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IBM Maximo AWS Deployment Strategies

The Business Value of IBM Maximo, a recent IDC report that surveyed 9 companies with an average of 8,500 employees, found that adopting IBM Maximo resulted in a business benefit of USD 14.6 million per year per organization, 43% less unplanned downtime, and USD 8.6 million in total equipment cost avoidances.

One comprehensive, cloud-based application platform for asset monitoring, management, predictive maintenance, and reliability planning is IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS). Maximo optimizes performance, extends asset lifecycles, and reduces downtime and costs for high-value assets using AI and analytics. Hosting Maximo on a scalable infrastructure maximizes performance, hence the current tendency is to shift it to the cloud. In this trip, MAS migration and deployment on AWS Cloud are gaining popularity.

The growing demand for Maximo AWS Cloud migration

Migrating to cloud helps enterprises improve operational resilience and dependability while updating software with minimal effort and infrastructure constraints. Due to the growing demand for data-driven asset management, firms must aggregate data from diverse departments to identify trends, generate predictions, and make better asset management decisions.

Last April, IBM said Maximo 7.6 and add-on support would stop in September 2025. All Maximo EAM customers must upgrade to the latest cloud-based MAS. Maximo migration and modernization are become increasingly significant to clients.

IBM has released new containerized versions of Maximo Application Suite as a Service (MAS SaaS) on AWS Marketplace with Bring Your Own License (BYOL) to assist Maximo migration to AWS. MAS SaaS on AWS is another milestone in Maximo’s integration of Monitor, Health, and Visual Inspection into a unified suite.

What makes MAS SaaS distinct

IBM Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) specialists use best practices to continuously maintain and administer MAS SaaS, a subscription-based AWS service. This partnership gives customers an industry-leading IBM asset management system underpinned by AWS’s size, agility, and cost-efficiency.

Upgrades and migrations to MAS 8 are possible with MAS SaaS. The data update is similar to prior upgrades, but ROSA and other dependencies require architecture changes. The migration is comparable to how clients transitioned from on-premise to Maximo EAM SaaS Flex, but with MAS changes. Perpetual on-premises customers would stop paying Service & Support (S&S) and purchase a SaaS subscription, on-premises Subscription License customers would start a new subscription, and existing MAS Flex and MAS Managed Service customers would start a new subscription to migrate to MAS SaaS.

Our IBM Consulting Cloud Accelerator (ICCA) technology lets firms plan migration and upgrade strategies before investing.

Maximo migration strategy of a global energy firm

IBM worked closely with an energy company confronting the following challenges:

Infrastructure needed for latest Maximo version takes longer.

WebSphere, Maximo’s core, experienced high-availability and performance difficulties.

Lack of data fabric and integration layer hinders cross-application data interchange.

Complex setup, failures, and security with manual end-to-end deployment.

Since Maximo Application Suite 8 (MAS8) tackles industry issues like failure risk, escalating maintenance costs, sustainability, and compliance laws, the customer chose it. The client chose AWS Cloud for its deployment flexibility, scalability, high availability, and secure architecture. 

Approach to solution

This is how IBM accelerated the energy company’s Maximo move to AWS:

Used Infra as a code to upgrade Maximo from 7.6.0.9 to 7.6.1.2.

IaC allowed instance spin-up for auto scaling. This automation reduces the time to spin up and execute the new environment and addresses multi-AWS availability zone deployment latency.

Used AWS DMS for data migration and schema conversion.

IaC spun the DR environment on demand to reduce database replication (DR) infrastructure and expense. DR capabilities update data in availability zone and DR area.

Achieved data exchange across applications using IBM Cloud Pak for Data and standardized integration using IBM Cloud Pak for Integration components.

Solution components

Maximum Enterprise Application Management (EAM) has a 3-tier design with these components:

HTTP/Web Tier and Application Tier using IBM WebSphere and HIS installed EC2 instance under private subnet for application security.

Database Tier uses AWS Oracle RDS with replication for DR under private subnet.

AWS best practices were used to configure VPC with public and private subnets.

Application servers and deployment manager were autoscaled by Auto Scaling Group. 

Maximum web-based UI resolution for external access using AWS Route 53.

WAF was the initial line of defense against web exploits.

Integration of Terraform and CFT IaC scripts provided autoscaling architecture.

AWS Reference Architecture

Max on RedHat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA) helps clients

Containerized MAS 8.0 runs on RedHat OpenShift. AWS, IBM, and RedHat developed an IBM MAS on ROSA reference architecture to help customers inexperienced with production containerization. ROSA, a fully managed, turnkey application platform, supports IBM MAS configuration and offloads cluster lifecycle management to RedHat and AWS, allowing organizations to focus on application deployment and innovation. This means IBM MAS clients don’t need to develop, administer, or maintain RedHat OpenShift clusters.

Operating Model and Maximo Migration

Top 3 Maximo AWS migration accelerators

Clients can migrate to the cloud using three IBM MAS deployment methods on AWS Cloud:

ROSA-powered MAS SaaS on AWS

ROSA-powered AWS MAS

Customer-hosted ROSA

Why use customer-hosted ROSA

The customer-hosted ROSA option for hosting IBM MAS in a customer’s VPC with ROSA is powerful. ROSA is perfect for MAS deployments because it seamlessly deploys, scales, and manages containerized applications.

The benefits of this choice are enormous. Full control over the infrastructure while still subject to the organization’s monitoring, controls, and governance standards allows businesses to customize and adjust the environment to their needs. This control includes adding MAS integrations and enforcing cloud security and governance requirements. ROSA charges are combined into one AWS bill and drawn from any AWS enterprise agreement, simplifying financial management.

AWS enterprise agreements and Compute Savings Plans offer infrastructure savings for MAS implementations. Because the ROSA cluster operates under the customer’s AWS account, customers can buy upfront ROSA contracts and get a one-year or three-year ROSA service charge discount.

Why IBM for Maximo AWS migration?

Any modernization effort must include cloud migration. Cloud migration is not a one-size-fits-all method, and each organization faces unique cloud adoption difficulties.

IBM Consulting’s Application Modernization offering helps clients migrate and modernize AWS applications faster, cheaper, and more efficiently, reducing technical debt and accelerating digital initiatives while minimizing business risk and improving business agility.

IBM offers unique cloud migration services to accelerate customer application migration to AWS:

Cloud migration factory capabilities including proven frameworks and processes, automation, migrating templates, security policies, and AWS-specific migration squads speed up delivery.

IBM Garage Methodology, IBM’s cloud services delivery capabilities, ROSA, and AWS Migration tools and accelerators accelerate migration and cloud adoption.

ICCA, IBM’s proprietary framework for migration and modernization, reduces risk. ICCA for AWS Cloud automates various modernization procedures, simplifying and speeding up company agility. Before investing, businesses can plan migration and modernization strategies. Discover IBM Consulting Cloud Accelerator for AWS Cloud.

Our well-defined pattern-based migration methodology includes re-factor, re-platform, and containerization using AWS managed services and industry-leading tools to remove and optimize technical debt.

Finally, IBM offers customizable t-shirt-sized price models for small, medium, and large migration sizes, ensuring clients’ migration scope is obvious.

IBM helps clients migrate applications, like Maximo to AWS Cloud

In conclusion, clients seek IBM’s expertise to:

1.Upgrade Maximo 7.6x (expiring 2025) to MAS 8. 

2.On-premise workload to AWS Cloud for elastic, scalable, and highly available infrastructure and runtime

IBM Consulting can help

AWS Premier Partner IBM Consulting accelerates hybrid cloud journeys on the AWS Cloud by leveraging business and IT transformation skills, processes, and tools from many industries. On AWS Cloud, IBM’s security, enterprise scalability, and open innovation with Red Hat OpenShift enable enterprises grow swiftly.

BM Consulting develops cloud-native apps in AWS Cloud with 21,000+ AWS-certified cloud practitioners, 17 validated SDD programs, and 16 AWS competencies. IBM Consulting is the best AWS partner due to acquisitions like Nordcloud and Taos, advancements at IBM Research, and co-development with AWS.

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Architecture Integration Specialist: Systems Integration & IBM DataPower Expertise

Founded in 2007, W3 Partnership offers solutions and services that enable organizations to make sense of their digital applications and services through integrated platforms and patterns. SMEs in their respective fields, our in-house integration consultants are specialists in IBM and MuleSoft products, and our cloud consultants and developers are experts in AWS and Azure. We design, develop, manage, and monitor such platforms. At W3 Partnership, we specialize in delivering integration connectivity as a service (iCaaS), cloud-based integration solutions, and middleware integration consultancy tailored to your unique needs.

Systems Architecture integration

Systems architecture integration involves connecting different software systems and applications within an organization to work together seamlessly, sharing data and processes for improved efficiency and collaboration. It acts as a blueprint for how systems interact. Our systems architecture integration service provides a comprehensive framework for unifying data from multiple sources, whether structured, semi-structured, or unstructured, into a cohesive and accessible architecture. It aims to enable these systems to share information and work together efficiently.

IBM DataPower

IBM DataPower is a device that collects data. The IBM DataPower Appliances are purpose-built, easy-to-use arrangement gadgets that untangle, protect, and accelerate your XML and web services while expanding your SOA framework. As you strengthen new commitments beyond the venture, IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances help protect, integrate, and improve access to online, mobile, and API-based services.

Architecture Integration Specialist

Integration Architecture (IA) is a crucial component of every company's IT landscape, simplifying the integration of numerous IT components and enabling the tracing of data flows between applications. To connect different applications, application programming interfaces (APIs) are used, which are specifically designed to allow for this type of integration. Architecture Integration Specialist enables you to process these applications and data objects within your IT architecture, providing and utilizing interfaces. An Architecture Integration Specialist specializes in combining modern technology with architectural design processes.

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Lead with Intelligence: IBM Training That Powers the Future of Enterprise IT 

In an era dominated by emerging technologies, IBM continues to be the engine behind critical enterprise systems worldwide. From artificial intelligence to automation, cloud to cybersecurity, IBM’s platforms support business operations at every scale. However, as the complexity of technology increases, so does the need for skilled professionals who can manage, integrate, and innovate using IBM solutions. This is where IBM training becomes a strategic investment, not just for individuals but for entire organizations navigating digital transformation. 

Training That Covers Every IBM Domain 

IBM’s influence spans across industries and disciplines, and so does Ascendient’s training catalog. Data analytics professionals can dive into courses on Cognos, SPSS, and Planning Analytics. Those managing cloud infrastructures can gain deep expertise in IBM Cloud Pak solutions, including Cloud Pak for Data, Automation, Security, and Watson. 

Automation and integration specialists can train in Business Automation Workflow, Operational Decision Management, and App Connect, learning to streamline processes and increase productivity. For professionals focused on cybersecurity, Ascendient Learning offers in-depth instruction in QRadar, Guardium, and IBM Verify, covering everything from threat detection to access control. 

Infrastructure teams can sharpen their skills in IBM Power Systems, Spectrum Storage, and IBM Z. Software developers and engineering teams can benefit from tools like WebSphere, Rational DOORS, and Engineering Lifecycle Management. No matter your focus, Ascendient’s IBM training meets the demands of today’s enterprise IT environments. 

Real Credentials That Boost Career Value 

IBM certifications and digital badges are recognized around the world and serve as a strong validation of technical knowledge and job readiness. Ascendient Learning helps professionals prepare for and earn these credentials with targeted, exam-aligned training. Whether you are pursuing certifications in artificial intelligence, cloud architecture, security, or data science, each course is backed by IBM’s standards and led by instructors who understand both the technology and the exam landscape.    

Customized Enterprise Learning That Scales 

For organizations, IBM training is more than skill-building; it’s a strategic tool for achieving business outcomes. Ascendient Learning works closely with enterprise clients to assess current competencies, identify knowledge gaps, and build customized learning plans. Whether your team is deploying a new IBM platform or expanding existing capabilities, Ascendient Learning offers private team training, bootcamps, and modular courses tailored to your goals. Through the Customer Enrollment Portal, organizations can manage training activity, budgets, and performance data in one place.   

Ascendient Learning: Your Trusted IBM Training Partner 

Ascendient Learning stands at the forefront of IBM education, offering one of the most comprehensive portfolios of IBM-authorized training available in North America. As the Education Provider for TD SYNNEX and a recognized Global Training Provider of the Year, Ascendient Learning delivers award-winning instruction, certified courseware, and unmatched scheduling flexibility. 

With years of delivery experience, Ascendient offers training across the full spectrum of IBM technologies. Courses are led by IBM-certified instructors with real-world experience, ensuring that learners understand not just how IBM tools work, but how to apply them to solve real challenges. Whether you prefer in-person sessions, live virtual classrooms, or self-paced study, Ascendient Learning’s delivery options meet professionals where they are. 

Start Your IBM Journey with Ascendient 

IBM technologies remain essential to the backbone of global business, and mastering them opens the door to career growth, project leadership, and enterprise impact. Ascendient Learning is uniquely positioned to support that journey, combining certified instruction, flexible delivery, and deep IBM expertise in every course. 

Now is the time to upgrade your skills, validate your expertise, and shape the future of technology with confidence. Start your IBM training journey with Ascendient Learning, and move forward with clarity, credibility, and capability! 

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Looking for Java RSS Feeds? We have compiled a list of java blogs and websites that will keep you up to date with Java technology. RSS feed gives web readers the freedom to choose from bulk of information spread across the World Wide Web. Though there are ways to choose, its not easy to decide what RSS feed you must subscribe and/or NOT subscribe. For choosing the correct feeds, it's important that you search the internet extensively. Below are the Top ten feeds we think perfectly fits the need of a Java Developer to be up to date on cutting edge technologies and related news. MartinFowler.com Martin Fowler is a renowned author, software consultant and speaker. His blog about software technology is a must read for any software developer (Not only Java). RSS - MortinFowler.com RSS Feed Coding Horror Coding Horror is one of the most popular RSS feeds, which is used by more than 115,000 RSS readers. People who are interested in programming or those who are starting into the field of programming, should visit the site as it provides many different types of information. RSS - Codinghorror RSS Feed DZone DZone is for web developers and programmers, and it is one of the most helpful technical sites for developers. There are more than 20,000 subscribers to Dzone RSS feeds (as given on the website) in the popular links, while more than 1000 users are found in the new links section. RSS - DZone Front Page RSS Feed Webappers Webappers is a blog dedicated to open source projects and developers, and it has more than 16,000 regular readers who are web designer or developers. The website has more than 27,437 RSS subscribers. RSS - WebAppers RSS Feed TechCrunch TechCrunch was founded in 2005 and currently, the website gets more than 10 million visitors in a month. The website has a global network and in 2010, the company was acquired by AOL. It has around 1905,000 RSS subscribers throughout the world. RSS - TechCrunch RSS Feed Digg.com Digg is one of the most popular bookmarking sites and it does provide RSS in the field of technology; and there are no hired editors for the articles. Digg promotes the user's stuff and determines the content. Subscribers to Digg API can get all the latest stories, and you can view the stories at the url provided. Digg can be a really good source of latest trending technology news. RSS - Digg Technology RSS Feed Oracle Technology Network for Java Developers [formerly known as Sun Developer Network (SDN) ] This is the official Java developer website which provides latest resources for Java developers. You can access information in three different categories of interest - Java technology highlights, Java ME Technology and Solaris Technology highlights - all three are XML based news feed categories. A Java developer can set up RSS Aware news reader on the client computer to get the latest information. RSS - Sun Developer Network RSS Feed IBM's DeveloperWorks IBM provides tutorials and technical resources for Java students and developers. RSS feeds are provided for information management products, Lotus products, Rational products, Tivoli products, Websphere products and IBM software products. The user can download a RSS reader and subscribe to feeds which have a title of content which is like a tech-note, a description and a link to the content. RSS - DeveloperWorks RSS Feed O' Reilly OnJava The website was established in 2000 and it provides news about the latest innovations in Java as well as quality code snippets. It has numerous Java based coding examples. Moreover' it provides news in number of sections such as Java and XML, Java IDE Tools, security, SysAdmin, servlets, open source, P2P, web services and wireless Java. RSS - OnJava RSS Feed Reddit Programming Reddit is another popular bookmarking website, just like digg.com. It. Its programming feed contains some of the interesting articles related to Java. RSS - OnJava RSS Feed It's quintessential

for a Java developer to subscribe to some of the best RSS feeds, in order to be in sync with latest developments in technology, and consequently utilize the knowledge of the latest software breakthroughs for better Java programming and development. At the moment, very few web avenues can match the hassle free and minute by minute updates of RSS feeds. Really simple syndication or RSS refers to a syndication format which is used to view updated news, headlines, videos and audios in the standard format. An RSS feed contains a channel, a title, link, description and language followed by series of items. The original RSS was 0.90 version designed by Netscape. UserLand later evolved it to form 0.9 x branches, which can be used for metadata rich syndication. RSS feeds prevent the need to individually visit websites to see the latest content or modified content as you automatically get it through feeds anytime, as per your convenience. Do you subscribe to a RSS feed which is not part of this list? Please don't forget to share it with me in comments section & I will try to include it in the list.

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Machine Learning for IBM z/OS v3.2 provides AI for IBM Z

On the IBM Z with Machine Learning for IBM z/OS v3.2, speed, scale, and reliable AI Businesses have doubled down on AI adoption, which has experienced a phenomenal growth in recent years. Approximately 42% of enterprise scale organizations (those with more than 1,000 workers) who participated in the IBM Global AI Adoption Index said that they had actively implemented AI in their operations.

IBM Application Performance Analyzer for z/os Companies who are already investigating or using AI report that they have expedited their rollout or investments in the technology, according to 59% of those surveyed. Even yet, enterprises still face a number of key obstacles, including scalability issues, establishing the trustworthiness of AI, and navigating the complexity of AI implementation.

A stable and expandable setting is essential for quickening the adoption of AI by clients. It must be able to turn aspirational AI use cases into reality and facilitate the transparent and trustworthy generation of real-time AI findings.

For IBM z/OS, what does machine learning mean? An AI platform designed specifically for IBM z/OS environments is called Machine Learning for IBM z/OS. It mixes AI infusion with data and transaction gravity to provide scaled-up, transparent, and rapid insights. It assists clients in managing the whole lifespan of their AI models, facilitating rapid deployment on IBM Z in close proximity to their mission-critical applications with little to no application modification and no data migration. Features include explain, drift detection, train-anywhere, and developer-friendly APIs.

Machine Learning for IBM z/OS IBM z16 Many transactional use cases on IBM z/OS can be supported by machine learning. Top use cases include:

Real-time fraud detection in credit cards and payments: Large financial institutions are gradually incurring more losses due to fraud. With off-platform alternatives, they were only able to screen a limited subset of their transactions. For this use case, the IBM z16 system can execute 228 thousand z/OS CICS credit card transactions per second with 6 ms reaction time and a Deep Learning Model for in-transaction fraud detection.

IBM internal testing running a CICS credit card transaction workload using inference methods on IBM z16 yield performance results. They used a z/OS V2R4 LPAR with 6 CPs and 256 GB of memory. Inferencing was done with Machine Learning for IBM z/OS running on WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.12, using a synthetic credit card fraud detection model and the IBM Integrated Accelerator for AI.

Server-side batching was enabled on Machine Learning for IBM z/OS with a size of 8 inference operations. The benchmark was run with 48 threads conducting inference procedures. Results represent a fully equipped IBM z16 with 200 CPs and 40 TB storage. Results can vary.

Clearing and settlement: A card processor considered utilising AI to assist in evaluating which trades and transactions have a high-risk exposure before settlement to prevent liability, chargebacks and costly inquiry. In support of this use case, IBM has proven that the IBM z16 with Machine Learning for IBM z/OS is designed to score business transactions at scale delivering the capacity to process up to 300 billion deep inferencing queries per day with 1 ms of latency.

Performance result is extrapolated from IBM internal tests conducting local inference operations in an IBM z16 LPAR with 48 IFLs and 128 GB memory on Ubuntu 20.04 (SMT mode) using a simulated credit card fraud detection model utilising the Integrated Accelerator for AI. The benchmark was running with 8 parallel threads, each pinned to the first core of a distinct processor.

The is CPU programmed was used to identify the core-chip topology. Batches of 128 inference operations were used. Results were also recreated using a z/OS V2R4 LPAR with 24 CPs and 256 GB memory on IBM z16. The same credit card fraud detection model was employed. The benchmark was run with a single thread executing inference operations. Results can vary.

Anti-money laundering: A bank was studying ways to include AML screening into their immediate payments operating flow. Their present end-day AML screening was no longer sufficient due to tougher rules. IBM has shown that collocating applications and inferencing requests on the IBM z16 with z/OS results in up to 20x lower response time and 19x higher throughput than sending the same requests to a compared x86 server in the same data centre with 60 ms average network latency.

IBM Z Performance from IBM internal tests using a CICS OLTP credit card workload with in-transaction fraud detection. Credit card fraud was detected using a synthetic model. Inference was done with MLz on zCX on IBM z16. Comparable x86 servers used Tensorflow Serving. Linux on IBM Z LPAR on the same IBM z16 bridged the network link between the measured z/OS LPAR and the x86 server.

Linux “tc-netem” added 5 ms average network latency to imitate a network environment. Network latency improved. Outcomes could differ.

IBM z16 configuration: Measurements were done using a z/OS (v2R4) LPAR with MLz (OSCE) and zCX with APAR- oa61559 and APAR- OA62310 applied, 8 CPs, 16 zIIPs and 8 GB of RAM.

x86 configuration: Tensorflow Serving 2.4 ran on Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS on 8 Sky lake Intel Xeon Gold CPUs @ 2.30 GHz with Hyperthreading activated on, 1.5 TB memory, RAID5 local SSD Storage.

Machine Learning for IBM z/OS Machine Learning for IBM z/OS with IBM Z can also be utilized as a security-focused on-prem AI platform for additional use cases where clients desire to increase data integrity, privacy and application availability. The IBM z16 systems, with GDPS, IBM DS8000 series storage with Hyper Swap and running a Red Hat Open Shift Container Platform environment, are designed to deliver 99.99999% availability.

IBM z16, IBM z/VM V7.2 systems or above collected in a Single System Image, each running RHOCP 4.10 or above, IBM Operations Manager, GDPS 4.5 for managing virtual machine recovery and data recovery across metro distance systems and storage, including GDPS Global and Metro Multisite Workload, and IBM DS8000 series storage with IBM Hyper Swap are among the required components.

Necessary resiliency technology must be configured, including z/VM Single System Image clustering, GDPS xDR Proxy for z/VM and Red Hat Open Shift Data Foundation (ODF) 4.10 for administration of local storage devices. Application-induced outages are not included in the preceding assessments. Outcomes could differ. Other configurations (hardware or software) might have different availability characteristics.

IBM Developer for z/os The general public can now purchase Machine Learning for IBM z/OS via IBM and approved Business Partners. Furthermore, IBM provides a LinuxONE Discovery Workshop and AI on IBM Z at no cost. You can assess possible use cases and create a project plan with the aid of this workshop, which is an excellent place to start. You can use machine learning for IBM z/OS to expedite your adoption of AI by participating in this workshop.

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Advance Your Career with Ascendient Learning's IBM Certification Courses 

Businesses prioritize professionals with specialized, certified skills, and among the most influential credentials are IBM certifications, known globally for their rigor, innovation, and relevance. According to a recent IT Skills and Salary report, professionals holding IBM certifications often earn salaries approximately 20% higher than their non-certified peers. Moreover, organizations leveraging certified professionals achieve faster innovation cycles, improved efficiency, and stronger competitive advantages. 

Ascendient Learning stands out as a trusted IBM education provider, recognized as TD SYNNEX – IBM's Training Provider of the Year (2019-2020). With unmatched quality, diverse course offerings, and flexible learning formats, Ascendient empowers learners to become IBM-certified experts, driving success for both individuals and businesses. 

Unrivaled Portfolio of IBM Certification Courses 

Ascendient Learning offers the largest selection of IBM-certified training courses in North America. Courses cover eighteen specialized IBM technology categories, ensuring comprehensive skill development that aligns directly with industry demands. 

IBM Analytics: Courses such as Cognos Analytics, SPSS Modeler, and Planning Analytics empower professionals with sophisticated data-driven decision-making capabilities. 

Artificial Intelligence: Training in IBM Watson and WatsonX equips learners to leverage AI-driven solutions, optimizing operations across industries from healthcare to finance. 

Cloud & Automation: Courses in Cloud Pak, WebSphere, and Business Automation Workflow prepare participants to build and manage secure, agile, cloud-based infrastructures efficiently. 

Security Solutions: QRadar, Guardium, and Verify training ensures that professionals can proactively identify, manage, and respond to cybersecurity threats. 

Sustainability & Asset Management: Certifications in Maximo, TRIRIGA, and Sterling enhance skills in asset lifecycle management, helping organizations significantly reduce operational costs and improve sustainability practices. 

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Ascendient offers custom curriculum design and flexible FlexCredit pricing, allowing enterprises and individuals to tailor learning precisely to their needs and budgets. 

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Ascendient Learning’s quality of instruction has been recognized by IBM. In 2020, Ascendient earned IBM’s Global Training Provider Excellence Award, highlighting exceptional standards in quality, student satisfaction, and training availability.  

Organizations report tangible benefits from Ascendient-certified IBM training. For example, a leading healthcare provider streamlined patient data management using skills gained from IBM Cloud Pak for Data certification, reducing operational complexities by over 30%. Similarly, financial services companies deploying IBM’s QRadar security certifications significantly improved their cybersecurity posture, enhancing threat detection and response time by approximately 40%. 

Enhance Your Professional Profile with IBM Digital Badges 

Ascendient Learning is also a leading issuer of IBM Digital Badge courses. IBM badges offer official recognition of your achievements and provide verifiable proof of your skills across professional platforms like LinkedIn. Digital badges increase your professional visibility, credibility, and appeal to employers. 

Why Choose Ascendient Learning for IBM Certifications? 

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Your career trajectory is directly linked to your skills and certifications. By choosing IBM certification courses through Ascendient Learning, you invest strategically in your professional future and position yourself at the forefront of technology innovation.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to master vital IBM technologies and advance your career with credibility and confidence. 

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IBM websphere Training Courses Malaysia

IBM® WebSphere® Application Server accelerates application delivery with a highly reliable Java Enterprise Edition-based runtime environment and is now a part of IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition. Today’s agile businesses depend on IT leaders to deliver high-performing applications to support rapid change while saving costs and improving time to value. https://lernix.com.my/ibm-websphere-training-courses-malaysia/

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IBM websphere Training Courses Malaysia

IBM® WebSphere® Application Server accelerates application delivery with a highly reliable Java Enterprise Edition-based runtime environment and is now a part of IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition. Today’s agile businesses depend on IT leaders to deliver high-performing applications to support rapid change while saving costs and improving time to value. https://lernix.com.my/ibm-websphere-training-courses-malaysia/

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Learn IBM Skills with Award-Winning Training from Ascendient Learning 

Staying ahead in the competitive technology industry requires more than just basic knowledge; it demands continuous learning and deep expertise. Ascendient Learning, recognized as the Education Provider for TD SYNNEX and IBM's Training Provider of the Year (2019-2020), equips you with precisely this expertise. Through comprehensive IBM training courses covering cutting-edge technologies such as Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Automation, Security, and more, they prepare you for real-world challenges and ensure you are always one step ahead in your career. 

Why IBM Training Matters to Your Professional Growth 

IBM technologies form the backbone of innovation across industries globally. As organizations increasingly rely on advanced analytics, AI-driven solutions, secure cloud environments, and automated business processes, proficiency in IBM tools and platforms becomes indispensable. Training in IBM technologies significantly boosts your marketability and job prospects, with certified professionals typically experiencing salary increases between 15-25%, according to recent industry reports. 

For example, proficiency in IBM Cognos Analytics enables professionals to transform data into actionable insights, enhancing organizational decision-making. Likewise, mastering IBM Security QRadar positions you to protect businesses from complex cyber threats. 

Unmatched Training Portfolio with Guaranteed Results 

Ascendient Learning provides the most extensive IBM training portfolio and the most comprehensive Guaranteed to Run (GTR) schedule in North America, ensuring reliability and consistency in your professional development journey. Their diverse curriculum spans multiple areas: 

Analytics: Dive deep into data-driven decision-making with courses on Cognos, SPSS, and IBM Cloud Pak for Data. 

Artificial Intelligence: Master AI essentials with courses focused on IBM Watson X, Data Science, and Machine Learning. 

Business Automation: Streamline organizational efficiency with IBM App Connect, MQ, WebSphere, and Instana. 

Security: Fortify digital infrastructure using IBM QRadar, Guardium, and Verify solutions. 

Sustainability and Asset Management: Enhance operational effectiveness with Maximo and TRIRIGA training. 

Their diverse course formats, including instructor-led virtual sessions, self-paced online training, and customized in-person classes, accommodate every learning style and schedule, offering maximum flexibility and personalized learning experiences. 

Practical Knowledge from Industry-Leading Experts 

At Ascendient Learning, training transcends theoretical knowledge. Their IBM-certified instructors bring over 50 years of combined delivery experience into each classroom, sharing invaluable real-world insights and hands-on skills. Participants frequently report immediate improvements in their day-to-day roles, significantly enhancing their workplace performance.  

For instance, learners completing their IBM Cloud Pak courses consistently demonstrate improved capabilities in managing hybrid cloud environments, optimizing operational efficiencies, and accelerating digital transformation initiatives within their organizations. 

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Db2 and AI Integration: A 40-Year Success Story

Evolution of Db2

IBM Db2, released on June 7, 1983, revolutionized data storage, management, processing, and query.

Db2 has had an exciting and transformative 40 years. In 1969, retired IBM Fellow Edgar F. Codd published “A Relational Model of Data for Large Shared Data Banks.” His paper and research inspired Donald D. Chamberlin and Raymond F. Boyce to create SQL.

IBM Db2 V1.1 launched on MVS in 1985 after its 1983 announcement. The “father of Db2,” retired IBM Fellow Don Haderle, saw 1988 as a turning point when DB2 version 2 proved it could handle online transactional processing (OLTP), the lifeblood of business computing. A single database and relational model for transactions and business intelligence were created.

Successful mainframe ports led to OS/2, AIX, Linux, Unix, Windows, and other platforms on IBM and non-IBM hardware. The 1993-born Db2 (LUW) turns 30 in 2023.

Impact of Db2 on IBM

Db2 established IBM as a hardware, software, and services provider. Its early success and IBM WebSphere in the 1990s made it the database system for the 1992 Barcelona, 1996 Atlanta, and 1998 Nagano Olympics. Performance and stability were essential to avoid failures or delays that could affect millions of viewers.

IBM Db2 protecting, performant, and resilient business applications and analytics anywhere is based on decades of data security, scalability, and availability innovation. Forrester’s 2022 Total Economic Impact Report for Data Management highlights Db2 and IBM’s data management portfolio’s impact on customers:

ROI = 241% and payback <6 months.

Benefits PV $3.43M and NPV $2.42M

Customer experience growth of $1.76M, automation-driven productivity gains of $1.20M, and data-driven operational improvements of $473K are three-year benefits.

What is LUW IBM Db2?

IBM Db2 (LUW) is a cloud-native database that powers low-latency transactions and real-time analytics at scale. It offers self-managed and SaaS options. It gives DBAs, enterprise architects, and developers a single engine to run critical apps. It stores and queries anything and speeds decision-making across organizations.

Db2 has given customers’ data management solutions stability and dependability for 30 years. Its robust architecture and proven performance have powered enterprise-level applications and provided uninterrupted data access.

Db2 v11.5 revolutionized data management, allowing organizations to maximize their data.

How Db2, AI, and hybrid cloud interact

IBM AI-infused intelligence Data management is improved by automated insights, self-tuning performance optimization, and predictive analytics in Db2 v11.5. Machine learning algorithms continuously learn and adapt to workload patterns, improving performance and reducing administrative work.

Additionally, robust tooling and integration with popular development frameworks speed up application development and deployment. REST APIs, JSON support, and SQL compatibility help developers build cloud-native apps. Db2 v11.5 is reliable, flexible, and AI-ready.

Db2 Universal Container (Db2u) is a microservices-based containerization technology. Every component is divided into services that run in one or more containers. This architecture improves fault isolation because applications are mostly unaffected by microservice failures. Overall, deployment is easier. Automatic provisioning, scaling, and redundancy. Db2 runs on Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS ROSA & EKS, and Azure ARO & AKS.

Fully managed IBM Db2 database and warehouse services are also available. Fully managed Db2 database SaaS for high-performance transactional workloads. Meanwhile, Db2 Warehouse SaaS is a fully managed elastic cloud data warehouse using columnar technology. Both services scale compute and storage independently, provide high availability, and automate DBA tasks.

Watsonx.data integration

IBM introduced watsonx.data, an open, hybrid, and governed data store for all data, analytics, and AI workloads, at Think. Open data lakehouse architecture integrates commodity Cloud Object Store, open data/table formats, and open-source query engines. Watsonx.data will be fully integrated with Db2 Warehouse, allowing it to access data in Db2 tables using a Db2 connector and cataloging its metastore to share data in open formats like Parquet and Apache Iceberg.

Watsonx.data scales up and down with cost-effective compute and storage and powerful query engines like Presto and Spark. This allows Db2 Warehouse customers to pair the right workload with the right engine based on price and performance to augment workloads and reduce costs. Db2 transactional data can be combined with watsonx.data data for new insights and scaled AI.

Connecting Db2 and z/OS Db2

The world’s most valuable data is still stored on mainframes. The platform can execute 110,000 million instructions per second, or 9.5 trillion per day. Cybercriminals may target the mainframe due to its high-value data, which contains sensitive financial and personal information. Fortunately, IBM Z is one of the most secure platforms. Industry’s first quantum-safe system is IBM z16.

Parallel sysplex and Db2 data sharing are landmarks in database history and technological achievements. The IBM mainframe’s deep software-hardware integration and synergy yields these benefits. Parallel sysplex and Db2 data sharing provide mission-critical workloads with maximum scalability and availability.

Exploring Db2 for z/OS Version 13 innovations

IBM Db2 for z/OS version 13, released May 2022, adds cutting-edge features to strengthen its position as a hybrid cloud foundation for enterprise computing.

In availability, scalability, performance, security, and ease of use, Db2 13 for z/OS improves all critical enterprise database success factors. Synergy with surrounding tools and technology maximizes Db2 13’s value. The latest IBM Z hardware and SQL Data Insights AI technology provide semantic SQL query support for unprecedented business value from data.

New and improved application development tooling, AI infusion for operational efficiency, and IBM Db2 Data Gate complement Db2 13’s new capabilities.

Db2 for z/OS offers enterprise-scale HTAP with its patented consistency and coherency model and heterogeneous scale-out architecture.

More applications, especially mobile computing and the Internet of Things, require the ability to ingest hundreds of thousands of rows per second. Tracking website clicks, mobile network carrier call data, “smart meter” events, and embedded devices can generate huge volumes of transactions with the IoT.

Many consider NoSQL databases necessary for high data ingestion. However, Db2 allows high insert rates without partitioning or sharding the database and queries the data using standard SQL with ACID compliance on the world’s most stable, highly available platform.

Db2 for z/OS switched to continuous delivery in 2016, delivering new features and enhancements through the service stream in weeks (and sometimes days) instead of years. This improves agility while maintaining customer quality, reliability, stability, and security.

Db2 invests in availability, performance, and scalability to handle today’s and tomorrow’s most demanding workloads with a continuous delivery model. This allows millions of inserts per second, trillions of rows per table, and more.

IBM analytics solutions like Cognos, SPSS, QMF, ML for z/OS, IBM Db2 Analytics Accelerator, Data Gate, and others use IBM Db2 for z/OS as their data server. Db2 for z/OS’s value has created “Data Gravity,” prompting organizations to co-locate their applications and analytics solutions with their data. This reduces network and infrastructure latencies, costs, and security risks.

The volume and velocity of transaction workloads, the richness of data in each transaction, and the data in log files are gold mines for machine learning and AI applications to exploit cognitive capabilities and create a more intelligent and secure solution.

The recently released IBM Watson Machine Learning for z/OS uses open-source technology and the latest innovations to make the platform’s perceived complexity transparent to data scientists through the IBM Data Science Experience interface.

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Cross-posted from my blog: Saving for posterity

These are snippets of code I’ve used recently for finding data in our Connections environment at work. Considering IBM’s wikis and other online publications are going down starting after the new year, I thought I’d post here in case they’re needed again.

I was tasked with finding a list of the most active activities and communities in Connections for the last 6 months and their prospective owners. And because our Cognos installation has been borked since the upgrade from 4.5 to 5.5, I needed to find this information the hard way. I was pointed to this article written by Darren Cacy (kcibmer) in one of the IBM dev community blogs, detailing the following:

Run these commands from the command line of the Connections server, in the Deployment Manager directory (ex. /opt/IBM/WebSphere/AppServer/profiles/Dmgr01/bin):

./wsadmin.sh -user xxxxxx -password zzzzzzzz -port 8879 -lang jython

wsadmin>execfile(‘communitiesAdmin.py’) wsadmin>file=open(‘all.txt’,’w’) wsadmin>allcomm=CommunitiesService.fetchAllComm() wsadmin>file.write((CommunitiesService.fetchMember(allcomm)).toString()) wsadmin>file.close()

wsadmin>exit

This creates a file called all.txt in the current directory.

You’re supposed to run a Perl script next to parse the raw data into a more readable form and output that to a CSV which you can then filter further to find what you need. Since the file is also hosted on IBM’s servers, I uploaded it to PasteBin.

I took a screenshot of the post just in case I needed it next week. You can find it here.

And since I needed the Activities data in addition to Communities, I used the above example for the following:

wsadmin>execfile(‘activitiesAdmin.py’) wsadmin>file=open(‘allact.txt’,’w’) wsadmin>file.write((ActivityService.fetchActivities()).toString()) wsadmin>file.close() wsadmin>exit

That created a file called allact.txt containing all Activities data. Unfortunately I did not have a parser pre-written for that so I had to parse it by hand. I used UltraEdit because that allows me to write macros on the fly to help with repetitive editing tasks and was able to have the data I needed in less than half an hour.

Hint: Looking at the output, look for “}, {” in between each of the entries! And you’ll notice the field names are set equal to their prospective values on each entry. A quick Find/Replace can reformat those into “,” format instead. Then simply save as a CSV and filter in Excel, Google Spreadsheets, or any similar software/service.

... from Saving for posterity

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IBM MQ basics: security - part 3: object permissions

This time, I’ll be writing about object permissions only. Object permissions allow for fine-grained access control to MQ objects (queues, topics, etc.). One can configure an user to only be able to read from one specific queue and only write to another. They can also be used to setup groups of people acting as MQ administrators, MQ operators, etc. Continue reading Untitled