AI is a subject that’s created a great deal of buzz in the IBM i community over the past 12-months. 

We’ve covered the expansion of AI in our community regularly, including the news that IBM themselves have released applications such IBM i Bob to assist developers for instance.

However, news from IBM last month presents another angle on AI with one in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled according to data released by IBM in 12-months preceding July 2026. 

That’s a 56% increase from the year before.

IBM estimates that those breaches cost businesses an average of $6 million each. To make matters worse, those costs are about $1 million more than the global average.

How does the growth in AI-enabled breaches impact enterprises operating IBM i?

Moving from assumed security to managed, measurable protection in the age of AI

IBM i has a long standing reputation as one of the most secure and resilient enterprises platforms available. 

For many organisations, it continues to run the applications that matter most: 

• ERP systems
• Warehouse management software
• Finance and billing systems
• Manufacturing software
• Transport management and distribution applications
• Pricing and stock management
• And, a whole host of other business-critical operational workflows.

However, that cyber security reputation can also create a dangerous assumption.

IBM i can be an extremely secure platform. But, like any system, it still needs the right locks, keys and monitoring in place to safeguard that level of security.

Its inherent security credentials, however, does not remove the need for good security governance. 

As with any application, security governance is more effective when the right controls are properly configured, actively managed and regularly reviewed.

In other words IBM i is secureable, but it is not automatically secure.

That distinction matters now more than ever because of AI. In the past, IBM i may have benefited from a degree of obscurity. Considered by some as a legacy platform, many attackers lacked the knowledge of IBM i architecture itself. 

They didn’t understand the commands, exit points, the Integrated File System, how user profiles are set-up, object authority or the special authorities needed to target it effectively.

AI weakens that obscurity advantage.

Attackers can now use AI tools to understand unfamiliar platforms faster, interpret configuration weaknesses, automate research and accelerate the process of looking for poor controls.

IBM’s 2026 X Force Threat Intelligence Index reported that attackers are exploiting basic security gaps at higher rates, accelerated by AI tools that help identify weaknesses faster. IBM also reported a 44% increase in attacks that began with exploitation of public facing applications, and a 49% year on year increase in active ransomware and extortion groups.

This does not mean IBM i has become an insecure platform. 

What it does mean is that businesses running IBM i applications can no longer rely on reputation, obscurity or historical confidence. 

IBM i security now needs to be visible, tested, monitored and evidenced.

The IBM i Threat Landscape Has Changed

AI has meant that the wider threat landscape has changed. IBM i estates now sit inside a much faster and noisier security environment.

Firstly, the rise in attacks exploiting public facing applications. IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index reported a 44 percent increase in attacks exploiting public facing applications. 

That matters because modern IBM i estates are often connected to web portals, APIs, cloud platforms, reporting tools and integration layers.

Ransomware too is on the rise with IBM reporting a 49 percent increase in active ransomware and extortion groups. Ransomware is no longer something organisations can think of only as a desktop or Windows problem. 

IBM i can still be exposed through file shares, the IFS, compromised credentials, excessive authority and connected systems.

And then there’s software vulnerabilities. 

Verizon’s Data Breach Investigation Report stated that 31 percent of breaches now start with software vulnerabilities. That reinforces the need to understand where systems are exposed, how access is controlled and whether security settings are being actively reviewed.

Finally, Verizon reported that 48 percent of breaches now involve ransomware. That’s why monitoring, alerting, access control and data protection are vitally important for your IBM i security strategy.

The IBM i security misconception

IBM i is often described as secure by design. That is fair, but not entirely complete.

A better description is that IBM i is highly secureable. 

It has strong native security capabilities, but those capabilities need to be configured, maintained and continually reviewed.

A business may have IBM i applications that power much of their operation, with exceptional reliability and years of uninterrupted uptime, but still carry avoidable security risks. 

Common issues include:

1. Over privileged user profiles
2. Excessive use of special authorities
3. Shared or generic accounts
4. Weak control over FTP, ODBC, Telnet and other exit points
5. Limited visibility of Integrated File System activity
6. Sensitive data held in clear text
7. Audit journals that are collected but not actively reviewed
8. Security reporting that is manual, infrequent or dependent on one specialist
9. Limited integration between IBM i activity and enterprise SIEM tools
10. Lack of real time alerting when suspicious activity occurs.

The result?

A gap between the security IBM i can provide and the security the organisation can prove it has in place.

That gap is becoming more dangerous because AI reduces the effort needed to understand enterprise systems. What once required niche knowledge can now be researched, summarised and partially automated much more quickly.

The AI factor: why obscurity is no longer enough

For many years, IBM i has worked in its favour. It is not as widely understood as mainstream Windows, Linux or cloud platforms. You only need to look at the ageing IBM i developer talent pool and see why so many IT leaders view the skills gap as their number one concern. 

Attackers looking for easy opportunities focused elsewhere, but that’s no longer the case. AI changes the risk equation:

1. Platform knowledge is easier to access

An attacker no longer needs to be an experienced IBM i administrator to begin learning the basics of the platform. AI tools can explain IBM i concepts, commands, object authorities, user profiles, exit points, the IFS and common configuration issues to the wannabe cyber criminal.  This does not give an attacker instant expertise, but it significantly lowers the barrier to entry.

2. Reconnaissance can be accelerated

AI can help attackers organise research, generate checklists, interpret technical information and suggest areas of vulnerability to investigate. For IBM i, that could include exposed services, weak password policies, mapped file shares, overly powerful user profiles, unsecured exit points or poor monitoring.

Again, AI does not create weakness, but it does make weaknesses easier to find and understand.

3. Attacks can become faster and more repeatable

The wider threat landscape is already moving in this direction. As mentioned earlier Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report states that 31% of breaches now start with software vulnerabilities and 48% involve ransomware. It also notes that generative AI is helping attackers work faster across techniques such as spotting security gaps and writing malware.

For IBM i environments, the lesson is clear: security through obscurity is no longer a credible strategy. 

Organisations should assume that platform knowledge is increasingly available, and that weak configuration can be discovered faster than before. The correct response is not panic. It is discipline.

IBM i security should be assessed, hardened, monitored and reported in a way that reflects the modern threat landscape.

Why native controls alone may not be enough

IBM i includes strong native security features, including user profiles, object level authority, special authorities, system values, auditing and journaling. These are valuable and should remain part of any IBM i security strategy.

However, native capability is not the same as operational security.

The challenge is not simply whether IBM i has security controls. It is whether those controls are correctly configured, consistently applied, monitored in real time and understood by the people responsible for risk.

For example, an organisation may technically have audit journals enabled, but if nobody reviews the activity, the business may still miss suspicious behaviour. 

A user may have high authority levels for historical reasons, but if that authority is never reviewed, it becomes a standing risk. A file share may have been created for a valid reason years ago, but if it remains open today, it can increase exposure.

AI increases the importance of this issue because attackers are becoming faster at identifying weak points. The more quickly an attacker can understand a system, the more important it becomes for defenders to remove unnecessary exposure before it is exploited.

In many IBM i estates, the challenge is not a lack of security commands, it is the need to make security visible, consistent, repeatable and reportable.

Understanding the modern IBM i risk landscape

There are several reasons why IBM i security needs more active management in the face of AI threats.

1. IBM i systems are more connected

Many IBM i applications now exchange data with web portals, BI tools, cloud systems, integration platforms, warehouse systems, third party software, managed service providers and desktop tools. Connections such as FTP, Telnet, ODBC, API and web services are critical to business success, but they also create routes into the system.

2. Ransomware has changed the conversation

Ransomware is no longer just a Windows problem. IBM i may not be attacked in exactly the same way as a desktop estate, but it can still be exposed through file shares, the IFS, compromised credentials, excessive authority and connected systems.

3. AI is reducing the attacker’s learning curve

IBM i used to require specialist knowledge to understand it, however, AI makes the first stage of learning much easier.

An attacker can use AI to understand IBM i terminology, identify likely weak points, generate questions, structure a reconnaissance plan and interpret results. That means poor configuration, excessive authority and exposed access routes are less likely to remain hidden simply because the platform is unfamiliar.

4. Auditors expect evidence

For many organisations, especially those operating under GDPR, PCI, SOX, HIPAA or internal governance standards, it is not enough to say that IBM i is secure. Auditors need evidence.

They need to know who has access, what users can do, what has changed, what sensitive data exists, how access is controlled and whether exceptions are being reviewed.

5. IBM i skills are becoming more concentrated

Many IBM i environments rely on a small number of experienced people who understand the platform, the applications and the security model. That knowledge is valuable, but it can also create operational risk.

Security tools helps reduce dependency on individual knowledge by providing dashboards, reports, alerts and repeatable processes that can be understood by IBM i specialists, security teams, auditors and business stakeholders.

This is especially important in the AI era. If attackers can use automation to move faster, defenders also need better tooling, better visibility and better operational discipline.

The business case for IBM i security products

The case for IBM i security products should not be framed only as technology improvement. It is a business risk decision. Dedicated security tooling helps organisations:

1. Reduce the risk of unauthorised access
2. Limit the impact of compromised accounts
3. Improve control over powerful users
4. Protect sensitive data
5. Monitor network and exit point activity
6. Detect suspicious behaviour more quickly
7. Produce clearer audit evidence
8. Support compliance obligations
9. Improve resilience against ransomware and data theft
10. Reduce reliance on security through obscurity
11. Improve readiness for AI accelerated threats
12. Give both IT and business leaders confidence in the security posture of critical systems

An effective IBM i security approach should cover more than one area. It should provide layered protection across users, data, access points, activity, audit and response. 

The best IBM i security software tools should help organisations answer these questions:

1. Who has access to the IBM i system?
2. Which users have powerful authorities?
3. Are those authorities still justified?
4. Which connections are coming into the system?
5. Are FTP, ODBC, Telnet and other exit points controlled?
6. Is the IFS exposed through unnecessary shares or excessive authority?
7. What sensitive data exists and how is it protected?
8. Can suspicious activity be detected quickly?
9. Can IBM i security events be passed to the wider security team?
10. Can audit and compliance reports be produced easily?
11. Can the business prove that controls are operating effectively?
12. Can the organisation respond quickly if AI assisted attackers find a weakness?

These questions are difficult to answer consistently with manual checks alone. They require dedicated visibility, automation and governance.

The Fresche Security Suite is designed specifically for IBM i environments, with a suite of tools for IBM i security, which addresses IBM i security as a joined up operational challenge rather than a set of separate technical tasks. It includes:

• Compliance and auditing
• Intrusion detection
• Ransomware protection
• Exit point security
• Data encryption
• SIEM integration
• Multi factor authentication.

Centralised management

Fresche Central provides a single web based console for:

• Monitoring security in complex environments
• Configuring privilege escalation and network security
• Dashboard views
• Access to 360 plus built-in compliance reports.

The module provides visibility for security and IBM i development teams as well as auditors with clear reporting and tools that do not slow down daily operations.

Security management and access controls

Fresche Secure safeguards business critical assets on IBM i by addressing one of the biggest IBM i risks: users or service accounts having more authority than they need, for longer than they need it:

• User profile management
• Access escalation management
• Inactive session lockdown
• Network and exit point security
• Object and IFS and privileged access management.

Auditing and compliance

Fresche Audit supports internal and external audit requirements by simplifying data collection, reporting and regulatory compliance evidence. This is particularly valuable where IBM i underpins regulated business processes, financial systems, supply chain operations or customer data.

Threat detection and alerting

Fresche Detect provides real-time alerts for suspicious system activity, with SIEM integration, email notifications, history log monitoring and command monitoring. This closes the gap between event collection and response and provides instant response.

Data protection

Fresche Encrypt provides field level encryption, masking and scrambling, as well as sensitive field identification assistance and field level change reporting. For many organisations, this is an important step toward protecting the data itself, rather than relying only on perimeter or user access controls.

Multi factor authentication

Fresche MFA adds another layer of authentication for users signing into IBM i, including QR codes, OTP app generated codes and email or text token authentication. This is increasingly important as attackers target credentials and as IBM i systems become more connected to wider business workflows.

Securing your IBM i applications

IBM i remains a strong, resilient and highly capable platform. But no platform should be protected by reputation alone. 

The security question for IBM i estates is not simply: “Is IBM i secure?” 

A better question is: “Can we prove that our IBM i environment is properly controlled, monitored and protected today?”

That question has become more urgent in the age of AI.

AI does not make IBM i weak. But it does make weak IBM i security easier to understand, easier to probe and easier to exploit. 

Platform obscurity is no longer enough. Organisations should assume that attackers can access IBM i knowledge more easily and that poor controls may be discovered faster than they expect.

For many organisations, the answer requires more than native capability and periodic manual review. It requires active monitoring, controlled access, real time alerting, sensitive data protection, audit ready reporting and integration with wider security operations.

The Fresche Security Suite delivers a practical way to strengthen IBM i security across these areas. By combining centralised management, access control, auditing, detection, encryption and MFA, it helps organisations move from assumed security to managed, measurable protection.

For businesses that rely on IBM i to run core operations, that shift is no longer optional. It is part of responsible IT governance.

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Especially when you consider the widening skills gap for experienced IBM i developers.

Without proper IBM i code analysis and documentation, developers are more hesitant to make changes as they don’t know the risks those code changes may introduce to what are often business-critical applications.

Enter X-Analysis from Fresche Solutions, an advanced IBM i code analysis tool that unlocks hidden business rules, data flows, and program dependencies.

X-Analysis gives IT teams full transparency into their IBM i applications code base.

In this article, we’ll explore:

• Why legacy IBM i applications can be difficult to maintain.
• How X-Analysis transforms RPG and COBOL code into structured insights.
• The benefits of automated IBM i application documentation and impact analysis.
• How AI is bringing smarter IBM i modernisation.

The Challenge: IBM i Applications as a “Black Box”

Many IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) applications have evolved over decades, accumulating technical debt and undocumented code. 

This exact scenario was evident when we started to provide support, maintenance and development services to DSV (formerly Schenker) Finland’s TMS Software. You can read more about how we coupled X-Analysis with TD/OMS, a market leading IBM i change management tool, to understand their CIEL & Opera systems (all of which are in Finnish!).

Just like DSV Finland, businesses often struggle with:

• Lack of visibility: developers don’t fully understand RPG and COBOL programs.
• Risk of unintended changes: Modifying one program may break dependencies.
• Slow IBM i modernisation: Without a clear view of the application, digital transformation efforts stall.
• Lack of agility and integration: Development projects are either slow or non-existent as there is an IBM i skills gap or inability to develop applications without understanding the code base
• Developer dependency: Only senior IBM i developers understand system logic, making knowledge transfer difficult.

Without automated IBM i code analysis, organizations are left guessing how their applications truly function.

X-Analysis: The Key to IBM i Code Insights

X-Analysis offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to tackle the challenges of documenting and analysing IBM i systems. 

X-Analysis is equipped with features that make it indispensable for IT developers including:

• Automated Code Analysis: It scans and analyses the entire IBM i codebase, identifying dependencies, dead code, and potential optimisation opportunities.
• Graphical Representations: Complex code structures are broken down into understandable diagrams, aiding in visualisation and comprehension.
• Impact Analysis: Before making changes, X-Analysis assesses the potential impact, ensuring that modifications do not inadvertently disrupt operations.

AI-Powered IBM i Application Intelligence 

With the integration of AI and a new web-based UI, X-Analysis transforms code analysis into an intuitive experience and is a major enhancement to the toolset.

It allows non-technical stakeholders, including Project Managers, Business Analysts, and C-level executives, to query code in plain English (e.g., “What programs use this file?”) and receive actionable insights. 

This AI-powered capability has been shown to improve response speeds by over 10x in some cases compared to legacy methods, making advanced application intelligence accessible to the entire team.

Organisations across various sectors are using X-Analysis to drive results:

• A major financial institution used X-Analysis to document its COBOL applications, significantly cutting the time required for system audits and upgrades.
• A large manufacturing company used the tool to update RPG applications to a modern framework, resulting in lower operational costs and improved performance.

If you’re interested in learning more? Free proof of concept available so you can experience the power of AI for IBM i application modernization. 

What’s the business impact of using X-Analysis?

• Reduce maintenance costs: Improve code visibility and documentation.
• Accelerate modernisation: Use automated business rule extraction.
• Lower development risks: Identify potential issues before changes are made.
• Enable faster onboarding: Help new developers understand the system quickly.

By using X-Analysis for IBM i application analysis, businesses can:

• Reduce IBM i maintenance costs by improving code transparency.
• Speed up IBM i modernization efforts with clear business rule extraction.
• Improve developer efficiency by eliminating guesswork in legacy applications.
• Lower the risk of software changes with precise IBM i impact analysis.
• Accelerate IBM i cloud migration by understanding legacy system architectures.

IBM i code analysis delivers visibility

IBM i applications don’t have to be thought as that impenetrable black box. 

With X-Analysis, IBM i-based enterprises can gain full visibility into their RPG and COBOL code base. 

Analysis, testing and automated documentation of those applications improves application maintenance, the speed of development projects and ensures modernisation and transformation strategies are successful.

Ready to unlock your IBM i applications with X-Analysis? Learn more about X-Analysis here.

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Developers increasingly expect to work through modern tools such as Visual Studio Code and browser-based applications. 

Businesses want their IBM i applications to connect and integrate more easily with wider enterprise platforms. And artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to influence how IBM i development teams work.

The challenge for IBM i leaders is adopting these changes without losing the governance and control that protect production systems. 

That challenge is what the latest release of Remain Software’s IBM i change management tool TD/OMS addresses.

Watch the full presentation on TD/OMS V18.1 with Andy Nicholson below.

What’s new in TD/OMS V18.1?

TD/OMS V18.1 is built around four connected components:

• TD/OMS continues to provide lifecycle control, approval, and deployment governance.
• Octo gives developers a modern browser and Visual Studio Code experience.
• APIs allow the platform to connect with other systems and automated processes.
• Octo AI Studio provides a governed route into artificial intelligence.

Together, these four elements turn TD/OMS into a broader, more open DevOps platform for IBM i, rather than a standalone change management tool.

What challenge does TD/OMS V18.1 address for IBM i developers?

IBM i teams are under pressure from two directions at once. 

Developers want to work in the tools they already use elsewhere. 

The business wants IBM i systems tied into its wider enterprise tool set. Often that requirement is complicated with the desire to start using AI within the business. 

The risk is that adopting modern development tools and AI capability comes at the cost of the approval, testing, and deployment control that keeps production IBM i systems stable. 

For an IT leader responsible for that system, that’s a trade-off not to take lightly.

Remain’s Octo tool makes TD/OMS capabilities available through the browser and Visual Studio Code, so developers can work through familiar, modern tools while staying inside the same controlled TD/OMS lifecycle used today.

Version 18.1 also improves the day-to-day development experience within that lifecycle:

• Component dependencies are now grouped and easier to filter, so developers can see what a change will affect more quickly.
• Task solutions can be narrowed by object type and environment, cutting down on unnecessary searching.
• Branches can be stashed with a recorded reason instead of being permanently deleted, so in-progress work is retained safely rather than lost.

These changes reduce unnecessary searching, improve awareness of the impact of a change before it is made, and help developers manage change more safely. 

None of the changes introduced as part of the new release alters the approval and deployment controls TD/OMS already enforces.

Put together, TD/OMS provides the control, Octo provides the modern experience, APIs provide openness and integration, and Octo AI Studio provides governed intelligence. 

For an IBM i organisation, that combination means the ability to modernise the development experience and start using AI, while keeping the traceability and deployment controls the business already depends on.

For a technical lead, that means a familiar, modern working environment connected to the wider enterprise tool set. 

For a business leader weighing risk against reward, it means that IBM i modernisation and AI adoption do not have to come at the expense of control over a system the business runs on.

Explore TD/OMS with Proximity

Proximity resells and supports TD/OMS as part of a wider set of IBM i application services and development tools.

If your organisation is running IBM i and weighing up how to modernise and manage development processes, contact Proximity to arrange a demonstration of TD/OMS.

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For years, IT teams have struggled with complex IBM i code, limited visibility, and slow development and modernisation projects.

Traditional IBM i development tools weren’t built to keep pace with today’s evolving demands on the IBM i enterprise with manual analysis no longer enough. 

The good news? 

With the integration of AI into X-Analysis, Fresche Solutions is eliminating bottlenecks and bringing intelligence-driven insights to the IBM i developer community. 

Application documentation with X-Analysis

Andy Nicholson takes a deep dive into X-Analysis in this video – and there’s also a demonstration of the new AI feature in the video below:

X-Analysis itself has been supporting the IBM i community in application discovery and documentation for many years now.

It does this by building a repository of data on your IBM i landscape. 

X-Analysis could be considered as akin to an MRI scanner for your IBM i estate. It forensically analyses your RPG and COBOL application and provides insightful analysis documentation and graphical representations of your IBM i applications.

This not only helps you know what is where, but also supports the UNDERSTANDING of your IBM i enterprise.

While X-Analysis is unrivalled in its ability to extract and document your IBM i applications, this information was largely limited to experienced users. 

Now, powered by natural language processing and AI, the new X-Analysis lets you ask questions on your code – questions in plain English. 

‘What programs use this file?’ and get understandable answers, in a natural, conversational manner.

This opens up your IT resource. Not just for developers, but for Project Managers, Business Analysts — even C-levels. 

They can all get actionable insights from the same tool, without getting lost in the code.

Whether you’re tackling database redesigns, looking at an UI overhaul, or untangling a monolithic application, the AI-enabled X-Analysis will provide you with a clear, visual roadmap.

Look at it like getting a blueprint for your modernisation journey.

It’ll be like talking to a knowledgeable colleague. It’ll be comprehensive, understandable and quick. 

In fact, moving to their platform, in some cases, Fresche have recorded more than a 10x in response speeds against the legacy system.

Andy Nicholson, Proximity’s Sales Director, caught up with Steve Cast, Fresche’s newly appointed Practice Director, to discuss the new AI-powered X-Analysis product.

>> Watch the interview here

Steve explained that the new release of X-Analysis “will allow you to understand your RPG code and your DB2 for i database as you currently do within X-Analysis in a kind of graphical format but being able to ask intelligent questions of the AI agent that has been built into X-Analysis.”

One of the key benefits of the AI-enabled interface is making accessing information much faster and easier. 

“Rather than you having to know the right question to ask, and that’s what has always been the problem with X-Analysis, in that all the information is there in the repository but sometimes being able to find it, you’ve got to almost point and click and hope for the best” explained Steve. 

“The new AI enabled X-Analysis provides a much simpler interface. So, the same great repository information that X-Analysis has always built for us, but being able to interpret the information in a way that is more interactive and more intuitive for us to use.”

Steve also confirmed that the new release won’t be the only Fresche product that will be treated to a new UI and be AI-enabled:

“This is the direction of travel for Fresche Solutions. We’re making sure we AI-enable the tooling that we have. So I think you can probably guess that X-Analysis is not the only tool that’s going to be AI enabled – there’s more to come on that.  I’ve seen sneak previews of our AI enablement of some of those other tools. 

“Testing would be an obvious one to be looking at. Watch this space!”

Fresche’s AI-enhanced X-Analysis stands as a significant advancement in IBM i application discovery and understanding. 

It offers IBM i shops a smarter, faster, and more accessible path to support and modernise their legacy systems.

Contact us to learn more about the new AI-enabled X-Analysis

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However, to remain competitive, modern businesses must evolve their IBM i applications to meet new technological challenges and demands.

The Challenge: Legacy Code and Technical Debt

Many IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) applications have been in production for decades.

Over time, they accumulate technical debt, undocumented code, and hidden dependencies, making modernisation efforts slow and risky. As senior developers retire, businesses face:

• Lack of documentation – Maintenance becomes time-consuming and difficult.
• Hidden dependencies – Small changes can trigger system-wide issues.
• Slow modernisation efforts – Poor visibility into RPG and COBOL applications leads to stalled digital transformation.
• High maintenance costs – Inefficient code increases IT spending
• Risk to Business Continuity – With knowledge retired, any failure may cause significant downtime to the enterprise resulting in expensive shutdown of operations.

Without automated tools, IT teams are left guessing how applications function and interact, making modernisation a risky process.

The need for IBM i application modernisation

IBM i application modernisation is crucial for businesses aiming to use the latest technological innovations while maintaining the integrity of their existing infrastructure. 

As we’ve explored in other articles, modernisation of IBM i applications encompasses a range of strategies, including the integration of open-source utilities, modernising interfaces, integrating IBM i applications with other back office systems internally and externally – the list goes on.

By employing these strategies, businesses can ensure that their IBM i systems are not just operational but fit for purpose for current and future demands.

Understanding Automated Code Analysis

Automated code analysis involves the use of specialised tools to examine codebases systematically. 

For IBM i applications, this may mean scrutinising RPG (Report Program Generator) and COBOL code to identify potential inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, or outdated practices.

Tools like X-Analysis are vital in the process, providing comprehensive insights into the code structure and functionality.

The strength of automated code analysis lies in its ability to enhance code quality, reduce technical debt, and facilitate smoother transitions during system upgrades or migrations. 

Why IBM i applications need automated code analysis

Many IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) applications have been in production for decades. 

As senior developers retire, businesses face:

• Lack of documentation: making IBM i application maintenance time-consuming.
• Hidden dependencies: changes to one program can impact multiple others.
• Slow modernisation and development efforts: without clear visibility into legacy RPG and COBOL applications, digital transformation projects stall.
• High maintenance costs: unoptimised code leads to inefficiencies and increased IT spending.

Without IBM i code analysis tools, IT teams can be left guessing how their applications function and their code interacts leading to high risk and uncertainty when making changes.

Using IBM i documentation tools

Documentation is a cornerstone of effective system management. For IBM i systems, robust documentation tools are indispensable. 

They provide a clear blueprint of system operations, facilitating better understanding and management of complex IBM i applications.

Tools designed for IBM i code documentation play a critical role here. 

They not only help in maintaining up-to-date documentation but also assist in the onboarding of new developers by providing them with a comprehensive understanding of existing systems.

How X-Analysis Transforms IBM i Code Analysis and Documentation

X-Analysis by Fresche Solutions is a powerful IBM i code analysis and documentation tool that helps businesses streamline legacy application management.

It offers a suite of features designed to streamline the analysis process, making it easier for IT managers and developers to uncover hidden complexities within their codebases. 

From identifying obsolete code to pinpointing performance bottlenecks, X-Analysis provides a detailed roadmap for maintenance, development and modernisation.

Furthermore, its integration capabilities allow businesses to seamlessly incorporate modern development languages and frameworks into their IBM i applications, ensuring that these systems remain agile and responsive to new demands.

Key Features of X-Analysis for IBM i

• Automated Code Documentation – Analyses RPG, COBOL, and CL programs and from this, creates detailed, structured documentation.
• Business Rule Extraction – Identifies critical logic embedded within IBM i applications, enabling easier modernisation.
• Graphical Code Visualization – Displays application data flows, object dependencies, and impact analysis.
• Cross-Referencing & Impact Analysis – Quickly assesses how code changes will affect the entire system.
• IBM i Cloud Migration Support – Prepares legacy applications for cloud-based IBM i environments.

Future-Proofing IBM i Applications

Future-proofing your IBM i applications is not merely about maintaining functionality; it is about enhancing it.

Automated code analysis is central to this process, offering a clear pathway to optimising existing systems while laying the groundwork for future advancements.

Embracing Modern Development Languages

The integration of modern development languages is a key component of IBM i modernization efforts. 

Languages such as Java, PHP, Python, and Ruby can be used alongside traditional RPG and COBOL, allowing for more versatile and dynamic application development.

By using these languages, businesses can unlock new functionalities and improve user experiences, all while maintaining the robust operational backbone provided by IBM i systems.

The Business Impact of X-Analysis

Using X-Analysis for automated IBM i code analysis can help organisations:

• Reduce IBM i maintenance costs by improving code visibility and documentation.
• Accelerate IBM i development & modernisation projects with automated business rule extraction.
• Lower development risks by identifying potential issues before making changes.
• Enable faster onboarding of new developers by providing clear IBM i application insights.
• Support IBM i cloud migration by understanding legacy system architectures.

Conclusion

Future-proofing IBM i applications through automated code analysis is a strategic approach that combines the reliability of legacy systems with the dynamism of modern technologies.

By employing comprehensive code analysis tools like X-Analysis, businesses can enhance code quality, streamline system operations, and ensure that their applications are equipped to meet future challenges.

Ready to automate your IBM i application documentation? Learn more about X-Analysis here.

We have created a video demonstration available on YouTube. It shows how to develop IBM i applications confidently using X-Analysis.

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What are IBM i Application Support Services?

IBM i, formerly known as AS/400, is a versatile computing platform that integrates a robust operating system with a wide array of business applications. Its seamless integration of hardware and software components allows businesses to run critical applications with high reliability and security. However, the complexity of these systems necessitates specialised support services to manage and maintain their functionality.

The Role of IBM i Application Support Services

Keeping IBM i systems running efficiently requires more than just routine maintenance — it demands proactive, expert-driven support to prevent costly downtime and performance issues. That’s where specialised IBM i application support services come in.  These services include:

• Application Monitoring: Regular monitoring and maintenance of your IBM i applications to detect and resolve issues before they impact operations.
• Application Maintenance: Maintaining the system to provide regulatory compliance, optimal uptime and operational resilience.  Ensuring a secure and reliable system for the long term.
• Application Development and Modernisation: Enhancing the system with developments and improvements – not just for the core enterprise system, but through enhancing legacy IBM i interfaces with modern web GUIs, enhancing connectivity through integrations and APIs and providing native mobile applications.
• Performance Optimisation: Analysing application performance and making necessary adjustments to optimise resource utilisation and enhance efficiency. Plus, refactoring code to improve maintainability and performance where necessary.
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Providing expert technical support to address any issues or concerns that may arise with your IBM i applications.

Advantages of IBM i Application Support Services

The benefits of engaging IBM i application support services are manifold, offering significant advantages to businesses that rely on these systems.

Enhanced System Reliability and Performance

Regular monitoring and maintenance ensure that your IBM i systems operate at peak efficiency, reducing the likelihood of unexpected failures and downtime. By proactively addressing potential issues, support services help maintain system reliability and performance.

Cost-Effective Maintenance Solutions

Engaging IBM i application support services can be a cost-effective alternative to maintaining an in-house IT team. With access to specialized expertise and resources, businesses can optimise their systems without incurring the high costs associated with hiring and training dedicated staff.

Augmenting your IT Team

Do you have a backlog of projects that are waiting to be launched? Through the addition of external expertise, you can augment your existing team tasking them to work on developments that have been shelved due to a lack of resource or skills in other technologies./languages such as native mobile app development web app development, Open Source, A.I., Etc.

Reduce Business Continuity Risk

With an aging workforce, experienced IT developers may have either left, retired or are considering retirement.  This puts companies at a risk of business continuity.  Through the addition of a team of experienced IBM i professionals, managed and resourced by an expert service business, you immediately mitigate risk and can even add to service availability through 24×7 SLA based support.

Access to Expertise and Best Practices

IBM i application support services provide access to a team of experts with extensive knowledge and experience in managing IBM systems. These professionals are well-versed in industry best practices and can offer valuable insights and recommendations to enhance your system’s performance and security.

Scalability and Flexibility

As your business grows and evolves, your IT needs may change. IBM i application support services offer scalable solutions that can be tailored to meet your specific requirements, ensuring that your systems remain aligned with your business objectives.

Improved Security and Compliance

With ever-increasing cyber threats, maintaining the security of your IBM i systems is paramount. Support services implement robust security measures to protect your data and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Case Study: Successful Implementation of IBM i Support Services

A leading manufacturing company faced challenges in maintaining its IBM i systems, which were critical to its daily operations. By partnering with Proximity, the company was able to achieve:

• Reduced Downtime: Regular system monitoring and proactive maintenance significantly reduced downtime, allowing the company to maintain continuous operations.
• Enhanced Security: The implementation of advanced security measures safeguarded the company’s sensitive data from potential threats.
• Cost Savings: By outsourcing their IBM i support needs, the company realised significant cost savings, allowing them to allocate resources more effectively.

Choosing the Right IBM i Application Support Provider

Selecting the right IBM i application support provider is crucial to maximising the benefits of these services. When evaluating potential providers, consider the following factors:

• Experience and Expertise: Look for providers with a proven track record and extensive experience in managing IBM i systems.
• Comprehensive Service Offerings: Ensure that the provider offers a full range of services to address all aspects of your IBM i support needs.
• Customisation and Flexibility: Choose a provider that can tailor their services to meet your specific requirements and adapt to changing business needs.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure your provider has the correct accreditations including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus
• Reputation and References: Research the provider’s reputation and seek references from other clients to gauge their reliability and quality of service.

Why Proximity is your ideal IBM i support provider

With Proximity, you can be assured that we meet the criteria laid out above. Established in 2009, not has the business been running for over 15 years, the people within it have extensive experience of providing IBM i application support for companies across the globe.

Our team of IBM i developers and specialists total over 40 and all those resources are based in the UK and employed by Proximity. Our headquarters are in Leeds, but with hybrid working a norm, our team are based around the country.

As well as providing support, our team is able to deliver:

• IBM i application development

• Modernisation of applications

• Integrations between IBM i applications and other back office systems

• Infor LX, BPCS and System/21 support, development and maintenance.

As well as the services we deliver, Proximity has built up a network of software vendors who provide the leading IBM i software tools in their chosen area, including Fresche Solutions and Remain Software.

On the subject of cyber security, Proximity is both ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certified.

When it comes to references, we have an impressive portfolio of IBM i customers across a number of industries. DSV (formerly Schenker), Gebruder Weiss, Imperial Brands, Amada, Coveris and GBA Group to name but a few.

You might also be interested in the IBM i Update which is presented monthly by Andy Nicholson. You can subscribe to the IBM i newsletter on LinkedIn and join more than 500 people who are already subscribed.

If you’re concerned about the risk of the widening IBM i skills gap, use our IBM i Risk Calculator to understand your exposure.

What does our IBM i support service look like?

In a nutshell…

• SLA backed support service for companies running IBM i applications
• Options for support during working hours or 24×5 or 24×7
• Covers bespoke & packaged IBM i applications in RPG, Cobol, Synon, PHP, Java etc.
• Includes application support, user support and maintenance
• Options for development, modernisation & consultancy as required.

And what it isn’t…

• Hardware, infrastructure or firewalls
• Operating system or applying PTF’s etc.

Conclusion

IBM i application support services are essential for businesses that rely on IBM systems to ensure their continued operation and success. By providing expert guidance, proactive maintenance, and robust security measures, these services help businesses optimise their systems, reduce costs, and stay competitive in an ever-changing technological landscape.

Many companies running IBM i systems have aging in-house expertise, and their IT teams are stretched thin with new initiatives. Outsourcing IBM i application support ensures:

Minimized downtime and continuous business operations

Cost savings by avoiding full-time IBM i specialists on payroll

Access to expertise from specialists who work with IBM i daily

Scalability to support growing business needs

Security and compliance to avoid data breaches and penalties

Whether you’re an IT Director, Systems Architect or software developer, understanding the benefits of IBM i application support services can empower you to make informed decisions and harness the full potential of your IBM systems.

By partnering with the right support provider, you can enhance your system’s performance, security, and scalability, driving your business forward in today’s digital age.

Contact us to learn more about our IBM i support services.

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This is especially true when you have to work with so-called ‘legacy’ code that hasn’t been documented.

As enterprises strive for digital transformation, the need for a robust solution to manage and document legacy code becomes vitally important. 

Enter X-Analysis, a powerful tool designed to simplify the intricacies of IBM i application documentation.

In this blog, we’ll explore:

• The risks of maintaining IBM i applications without documentation.
• How X-Analysis automates IBM i code analysis and application documentation.
• The benefits of automated impact analysis, business rule extraction, and code visualisation for RPG and COBOL applications.

X-Analysis is recognised as the industry-standard for IBM i application documentation and code analysis.  Indeed, Proximity have also used X-Analysis as a key part of our IBM i support and maintenance services.  

The challenges of maintaining IBM i ‘legacy’ code

Before delving into how X-Analysis aids in application documentation, it’s crucial to appreciate the complex environment of IBM i systems. 

Many organisations still rely on IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) applications running RPG and COBOL code. 

Over the years, developers have retired or moved on, leaving behind undocumented programs with complex interdependencies.

Common challenges include:

• Lack of documentation makes code maintenance and further development difficult.
• High dependency on senior IBM i developers for knowledge transfer.
• Risk of breaking functionality due to unknown dependencies.
• Slow modernisation efforts due to poor application visibility.

Automate IBM i Application Documentation

X-Analysis by Fresche Solutions is THE leading IBM i code analysis tool that helps businesses document, understand, develop and modernise their legacy applications. 

By automating the documentation process, X-Analysis transforms the way organisations manage and understand their IBM i applications. It provides:

• Automated Code Documentation: Generates complete IBM i program documentation, including data flows, dependencies, and business rules. This alleviates the burden of manual documentation, providing a clear map of the existing codebase.
• Graphical Code Visualisation: Converts IBM i RPG and COBOL code into interactive flowcharts and impact analysis diagrams. This makes it easier for teams to conceptualize and understand complex applications.
• Business Rule Extraction: Identifies key business logic embedded within RPG and COBOL programs, essential for IBM i application modernization.
• Impact Analysis & Cross-Referencing: Understanding how changes to one part of the code affect other components is crucial. X-Analysis offers robust impact analysis, highlighting dependencies and potential issues before they arise.
• Integration Capabilities: X-Analysis seamlessly integrates with other development tools, enhancing its utility across different stages of the software lifecycle, including TD/OMS an IBM i Change Management tool.

Business impact of IBM i code analysis

By using X-Analysis, IBM i enterprises can achieve several key benefits, including:

• Enhanced IBM i application understanding with automated documentation, IT senior managers gain a better grasp of their systems, facilitating more informed decision-making.
• Reduce technical debt by automating IBM i code documentation.
• Improved maintenance as developers can quickly identify problem areas and understand the ripple effects of their changes, leading to more efficient maintenance.

• Streamlined development and modernisation: as businesses look to modernise, having a clear understanding of their current state is invaluable. X-Analysis simplifies the transition to modern development languages and frameworks.
• Minimise system downtime by reducing the risk of errors in IBM i software changes.

Real-world use cases of X-Analysis 

IBM i enterprises across various industries have used X-Analysis. This tool helps them maintain, support, and develop their IBM i applications. 

For example, a major financial institution used X-Analysis to document its many COBOL applications. This significantly cut down the time needed for system audits and upgrades.

A large manufacturing company used the tool to update its RPG applications to a modern framework. This change led to better performance and lower operational costs.

Conclusion: Embracing Change with X-Analysis

For businesses looking to future-proof their IBM i applications, using X-Analysis for automated code analysis and documentation is a game-changer. 

By making ‘legacy’ RPG and COBOL code transparent and easy to understand, IT teams can confidently maintain, enhance, and modernise their applications.

Ready to streamline your IBM i application documentation? Learn more about X-Analysis here.

We have created a video demonstration available on YouTube. It shows how to develop IBM i applications confidently using X-Analysis.

Check out the other IBM i software tools for development, modernisation and maintenance we provide.

Want to read more about IBM i Application Documentation?

Read (and watch the accompanying video) in this article entitled: Document, Manage, Enhance and Evolve Your IBM i Applications with Confidence with X-Analysis

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Want to bring your IBM i applications into the modern web era, but dread the thought of a complete rewrite? 

We’ve got good news. You can modernise your IBM i applications without massive overhauls using Presto from Fresche Solutions.

Presto quickly creates modern, responsive web-based interfaces for your IBM i (iSeries / AS400) green screens straight out-of-the-box. 

Greg Patterson is an IBM i modernisation expert. He is also the Presales Team Lead at Fresche Solutions. He will host a webinar on Tuesday, 4th March.

Title: “Beyond the Green Screen: Scale and Modernize on IBM i”

In this session, Greg will show you how other IBM i shops have changed their web applications using Presto. 

He will discuss practical, low-risk ways to modernise IBM i. These strategies will provide real results. The focus will be on improving usability, scalability, and integration. All of this will keep your core systems safe.

Real-World Examples of IBM i Modernisation

Greg will dive into two specific success stories, demonstrating how companies like yours have:

• Replaced outdated interfaces with modern, intuitive web applications.
• Overcome scalability issues with flexible, high-performing systems.
• Solved integration challenges to connect platforms seamlessly.

You’ll see the actual challenges these companies faced, the solutions they implemented, and the tangible business outcomes they achieved.

Why This Matters for IBM i Developers

This session will show you how to:

• Avoid costly, time-consuming rebuilds. Learn how to modernize incrementally and strategically.
• Enhance the user experience for your IBM i applications.
• Improve scalability and performance to meet growing business demands.
• Integrate your IBM i systems with other platforms and technologies.

>> Register for the webinar now

Greg has over 20 years of IT experience, including 15 years at Fresche. He’s a trusted advisor to IBM i organisations across the world. If you’re an IBM i developer or IT Director looking to modernise your IBM i applications without a complete rewrite, this session is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Modernise your IBM i applications without starting from scratch.
• Learn from real-world success stories.
• Focus on enhancing usability, scalability, and integration.
• Discover low-risk, practical modernisation strategies.

Don’t let outdated interfaces and scalability issues hold you back. Join Fresche Solutions on this session and learn how to modernise your IBM i applications for the modern web.

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Version 17.0 of the ever-popular tool promises to make your IBM i development process “faster and more fun”.

Remain highlights the following as key updates within the release:

Visualise errors

Compile errors in precompiled languages are now directly visible in the source editor and Compile Result plugin. This makes code debugging faster and more intuitive.

Advanced Transfer & Log History Management

Track deployments and logs within VSCode and the Web for better visibility and control over your development projects.

Detailed logs can be easily accessed for more comprehensive analysis and insights.

Optimised Task & Workflow Management

Enhanced task collaboration with improved comment management, streamlined workflows, and search term suggestions to boost team productivity.

Flexible Compilation & Customisation

Override compile commands for specific components, providing greater control over the development process.

Enhanced User Experience & Performance

UI improvements, refined navigation, and performance optimisations ensure a smoother and more efficient workflow.

Comment management for tasks

New capabilities introduced meaning you can add comments to any tasks directly for improved collaboration across development teams with the added benefit of threaded discussion with ‘Reply to Comments’. Need to edit those comments? No problems with the ability to edit comments with updates and / or corrections. 

API updates and improvements

Remain has also included a number of improvements and updates to the Rest API capabilities within TD/OMS.

A deeper dive into each of the new TD/OMS features can be found on Remain’s website.

Interested in seeing how TD/OMS can increases your team’s IBM i development speed and efficiency? Wim Jongman, Owner and Technical Officer at Remain Software provided us with an overview of TD/OMS in this video.

Want to learn more about TD/OMS?

These articles should be of interest.

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Andy Nicholson sat down with Greg Patterson, IBM i Modernisation Specialist and Presto expert to ask about the latest release and what’s changed in the product in the past year.

Discussing the Presto v10.1 updates with Greg Patterson

You can watch the video above or read the conversation (with a little more on security) below:

Andy: Greg, thank you for joining me today. Can you give us an overview of the latest release of Presto and the key new features and improvements?

Greg: Over the last 18 months or so (Presto 9.6-10.1), many of the primary improvements to Presto have been related to efficiency and security upgrades, but as always our development group has added other new features to Presto as well. The latest releases have featured some functional improvements that include:

• • Security Enhancements
  • Health Check tool
  • jQuery/jQuery UI updates
  • SmartCharts updates
  • Change Management feature upgrades
  • Navigation Button enhancements
  • Easier installation in iASP environments
  • Deprecation of Exodus (Presto 9.9 officially deprecated, Presto 10.1 completely removed)

Andy: I know that Fresche are always keen to get customer feedback to help them drive forward development of their solutions. Did you use user feedback from previous versions in this update?

Greg: Absolutely, direct customer feedback, and the feedback from our Web Services (consulting) group continue to form the priority for future development work. A great, simple example of this is adding an option for Navigation function keys (typically Exit, Cancel, Submit) to be both placed at the bottom OR into the sidebar with the other function keys. Our Web Services team found that many customers requested this, and this ability has now become both a global option and a Page Level option to make this even easier.

Andy: What improvements have been made to the user interface and user experience in this release?

Greg: In addition to the Navigation Function Key options I just mentioned above, I’d like to highlight some improved charts and graphs (SmartCharts) that have been upgraded to newer versions with additional controls and designs to be more modern. All of the Freshe Web/GUI product line includes SmartCharts, and they have been upgraded across all the products (Presto, WebSmart, Nexus, Clover) to provide a nicer look and feel to match more modern designs and needs.

There have also been updates to the automatically detected Subfile Options, allowing a developer to set the behaviour of the option flyouts, and can be set to display only on clicking on a row, or hovering over the input field or both.

Many of our customers who leverage Presto in a mobile environment require the ability to capture signatures, and the Signature Pad, which has been around for many years, has been update to improve support for touch screen devices to facilitate easier signature capture … imagine doing that on a green screen!

Andy: Can you tell your favourite feature within Presto and give us a sneak peek into what to expect in upcoming releases?

Greg: Some of the items that are up for inclusion in future versions of Presto include Single Sign on, or SSO enhancements for SAML SSO schemes, continued Security enhancements ( ‘End-users’ vs ‘Admins/devs’, UTF-8/Unicode support in Presto’s SQL toolset.

Andy: Can you expand on what the Single-Sign on enhancements could mean for customers?

Greg: With Single-Sign on, or SSO becoming ever more popular for security purposes and streamlining the end-user experience, we are looking at adding SAML-based options to integrate with popular SSO offerings on the market today to make it faster and easier for platform administrators to include access to Presto more seamlessly for their user base.

Andy: And what advantages does adding UTF-8/Unicode support to the SQL tool provide?

Greg: Many international customers that use less common character sets on their IBM i have had challenges with certain characters within SQL statements, and by supporting UTF-8/Unicode, those customers will be able to take full advantage of Presto’s SQL capabilities to enhance the user experience without requiring work-arounds.

Andy: Thank you Greg, we look forward to experiencing the new version of Presto very soon!

My thanks to Greg for his time and updating us on the latest and greatest in Presto.

Presto version 10.1 is available NOW to download and install from the Fresche website.

Presto v10.1 New Features

IDE Enhancements:

• Navigation buttons customization. Ability to configure Navigation buttons (eg. Exit, Cancel, Submit) to be placed in the function keys panel. You can now easily adjust the position of both main and window-specific navigation buttons by editing the config.bws for site-wide application, or using Page Options in the Visual Editor.
• Mouse actions. The mouse wheel’s Page Up/Page Down functionality on subfiles will be disabled by default, causing webpage scrolling rather than triggering next/previous record loading. This change prevents unintended navigation actions and aligns more closely with standard web navigation practices. Customers upgrading can change the option in config.bws to enable the new behaviour, or continue to use the mouse wheel for page navigation.
• PR_CHGMNG – Ability to delete pages. New Command Line Change Management option allows you to delete a page by description. This feature provides additional options for custom change management solutions which utilize the command line tool.
  Strict-Transport-Security. The Strict-Transport-Security header directive will be disabled by default, ensuring that the system continues to work out of the box on other sites not configured for TLS. Customers who want the stricter behaviour can re-enable the directive by uncommenting the line in the HTTP Server config file.
• Fixed the issue of dropdown lists not properly handling exits during edit mode. (PR-19726)
• Fixed the issue of the Presto alarm example in custom.js not playing sound by updating the example to use the audio tag instead of the embed tag. (PR-19692)
• Fixed the issue of subfile options causing a Presto error due to space insertion by trimming the value and text for subfile options. (PR-19642)
• Fixed the issue of File Upload returning “Undefined” in versions 9.8+. (PR-19787)
• Fixed the issue of the Strict-Transport-Security header impacting access to other sites by commenting out the directive in Presto, which prevents browsers from enforcing TLS on all subdomains. (PR-19757)
• Fixed the issue causing session locks when using Field+/- while screen navigating on a screen without inputs by implementing a fix to prevent JavaScript exceptions (PR-19811)
• Fixed the issue where exporting and importing a page with a formatted SQL query resulted in the removal of new lines and spaces from the query editor interface, ensuring proper preservation of formatting. (PR-19753)
• Fixed the issue where a warning about conflicting Global IDs was erroneously displayed when opening a window over another screen with a Global ID, resolving the validation error and ensuring proper functionality. (PR-18100)
• Fixed the issue where menu buttons displayed extra HTML text by adjusting the offset for the end of button HTML when style is added, providing a solution to remove the additional text without the need for manual intervention. (PR-19749)
• Fixed the issue with double quotes in menu links when set as buttons by escaping HTML for menu links, resolving the problem of quotes being inserted incorrectly and leaving text outside of the menu links. (PR-19788)
• Fixed the issue with caching SQL query results in a 2D pie smartchart, resolving the problem of menu links remaining greyed out and unclickable after navigating back to the screen when query results are cached. (PR-19736)
• Fixed the issue with importing Polish characters in code, ensuring that special characters are not replaced with SUB tags when importing pages with JavaScript containing Polish special characters. (PR-19714)

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