James Allman / JA Technology Solutions LLC
Insights
Technical perspectives on systems, modernization, integration, and the platforms that businesses depend on.
2026-03-02
IBM i: The Platform Decision-Makers Should Understand
A practical overview for business leaders evaluating, maintaining, or modernizing IBM i environments.
2026-03-09
Linux: The Foundation Your Business Already Depends On
Why the platform that runs most of the internet matters for your business, and what goes wrong when it is not managed well.
2026-03-16
Java: The Enterprise Language That Keeps Delivering
Why the platform that powers enterprise software across every industry remains one of the most practical choices for business applications.
2026-03-23
ETL: The Invisible Backbone of Enterprise Data
How data actually moves between the systems your business depends on, and what goes wrong when it is not done well.
2026-03-30
RPG: The Language Behind Your Business Logic
What decision-makers need to know about the programming language that powers their IBM i applications.
2026-04-09
Microsoft Access, Excel, and VBA: The Tools Your Finance Team Depends On
What decision-makers need to know about the Microsoft tools that quietly run critical business processes.
2026-04-15
Understanding BAI2 Files: A Guide for Treasury and IT Teams
Everything you need to know about the banking industry's standard cash reporting format — from file structure to automation.
2026-04-13
HL7 vs FHIR: What You Need to Know
A practical guide to healthcare data exchange standards — what works, what's changing, and how to make smart integration decisions.
2026-04-07
EDI 101: What Business Leaders Need to Know
A plain-language guide to Electronic Data Interchange — what it is, why it matters, and how to tell when it's not working the way it should.
2026-04-14
POS Item File Sync: Keeping Stores in Sync with the Host
Why multi-store POS item files drift, what automated audit reports reveal, and how synchronization keeps every register accurate.