Valence Platform Overview
Valence is a comprehensive modernization platform that enables organizations to extend and evolve IBM i applications with modern web and mobile interfaces while preserving existing business logic and data integrity.
- Valence Portal – Secure application launcher with role-based access, session management, and deployment control.
- Low-Code App Builder (Nitro) – Rapid creation of responsive business applications with minimal coding.
- Developer Toolkit – RPG and JavaScript tooling for building modern applications that integrate directly with IBM i data.
- Valence Utilities – Modern GUI-based tools for IBM i administration, job management, and database interaction.
- Fusion5250 – Browser-based 5250 emulation eliminating traditional terminal software.
Development and Runtime Capabilities
- Native browser-based applications for desktop, tablet, and mobile users.
- JSON and REST-based integration for modern application interoperability.
- Apache and Node.js runtime support on or off IBM i.
- Incremental modernization without rewriting or replacing IBM i applications.
IBM i Modernization Comparison Summary
Valence occupies a unique position among IBM i modernization approaches.
Unlike UI-only screen refactoring tools, Valence provides true application development capabilities. Unlike full rewrites or code conversion initiatives, it enables phased modernization with significantly lower operational risk.
- Compared to UI-only tools, Valence enables real application workflows, APIs, and extensibility.
- Compared to code conversion, Valence delivers modern UX immediately without destabilizing proven logic.
- Compared to full rewrites, Valence minimizes risk, cost, and disruption while preserving business continuity.
How VIRTUTEM Uses Valence
VIRTUTEM applies Valence as part of a disciplined, business-led modernization approach. We focus on risk reduction, controlled evolution, and measurable outcomes rather than platform-driven transformation initiatives.