Integrative Systems is applying AI to IBM i development and modernization to help organizations understand complex applications, preserve critical business knowledge, and prepare established technology environments for future innovation.

IBM i environments often contain years of accumulated business rules, RPG programs, interconnected applications, and operational knowledge. Limited documentation and a shrinking pool of experienced IBM i professionals can make application maintenance and modernization increasingly challenging. AI offers new opportunities to address these concerns through application analysis, knowledge extraction, documentation, and development support.

The company's approach integrates AI throughout the IBM i modernization lifecycle, beginning with application discovery and readiness assessment. AI-powered tools help analyze RPG and CL code, interpret embedded business rules, identify application dependencies, and accelerate technical documentation. These insights help development teams understand existing environments and determine which components should be preserved, enhanced, integrated, or replaced.

AI also supports development research, code reviews, knowledge extraction, developer onboarding, and test-case generation. During modernization, AI-assisted impact analysis and regression testing preparation can help developers investigate application changes and identify potential risks. The development approach incorporates modern practices and tools, including Git, VS Code, and free-format RPG, while maintaining appropriate validation of critical business functionality.

Its AI Readiness Assessment examines application documentation, data accessibility, integration preparedness, development practices, talent-related knowledge gaps, and alignment between AI initiatives and business objectives. The assessment helps organizations identify readiness gaps and establish a roadmap for practical AI adoption.

"AI is creating new opportunities for IBM i modernization while helping organizations preserve the business logic behind their operations," said Stephanie Rabbani, IBM i Engagement Manager at Integrative Systems. "By combining AI-assisted development with deep IBM i expertise, we help businesses make informed modernization decisions and prepare their environments for future innovation."

Stephanie further adds, "Our focus is on helping organizations build on what already works while identifying opportunities to improve, modernize, and grow."

This combination of AI and technical expertise helps organizations improve application maintainability, retain institutional knowledge, and prepare IBM i environments for future integration and automation.

To learn more about AI in IBM i and explore modernization readiness, visit https://www.integrativesystems.com/capabilities/ai-for-ibmi-modernization/.

About Integrative Systems
Integrative Systems is a software development company serving organizations across North America and Canada. With more than 25 years of experience, the company provides IBM i services, enterprise application solutions, Microsoft technologies, IT infrastructure support, data management and analytics, and back-office optimization. Its expertise helps organizations maintain established technology environments, improve business processes, and pursue modernization initiatives aligned with evolving business requirements.

For more information, visit https://www.integrativesystems.com/.