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3 Steps To Developing Successful Synon Application Modernization Strategies
You don’t hear about CA 2E (also known as Synon ) technology very often these days. It was once, however, by far the most popular third-party application development solution for IBM i. In fact, the Synon company was a pioneer in rapid application development. Fast...
11 Things About IBMi You May Not Have Known
Many of the world’s top 500 companies have relied on IBM i, correctly known as “IBM i,” for decades. They acknowledge its reliability, robustness, and security, alongside the many other perks associated with running on the IBMi platform. Others see the IBM i as legacy...
Legacy Application Modernization: Do More With Less Through BPI
"Legacy application modernization" has become a buzz phrase in the software development industry. This is because many legacy systems have become a liability rather than an asset in today’s fast-paced world of rapidly changing market conditions and customer...
8 Myths About IBM i Application Modernization Busted
It is no news that IBM i applications are a central part of many businesses’ IT infrastructure. According to a Skillsoft report, in Q4 of 2019, this includes 92% of the worlds’ top 100 banks, 10 of the world’s leading insurers, 72% of the top 25 retailers, and 70% of...
10 Compelling Reasons Why You Need IBM Application Modernization
Time takes its toll on everything, and enterprise IT solutions are no exception. Take, for example, the original monolithic IBM i applications. Still used by thousands of organizations worldwide, IBM introduced and commonly implemented them back in the 1980s and...
Frequently Asked Questions About IBM i Modernization
Many enterprises that have been around for a while rely on IBM i applications to run mission-critical business operations. It is proof of the platform's stability that users are still keen to keep it. The major challenge these enterprises face, however, is the...
7 Key App Security Threats And IBM i Modernization Tools To Fix Them
Security has always been a primary concern for businesses. Not so long ago it was the security of company premises, assets, and employees that took precedence. Today, however, cybersecurity is equally or even more important. As enterprise IT systems (including IBM i)...
When To Use IBM i Application Modernization Strategies
We constantly mention the importance of modernizing outdated IBM i apps in this blog as we cover IBM i application modernization strategies . Today, in the era of digital transformation, modernization is definitely essential for enterprises in all industries. It is...
How To Create An Application Modernization Plan
Application modernization is not a one-off project -- it is a continuous, holistic approach to improving your infrastructure and overall business processes. When it comes to modernizing, simply deciding to use different techniques and tools to solve isolated business...
The Best Kept Secrets About IBM i Modernization Tools
As the digital transformation train gains momentum, organizations in every industry feel pressured to make sweeping changes in their enterprise IT infrastructures. The supply chain and logistics industry is no exception. This is because, from raw material production...
How To Save Money On Logistics And Transportation Modernization On IBM i
The eCommerce industry has expanded considerably in the past few years and experts estimate the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated that development by as much as ten years' worth of growth. Accompanying this growth spike, largely due to customer demand for instantaneous...
The Secret To IBM i Application Modernization Security
The IBM i platform has managed to remain relevant for more than three decades. As proof of this, the majority of IBM i users intend to continue relying on it both now and in the future. Despite the vast benefits of the IBM i architecture, however, its apps have never...