iModernize - The Profound Logic Software Blog

When faced with modernizing a decades-old IBM i (AS/400) application that has been maintained by several different RPG developers, it's easy to see how an IBM i development team might feel overwhelmed about where to begin. Not only could such a large-scale application modernization project be expensive, but it could potentially take a very long time and be very disruptive to the business.

TMW Systems is a leading software provider within the transportation technology market. TMW offers solutions that run on the IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) platform, which use a traditional 5250 green screen interface.

Like many companies with legacy applications, Guardian General Insurance Limited began to feel like they could accomplish more with more modern applications. A long-time IBM i customer, they have relied on the platform to host their core administration system since the 1990s. Rather than move off the platform and lose decades of programming and business logic, Guardian's development team, led by David Esdale, began to evaluate application modernization solutions - which eventually led them to Profound Logic.

InVue has invested a great deal of time and resources to support their sales force with applications to track and manage revenue and opportunities. Unfortunately, interest in those applications flagged as a result of them being accessed on outdated green screen interfaces.