It’s been more than 11 years since Paul Conte, a reputable application development strategist, formulated the main lessons of IBM application modernization. Summarizing the knowledge gained during the initial legacy business app modernization boom, he came up with ten reasons why these projects fail. Back then, most problems with IBM application modernization derived from misunderstanding the … …
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Organizations are looking for IBM i modernization or to modernize their legacy IT infrastructure, particularly their IBM AS400 application servers, also known as ‘IBMi’ or ‘IBM iSeries’ systems. These IBM systems allow different companies to run mission-critical legacy business applications that are expensive to operate and difficult to maintain. For IBM i modernization, organizations need … …
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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 forward, and now people only talk about it in terms of … …
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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 5250 green screen systems that are limited to RPG, COBOL, … …
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“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 expectations. Before the pandemic, businesses sought ways to innovate and become more agile as an edge over … …
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It usually isn’t very difficult to tell if a company that relies on outdated IT solutions urgently needs modernization. Many straightforward symptoms make it easy to diagnose the legacy IT infrastructure problem and prescribe application modernization as a cure. Is development productivity key to successful app modernization? In general, the consistently declining productivity of software … …
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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 problems doesn’t cut it. Simply put, you need a project plan that meets current and future … …
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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 been more in need of … …
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Legacy application modernization is more than a defined set of techniques — it’s a holistic strategy. Application modernization involves executing digital transformation initiatives, improving business processes, and achieving long-term business goals while leveraging existing skills and resources. In other words, it is not a one-off thing. Instead, it is an ongoing process to keep up … …
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Today’s businesses have many modern solutions and systems to choose from. With options like IT automation, intelligent automation, and AI applications, things get a little confusing. As a result, many enterprises wonder where does application modernization fit into the picture? To answer this question, let’s take a step back and discuss legacy or traditional applications … …
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