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White Papers

Dive into the topics that will help shape your business’s approach to AI-enhanced legacy code futurization and transformation.

Strategy & Leadership

Plan your futurization journey

Executive Guide

10 Questions to Ask Before Starting IBM i Futurization

An executive checklist of 10 critical questions that separate successful futurization initiatives from expensive failures—covering everything from defining business outcomes to managing AI vendor risk.

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Technology Choice

JavaScript vs. Java: The Strategic Language Choice for IBM i Futurization

IBM i systems stand as powerful technological foundations, yet face an existential challenge: how can organizations unleash their full strategic potential while preparing for future innovations?

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Modernization Strategy

Strategic Pathways to Application Futurization

Is your business constrained by aging IBM i (AS/400) applications? Discover how to transform these mission-critical systems for the digital age with the 6 R’s of IBM i transformation.

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Business Case

Developer Kit: Making a Business Case for Modernization

Having trouble getting management approval for modernization projects? This Developer Kit provides study-backed data and a ready-to-use business case template to help get your next project approved.

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Talent Strategy

Addressing the Legacy Skills Crisis: A CIO’s Guide

With many enterprises reporting difficulties finding qualified legacy system developers, CIOs face mounting pressure. See how modernization through Profound AppEvo offers a strategic answer to the skills shortage.

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Technical Debt

The Cost of Technical Debt to Businesses on IBM i

What does technical debt mean, and how does it impact businesses running legacy systems like the AS/400? Explore the higher cost of ownership, longer time to market, reduced agility, and security risks it creates.

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AI & Innovation

Put AI to work across your enterprise

Public Sector

AI-Powered Innovation for Public Sector Executives

Discover how government agencies are revolutionizing operations and enhancing citizen services through custom AI solutions.

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Transportation

Navigating Challenges in Transportation & Logistics

Revolutionize transportation and logistics operations by seamlessly integrating artificial intelligence into existing systems.

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Manufacturing

The Power of AI in Manufacturing

Revolutionize your factory operations with Profound Logic’s cutting-edge AI solutions.

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Security

Generative AI Security in Business Applications

Harness the power of generative AI while safeguarding your data with Profound AI. Learn how to navigate privacy concerns, strengthen authentication, and implement best practices that drive innovation without compromising security.

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Profound AI FAQ

Comprehensive Guide to Profound AI FAQs

Explore Profound AI’s top 25 frequently asked questions to learn how this platform democratizes AI for businesses of all sizes—integrating with IBM i and supporting real-time data interaction, security, and customization.

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Development & Integration

Build modern applications and APIs on IBM i

Profound.js

Why Choose Profound.js for Business Application Development

Discover why Profound.js, a key component of the Profound AppDev suite, is the ideal choice for modern business application development on IBM i—combining enterprise-grade features with simplified programming patterns.

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Low-Code

Build Custom IBM i Applications 10x Faster with JavaScript

Do you have a strategic, business-focused approach to application development? See why Profound.js is built to help you deliver on open-source, low-code strategies as the development landscape changes rapidly.

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Node.js

Node.js for Enterprise IBM i Modernization

Thinking about modernizing your legacy IBM i (AS/400 or iSeries) applications? Read this paper first to learn how Node.js can help you modernize on-time and on-budget.

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Node.js

Node.js: The Future of Application Development

This white paper highlights four key factors that make Node.js the future of business application development—especially if you’re on the IBM i (AS/400, iSeries).

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JavaScript

Programming in 2024 and Beyond: Is Node.js Dead?

JavaScript powers both front-end and back-end development and is an excellent choice for cross-platform programming—meaning any JavaScript programmer can now become a successful IBM i programmer.

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API Security

The Importance of API Security to Protect Sensitive Business Data

APIs are critical to enterprises—empowering applications, integrating disparate systems, and delivering data on demand. Learn why poorly maintained APIs can become entry points to sensitive information, and how to secure them.

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API Strategy

Why API Matters for Enterprise Development

A successful API strategy can take your business into the future. This guide helps your organization understand how an API-centric model can create powerful new avenues for revenue growth.

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Legacy Code

Digital Transformation: The Value of Legacy Code & When to Move On

Legacy and monolithic code are the top two reasons businesses on IBM i start down the modernization path. But since “legacy” code has already taken your business so far, why consider a change?

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Industry Research

2019 State of IBM i Modernization

With a record number of nearly 800 IBM i professionals participating, this report reveals the top challenges faced on the platform and how businesses planned to modernize.

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Ready to put these ideas into practice?

This isn’t modernization—it’s futurization. Talk to our team about turning these strategies into a plan for your IBM i applications.

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