A Fresche Perspective

Retain your IBM i team and service continuity while Fresche takes responsibility for employment, payroll, and day-to-day management. 

manufacturing analytics for D365 F&SCM 

Manufacturing runs on data. Every shift, every production line, every inventory movement, and every quality check generates information with real operational value. But for manufacturers using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (D365 F&SCM), turning that information into clear, timely insight is not always straightforward. A plant is really a network of interdependent

Free-format RPG on IBM i modernization

What is Free-Format RPG on IBM i? Free-format RPG is a modern syntax for RPG IV that makes IBM i applications easier to read, maintain, refactor, and extend. For many IBM i shops, converting fixed-format RPG to free-format is a practical first step in application modernization because it improves maintainability without requiring a platform migration. For decades, IBM i

Why DIY AI Modernization Looks Easy Until It Doesn't

A pattern is emerging across IBM i shops in nearly every industry right now. A developer or architect decides to test generative AI on a small RPG-to-Java or .NET conversion task. They grab some RPG source code, feed it into Claude or another general-purpose LLM, and within a few hours they have something that compiles, renders

IBM green screen as400

If your IBM i green screens still support critical parts of the business, changing them can be difficult to prioritize. In many cases, the issue is not the application logic itself. It is the interface people use every day. Green screens can slow routine work, make training more demanding, and limit how easily IBM i applications connect

IBM Bob vs X-Analysis AI — two tools for smarter IBM i development

Two powerful tools leading the way in IBM i development are IBM Bob and Fresche’s X-Analysis AI. While IBM Bob focuses on program-level productivity, X-Analysis AI provides the critical system-level insights necessary for safe transformations. Together, they form a powerful combination that enables IT teams to modernize with confidence and precision. This guide explores the unique

The ROI of IBM i (AS/400) Managed Services: Breaking Down the Numbers

If you lead an IBM i (or AS/400) environment, you already know its proven reliability is the foundation of your organization’s success. Day in and day out, your team ensures secure transactions are processed, data remains protected, and business operations move forward without interruption. This stability is what makes IBM i the trusted backbone for your organization.

Planning an IBM i Workforce Transition?

If you want to keep a good team in place while changing how that team is employed and managed, Fresche can help. Tell us about your team, your goals, and what is driving the change, and we will help you assess whether IBM i staff rebadging services are the right fit. 

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