AS400 Cloud MigrationOptimize Legacy Infrastructure for Modern Enterprise Demands
Enterprises with aging AS400 systems face mounting costs and shrinking support as fewer experts understand these legacy platforms. These systems can’t scale quickly when business demands change, forcing a difficult trade-off between innovation and stability. This is one of the reasons why many enterprise-level organizations using AS400 (Application System/400) are actively considering iSeries migration services to overcome the challenges associated with legacy IBM iSeries Servers. With migration of AS400 to Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, businesses reduce capital expenditure, improve agility, and eliminate legacy usability constraints. They also strengthen data security, enable cloud readiness, and prepare themselves for large-scale transformation.
Damco evaluates your AS400 environment to build a clear, risk-assessed migration roadmap. Our approach covers application migration, database conversion, batch job transition, and infrastructure setup, including hardware, software, licensing, and peripheral upgrades. We manage the full transition to ensure data integrity, operational continuity, and minimal business disruption. For organizations wanting ongoing management, we also offer managed services with post-migration support and optimization.
Our AS400 Migration ServicesPaving the Path from Legacy to Digital Agility
Gain a Competitive Advantage with Our Migration Services
AS400 Migration Consulting
Streamline legacy migration with AI-based codebase analysis and dependency mapping for risk-assessed platform transitions.
RPG Migration
Migrate RPG applications seamlessly with expert services that preserve functionality while upgrading system architecture.
Db2 Upgrade Services
Optimize database performance with strategic Db2 upgrades that boost security, query speed, and operational efficiency.
AS400 APIfication
Enhance AS400 capabilities through strategic APIfication that creates modern interfaces for legacy system integration.
AS400 UI Modernization
Transform AS400 interfaces with modern UI design for enhanced user experience and contemporary functionality.
Emerging Tech Adoption
Accelerate transformation by adopting scalable cloud platforms, AI services, and containerized architectures to drive enterprise-wide innovation.
Enterprise-Ready Capabilities in Migrating AS400 SystemsProven AS400 Migration Capabilities for Enterprise Success
Make the Most of Your IBM i Investments with AS400 Cloud Migration
We enable AS400 migration to Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud while preserving their core functions.
- Retain existing business logic and workflows during platform transition
- Execute quick migrations with minimal downtime for daily operations
- Maintain the same user experience while running on updated infrastructure
- Modernize cost-effectively without rebuilding everything from scratch
Our teams rebuild AS400 apps using modern programming languages and development practices.
- Transform old code into, easier-to-maintain languages, such as free-form RPG
- Achieve better performance and faster response times for users
- Add new features that weren’t possible with legacy technology
- Develop future-ready applications that evolve with your business needs
We redesign AS400 apps with modern architecture patterns like microservices and cloud-native approaches.
- Break down complex applications into smaller, manageable pieces
- Boost your system’s ability to handle more users and data loads
- Facilitate easier updates and maintenance without affecting the whole system
- Align your infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Our experts update AS400 apps by adding new front-end features while maintaining back-end stability.
- Replace outdated user interfaces with modern, intuitive designs
- Add new capabilities with no loss of existing functionality
- Improve existing features without disrupting core business operations
- Update user experience to match current software industry standards
We connect AS400 apps with ERP, CRM, and mobile platforms to allow real-time data access.
- Create secure connections between AS400 and web-based business applications
- Build data sharing capabilities between different business systems
- Enable mobile apps and web portals to securely access AS400 data
- Set up real-time information exchange with cloud-based services
We manage the safe transfer and optimization of your data during the modernization process.
- Employ AI-driven data mapping for zero-loss transfer across platforms
- Remove duplicate records and fix critical data quality issues
- Convert old data formats into SQL-based Db2 structures that work better with modern systems
- Enable backup and validation to make sure everything transfers correctly
Our specialists protect AS400 applications and data with multi-layered security measures.
- Implement advanced security controls that meet current industry standards
- Improve compliance with regulatory requirements for your specific industry
- Create secure access controls that protect sensitive business information
- Use AI-based monitoring to spot anomalies and prevent threats in real time
We help reduce costs while building systems that grow with your business.
- Reduce hardware and maintenance costs through modern platform migration
- Create scalable systems that handle increasing data and user loads
- Optimize resource usage to minimize ongoing operational expenses
- Build flexible systems that adapt to changing business demands
Manage Potential Business Risks with AS400 Migration to Cloud
AS400 Migration SolutionsSolving Real Industry Challenges
Driving Transformation Across Industries with Legacy Migration Expertise
- Handle more customer transactions during peak hours
- Protect sensitive financial data from cyber attacks
- Meet changing regulatory requirements without system overhauls
- Reduce costs while improving customer service quality
- Speed up claim processing and policy updates
- Offer mobile apps for customers to check policies
- Connect with healthcare providers and third-party systems
- Lower IT maintenance costs significantly
- Sync inventory across stores and online platforms
- Process orders faster during holiday shopping seasons
- Offer personalized shopping experiences to customers
- Connect point-of-sale systems with back-office operations
- Build modern interfaces for quick access to patient data
- Integrate AS400 with medical equipment for real-time data flow
- Enable mobile access to view health records on the move
- Connect with lab management systems to improve diagnostics
- Establish connectivity with automation systems to sync shop floor data
- Create real-time dashboards for better visibility into KPIs
- Implement mobile access to manage work orders on the go
- Integrate databases with supply chain systems to optimize procurement
- Process billing for millions of customers accurately
- Monitor network performance and fix issues faster
- Offer self-service portals for customer account management
- Launch new services without major system changes
AS400 Migration Services That DeliverSuccess Stories from Leading Enterprises
Discover how our customized solutions have delivered measurable results for enterprises worldwide.
7.5% Rise in Profits with Modernized AS400 System
A leading healthcare company partnered with Damco for the modernization of their AS400 patient record system, significantly improving productivity, cost savings, and ROI.
48% Improvement in Customer Acquisition with Legacy IBM i Transformation
Damco rearchitected the legacy warehouse management solution for an eminent company, resulting in a 35% improvement in operational efficiency and a 48% boost in customer acquisition.
30% Reduction in Booking Cycle Time with Revamped IBM i Systems
A global shipping and logistics company collaborated with Damco to redesign their core systems, reducing booking cycle time by 30% and securing $4 million in projected savings.
Our Approach Enabling Smooth Transitions with Minimal Business Disruption
Empower Your Business by Infusinge Life into Legacy IT Assets with iSeries Migration
Assessment of Requirements
Our experts understand your business goals and project requirements along with the resources required to migrate from AS400 to Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
Agreement on Engagement Models
We offer the best-suited engagement models tailored to your project requirements, complemented by top-tier resources for AS400 migration to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Design and Development
Our experts then design and develop a strategic roadmap to meet your AS400 cloud migration requirements and business objectives.
QA and Testing
We conduct intensive workload and backup drills to make sure that migrated IT assets exhibit enhanced performance and functionality on cloud-based infrastructure.
Support and Maintenance
Post cloud deployment, ‘the end of the beginning starts’ wherein our experts constantly monitor the performance of your modernized IT assets to maintain seamless operation and reliability.
Maximize the Potential of AS400 Systems with Strategic Transformation
Why Choose Damco as Your iSeries Migration Company
Trust Damco’s IBM iSeries specialists to migrate legacy AS400 systems with zero disruption and reliability.
- Technology Assessment Assessment of existing IT frameworks, software/hardware dependencies, and user needs for hassle-free migration and reduced TCO.
- End-to-End Support Custom support and flexible engagement models for growth-focused firms: SLA-based, on and offshore teams, fractional or ad-hoc support.
- Diverse Clientele Experience in supporting clients of all sizes right from funded startups and ISVs to SMBs and enterprise-level organizations.
- Long-Term Partnerships Built a long-term partnership with global clients spanning 25+ industries. On average, we have worked with many of our clients for more than 6 years.
Related Offerings
RPG Development
Enhance system functionality with expert RPG development and enterprise programming solutions.
AS400 Modernization
Transform legacy AS400 systems with professional modernization and enhancement solutions.
IBM AS400 Support
Maximize system reliability through dedicated IBM AS400 support and monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
AS400 and IBM i are essentially the same platform with different names. AS400 was the original name introduced in 1988. IBM rebranded it as iSeries in 2000, then System i in 2006, and finally IBM i in 2008. IBM i represents the modern, evolved version with enhanced capabilities while maintaining complete backward compatibility with original AS400 applications.
Approaches for migrating AS400 systems to the cloud typically fall into five categories, including lift-and-shift, replatforming, refactoring, replacing, and hybrid deployment. Organizations may also pursue phased migrations, containerization using technologies like Docker, or managed IBM i cloud services, depending on complexity and objectives.
The AS400 platform, now IBM i, is far from outdated. It's evolved into a modern system supporting cloud deployment, containerization, contemporary programming languages, and advanced security features. Thousands of organizations trust IBM i for mission-critical applications due to its exceptional uptime, scalability, and integration capabilities.
AS400 is used by many enterprise-level organizations for powering mission-critical workloads and applications. Since it comes with firewall capabilities and a web-enabled server, it is ideal for running eCommerce businesses. Besides this, AS400 is used across industries that demand reliability, such as manufacturing and production.
Depending on complexity, data volume, and system dependencies, the duration of migration can be anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months. Small applications with minimal customization may take 3-6 months, while large enterprise systems might require 18-24 months. Our teams follow an agile approach to migrate AS400 to Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud from on premises with the highest quality standards.
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