Even though COBOL on IBM i (AS400) is not nearly as common as the programming language RPG, applications developed in COBOL are no less valuable to your company. But it’s hard to find developers with knowledge of COBOL for IBM i (AS400), and so valuable software assets are often decommissioned simply due to a lack of staff. That’s an expensive and risky undertaking for your company, often with unknown consequences.
At our offices in Eschborn near Frankfurt and Ravensburg on Lake Constance, you’ll find experienced specialists with a wealth of knowledge about cutting-edge programming methods and IBM i features, plus particular expertise in banking and logistics.
Based at our Frankfurt office, Stephan is responsible for conducting software assessments and for project management with an emphasis on IBM i (AS/400). His main focus in the COBOL Survival Team is on modernizing applications and connecting cutting-edge interfaces.
Andreas complements the COBOL Survival Team as a trainer and experienced developer based at our Ravensburg office. He is always up to speed with the latest technology and is happy to share his knowledge.
As part of the COBOL Survival Team at our Frankfurt office, Terence supports our customers in several projects, helping them maintain, develop and modernize their COBOL applications. Born in the UK, he brightens projects with his British humour and has a broad spectrum of sector knowledge, including the insurance and service sectors, industry and wholesale.
Niklas is the youngest member of our COBOL survival team. He discovered a liking for COBOL on IBM i back when he was training to be an IT specialist. After completing his training, he supported a large ERP application that was developed in COBOL. But Niklas also has experience of contemporary programming languages (C#) and technologies, and he uses his knowledge to bridge the gap between the two worlds.
Integrating and deploying web services in the IBM i environment posed great challenges for our team of COBOL developers. We found a skilled partner in PKS, and collaborating with them has enabled us to complete the integration quickly. We’re delighted with the professionalism and the solutions provided. Peter Richartz
