IBM i and AS/400 Software Categories

IBM i Storage Management Software

Licensing and management software for external SAN storage, including IBM Storage Virtualize and monitoring for IBM i environments attached to IBM FlashSystem.

• Is IBM Storage Virtualize software licensed separately from FlashSystem hardware?
• What does Easy Tier licensing actually do on a FlashSystem array?
• Does AS400Software.com cover IBM FlashSystem hardware and FlashCore Module part numbers?

AI for IBM i Software

Emerging AI use cases for IBM i environments, including automation, data analysis, documentation, monitoring, workflow assistance, and IBM Bob modernization planning.

• Where can AI safely help IBM i teams today?
• Which data sources are appropriate for AI-assisted workflows?
• How do we avoid risky or low-value AI integrations?

IBM i Modernization Software

Tools for modernizing IBM i applications, interfaces, workflows, user experiences, development practices, and AI-ready application knowledge.

• What does IBM i modernization really mean for our environment?
• Should we modernize the interface, the workflow, the APIs, or the code base first?
• How do we reduce risk while still making visible progress?

IBM i Disaster Recovery Software

Disaster recovery planning, replication, recovery testing, and business continuity software for IBM i.

• How do we test IBM i disaster recovery realistically?
• What are our RTO and RPO targets, and are they documented?
• Do we need cloud-based disaster recovery, a second site, or both?

AS400 Reporting and Power BI Integration Software

Reporting, query, analytics, Db2 for i access, and Power BI integration tools for IBM i and AS/400 data.

• How do we connect AS400 data to Power BI?
• Should Power BI query Db2 for i live?

IBM i Operating System and Version Management

IBM i release planning, version upgrades, PTF strategy, compatibility review, and software maintenance planning for AS/400 environments.

• What is the AS400 operating system called today?
• When should we upgrade our IBM i version?
• What belongs in an IBM i upgrade dependency inventory?

IBM i Automation Software

Workflow, job, alert, file movement, and cross-system automation software for IBM i and AS/400 environments.

• What should an AS400 automation software demo prove before we take it seriously?
• Do we need basic scheduling, broader workflow automation, or both?
• How do tutorials, examples, and trial downloads help us evaluate real fit instead of just marketing polish?

IBM i Backup and Recovery Software

Tools and strategies for protecting IBM i data, applications, configurations, and recovery workflows.

• What exactly must be backed up on IBM i beyond production data?
• How often should backups run for our recovery objectives?
• How much restore testing can the software support without disrupting operations?

IBM i Accounting Software

Financial management, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and reporting software for organizations running core finance on IBM i.

• Should accounting stay inside the current ERP or move to a dedicated financial platform?
• What reporting and audit requirements are currently unmet?
• How much manual reconciliation happens today, and where does it break down?

IBM i CRM Software

Customer relationship management software for IBM i environments, covering contact history, sales pipeline, service tracking, and customer data connected to core business systems.

• Should CRM run natively on IBM i or as a separate platform that integrates with it?
• How much customer and order history needs to sync, and how often?
• Which teams actually need CRM access: sales, service, both?

IBM i API Integration Software

API, integration, middleware, and connectivity tools that connect IBM i systems to modern applications and services.

• How do we expose IBM i data and functions through APIs safely?
• Which integration methods work best for our mix of legacy and modern systems?
• How does API work support wider modernization plans?

IBM i Barcode and Warehouse Software

Barcode, inventory, warehouse, shipping, and mobile data collection tools integrated with IBM i applications.

• How do barcode systems connect cleanly to IBM i workflows?
• Can warehouse workflows be modernized without replacing ERP?
• Which device, label, and shipping integrations are non-negotiable?

IBM i Database Tools

Database management, query, reporting, SQL, performance, and data access tools for Db2 for i environments.

• How do we improve Db2 for i visibility for analysts and developers?
• Which reporting and query tools fit the current environment?
• How do database tools support modernization without increasing risk?

IBM i Document Management Software

Document capture, storage, retrieval, workflow, output management, and records systems connected to IBM i applications.

• How do we modernize document workflows without replacing core IBM i applications?
• Can IBM i output feed a modern repository and approval path?
• Which retention, search, and compliance requirements matter most?

IBM i EDI Software

Electronic data interchange software for IBM i order processing, trading partner connections, compliance, and automation.

• Which EDI standards and trading partner requirements must we support?
• Should EDI processing stay on IBM i or move to an external platform?
• How do we reduce the operational pain of partner changes and mapping updates?

IBM i ERP Software

ERP systems and modernization paths for organizations running core business operations on IBM i.

• Should we modernize the current ERP, extend it, or replace it?
• Which IBM i ERP products remain active and well-supported?
• How do integrations and customizations affect the decision?

IBM i Help Desk Software

Support, ticketing, issue tracking, and operations workflow tools for IBM i teams and enterprise IT departments.

• How should IBM i support work be tracked and prioritized?
• Can help desk tools integrate with alerts and monitoring workflows?
• Which workflows reduce repeat operational bottlenecks?

IBM i High Availability Software

High availability tools designed to reduce downtime and keep critical IBM i workloads available.

• What is the practical difference between HA and backup?
• How much downtime can the business tolerate during failover events?
• Which replication model fits our applications and staffing?

IBM i Job Scheduling Software

Automation and scheduling tools for IBM i batch jobs, workflows, dependencies, and operational processes.

• When do we outgrow native scheduling methods on IBM i?
• How should dependencies be modeled across jobs and systems?
• Can scheduling software reduce manual overnight supervision?

IBM i Monitoring Software

Monitoring tools for IBM i system health, jobs, performance, messages, availability, and operational alerts.

• What should we monitor first on IBM i if coverage is weak today?
• How can alerting reduce downtime instead of just creating noise?
• Can IBM i monitoring fit into our wider enterprise monitoring stack?

IBM i Security and MFA Software

Security, access control, auditing, compliance, and multi-factor authentication software for IBM i environments.

• How do we add MFA to IBM i without breaking daily workflows?
• Which access and auditing gaps are most common in mature IBM i environments?
• What evidence do we need for compliance reviews or cyber insurance?