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IBM i DevOps: How Modern Development Practices Can Accelerate RPG Modernization

IBM i DevOps illustration showing a DevOps lifecycle with source control, automated testing, continuous integration, continuous delivery, security, monitoring, APIs, and RPG development.

IBM i applications may be known for stability, but the way organizations develop, test, and deploy those applications does not have to remain unchanged. Development teams today are expected to deliver enhancements faster, respond to changing business requirements, integrate with more applications, and maintain increasingly complex environments. For IBM i teams, that makes DevOps an […]

Event-Driven IBM i Integration: Moving Beyond Batch Processing in 2026

IBM i system sending real-time event data to cloud, mobile, eCommerce, analytics, messaging, and business applications through an event-driven integration hub.

For decades, batch processing has been a dependable part of IBM i operations. Files are generated. Jobs run on schedules. Data moves between systems overnight or at predetermined intervals. For many processes, that model still works. But today’s businesses increasingly expect something different. An order is placed, and inventory should update immediately. A shipment leaves […]

IBM i API Monitoring: How to Keep Modern Integrations Reliable

IBM i API monitoring infographic showing API performance dashboards, real-time alerts, observability metrics, and IBM i server integration. The graphic highlights API availability, performance monitoring, security monitoring, smart alerts, and end-to-end observability for reliable IBM i integrations.

Creating an API is only the beginning of an IBM i integration strategy. Once an API begins supporting customer portals, mobile applications, cloud platforms, analytics tools, or automated workflows, the organization must ensure that it remains available, secure, and responsive. That is where IBM i API monitoring and observability become essential. By tracking API performance, […]

Modernize RPG Without Rewriting: How Free-Form RPG and APIs Work Together

IBM i RPG application modernization infographic showing free-form RPG development, API integration, and modern IBM i applications. The image illustrates how organizations can modernize RPG code without rewriting core business logic by using APIs, modular development, cloud connectivity, and modern development practices.

For many organizations, RPG applications remain at the center of essential business processes. They manage orders, inventory, pricing, production, customer accounts, financial transactions, and other operations that cannot afford unnecessary disruption. The challenge is not that these applications have stopped working. The challenge is making them easier to maintain, integrate, document, and extend as business […]

Closing the IBM i Skills Gap: A Practical Modernization Strategy for 2026

IBM i skills gap infographic showing IT professionals collaborating on IBM i modernization with API-driven integration, knowledge transfer, modern development tools, automation, and workforce development to strengthen IBM i teams in 2026.

IBM i continues to support mission-critical operations for organizations across manufacturing, distribution, retail, finance, logistics, and other industries. Its reliability is rarely the problem. The growing challenge is ensuring organizations have the people, knowledge, and development practices needed to support the platform for years to come. The IBM i skills gap is not simply a […]

Why IBM i Data Integration Is the Foundation of Business Intelligence in 2026

IBM i data integration infographic showing an IBM i server connected to business intelligence dashboards, cloud applications, enterprise systems, mobile apps, and a data warehouse. The graphic illustrates how API-driven integration enables real-time analytics, secure data sharing, and smarter business decisions.

Organizations generate more operational data than ever before. Sales transactions, inventory updates, customer interactions, production metrics, financial records, and supply chain information all contribute to business success but only if the data is accessible and connected. For companies running IBM i, data integration has become a critical part of digital transformation. Modern organizations aren’t replacing […]

IBM i Automation: How APIs Help Eliminate Manual Business Processes

IBM i automation infographic showing how APIs eliminate manual business processes by improving accuracy, accelerating workflows, enabling real-time data access, enhancing customer experiences, and integrating IBM i with cloud and modern business applications.

Every business has processes that consume valuable time. Manual data entry, spreadsheet imports, email notifications, inventory updates, and order processing all require resources that could be spent on higher-value work. For organizations running IBM i, automation has become one of the most practical ways to improve efficiency without replacing existing applications. By combining IBM i […]

Building an IBM i API Strategy: A Roadmap for Long-Term Modernization

IBM i API strategy infographic showing an IBM i server connected to an API strategy hub with key modernization principles including business alignment, security by design, scalability, documentation, governance, and cloud integration.

Why Every IBM i Modernization Project Needs an API Strategy Many organizations begin their IBM i modernization journey by exposing a few programs as APIs or integrating a single cloud application. While these projects often deliver quick wins, long-term success requires a broader plan. An IBM i API strategy provides a roadmap for how APIs […]

Top IBM i API Use Cases for Distribution and Manufacturing Companies

IBM i API Use Cases for Distribution & Manufacturing

Why APIs Are Transforming IBM i Environments Distribution and manufacturing companies depend on timely information to keep operations moving efficiently. From inventory management and order processing to production scheduling and customer communications, every process relies on accurate, accessible data. Many of these critical operations still run on IBM i systems—and for good reason. IBM i […]

How IBM i APIs Enable Seamless Cloud Integration in 2026

IBM i cloud integration infographic showing an IBM i server securely connected to cloud platforms and SaaS applications through APIs. The graphic highlights real-time data exchange, scalable integration, built-in security, and cloud connectivity for IBM i modernization in 2026.

Why Cloud Integration Matters for IBM i Organizations Cloud adoption continues to accelerate across every industry. Businesses are leveraging cloud applications for CRM, ERP, analytics, collaboration, eCommerce, and countless other functions. For organizations running IBM i, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt cloud technologies—it’s how to connect existing IBM i systems with those […]