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05 From Green Screen to Greatness: Ted Macksam’s IBM i Modernization Journey

March 16, 2025 • Season 8 • Episode 5

05 IBM Power Rockstars, this one’s a must-listen! On this episode of The Incredible i Show, we sit down with Ted Macksam, an IT leader who’s pushing the boundaries of modernization on IBM i.

Imagine running your entire IBM i ERP without traditional green screens, without terminal sessions, and without legacy roadblocks—just open-source technology and browser-based access. That’s the reality at Hatco, and Ted is here to share exactly how they did it.

We’ll explore:

Their journey from legacy ERP to 100% open-source, web-driven IBM i
How their team executes seamless DR switchovers in under 30 minutes
The transformation of an RPG programmer into a full-stack open-source developer
The importance of succession planning and what the future holds for IBM i IT teams

Ted Macksam, VP of Information Technology at Hatco

Email: tmacksam@hatcocorp.com
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One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.

Ted's pick for this week:
Family vacation in Dominican Republic

Peg's pick for this week:
College kid coming home for spring break!

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