IBM i Midwest User Group (iMWUG) 

A dynamic platform fostering learning and collaboration on all aspects related to the IBM i Power System and ERP.

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Upcoming Events:

Modern auditing techniques for IBM i using Db2 for i  with Simon Hutchinson

Join iMWUG on July 14th and leave with actionable techniques you can put to work right away.

Simon Hutchinson will present a practical session on improving IBM i auditing, data integrity, and troubleshooting using SQL triggers and Db2 audit columns with minimal application changes.

Attendees will learn:

  • How SQL triggers can automatically capture inserts, updates, and deletes

  • Ways to create detailed audit trails with user information, timestamps, and before-and-after values

  • How to implement Db2 audit columns in both DDL tables and DDS files

  • Techniques for keeping audit columns hidden from regular users while still maintaining visibility for administrators

  • Practical methods for improving compliance, security, and troubleshooting on IBM i

  • Real-world examples and live demonstrations showing how to add auditing capabilities without extensive application changes

Reserve your spot today and see how simple changes can deliver powerful visibility into your data. 

Presented by Simon Hutchinson from www.rpgpgm.com
July 14, 2026 @ 12pm EDT (Virtual)

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Past Events: 

Legacy Modernization in the era of AI/ML with RajKumar Chindanuru
Presented by RajKumar Chindanuru from Tailored Brands Inc.
October 14, 2025 @ 12pm EDT (Virtual)

Follow-up session on SQL Views with Simon Hutchinson
Presented by Simon Hutchinson from www.RPGPGM.com
July 29, 2025 @ 12pm EDT (Virtual)

Maximizing the Benefits of Embedding SQL in your RPG Code
Presented by Simon Hutchinson from www.RPGPGM.com
April 8, 2025 @ 12pm EDT (Virtual)

What is OpenAI and Why Should You Care?
Presented by Mike Pavlak
September 18 @ 12pm EST (Virtual)

The Past, Present, and Future of IBM i, an Insider's Perspective
Presented by Peg Tuttle, host of The Incredible i Show Podcast
June 18 @ 12pm EST (Virtual)

Why Leaving the Platform is a BAD Idea
Presented by Torbjorn Appehl from www.BuiltonPower.com
March 19, 2024 @ 12pm EST (Virtual)

IBM i Strategy: Roadmap & Innovation
Presented by Steve Will, IBM Chief Technology Officer
Jan 22, 2024 @ 6pm EST (Virtual)

Simon's Top 10 SQL Favorites
Presented by Simon Hutchinson from www.RPGPGM.com  
OCT 16, 2023 @ 6pm EST (Virtual) 

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