08 Steve Will Unplugged: IBM i, Code Assist & What’s Coming Next

08 Steve Will, Chief Architect of IBM i, is back on The Incredible i Show — and he’s bringing the fire. 🔥

In this episode, we unpack the newly released IBM i 7.6, where security takes center stage with integrated multi-factor authentication (MFA), full system encryption, and a push to adopt modern tools. Steve explains why this release is different — and what it means for Power10 (and beyond 👀).

We also dig into Code Assist, IBM’s AI-powered project for RPG development. Steve shares where things stand, what surprised him most, and what you can expect at POWERUp 2025.

💡 Topics we cover:

• What’s new in IBM i 7.6 (and why it matters)
• Why MFA is only available on 7.6+
• Code Assist progress, model training, and what’s next
• Lessons learned from collaborating across IBM

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Steve Will: 🎶 Getting back into choir after nearly a decade — Steve’s rediscovered his love for singing, performing a special Easter piece alongside his wife and daughter.

Peg Tuttle: 🌼 Spring flowers in full bloom — Peg’s soaking up the season with spontaneous garden center trips and a trunk full of colorful finds.

Upcoming EVENTS:

LISUG - Horizons 2025: Actionable AI - May 14, 2025

POWERUp 2025, Anaheim, CA - May 19-22, 2025

COMMON Europe Congress, Gothenburg, Sweden - June 2-5, 2025

i-UG i-Power Conference 2025, June 10-11, 2025 - Mercure Northampton Hotel

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