{"id":74676,"date":"2025-10-14T14:31:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/?p=74676"},"modified":"2025-11-19T11:30:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:30:35","slug":"skills-crisis-on-ibmi-apac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/news-events\/on-demand-webinars\/skills-crisis-on-ibmi-apac\/","title":{"rendered":"[APAC exclusive webinar] Skills crisis on IBM i: How to survive the talent cliff"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-font-size:28px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.43;\">Skills crisis on IBM i: How to survive the talent cliff<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"202\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"202\">Special APAC edition \u2014 12 November at 3:00 PM SGT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"470\">IBM i experts are retiring and new developers are scarce. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/power.fortra.com\/resources\/guides\/ibm-i-marketplace-survey-results\"><strong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"312\">2025 IBM i Marketplace Survey<\/strong><\/a>, <strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"338\">60% of organizations rank the IBM i skills gap as their #1 concern<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an insightful session hosted by <strong>Philippe Magne<\/strong>, CEO of <strong>ARCAD Software<\/strong>, and <strong>Nicolas Lecroc<\/strong>, Business Development Manager APAC who will welcome <strong>Gerard Saverimuthu<\/strong>, <strong>Power Tech Sales, IBM APAC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Together, they will explore the ongoing evolution of the IBM i ecosystem and the growing need to address the skills depletion affecting organizations worldwide. The discussion will highlight APAC metrics and real-world strategies for attracting, onboarding and keeping your talents.<\/p>\n<p><b>Wondering if this webinar is worth your time? Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll learn:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>02:30 \u2013 Why the IBM i skills shortage matters<br \/>\n05:00 \u2013 ARCAD Software overview &amp; key solutions<br \/>\n07:15 \u2013 IBM i talent gap: key figures &amp; generational shift<br \/>\n12:00 \u2013 Why and how to modernize your IBM i environment<br \/>\n13:00 \u2013 DevOps as a lever for productivity &amp; risk reduction<br \/>\n14:00 \u2013 Git &amp; VS Code as standards for modern IBM i development<br \/>\n16:00 \u2013 Overview of the ARCAD DevOps toolchain<br \/>\n19:00 \u2013 RPG Freeform: modern RPG and its impact on the skills crisis<br \/>\n24:00 \u2013 Training the next generation (Skills Academy &amp; ARCAD initiatives)<br \/>\n30:00 \u2013 Knowledge transfer &amp; documentation with DISCOVER<br \/>\n33:00 \u2013 AI-driven code understanding &amp; data lineage<br \/>\n35:00 \u2013 Building the IBM i ecosystem in Asia-Pacific<br \/>\n39:30 \u2013 How to attract and retain IBM i talent<br \/>\n42:00 \u2013 Transformation challenges &amp; best practices<br \/>\n45:00 \u2013 Success stories: major banks &amp; insurers<br \/>\n49:00 \u2013 Live Q&amp;A<br \/>\n54:00 \u2013 Closing &amp; upcoming webinar<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are an IT manager, developer, or business leader, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how to future-proof your IBM i workforce and technology investments. 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fusion-text-2\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Signitic-Philippe-Magne-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Signitic-Philippe-Magne-2-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Signitic-Philippe-Magne-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Signitic-Philippe-Magne-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Signitic-Philippe-Magne-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Signitic-Philippe-Magne-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Signitic-Philippe-Magne-2.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.3;\">Philippe Magne<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-top:2px;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:5px;--awb-font-size:16px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:16;--minFontSize:16;line-height:1.36;\"><p class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\">CEO, ARCAD Software<\/p><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-font-size:15px;\"><p>Philippe Magne is CEO and Founder of ARCAD Software Group, an international software company specializing in multi-platform solutions for DevOps, application modernization, test automation and data masking. He leads the company to produce a range of comprehensive, integrated solutions, distributed by IBM worldwide. Philippe is an expert in modernization and a recognized speaker at IBM events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:auto;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2%;--awb-width-medium:auto;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Gerard-Saverimuthu-Power-Tech-Sales-IBM-APAC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Gerard-Saverimuthu-Power-Tech-Sales-IBM-APAC-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Gerard-Saverimuthu-Power-Tech-Sales-IBM-APAC-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Gerard-Saverimuthu-Power-Tech-Sales-IBM-APAC-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Gerard-Saverimuthu-Power-Tech-Sales-IBM-APAC-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Gerard-Saverimuthu-Power-Tech-Sales-IBM-APAC-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-Gerard-Saverimuthu-Power-Tech-Sales-IBM-APAC.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.3;\"><span data-teams=\"true\">Gerard Saverimuthu<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-top:2px;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:5px;--awb-font-size:16px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:16;--minFontSize:16;line-height:1.36;\"><p class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"><span data-teams=\"true\">Power Tech Sales, IBM APAC<\/span><\/p><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:15px;\"><p>Gerard is the Cognitive Systems Technical Sales Leader with IBM covering Asia Pacific geogrpahy. He is a trusted advisor to clients who are on their journey to Hybrid Cloud, Automation and AI. He works with a team of client technical professionals and architects and is responsible for technical sales initiatives in the Asia Pacific region. He has expertise in Cloud technologies, cognitive computing\/ AI, infrastructure solution design, virtualization, managed system availability and data centre consolidation. Gerard has a master\u2019s degree from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:auto;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2%;--awb-width-medium:auto;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-74210 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Photo-Signitic-Nicolas-Lecroc-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Photo-Signitic-Nicolas-Lecroc-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Photo-Signitic-Nicolas-Lecroc-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Photo-Signitic-Nicolas-Lecroc-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Photo-Signitic-Nicolas-Lecroc-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Photo-Signitic-Nicolas-Lecroc-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.arcadsoftware.com\/arcad\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Photo-Signitic-Nicolas-Lecroc.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.3;\">Nicolas Lecroc<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-top:2px;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:5px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:5px;--awb-font-size:16px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:16;--minFontSize:16;line-height:1.36;\"><p class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\">Business Development Manager &#8211; Asia Pacific, ARCAD Software<\/p><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-font-size:15px;\"><p>Based in Singapore, Nicolas Lecroc drives ARCAD Software\u2019s growth across the Asia Pacific region. With over 10 years of experience in tech and international markets, he specializes in IBM i modernization and cybersecurity. Before joining ARCAD, he supported French tech companies in Southeast Asia and led digital projects in fast-growing startups and major IT integrators. 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