IBMi · AS400 · Power Systems

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Expert consulting and development for IBM i (AS/400) platforms. We keep your mission-critical systems modern, resilient, and performing at full capacity — decade after decade.

25+
Years Expertise
180+
Projects Delivered
99.9%
System Uptime
RPG IV Development DB2 / SQL Optimization CL Programming Modernization & API Integration System Performance Tuning Security & Compliance Legacy Migration 24/7 Support & Managed Services RPG IV Development DB2 / SQL Optimization CL Programming Modernization & API Integration System Performance Tuning Security & Compliance Legacy Migration 24/7 Support & Managed Services

Core Services

Deep expertise across the full IBM i stack — from legacy RPG to modern open-source integration.

01

Application Development

Custom RPG IV, COBOL, and CL solutions tailored to your business logic. New development, enhancements, and rewrites.

RPG IV / ILE COBOL CL / CLLE SQL
02

Modernization

Bring your AS/400 applications into the modern era with REST APIs, web UIs, and open-source toolchains — without a costly rewrite.

REST APIs Open-Source Node.js Python
03

Database & Performance

DB2 for i tuning, query optimization, schema redesign, and data integration strategies for high-throughput environments.

DB2 for i SQL Tuning ETL Journaling
04

Security & Compliance

Comprehensive IBM i security audits, user authority reviews, object-level permissions, and compliance gap remediation.

SIEM Authority Audit SOX / PCI Exit Points
05

Managed & Support

Ongoing system administration, job scheduling, backup management, and 24/7 on-call support with guaranteed SLAs.

24/7 Support PTF Management DR Planning BRMS
06

Integration & Migration

Seamless integration with ERP, e-commerce, and cloud systems. End-to-end migration planning for platform transitions.

ERP MQ / Kafka Cloud Sync MIMIX / iTera

Not Just Consultants.
IBM i Specialists.

01

Deep Platform Expertise

We live and breathe IBM i. No generalist detours — every engineer on our team holds years of hands-on Power Systems experience.

02

Business-First Approach

We align every solution to your business objectives, not just technical elegance. The AS/400 is a business tool — we treat it that way.

03

Zero Downtime Philosophy

Your operations never sleep, and neither do our standards. We engineer for resilience and test rigorously before touching production.

04

Transparent Engagements

Fixed-scope options, clear timelines, and honest communication. No surprise bills, no scope creep without your approval.

05

Long-Term Partnership

We build relationships, not transactions. Most clients have been with us for over a decade.

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$ WRKACTJOB Work with Active Jobs CPU%: 12.4 DBs: 1,024 Active: 98 $ RUNQRY *NONE DBPROD/SALESRPT → Query complete. 82,419 rows. 0.31s $ STRSQL SQL: SELECT * FROM ORDERS WHERE STATUS = 'OPEN' FETCH FIRST 10 → 10 records returned (0.02s) $ CHKOBJ OBJ(QSYS/QPWFSERVER) Object exists. Authority: *PUBLIC *USE $ WRKSYSSTS System status: ACTIVE ✓ ASP utilization: 47% — OK $ _

Engagement Process

01

Discovery

We audit your environment, understand your goals, and identify risks and opportunities across your IBM i estate.

02

Scoping

Detailed proposal with fixed deliverables, clear timelines, and transparent pricing — no surprises.

03

Execution

Our specialists get to work. Regular check-ins, code reviews, and milestone sign-offs keep everyone aligned.

04

Handover & Support

Full documentation, knowledge transfer, and optional ongoing managed support to keep things running smoothly.

Technologies
We Master

IBM i / OS400 RPG III / IV / ILE COBOL CL / CLLE DB2 for i SQL / STRSQL DDS / DSPF Service Programs IFS / Streams JDBC / ODBC REST / HTTP XML / JSON Java on i Node.js on i Python on i BRMS Backup MIMIX / iTera Robot / Sequel JDE / SAP B1 IBM MQ LPAR / VIOS Power Systems

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Ready to strengthen your IBM i platform?

Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to explore what's possible, our consultants are here to help. No pressure, no commitment — just expertise.

info@malbecsystems.com
+1 (800) 555-4400
Portland, OR — Serving Clients Nationwide