Organizations worldwide running IBM i (AS/400) systems face a critical challenge: how to futurize their legacy applications while preserving their valuable investments. Profound AppDev emerges as a comprehensive solution that enables businesses to transform their IBM i applications through a flexible, integrated approach.
The Challenge
Businesses face a perfect storm of challenges that demand innovative solutions. The retirement of experienced RPG developers threatens to take decades of vital system knowledge out the door, creating an urgent skills gap that’s increasingly difficult to fill. Meanwhile, users accustomed to modern interfaces are growing frustrated with traditional green screens, impacting both productivity and employee satisfaction.
The pressure to integrate with cloud services and modern technologies adds another layer of complexity, as legacy applications risk becoming isolated from newer systems. This technological divide, combined with the growing costs of maintaining aging systems, puts organizations in a difficult position. They must find ways to preserve their valuable IBM i investments while meeting the demands of today’s fast-paced digital environment.
These challenges aren’t just technical – they’re strategic. Companies running more modern technology stacks often move faster and adapt more quickly to market changes, putting traditional IBM i shops at risk of falling behind. The need for futurization has never been more urgent, yet it must be approached thoughtfully to protect the robust business logic and reliability that IBM i systems are known for.
Enter Profound AppDev: A Complete Futurization Suite
Meeting these challenges requires a comprehensive, strategic approach to IBM i development. Profound AppDev delivers exactly that, combining powerful tools into an integrated suite that enables organizations to transform their applications while maintaining business continuity.
The suite includes:
1. Atrium: Modern Web-Based Navigation
Atrium revolutionizes how users interact with applications by providing:
- A centralized, web-based portal for all applications
- Role-based access control for enhanced security
- Customizable layouts and intuitive navigation
- Search functionality for quick application access
2. Genie: Instant UI Transformation
Atrium revolutionizes how users interact with applications by providing:
- A centralized, web-based portal for all applications
- Role-based access control for enhanced security
- Customizable layouts and intuitive navigation
- Search functionality for quick application access
3. Profound UI: Advanced Web Development
Create sophisticated, modern interfaces with:
- Rich set of UI components and widgets
- Visual designer for rapid development
- RPG integration capabilities
- Responsive design for mobile devices
- Real-time data binding
4. Profound.js: Modern Application Development
Build powerful Node.js applications with:
- Low-code development environment
- Integration with existing IBM i resources
- Support for modern architectural patterns
- Access to the npm ecosystem
- Built-in testing and deployment capabilities
5. Profound AI Starter Kit
Take applications to the next level with:
- AI-powered natural language processing
- Integration with popular LLMs
- Multi-language support
- Automated customer service capabilities
The Power of Coexistence
At the heart of Profound AppDev lies a significant technical advantage: a pre-built coexistence layer that sets it apart from other solutions. While other vendors might talk about coexistence, Profound AppDev actually delivers it through built-in infrastructure that enables legacy and modern applications to work together seamlessly. This isn’t just a concept or approach – it’s a tangible, ready-to-use capability that’s engineered into the product.
Organizations can transform their applications at a pace that makes sense for their business, selecting specific components to modernize while keeping others unchanged. This flexible approach ensures that legacy and modern systems work together seamlessly, preserving critical investments while opening doors to innovation.
What makes this approach particularly powerful is its ability to maintain business continuity throughout the transformation process. Users experience a consistent, unified interface across all applications, regardless of whether they’re accessing legacy systems, futurized applications, or newly developed features. This seamless integration means organizations can confidently move forward with their futurization initiatives without disrupting daily operations or forcing users to juggle multiple interfaces.
Benefits for Your Organization
Implementing Profound AppDev delivers transformative value that extends far beyond simple technical improvements. Organizations that embrace this comprehensive solution find themselves better positioned to meet current challenges while preparing for future opportunities. By combining immediate operational benefits with long-term strategic advantages, Profound AppDev helps organizations maximize their IBM i investments while charting a clear path forward.
Preserve and Protect
- Keep valuable RPG business logic intact
- Maintain existing system investments
- Ensure business continuity during futurization
Accelerate Development
- Reduce development time with visual tools
- Leverage pre-built components
- Enable rapid prototyping and iteration
- Utilize AI capabilities for enhanced productivity
Future-Proof Your Applications
- Build applications that adapt to new technologies
- Support modern architectural patterns
- Enable integration with cloud services
- Prepare for emerging technologies
Improve User Experience
- Deliver intuitive, modern interfaces
- Enable mobile access
- Provide consistent navigation
- Enhance productivity through better usability
Your Path to Futurization
The journey to application futurization begins with clear, actionable steps that set your organization up for success. Organizations typically start by assessing their current application landscape and identifying high-priority targets for transformation. This strategic groundwork enables teams to focus on quick wins using tools like Genie, which provides immediate value through rapid UI transformation. As confidence grows, teams can gradually introduce modern development practices and begin building new applications with Profound UI and Profound.js.
Profound AppDev makes this journey possible by providing a comprehensive solution that adapts to your organization’s pace and priorities. Whether you’re looking to quickly transform existing applications or build sophisticated new ones from scratch, the suite offers the flexibility and tools needed to succeed in today’s digital landscape. The result is a strategic approach to futurization that preserves your valuable investments while opening new possibilities for innovation.
Ready to begin your futurization journey? Reach our to our team at Futurization@profoundlogic.com or complete this short form: Download Profound AppDev
