In this webinar, we discuss the pitfalls of trying to move away from COBOL and strategies to ensure data integrity and stability within your COBOL application. Jeff WoodGood morning, or good afternoon, good evening, as the case might be. I know we have several people joining us from around the world today. Hello World. My […] The post Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Modernize Away From COBOL appeared first on FairCom ..read more

Choosing a database for your application is something akin to choosing a life partner: Sure, you can change your mind down the road, but the transition will be much more difficult than if you had picked it right the first time. Another similarity is that which database you use can make your day-to-day much more […] The post The database dating show: Learn which database to use for your application’s perfect match appeared first on FairCom ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, the longevity of COBOL applications remains a testament to their reliability and robustness. COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) was developed in the late 1950s, and despite being decades old, many critical business systems still rely on it—from retail systems to banking systems, and even ATMs. However, while these applications […] The post The challenges of modifying COBOL applications & how to overcome them appeared first on FairCom ..read more

Technology revolves around data, especially in the IoT. We need the capability for all these diverse devices to both send and receive data. The post How to collect and query IoT data With MQTT, JSON & SQL appeared first on FairCom ..read more

Many are wondering: With SCADA systems already in place, why would we need an IIoT platform? With the rise of IoT — and IIoT with it — comes a shift in operations. For those newer to the industry, IIoT platforms represent a new way of processing large amounts of operations data on the edge. But […] The post SCADA vs. IIoT: Which is better for your operations? appeared first on FairCom ..read more

FairCom Edge and FairCom MQ work to bring factories into Industry 4.0. This article was first published with Business Wire. COLUMBIA, Mo. — Nearing 45 years of focus on solving complex data management problems for the database industry, FairCom reinforces its commitment to contribute its advanced data knowledge by providing solutions to support Industry 4.0 […] The post FairCom expands the edge with 2 new releases of its edge computing products appeared first on FairCom ..read more