Like many systems, iSeries clocks do not automatically change when the clocks change for Summertime and this can cause issues for users, often with reports having the wrong time on them. Depending on the age of the machine, there are various ways to automatically change the time to prevent any issues. If this causes you …
A little bit of regular iSeries housekeeping can save hours of lost business, reducing irritation and anxiety. The following list provides a summary of things to do to ensure your iSeries runs reliably: Check the cabling is tidy – untidy cabling can cause network issues If you have dual power supplies, use both of them Check UPS …
What do you do when your IT manager is on holiday? Do you struggle through and hope nothing goes wrong? Or do you call him to get his help and interfere with his holiday. Well at IMS we can offer another solution. Support resources are not just a holiday issue: What if IT are too …
By now you have probably received your letter from HMRC reminding you about MTD and the fact that businesses need to submit Tax declarations by the new method after 1st April 2019. All sites (except those deferred until October) must have a solution in place by the `1st April. Perhaps you have started with a spreadsheet based …
At IMS we offer security support solutions that are specific to IBM iSeries/AS400 environments. Often IBM i systems are totally independent of the clients normal server/PC based network. IMS can help integrate the security of internet facing environments. We have experience of the specific requirements for securing the IBM i and the issues associated with …
Inefficient workflows can have a serious impact on the efficiency of any business. An interesting example is provided by a recent project worked on by IMS consultants related to a clients business rebate system. On examining the existing system workflow it was found to be was cumbersome, time consuming and prone to errors. The account …
