Bespoke IBM i Integrations
Bespoke Integrations for IBM i, iSeries, & AS400
Build new applications and integrate
We develop modern PHP and Java web applications that enhance your operation and integrate directly with your IBM i-based applications, without replacing your core platforms.
Flexible data transfer via EDI or API
Whether you need batch‑based EDI workflows or real‑time API connectivity and webhooks, we design integrations that get your data exactly how and where your business needs it.
Integrate with third‑party applications
If you already use external systems, we can connect them. From cloud platforms to on‑premise applications, we ensure your IBM i data flows smoothly and reliably between systems.
Built using a wide range of integration types
- Real‑time API integrations
- EDI integrations
- Database synchronisation
- File‑based integrations
- Event‑driven integrations
- Message‑queue integrations
- Third‑party application integrations
- Mobile and web app integrations
- Cloud platform integrations
Responsive modern user interfaces
We create clean, responsive, mobile‑friendly interfaces that feel familiar to today’s workforce and work across any device.
Proactive monitoring of your IBM i applications
Our in-house developed application monitoring tool provides performance tracking and proactive error/anomaly detection. Automated alert notifications help our team get to work on issues before you even realise there’s a problem.
Use Cases
Bespoke integrations for IBM i/iSeries/AS400
When exactly might you need bespoke integrations for your AS400/iSeries/IBM i applications?
If you have a very specific use case, don’t hesitate to get in touch and we can discuss your specific requirements.
If you’re looking for the development of custom integrations between your IBM i applications and a third-party system, then look no further. Our team of specialists can add connections to any number of different systems to extend the functionality and scope of your IBM i applications.
If you need a new, modern web-based application that seamlessly integrates with your IBM i, our team of specialists can help with the development of any new application, as well as creating the seamless integrations that you need.
As well as using API and webhooks for real-time integrations, our team of IBM i specialists can create batch-based EDI integrations that can transfer data in bulk on a set schedule, as and when you need it to.
Why Proximity?
A team of IBM i specialists you can rely on
Industry experience
Global manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, retail and financial services companies trust us with their core systems.
Technical IBM i expertise
Access a team of 40 technical specialists with skills in RPG, COBOL, PHP and Java, as well as cloud solutions.
Stable, long-term support
100% UK-based, permanent staff. We refresh our team with experienced IBM i developers, graduates and trainees, and we don't use agencies or contractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Proximity specialises in developing IBM i integrations that allow you to connect your business-critical IBM i applications directly with other systems, including modern, cloud platforms and on-premise third-party applications. We ensure your critical DB2 data flows smoothly and securely between your IBM i (AS400 / iSeries) environment and external systems, allowing you to extend the lifespan and capability of your existing IBM i applications without the risk or cost of a full replacement.
We design flexible integrations that get your data exactly where your business needs it. Depending on your operational requirements, we can build solutions using a wide range of integration types, including:
- Real-time API integrations and webhooks
- Traditional EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) workflows
- Database synchronization and file-based integrations
- Event-driven and message-queue integrations
- Direct connections to mobile apps, web applications, and cloud platforms.
No, you do not need to replace your underlying green screens. Proximity can develop modern PHP and Java web applications that integrate directly with your existing IBM i business logic. While we securely connect your back-end systems via API or EDI, we can also build clean, responsive, and mobile-friendly graphical user interfaces (GUIs). This provides your employees with a modern user experience across any device while your core IBM i applications continue running reliably in the background.