Randy Brown

A white pencil looks useless on white paper. Switch to a black surface, and it suddenly becomes impossible to ignore.  COBOL lives in the same paradox. Dismissed as outdated, yet still executing the high-volume transactions behind many of the world’s largest banks and insurance companies.  The greatest modernization risk is not technology failure. It is executive misdiagnosis.  COBOL …

The Executive Playbook for Modernizing COBOL Applications on IBM i Read More »

Green screens don’t stop your business, but like a pebble stuck in your shoe, they make every step harder than it should be.  Yes, your AS400/IBM i is a powerhouse —no two ways about it— processing billions in transactions, delivering 99.9% uptime, and keeping critical data secure. That strength and reliability are rare and invaluable.  …

From Green Screens to Modern Interfaces: The UX Revolution in AS400 Read More »

Fun Fact: Despite being labeled “legacy,” AS400 has long been the “life of the party” when it comes to accounting software. With 99.999% uptime, it’s the platform trusted by multi-billion-dollar Fortune 500 companies to close their books, reliably and efficiently.  Here’s the kicker: IBM i (also called AS400) can still run decades-old accounting programs unchanged—like …

Integrating Accounting Software with AS400: A Complete Guide Read More »

Do you see the picture? It’s called relative velocity; the contrast between outside speed and inside calm, in a single frame!  On the left, the world outside blurs past in a rush;  fast, dynamic, and constantly changing. On the right, passengers sit calmly inside the vehicle.    For today’s enterprises, IBM i is like that vehicle; …

How Python, PHP, and .NET Are Powering IBM i Modernization   Read More »

Introduction   IBM I, formerly known as AS/400, is like a well-engineered locomotive that has pulled the weight of mission-critical enterprise workloads for more than three decades, steadily, securely, and without fail (with barely any unplanned downtime for decades).  But as a part of today’s enterprise, you demand more, unyielding uptime, airtight security, and adaptability to relentless …

IBM i 7.6: Powering the Future of Continuous Innovation Read More »

Introduction  RPG applications on IBM i have been running critical business processes (like payroll, inventory and billing) reliably for decades. They are known for their reliability and rarely fail. Moreover, these applications have years of customization, containing all the rules and workflows which reflect how the business operates. This makes many organizations hold on to …

Modern RPG: Reducing Technical Debt While Preserving Business Logic  Read More »

Introduction  Computing capabilities have advanced by leaps and bounds, yet the AS400 continues to be indispensable among businesses despite being introduced over three decades ago. This longevity is attributed to the robust engineering behind the system which has ensured undiminished security, reliability and a deep integration with businesses which even many modern platforms struggle to …

Exploring AS400: The Backbone of Enterprise Computing Read More »