Most businesses today rely on various systems to deliver their products and services. Because of this, moving data freely through these systems and streamlining business processes is essential. Business Process Integration (BPI) allows organizations to create connectivity through seamless data sharing across multiple systems. Trying to achieve this without the proper tools, however, can quickly … …
Continue readingWhy Low-Code with Visual LANSA 15 Is Simply Better
It is official—with the drop of version 15 on April 15, Visual LANSA becomes the most versatile and most powerful low-code platform on the market. With the ability to deploy to the IBM i, Windows, or Cloud servers, no other low-code platform has the flexibility of Visual LANSA. Expanding the Developer’s Toolbox The new version … …
Continue readingVisual LANSA v15: More Powerful Features for the Most Flexible Low-Code Platform
Last week I offered a sneak preview of some of the hot new features in Visual LANSA version 15. However, with all the new and upgraded features LANSA packed into the lastest version of the most powerful low-code platform, I didn’t have time to cover them all. While I still won’t be able to touch … …
Continue readingLANSA aXes: Web-Enable Your IBM i 5250 Apps on the Fly
Over the past few weeks we have seen Work From Home (WFH) become the norm for many businesses around the world. Numerous businesses already had the policies and infrastructure in place to allow remote workers access to everything they need to perform their daily duties. However, some companies are finding out it is not easy … …
Continue readingLow-Code & Modernization for the IBM i – My journey to dev & process efficiency
About nine years ago I accepted my first software developer job after decades in the electrical engineering field. I was ready to start developing the coolest apps using the latest and greatest programming languages—you know, all those cool kid languages you learn in college. It was a move in the organization I was already employed … …
Continue readingAutomate Data Transformation Processes
Simplify Your Business & Gain Real ROI In order to address all their data and information requirements, enterprises use a variety of different systems that they need to integrate data between. In addition, suppliers, customers and partners will use additional systems that require data to be exchanged with. For instance: They may have remote point-of-sale … …
Continue readingLow-Code >> High Control
Low-Code >> High Control — A LANSA webinar with Forrester Research and Brunswick The term ‘low-code’ was defined by Forrester Research in 2014 to describe a new development platform that enables rapid application delivery with a minimum of hand-coding, and quick setup and deployment, for systems of engagement. Since then, low-code development platforms have further … …
Continue readingMigration or Modernization: Costs
Migration or Modernization: Costs How do you choose a new platform? What’s the best plan for transitioning from the IBM i to a new platform? How much will the transition cost be and how long will it take? Or is it better to modernize your IBM i applications? Migration and modernization can become expensive projects. Be sure … …
Continue readingMigrate or Modernize? That is the Question
Migrate or Modernize – That is the Question What factors motivate an organization to migrate or modernize their applications and information management infrastructure? What are the risks? Motivating Factors Here are some factors that influence the decision between migrating to another platform or modernizing an existing platform. Affordability – Companies can’t afford to upgrade line-of-business software, … …
Continue readingAre You Facing the Modernization Dilemma?
The Modernization Dilemma Business users want new applications now. Market and regulatory pressures require faster application updates and delivery into production. Your IBM i developers are approaching retirement and you see no sure way to fill their positions with experienced developers. Young developers have not heard of the IBM i, RPG or COBOL; and they prefer languages … …
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