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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 […]