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7 Signs Your IBM i Integrations Are Creating Technical Debt (and How to Fix Them)

IBM i integration technical debt illustration showing tangled legacy connections, FTP transfers, and manual processes transformed into streamlined API integrations connecting IBM i with cloud services, eCommerce, analytics, mobile applications, and automation, with IBM TechXchange 2026 branding in the background.

IBM i has earned its reputation as a dependable platform for mission-critical business applications. Across manufacturing, distribution, retail, logistics, and other industries, organizations continue to rely on IBM i for order processing, inventory management, financial transactions, and essential business operations. But while the core applications may remain reliable, the integrations surrounding them can become increasingly […]

Kato Integrations at IBM TechXchange 2026: Connecting IBM i to What’s Next

IBM TechXchange 2026 conference promotional image featuring the Atlanta skyline, event dates October 26–29, and technology professionals discussing cloud integration, APIs, and enterprise modernization at an exhibition booth.

The future of enterprise technology is increasingly connected, and IBM i continues to play an important role in that evolution. As businesses adopt artificial intelligence, cloud applications, automation, and modern development tools, one challenge remains consistent: connecting new technologies with the trusted systems that already run critical business operations. For organizations running IBM i, that […]

Kato Integrations is a sponsor at inPOWER 2026

Kato Integrations sponsoring and exhibiting at inPOWER 2026, September 14–17 at The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, highlighting IBM i APIs, cloud solutions, and professional services.

Kato Integrations is heading to Wisconsin! We’re proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at inPOWER 2026, taking place September 14–17, 2026, at The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. inPOWER brings together the Infor and IBM i community for several days of education, networking, and practical conversations around the technologies businesses rely on every day. […]

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 […]

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 […]

IBM i Modernization Trends to Watch in 2026

The IBM i platform continues to evolve alongside modern enterprise technology. While IBM i remains one of the most stable and reliable business platforms available, organizations are increasingly focused on modernization strategies that improve agility, integration, and long-term scalability. In 2026, modernization is no longer centered on replacing IBM i systems. Instead, businesses are investing […]

IBM i REST APIs: A Step-by-Step Guide for RPG Developers

Modernization on IBM i doesn’t require abandoning RPG — it requires extending it. One of the most effective ways to do that is by building IBM i REST APIs. In 2026, APIs are the foundation of integration. They allow IBM i applications to connect with web apps, mobile platforms, cloud services, and third-party tools — […]

IBM i Modernization Without Disruption: A Practical Guide for 2026

For many organizations, IBM i modernization can feel like a balancing act. On one hand, there’s pressure to adopt modern technologies like APIs, cloud platforms, and web applications. On the other, IBM i systems continue to run mission-critical operations reliably every day. The good news? Modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In 2026, leading organizations […]