IBM System i(iseries/AS400) - Center of Excellence

SrinSoft has an enviable knowledge and experience base on IBM iseries/AS400 developing customised application, enhancing ERP applications and modernizing Legacy Screens. We have strong team of experts with wide experience in all key domains such as Insurance, Healthcare, Banking, Manufacturing and Distribution/Retail. We provide cost effective solutions in IT Consulting, Application Development and Software maintenance services on IBM System i (iSeries or AS/400) platform for customized applications as well as for ERPs like JD Edwards, SAP, INFOR JBA System21, Aurora, BPCS, MAPICS etc.
Our main expertise on the IBM System i (iSeries or AS/400) platform is in the following areas :

Application Development
SrinSoft, as a specialists in System i, has acquired considerable expertise with a wide range of technologies around the IBM midrange platform. This includes RPG/400, COBOL/400, AS/SET, J2EE, WebSphere, Domino/Notes, and the LANSA development environment. Our processes are geared towards offshore-based development, with mature delivery models. SrinSoft's iSeries team has been involved in every stage of the application development process, from carrying out enhancements and customization to maintaining legacy applications.
Our System i application development and maintenance capabilities include:
. AS/400 application development, support, and enhancements
. End-to-end solutions
. Change/enhancements for existing applications
. Development of applications utilizing COBOL/400, RPG/400, SQL/400 and CL/400
We have depth experience in AS400 AD tools such as:
. WebSphere(R) Development Studio - Visual Lansa Framework - Lansa Workflow Framework - Lansa Open for .NET - Lansa Client - ASNA VRPG - Synon (ARAD) - AS/SET
Using the design principles of Service Oriented Architecture, SrinSoft integrate widely disparate applications for a Web-based environment and uses multiple implementation platforms.
We have integrated DB2 Warehouse manager for iSeries with Business Intelligence applications which dig out data for generating reports & analytics.

Application Modernization
SrinSoft knows the challenges associated with Web-enabling iSeries (AS/400)-based applications, and extending/modifying them with Java or Microsoft technologies. Supercharging or reforming RPG/COBOL-based applications also pose significant difficulties. We also understand the need to take advantage of the features included in the Client Access and WebSphere product families.
SrinSoft has the experience to help you realize quicker ROI and growth with the right modernization tools. We ensure smooth integration with other platforms and applications, and also help migrating existing technologies to those that suit current business needs. SrinSoft's solutions can optimize utilization of existing high-value resource pools, and improve IT models and cost-business ratios.

AS400-Modernization using Lansa aXes	AS400-Modernization using Lansa Newlook
AS400-Modernization using ASNA Monarch	AS400-Modernization using ASNA VPRG

Integration and Reengineering
SrinSoft's System i group has integration expertise that spans several platforms, including System i (iSeries), NT, UNIX, SUN, Linux, and databases such as DB2, DB2/400, Oracle and SQL Server. We have executed several projects involving application integration, using products such as WebSphere MQ, LANSA Integrator and See Beyond. SrinSoft also has a separate Application integration group with extensive expertise in various integration tools and methodologies.

Reengineering: SrinSoft has the required consulting, technology, and implementation capabilities to cater to any re-engineering needs. Our experience with multiple large reverse engineering projects has given us special capabilities in:

Legacy to 3-tier Conversion: SrinSoft has expertise converting legacy applications to 3-tier architecture, comprising mutually independent presentation, business, and database layers. The refurbishment architecture is ideally suited for gradual migration of applications to the Web. Our System i Group is primarily focused on the needs of manufacturing and distribution-oriented corporations, while also addressing banking, insurance, and other sectors. Such conversions call for separation of the Presentation, Database and business logic, and streamlining programs by integrating them with the presentation logic and database calls.
We have integrated AS400 with:
- Java ,Unix, Nutech-WMS, Sabrix, Vertex
- Engineering CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit & ProE
- SQL server
- MS office products like Outlook, Excel etc
- Document Management System

Maintenance and Support
SrinSoft provides System i maintenance and support that includes application management and support, product and application maintenance, performance analysis, testing services, documentation creation, and reverse engineering. We have provided helpdesk services to large multi-nationals with operations spread across multiple geographies and a mix of applications.

Technical Support:SrinSoft's tremendous effort in implementing latest 24*7 technical support system has made us able to cater maximum numbers of employees for our clients.
Our international standard of technical support can answer your requests by our Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 technical support process. This L1/L2/L3 technical support has made us capable accelerating our clients' service by fulfilling their requirements.
Our three Level technical support system includes:
Inbound calls, Email, Chat & Remote login.

AS400 System Administration
Our system administrators can help monitor, manage and maintain your systems and perform the day-to-day work needed to minimize issues. Whether you need a little support or a lot, SrinSoft provide you with the right level of service for your business
An online connection to the server is sufficient enough for administrative maintenance jobs to be done. We can remotely monitor and manage your system from our offshore development centre in India with globally competitive pricing. - PTF Apply
- Device Configuration
- Logical partition (virtual computing platform)
The following periodic processes are carried on Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly basis
- Reports - Email - Closing - File Transfer Protocol - Back up - Purge

SrinSoft Specialization
SrinSoft has been providing various RPG programming solutions since its inception. Our skills span a wide range of technologies on the AS/400 that include RPG (across versions - II, III, IV, RPG/400 & ILE RPG), CL, COBOL, AS/SET, J2EE, WebSphere, Lotus Notes and the LANSA development environment. We can thus provide rare insights with custom development of new applications, modernize application, AS/400 Administration, maintenance of legacy applications, package implementations, restructuring to new technologies, building web portals/front-ends, modernization, AS400 API, billing, data transfer and database integration.

ERP Customization/Migration/Integration on IBM iseries/AS00
We provide excellent service in implementation, customization, automation, migration, Enhancement, maintenance and Legacy conversion of ERPs like INFOR (JBA/GEAC) System21, Aurora, SAP, JDA, JD Edwards, BPCS, MAPICS and many others on AS400. We offer ERP integration of database, application, interfaces and tools on IBM iSeries(AS/400,System i). We have converted the legacy system into JBA in a record-breaking time. Our contribution in conversion includes Setup(s), Parts, Customers, Vendors, Price Lists, Stock Balance, AR, AP, Sales Orders and Jobs.
Our services include:
Implementation, Customization for Client specific requirements, Integration of external applications to the ERP, Maintenance and enhancements, Version Upgradation, Migration to other solutions, Web Enablement.

Integration of iSeries-AS400 to .Net application
We are proficient on integrating iSeries-AS400 to .Net application with ODBC using DATAGATE for SQL Server. We have developed applications where Microsoft .NET is used as the front end, and the System i (iSeries or AS/400) is used as the back end database. This approach has been used to convert spool files to Charts, Excel CSV & PDF and distribute them via the web and through email. We have done many projects on this area where the whole legacy Sales Order Entry System has to be replaced with the new application that we develop.

AS400 Support Tools
Nutech WMS Implementation - Warehouse Automation
We have expertise in implementing, customizing and migrating Nutech WMS. We offer excellent support for linking JBA-Viewpoint and can creat many functions using Viewpoint and JBA files to provide critical information for the users. We were actively involved in onsite implementation for these projects.

ASNA Visual RPG
Apart from JBA, we also carry out many projects in ASNA VRPG, which is GUI based interface for the i-Series. We completed more than 100 projects in VRPG, which includes distinguished management reports, production schedule and other auto e-mailing projects. All of the projects are creates better UI with JBA & provides admirable presentation for the reporting.
SrinSoft uses ASNA VRPG .NET for converting native programs to provide better look and feel such as:
- Front end for modules
- Automated acknowledgement
- Invoices, Purchase Orders, Sales Order thru email
- Notifications to users/department
- Reports
- Covert into .Net using Monarch

SEQUEL - Quick Reports Generation
ASC-SEQUEL is another area where we fashioned various old style reports into attractive & easily importable reports through SEQUEL Client & View. We link the i-Series programs in SEQUEL scripts and create number of complicated reports. We are experts in Viewpoint Sequel Reports and in using Sequel with EnterpriseOne for Query and Reporting.

Visual LANSA Implementation for iseries
SrinSoft has wide experience in implementing Visual LANSA which is a powerful suite of application development and integration products that enables mid-sized organizations to overcome the complexity inherent in delivering tomorrow's applications. The LANSA Integrator enables integration of Application-to-Application (A2A) and Business-to-Business (B2B) transactions through XML and Java Services. It allows bi-directional XML - and other data formats - to be exchanged between you and your trading partners, regardless of what platforms they run on. LANSA Integrator also enables integration of user-written Java Services with LANSA, Report Program Generator (RPG), and COBOL applications. It hides the complexities of interfacing XML and Java technologies, allowing you to focus on business requirements.

TL Ashford - Barcode System
SrinSoft has done many projects in Barcode400. Barcode400 is a native Labeling Software for the System i software that gives you the ability to design and print labels directly from your System i in minutes Compliance and RFID labeling is just as easy using Barcode400's tools and templates.

Hawkeye Pathfinder
Hawkeye Pathfinder is a documentation, cross reference and impact analysis package.
It also specifies that how they are used, where they are used and what they do. We can analyze:-
- Programs - Files - Fields - System/User Object
SrinSoft has in-depth experience in Hawkeye tool which allows editing and compiling source without leaving the package.

Vertex - Tax Solution
Vertex is one of the leading Tax solution provider. Vertex has coupled tax expertise and technology knowledge to provide tax solutions that meet the demanding needs of enterprise and corporate tax department around the world.
Srinsoft has good experience in Setup, Customization and Reports in integrating Vertex with System/21.

ACOM - Document Output
ACOM is a tool for Design & print your own invoices, purchase orders, checks, packing slips, statements, and other important documents. You can create a single Enterprise Document Output Format stored "Native on the iSeries" that can be easily Laser Printed, Faxed, e-Mailed or output as a PDF File. SrinSoft has done many value addition projects in ACOM such as:
. Form Overlays for
  - Invoice
  - Acknowledgements
  - Purchase Orders
. Check Printing
. PDF Creation

FaxStar - Faxing Solution
FaxStar Assistant was specifically designed to meet all iSeries/AS400 fax and email needs. You can manage traffic, create and send small memos in the word processor, and automate spooled file distribution. SrinSoft has profound knowledge in:
- Configuration of FaxStar
- Sending fax from spool
- Maintenance

RJS Document Management
SrinSoft has done many integration of the Document Manager to System i which take care of following activities:
- Data Collection
- Digitize and Manage doc
- Distribute document

AS400 Testing Tools
Test Quality Index - Helps in assessing quality compliance in testing process and software.
TMAD - Testing Metrics Analysis and Decision making framework helps you to arrive at correct metrics that are aligned with your business and quality goals
ProcessNet - Repository that hosts the integrated processes, templates, checklists, guidelines and best practices to execute projects across all domains for testing.
RADAR - Tracks, communicates, and analyzes defects in a software lifecycle, employing a review based model that follows CMMI principles.
Test Dashboard - Tracks and provides health status of all testing projects at any time.
TestLink - Its a web based test management tool that is used to create, manage, and organize test cases into test plans. Helps in maintaining traceability
ProjectSpace - Provides a persistent base for discussions, communications, documents and project specific knowledge
Test Estimate - Estimation model for Testing . Helps you to arrive at the right Test Estimates for the Testing Effort.

AS400 Changement Tools
SrinSoft is having wide experience in following iSeries change management tools that automatically controls, tracks and audits all activities within the development and maintenance lifecycle.
- Turnover - Aldon - Thenon - Implementor