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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

RPGPGM.COM becomes a teenager

Another year milestone has been reached as I celebrate the 13th birthday of RPGPGM.COM. It has been an incredible personal journey since I have published that first post in 2013. Your feedback and encouragement have made all the effort I have spent worthwhile.

What has happened to me in the past twelve months?

I was flattered, and grateful, to be named an IBM Champion for the sixth consecutive year.

I spent sometime to earn some other IBM Badges and certificates.

IBM i Foundations   IBM i Development Foundations  

I have spoken at 14 events, giving 36 presentations. Most of the events were to LUG in North America, there was online presentation to COMMON Austria, and I was fortunate enough to be invited to speak in-person at COMMON Norway.

Speaking at conferences is one of my favorite things to do. It is wonderful to meet you all, learn what you like about my writing, and for me to give you a RPGPGM.COM-unity ribbon.

At this year's COMMON PowerUp I was awarded two more Gold and my first Silver speaker pins.

I need to thank the advertisers, whose generosity keeps this website going.

I do need to call out RZKH and Frankeni and say a big "Thank you" to them both. Without their support I would not be able to write this blog.

Again thank to all of you. It is your feedback and encouragement that keeps me going over the years.

8 comments:

  1. Congratulations Simon, and thank you for building this wonderful website. Looking forward to many more years of learning!

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  2. Congratulations Simon! The IBM i community is lucky to have you.

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  3. It's a very helpful and informative website for the new techies who just want to explore AS400. I always use to recommend all my new learner, trainee and developers. You did a great job till now. I really appreciated this site during my 14 years of development experience on AS400. Thanks

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  4. Thank you Simon for all the tips and tricks you have shared with us through the years. What I like about your posts is that you explained them very well. Thank you again!

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  5. I have appreciated your posts regarding the IBM i and RPG that keep me up to date on new developments in both. Thank you for what you do for the IBM i community.

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  6. Congratulations and thanks for all the advice and tips through the years.

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  7. Thank You for your friendly support to IBM I world from Italy!

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  8. a helpful website; thanks

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