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 native Db2 integration and an embedded analytics solution tailored for IBM i applications.
Consolidating data from disparate sources, LANSA BI provides real-time insights to end-users, helping your organization seize opportunities to outperform competitors and increase profits.
- BI visualization — Leverage shareable interactive charts and dashboards with advanced drill-down capabilities, which can be created without coding.4
- Embedded analytics — Access real-time analytics and advanced BI features in your IBM i (AS/400) applications with LANSA BI’s flexible developer options.
- Self-service analytics — Guided natural language queries (NLQ) allow anyone in your organization to get the right answers without relying on developers or analysts to extract insights.
- Assisted insights — LANSA BI offers users a quick and effortless way to gain meaningful explanations or comparisons from their dashboards and reports to eliminate the need for manual analysis. Powered by automated AI technology, it helps users uncover the “why” behind the data and empowers users to build on the insights as needed.
- Data stories — LANSA BI enables users to create and share compelling data stories that add context and a narrative, making any insights more relatable and actionable.
- Security and compliance — LANSA BI features an integrated governance model to help organizations control who uses proprietary data and for what purpose.
When choosing a Web Query alternative, consider factors such as integrations, automation, data management capabilities, and the company’s experience with the IBM i.
Learn more about LANSA’s business intelligence solutions [2] that are designed for IBM i.
Smooth and Hassle-Free Transition from IBM Db2 Web Query to LANSA BI
The end of IBM Db2 Web Query has now turned the choice for migrating to LANSA BI into a window for added functionality and support. Transitioning to LANSA BI is seamless and user-friendly. You can easily connect your existing data sources and recreate critical reports or dashboards without a steep learning curve. Because it is built to natively integrate with your Db2, all your vital information remains accessible and actionable.
LANSA BI’s intuitive interface and ready-to-use BI features reduce development time, streamline workflows, and allow IT teams to focus on delivering actionable insights rather than grappling with complex migrations. Besides our reliable technical support team, you can also get help from LANSA Professional Services and regional partners with demonstrated experience in both Db2 Web Query and business intelligence automation to unlock your full business intelligence potential.
As a leading alternative to IBM Db2 Web Query, LANSA BI ensures robust security and compliance, offering features such as data encryption, user authentication, and granular access controls. It also offers low latency, improved cache options, and scalability through a web-based client-server architecture.
Take the next step to greater analytics, better performance, and easier report management. Bring your team one step closer to driving insights and innovation without worrying about downtime.
Make the switch to LANSA BI, where analytics becomes more accessible, integrated, and secure. Contact us to plan your migration now.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/db2-webquery-eom
- https://lansa.com/products/business-intelligence-designed-for-ibm-i-as400/
