--- title: Converse Systems Blog description: Converse Systems Blog --- [![ConverseSystems](https://www.conversesystems.com/hubfs/Iseriesportal_December2020/Images/ConverseSystems%20Logo%20v1-01.svg "ConverseSystems")](https://www.conversesystems.com/) - [Home](https://www.conversesystems.com) - [About Us](https://www.conversesystems.com/about-us) - [Services](https://www.conversesystems.com/services) - [Blog](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.conversesystems.com/contact-us) [Our Testimonials](https://www.conversesystems.com/hubspot-crm-implementation) [Book a Consultation](https://www.conversesystems.com/hubspot-consulting) # Converse Systems Blog Converse Systems Blog - [IT Infrastructure](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/it-infrastructure) - [Technology](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/technology) - [Open Source](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/open-source) - [AS400/IBMi](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/as400-ibmi) - [Cyber Security](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/cyber-security) - [Business Development](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/business-development) - [Cyber Security](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity) - Feb 22, 2023 ## [IBM and Redhat in the Cloud Computing Space](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibm-and-redhat-in-the-cloud-computing-space) [![IBM and Redhat in the Cloud Computing Space](https://www.conversesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud%20Computing%20Space%20-%2019-2-23%20-%20CS%20-%20Blog.jpg?width=700&upsize=true&name=Cloud%20Computing%20Space%20-%2019-2-23%20-%20CS%20-%20Blog.jpg)](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibm-and-redhat-in-the-cloud-computing-space) No matter where you are in your digital journey, cloud technology has the power to help you succeed. To ensure competitiveness, you need to automate and revolutionize your organization. But just as every company is different, so are your cloud computing requirements. Thanks to IBM and Red Hat's combined expertise, we have access to two industry heavyweights that can keep our data secure, applications up to date and efficient. [Read More](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibm-and-redhat-in-the-cloud-computing-space) | 4 min read [Business Development](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/business-development) - Feb 1, 2023 ## [10 Reasons Why Small Businesses Need A CRM](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/10-reasons-why-small-businesses-need-a-crm) CRMs are considered excellent tools for expediting your business growth by managing contact records and automating daily tasks. Statista reported that the CRM (customer relationship management) market will reach $43.5 billion in 2024 globally. [Read More](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/10-reasons-why-small-businesses-need-a-crm) | 2 min read [AS400/IBMi](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/as400-ibmi) - May 18, 2021 ## [Using Java on IBM i](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/using-java-on-ibm-i) [![Using Java on IBM i](https://www.conversesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20-%20JavaonIBMi.jpg?width=700&upsize=true&name=Blog%20Post%20-%20JavaonIBMi.jpg)](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/using-java-on-ibm-i) Java virtual machine (JVM) is where your Java programs run. JVM runs on servers , clients and web browsers when you try to run a Java applet. [Read More](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/using-java-on-ibm-i) | 4 min read - Apr 28, 2021 ## [FlashCopy versus Safeguarded Copy](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/flashcopy-versus-safeguarded-copy) [![FlashCopy versus Safeguarded Copy](https://www.conversesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Data%20Recovery.jpg?width=700&upsize=true&name=Data%20Recovery.jpg)](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/flashcopy-versus-safeguarded-copy) FlashCopy and Safeguarded Copy can both provide protection from logical data corruption. In contrast to FlashCopy, Safeguarded Copy can be used to create more frequent backups, is more secure, space efficient and provides better performance. Summarized below are differences between FlashCopy and Safeguarded Copy [Read More](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/flashcopy-versus-safeguarded-copy) | 1 min read - Apr 21, 2021 ## [Time to move to IBM i SMBv3](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/time-to-move-to-ibm-i-smbv3) [![Time to move to IBM i SMBv3](https://www.conversesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ibmi-smb-default-versions.png?width=700&upsize=true&name=ibmi-smb-default-versions.png)](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/time-to-move-to-ibm-i-smbv3) IBM i NetServer & QNTC [Read More](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/time-to-move-to-ibm-i-smbv3) | 3 min read [Technology](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/technology), [IT Infrastructure](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/it-infrastructure), [Cyber Security](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity) - Apr 19, 2021 ## [What you need to know about ransomware](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-ransomware) [![What you need to know about ransomware](https://www.conversesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/628477-leading-cause-of-ransomware-infections.png?width=700&upsize=true&name=628477-leading-cause-of-ransomware-infections.png)](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-ransomware) Ransomware is a malicious malware that blocks access to a file, device, or system and demands a ransom fee to regain access. This is an illegal money-making method that utilizes deceptive links in websites, emails, or instant messages. Ransomware is a great challenge affecting most online users and hence you need to be educated on this matter to be able to prevent it from happening to you or to know how to navigate if you become an unlucky victim. The effects of ransomware are immense,... [Read More](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-ransomware) | 3 min read [AS400/IBMi](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/as400-ibmi) - Apr 14, 2021 ## [IBM i SSL / TLS configuration and hardening guidelines.](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibm-i-ssl-tls-implementation-hardening-guidelines) [![IBM i SSL / TLS configuration and hardening guidelines.](https://www.conversesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png.png?width=700&upsize=true&name=image-png.png)](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibm-i-ssl-tls-implementation-hardening-guidelines) Secure Socket Layer (SSL) / Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols and Cipher Suites on IBMi are managed by a combination of [Read More](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibm-i-ssl-tls-implementation-hardening-guidelines) | 2 min read [AS400/IBMi](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/as400-ibmi), [Technology](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/technology), [IT Infrastructure](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/it-infrastructure), [Open Source](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/open-source) - Apr 12, 2021 ## [AS400 IBMi and AI](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/as400-ibmi-and-ai) [![AS400 IBMi and AI](https://www.conversesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ibmi-reset-user-password-Mar-15-2021-01-35-34-86-PM.png?width=700&upsize=true&name=ibmi-reset-user-password-Mar-15-2021-01-35-34-86-PM.png)](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/as400-ibmi-and-ai) We all know and have worked on the AS400 for years, we still did when it was called the Iseries and we still do when it is called the IBMi . Apart from the changes in name that many people are comfortable and not comfortable about, there is one question that definitely bothers everyone who is associated with this wonderful platform – What is the platform’s direction going to be in the future especially with it being brushed off as legacy while new waves of ERPs and AI seem to be the in thing... [Read More](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/as400-ibmi-and-ai) | 3 min read [AS400/IBMi](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/as400-ibmi), [Technology](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/technology), [IT Infrastructure](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/it-infrastructure), [Open Source](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/open-source) - Apr 7, 2021 ## [The cost of security on IBMi (AS400)](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibmi-security) [![The cost of security on IBMi (AS400)](https://www.conversesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ibmi-vulnerabilities-1024x475-Mar-15-2021-01-34-58-07-PM.jpeg?width=700&upsize=true&name=ibmi-vulnerabilities-1024x475-Mar-15-2021-01-34-58-07-PM.jpeg)](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibmi-security) It is a well known fact that we are witnessing cyber crime like never before. Ransomwares, viruses and many other instances of malware are floating all over the internet plus targeted attacks of corporate espionage is something of concern to many organizations as well. Even for a desktop at home, it goes without saying that we would have to worry about extra costs of security like anti virus softwares, anti malware, ransomware protection and firewalls. At risk here is your personal data,... [Read More](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibmi-security) | 1 min read [AS400/IBMi](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/as400-ibmi), [Technology](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/technology), [IT Infrastructure](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/it-infrastructure), [Open Source](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/tag/open-source) - Apr 4, 2021 ## [The future of IBMi(AS400) and IBM Power Systems](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibmi-performance) [![The future of IBMi(AS400) and IBM Power Systems](https://www.conversesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/power9comparison-Mar-15-2021-01-34-56-26-PM.jpeg?width=700&upsize=true&name=power9comparison-Mar-15-2021-01-34-56-26-PM.jpeg)](https://www.conversesystems.com/blog/ibmi-performance) The Developments on the IBMi platform are almost as classic as the Fitzgerald fiction novel depicting Benjamin Button where the protagonist is born old and gets younger as time passes. IBMi instead of getting “older”, becoming a legacy system and fading away is becoming more and more shinier and interesting. The advancements and the roadmap are only making the IBMi younger, better and more flexible. With IBM acquiring RedHat, there is a lot of potential of cutting edge technology integration... 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