Is Your IBM i System at Risk?

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When did your IBM i environment last go through a significant update, upgrade, or modernization effort? Within the last 2 years 2-5 years ago 5-10 years ago More than 10 years ago / never formally updated

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Which best describes your IBM i development team? Mixed — experienced and newer developers Mostly experienced — 10+ years on average Aging — most within 5–10 years of retirement One developer left, or rely on outside contractors

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Which percentage of day-to-day operations still run through 5250 interfaces? Less than 25% 25–50% 50–75% More than 75%

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How long does it typically take a new employee to become proficient using your IBM i applications? 1-2 Weeks 3-4 Weeks 1-3 Months Constant struggle — new hires regularly push back

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How often do you receive complaints about your IBM i interface or usability? Rarely or Never Occasionally Regularly Constantly

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How difficult is it to connect your IBM i applications to other systems – ERPs, CRMs, APIs, reporting tools? Not difficult — established integrations work reliably Manageable — integrations require effort but we get there Difficult — time-consuming, fragile, or requires specialist knowledge We avoid integrations — too complex or unreliable

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Can users access our IBM i applications from a browser or mobile device without a terminal emulator? Yes — modern browser-based access for most functions Partially — some functions accessible, key workflows require emulator No — users need a terminal emulator or VPN No, and it's become a problem as remote work has grown

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If your most experienced IBM i developer left tomorrow, how much knowledge would be lost? Very little — everything documented and team is cross-trained Some — gaps but we could recover A significant amount — knowledge isn't written down early everything — one departure would cripple maintenance

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Do you think that your IBM i applications, green screen applications, and workflows have caused you to lose a customer or fall behind a competitor? No — hasn't been a competitive issue Not directly, but customers have asked about modernization plans Yes — lost business or received feedback systems feel outdated Yes, and it's an ongoing concern at leadership level

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How would you describe your company's leaderships current view of your IBM i environment? Supportive — understands the platform's value and wants to invest Neutral — it doesn't come up much Skeptical — leadership questions why we're still on IBM i Urgent — leadership has asked for a modernization plan

Is Your IBM I System At Risk?

Is Your IBM i System at Risk?