Welcome back to the 2025 - 2026 Season!
Announcement for WMSUG & i-94 User Group meeting:
WMSUG will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday November 19th, beginning with a presentation at 8:30AM.
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"GROK Magic: Turning IT Problems into Possibilities" by Jim Buck, IBM i Advisor, CEO - imPower Technologies, LLC.
In this session, we'll explore how this AI tool from xAI can revolutionize your IT practice. We'll introduce GROK's core features, its unique approach to problem-solving, and its application in enhancing decision-making, data analysis, and technical communication. Learn best practices for integrating GROK into presentations, technical integration with IT tools, and how to navigate its limitations. The session will conclude with a recap, a call to action for practical application.
About the Presenter:
Jim Buck’s career in IT has spanned more than 35+ years, primarily in college education, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Past president (13 years) of the Wisconsin Midrange Computer Professional Association (www.wmcpa.org) and has served on several teams developing IBM and COMMON certification tests. Jim has co-authored several IBM i books with Bryan Meyers that are used by many companies and in colleges worldwide, "Programming in ILE RPG" 5th Edition being the latest in 2015. Other accomplishments include; recipient of the 2007 IBM System i Innovation – Education Excellence Award, 2014 COMMON Presidents Award and named 2013/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021/2022/2023 IBM Champion - Power Systems. Jim is the president and founder of imPower Technologies where he provides professional IBM i training and consulting services (www.imPowerTechnologies.com). He is active in the IBM i community working to help companies train their employees in the latest IBM technologies and helps companies develop the next generation of IBM i professionals.
Meeting Ends by 10AM.
Date / Location
Date: Wednesday November 19, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM presentation
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