BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Common - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Common X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.common.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Common REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083205 CREATED:20240603T151446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T211428Z UID:6721-1718881200-1718884800@www.common.org SUMMARY:POWERcast: Be a Catalyst: Unlocking the Power of IBM in the Cloud DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Richard Dolewski\, Connectria\nPrice: Free Courtesy of Connectria\nDate/Time: June 20\, 2024 @ 11:00AM (CT) \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nBe a Catalyst: Unlocking the Power of IBM in the Cloud \nHybrid cloud combines and unifies IBM Private and Multi Clouds ( AWS\, Azure\, GCP ) into a single\, scalable reference architecture built to meet today’s business needs. \nJoin us on a transformative journey as we explore the importance of secure and resilient Multi-Cloud solutions purpose built for IBM. \n\nUnlock the modern capabilities of IBM Power Systems without introducing the complexity and risk of extensive refactoring\nSeamlessly move applications/systems with minimal downtime\nDRaaS and Db2 Mirror HA Solutions\nHybrid Cloud Architecture: Enhancing resiliency\, security\, and compliance\n\nUncover compelling reasons why Hybrid Cloud computing is vital for businesses driving positive outcomes. \n \nRichard is a recognized SME and award-winning industry speaker specializing in\, Cloud Computing Architecture\, Business Resiliency\, Disaster Recovery Planning and Backup & Recovery Program Design. He leads organizations through the new era of technology\, achieving the desired\, successful business outcomes. \nHelping businesses realize their Cloud vision in the new World of IT. URL:https://www.common.org/event/powercast-be-a-catalyst-unlocking-the-power-of-ibm-in-the-cloud/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083205 CREATED:20240319T211141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T211556Z UID:6269-1718038800-1718042400@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i: Getting Started with OS Installs and PTFs DESCRIPTION:Date: June 10\, at 5:00 p.m. CT\nSpeaker: Nathan Williams \nJoin us to get your burning IBM i-related questions answered and meet new people! \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-getting-started-with-os-installs-and-ptfs/ CATEGORIES:N2i END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240524 DTSTAMP:20260430T083205 CREATED:20240205T015050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T125313Z UID:1461-1716163200-1716508799@www.common.org SUMMARY:POWERUp 2024 DESCRIPTION:May 20 – May 23 URL:https://www.common.org/event/powerup-2024/ CATEGORIES:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083205 CREATED:20240417T164439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T170627Z UID:6435-1715162400-1715166000@www.common.org SUMMARY:POWERcast: How to Choose the Best API Management Deployment Options DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jeroen van Dun\, Rocket Software\nPrice: Free Courtesy of Rocket Software\nDate/Time: May 8\, 2024 at 10:00 am CT\n  \nSelecting the ideal deployment of your API Management tools will significantly impact your company’s bottom line. Should you deploy on-site\, cloud\, or hybrid? How do you go about choosing the best option for your company? Do you have the resources\, data\, and tools to determine the best action? Do you have enough data to back your decisions?   \nDuring this session\, we will discuss:  \n\nBest practices for selecting the right deployment that will help you drive greater ROI \nNew tools available to you to better understand use case workflows \nHow to create a development plan that quickly delivers what businesses are looking for \n\n  \n\n \nJeroen van Dun Senior Manager\, Product Management\, Rocket Software \n \n Register URL:https://www.common.org/event/powercast-how-to-choose-the-best-api-management-deployment-options/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083205 CREATED:20240319T205935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T211602Z UID:6266-1715014800-1715018400@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i: Getting Started with Performance - Dawn May DESCRIPTION:Date: May 6\, at 5:00 p.m. CT\nSpeaker: Dawn May \nJoin us to get your burning IBM i-related questions answered and meet new people! \n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-getting-started-with-performance-dawn-may/ CATEGORIES:N2i END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083205 CREATED:20240319T205606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T162930Z UID:6264-1713200400-1713200400@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i: Getting Started with System Administration DESCRIPTION:Date: April 15\, at 5:00 p.m. CT\nSpeaker: Pete Massiello \nJoin us to get your burning IBM i-related questions answered and meet new people! \n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-getting-started-with-system-administration/ CATEGORIES:N2i END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083205 CREATED:20240306T183410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T151835Z UID:6001-1711537200-1711540800@www.common.org SUMMARY:POWERCast: Leverage IBM i Monitoring for Process Improvement DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Lloyd Ramdarie\, SEAPrice: Free Courtesy of Software Engineering of America (SEA)Date/Time: March 27\, 2024 @ 11:00AM (CT) \n  \nAre you leveraging IBM i message & resource monitoring to unlock significant benefits in cost reduction\, efficiency and application delivery?  \nJoin SEA on March 27th to learn five valuable ways to leverage IBM i system monitoring for process improvements\, including: \n\nActivating 24/7 IBM i monitoring & automated problem resolution across complex environments\, including MSP installations \nEnabling real-time IBM i resource status monitoring and notification before problems occur\nIntegrating IBM i events with Network Operations Centers (NOCs) for processing and tracking alongside enterprise network incidents\nProviding IBM i event forensics & auditing\, analysis\, reporting\, and historical trends\nYielding modernization benefits in cost reduction\, efficiency\, service delivery and production uptime\n\nIBM i monitoring protects application and service delivery\, customer satisfaction and productivity. Learn how to maximize i monitoring system benefits with SEA on March 27th.  \n \nLloyd Ramdarie is an IBM i Technical Support team member at Software Engineering of America. He’s worked on IBM i systems for many years\, with an expertise in IBM i security. He specializes in helping SEA’s large customer base secure their systems.  \nLloyd is a seasoned IT professional who utilizes his vast experience and expertise to help SEA customers implement the very best end-to-end security solutions in the IBM i environment. \n \n Register Now! URL:https://www.common.org/event/powercast-leverage-ibm-i-monitoring-for-process-improvement/ CATEGORIES:Web END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083205 CREATED:20240306T161739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T175122Z UID:5988-1711018800-1711022400@www.common.org SUMMARY:POWERCast: Db2 Web Query Alternative - See m-Power in Action DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Rick Hurckes  & Sal Stangarone\, mrc\nPrice: Free Courtesy of mrc\nDate/Time: March 21\, 2024 @ 11:00AM (CT)\n \n \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n\nWith IBM pulling the plug on Db2 Web Query\, many customers are stuck looking for alternatives. While IBM states there is “no direct replacement for IBM Db2 Web Query for i\,” there are options. \n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll take you through a live demo of one such alternative: The m-Power Development Platform. m-Power offers all of the reporting and BI capabilities of Db2 Web Query\, and a whole lot more! In this webinar\, you will: \n\nGet introduced to m-Power’s reporting capabilities.\nWatch m-Power build reports from start to finish.\nSee how easily you can set up scheduled reporting\, security\, portals\, dashboards\, and more.\n\nJoin us on March 21st for a live m-Power demo and a detailed look at solving your Db2 Web Query dilemma. You’ll learn how m-Power can replace what you’re doing with Web Query\, and also deliver new capabilities!  \nAbout mrc \nEstablished in 1981\, mrc is a software development company with offices in Illinois and the UK. Deeply rooted in the IBM ecosystem\, mrc opened for business over 40 years ago with an exclusive focus on the IBM System/38. Over the years\, they grew alongside IBM’s product releases\, focusing on the AS/400\, iSeries\, and Power Systems. While mrc’s software works with any relational database today\, moving to m-Power is a seamless experience for those in the IBM ecosystem. It’s in their roots. Learn more about mrc at mrc-productivity.com. \n  \n \nSal Stangarone is a Partner and Product Consultant at mrc. Since joining mrc in 1992\, Sal has worn a number of different hats–including Product Specialist\, Consultant\, and (currently) President/Owner. During that time\, Sal has helped businesses across all industries deploy and create solutions that improve data accessibility and value. With over 32 years of experience\, he offers a wealth of knowledge in areas of enterprise application development\, Business Intelligence\, and analytics.  \n \nRick Hurckes is the Services Director at mrc. Since joining the company in 2006\, he’s helped hundreds of customers with m-Power training\, technical support\, and planning/delivering consulting projects. Rick brings 18 years of experience delivering BI\, reporting\, modernization\, and application development projects to companies of all sizes. Rick’s knowledge of the IBM ecosystem combined with his expertise in m-Power make him perfectly suited to lead this webinar.  \n Thank you for sharing this insightful post! Your depth of knowledge and unique perspective really shines through. I particularly enjoyed how you presented the information – it was both engaging and informative. Looking forward to reading more of your work!\n \n Kevin ThompsonAttendee\n This was a fantastic read! Your passion for the subject matter really shows and makes the content all the more compelling.\n \n Kamila DamczykAttendee\n What a great post! Your points are well-articulated and backed by solid research. Impressive work!\n Jason Wilson\n You have a unique way of presenting ideas that makes your writing stand out. I learned a lot from this post. Thank you!\n Joanna Kowalska\n You have a way of making complex topics engaging and understandable. Great work on this post!\n Marius Zielinski\n Previous\n Next URL:https://www.common.org/event/powercast-db2-web-query-alternative-see-m-power-in-action/ CATEGORIES:Web END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083205 CREATED:20240315T214513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T214513Z UID:6225-1710781200-1710784800@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i Networking Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:  \nDate/Time: March 18\, at 5:00 p.m. CT \nCome join the “Happy Hour!”. Join us to get your burning IBM i-related questions answered and meet new people! \n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-networking-happy-hour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083205 CREATED:20240204T024458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T011625Z UID:1514-1709917200-1709920800@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i: Getting Started with OS installs and PTFS - Speaker TBD DESCRIPTION:Date: March 8\, at 5:00 p.m. CT\nSpeaker: TBD \nJoin us to get your burning IBM i-related questions answered and meet new people! URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-getting-started-with-os-installs-and-ptfs-speaker-tbd/ CATEGORIES:N2i,Web END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083206 CREATED:20240203T032210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T033109Z UID:1567-1709118000-1709121600@www.common.org SUMMARY:POWERCast: Along the DevOps Road - Stories of Evolution DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.common.org/event/powercast-along-the-devops-road-stories-of-evolution/ CATEGORIES:Web END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T083206 CREATED:20240201T085929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T011443Z UID:2763-1707757200-1707760800@www.common.org SUMMARY:N2i: Getting Started with AI: Mark Irish DESCRIPTION:Date: February 12\, at 5:00 p.m. CT\nSpeaker: Mark Irish\, IBM \nJoin us to get your burning IBM i-related questions answered and meet new people! URL:https://www.common.org/event/n2i-getting-started-with-ai-mark-irish/ CATEGORIES:N2i,Web END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR