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IBM i Modernization Assessment

IBM i Modernization Assessment:

Remove Hidden Roadblocks.

Win with a Proven Roadmap.

Here’s an assessment that will help you with a clear starting point for IBM i modernization decisions.

This assessment applies whether you’re working with untouched IBM i systems or continuing a partial modernization, code conversion, or low-code effort. Having modernized over 100M lines of code, we focus on real costs, not assumptions, pinpointing true complexity and risk to deliver a clear, landscape-aligned modernization blueprint.

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How the Assessment Works

A structured, low-risk path from “we should modernize” to “we know what to do next”.

This assessment takes stock of your current modernization efforts. It helps leadership decide what to keep, what to fix, what to unwind, and what to extend. A modernization roadmap that shows exactly what to tackle first, with timelines your board will believe.

2-3 week turnaround, not months of discovery
50+ programs reverse-engineered per week, with AI-assisted analysis at scale
Zero disruption to your production systems
STEP01

Assessment Request and Alignment

You submit the request form to initiate the assessment.

We follow up quickly to confirm your objectives, current modernization status, and decision horizon. This ensures the assessment is scoped for decision-making, not theory.

STEP02

Focused Discovery Audit

We perform a targeted audit covering:

  • Your IBM i applications and workloads
  • Integration points and dependencies
  • Constraints, risks, and friction areas
  • Modernization goals and planning horizons

This avoids deep documentation while giving us enough signal to prepare meaningfully.

STEP03

Collaborative Assessment Workshop

We conduct a working session with your technical and business stakeholders to:

  • Validate real facts and risk scenarios
  • Clarify priorities and constraints
  • Discuss gaps, end-user impact, and trade-offs
  • Separate near-term opportunities from longer-term moves
STEP04

AI-Assisted Scenario Analysis

We apply AI-assisted analysis for:

  • Logic discovery across your legacy codebases
  • Structural and operational complexity
  • Scenario comparisons across modernization paths
  • Projected impact on cost, timeline, and delivery effort
  • Identifying hidden modernization debts from past initiatives
STEP05

Assessment Report and Roadmap Review

You receive a consolidated assessment report that includes:

  • Recommended modernization approach options
  • A phased, realistic roadmap
  • Target architecture direction
  • Best-practice guidance relevant to your environment
IBM i Modernization Assessment Report

What You Get Inside the Roadmap

Not another glorified sales deck. We deliver a practical, working document, built on your real grounds, not assumptions. The deliverables include:

IBM i Modernization Assessment Report

Complete Application & Landscape Visibility

You get a defensible, end-to-end view of your IBM i environment. We map RPG, COBOL, and CL programs, batch jobs and schedules, DB2 files and data dependencies, and all integrations across APIs, file transfers, and external systems.

This eliminates blind spots and guesswork.

Active, Dormant, and Dead Code Clarity

The roadmap distinguishes active business-critical code, dormant but referenced programs, dead code, and zombie programs that run without delivering value.

This immediately reduces modernization scope, cost, and risk.

Realistic Effort, Cost, and Readiness View

Effort estimates are based on structural complexity, integration depth, and business criticality. No assumptions or line counts. We align timelines with proven delivery data while assessing people risk, tribal knowledge, end-user impact, and documentation gaps.

This ensures plans reflect organizational readiness.

A Phased, Executable Modernization Roadmap

You receive a sequenced plan with clear priorities: quick wins, core systems, long-tail edge cases, and components best left untouched. Each phase includes decision checkpoints.

This gives the flexibility to pause, adjust, or accelerate without disrupting live operations.

Our IBM i Success Stories

$4M+ projected savings through AI-assisted development & reusable components

Zero-downtime IBM i modernization for a global logistics provider, leveraging AI-assisted development and reusable components to achieve high savings.

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Blockchain-Powered Tokenization Platform

38% improvement in agent productivity for a Large Insurer

Modernized IBM i insurance systems with cloud-native microservices and redesigned UI, boosting agent productivity through improved scalability and usability.

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Blockchain-Powered Shareholder Voting Platform

Delivered 40% faster Accounts Payable Cycle

Partnered with a leading U.S. oil refining company to completely modernize AS/400 RPG-based financial systems speeding AP Cycles.

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Ethereum-Based NFT Marketplace

Know More About Damco

We’re not consultants who work theoretically or depend on guesswork. Our team includes practitioners who’ve spent careers in production environments, writing RPG, debugging batch jobs at odd hours, and living through failed migrations. We know what works because we’ve done it a lot.

25+ Years in Enterprise Modernization

25+ Years in Enterprise Modernization

Proven track record across regulated industries including Manufacturing, Insurance, and Healthcare.

1M+ Hours in IBM i Projects Alone

1M+ Hours in IBM i Projects Alone

Deep experience with Synon, RPG, COBOL, DB2, and legacy integration patterns.

A Dedicated Pool of IBM i Experts

100M+ Lines of Code Modernized

Seasoned IBM i practitioners with hands-on experience in real production environments across every major IBM i pattern, not just advisory roles.

Built for Zero Disruption

Built for Zero Disruption

All modernization roadmaps are designed to preserve business continuity and minimize risk to live systems.

Built Around Your Context

End-to-End Accountability

Our solutions go beyond tools and products. We operate across platforms, architectures, and ecosystems to design what fits your enterprise the best.

Built Around Your Context

Built Around Your Context

No generic frameworks. We assess your environment and tailor recommendations to your real constraints and priorities.

Comprehensive Modern Technology Coverage

Comprehensive Modern Technology Coverage

We’ve delivered across cloud-native builds, microservices, data platforms, integration layers, and modern UI frameworks.

Extensive ERP Modernization Experience

Extensive ERP Modernization Experience

We’ve worked in ERP-driven environments where IBM i coexists with SAP, Oracle, and custom platforms.

Industries We Serve

Manufacturing

Production planning, ERP, and MES systems require stability. Modernization is approached without disrupting shop-floor operations or release cycles.

Insurance

Policy administration, claims, and underwriting systems are modernized with compliance, auditability, and continuity as baseline requirements.

Healthcare

Laboratory systems and clinical workflows are modernized with strict attention to data security, regulatory obligations, and system reliability.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Inventory, fulfillment, and warehouse systems must remain available. We modernize incrementally, with minimal operational impact.