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Score7.1 out of 10

12 Reviews and Ratings

IBM i Reviews

2 Reviews

IBM i always steady and solid

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

IBM i, also known as AS400, is a platform that we use to host back-end databases along with business techno-functional logic. Enterprise resource planning software such as Infor LX, Infor XA, JD Edwards, and JDA are well popular on IBM i and we frequently deal with them. We provide consultation on techno-functional incidents and modifications occurring in data warehouse and online transaction processing application modules for above said ERPs. We also provide our expertise in building interfaces with remote applications using electronic data interchange or Infor ION messaging.

Pros

  • Very high availability and performance stability.
  • Flexible to host non-native programming languages and packages.
  • Easy on data architecture, Reliable data backup options.
  • Easy to implement business functional changes.
  • Compatible on older version while progressing with newer ones.
  • Easy to learn and teach on technical skills.
  • Far superior security from IBM i's birth

Cons

  • Needed more CASE tools like RDi on IBM i to be developed.
  • The webSphere-related hosting procedure needs to improvised for quick turnaround or setup.
  • Just like XML-into, JSON based parser will be helpful to deal with modern data sets.

Likelihood to Recommend

IBM i platform is best suited for transaction-based and data warehousing applications. IBM i has proved its high availability and continuity for core banking applications. Since IBM i provides a single server solution for the back end to the front end, it is a simple and efficient system for a business to bring up their application live.
Vetted Review
IBM i
19 years of experience

IBM i Operating System

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

IBM i is being used to run the core business application of the organization. The entire organization used the platform. IBM i is a really advanced operating system which provides the ability to host the database and application on the same system. Since the application and database is residing in the same system it is able to function better. IBM i is a one box solution as it has all the required functions embedded in the OS itself.

Pros

  • Database Management
  • Security
  • Logging

Cons

  • Provide more trainings
  • SIEM Logging
  • Faster and More Responsive GUI is required

Likelihood to Recommend

IBM i is well suited for the Banking Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry and many more. Most major ERP solutions run on IBM i these days due to its proven capabilities of handling large transactions. A lot of banks have been relying on the IBM i platform for running its core banking solution as the technology offers capabilities to safeguard their data.
Vetted Review
IBM i
6 years of experience