. You’ll be certain to walk away with useful information and an understanding of the new updates.
MITEC 2025 will be here soon! The event will be held on Monday June 9th at the Schoolcraft College Vistatech Center located in Livonia Michigan. Registration is open. For details visit www.gomitec.com. The Power packed day of education will feature a robust agenda of sessions presented by world class experts, vendor exposition, student meet and greet, vendor raffle, food provided by the Schoolcraft Culinary institute and much more. Don’t miss this very affordable option for current education and a great opportunity to connect with Community.
Don’t forget COMMON Power Up will be coming up in Anaheim, California May 19th to 22nd. You can find details at https://www.common.org/powerup-2025/
We look forward to seeing you virtually for the May and June meetings and onsite at MITEC 2025.
Happy Spring!
Regards,
Laura
President, Southeast Michigan iSeries User Group
Phone: 248-701-7410
Email: ubelhor@sbcglobal.net
www.consultechservicesinc.com
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