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AIX vs IBM i: What Is IBM AIX Used For?
IBM i application development is very popular now since such applications are indispensable for some areas of business. A lot of modern companies widely use IBM i applications as well as AIX and IBM i operating systems. These systems are secure, reliable, and...
How to Overcome the Challenges of Legacy IBM i Applications with LANSA
The IBM i (formerly known as AS/400) stands out as the backbone of countless businesses and is known for its unmatched reliability, scalability, and security. For decades, it has been powering mission-critical applications across various sectors, from finance to...
What is an AS/400? Understanding Its Role Today
The AS/400 is a family of midrange computers that IBM introduced back in 1988. Even today, It still continues to serve many businesses because it is known for reliability, scalability and secure performance. The AS400 (Now IBM i) remains a key tool for managing...
How LANSA BI Accelerates Sales and Marketing Insights
Sales and marketing are among the fields that rely heavily on real-time data to track and analyze sales performance and identify areas for improvement and growth. However, most sales and marketing teams still rely on traditional methods to track their sales...
Native vs. Hybrid App: Which Is Better for Your Business Needs?
Have you been thinking about producing an app for your business? If so, you’re likely very familiar with native apps. Since each is built for a specific operating system, they may already top your list of development options. At the same time, however, many businesses...
IBM i vs AS400: How Are They Different?
What is the difference between IBM i vs AS400? There is a lengthy history of the AS400, now known as the IBM Power Series, which uses the IBM i operating system. With a long history comes some jargon and concepts that might become "sticky." Application programming...
Why is the AS400 Still in Demand in 2024?
It is popular opinion that the AS400 system is outdated and not in the same demand as it used to be. But is it so? What benefits does the AS 400 offer that today's businesses can't afford to miss? What about an IBM i modernization? Let's figure it out. What Is AS400?...
What Is the Best Alternative to IBM Db2 Web Query?
On October 10, 2023, IBM announced its decision to withdraw from marketing IBM Db2 Web Query, including the ability to order or renew software maintenance. While the announcement stated there is no direct alternative, LANSA BI emerges as a strong contender, offering...
AI for Business Intelligence: How AI Is Revolutionizing Analytics
AI's ability to analyze data and use it to make recommendations makes it a natural fit for business intelligence (BI). At the same time, it can be challenging to understand exactly how AI benefits BI and specific use cases for integrating it into your BI analysis....
2024 Guide to IBM i Subscription Updates: Key Changes and Impact
Widely known for its rock-solid reliability and strong security features, IBM i has been a mainstay in IT departments around the globe for decades. It combines database, middleware, security, runtime, and hypervisor as one licensed solution. This makes it easy for...
Top 10 B2B eCommerce Trends to Reshape your Business
The B2B ecommerce market continues to evolve, growing in popularity thanks to its convenience and data integration potential. Similar to how B2C ecommerce became the norm, B2B ecommerce solutions are becoming so common that, for many organizations, they are, or soon...
PWA VS Native App: How to Choose Between Them?
In today's mobile-first world, businesses are constantly seeking the best way to reach customers. It often comes down to this question: native vs. progressive web apps (PWAs), which mobile solution will work best for our business? Both offer unique advantages and...