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The COBOL Survival Team for IBM i (AS/400)

COBOL developers on IBM i (AS400) – a rare phenomenon?

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.

Don’t simply throw your valuable COBOL assets overboard!

20% of all new developments on IBM i are COBOL.

About 80% of all card-based transactions worldwide are based on code written in COBOL.

COBOL is an extremely efficient programming language and is a mainstay of the software market.

Even when switching to new applications, you need to understand COBOL code.

Some of our customers:

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PKS’s goal is to put together an effective team especially for companies with COBOL applications on IBM i. We support SMEs on their journey into the future, with extensive up-to-date knowledge and without dogmatic judgements.

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.

 

The COBOL Survival Team

Terence Page

Terence Page
Softwareentwickler PKS Software GmbH

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.

  • COBOL developer with experience in the IBM environment since 1985
  • Specialist in SQL/embedded SQL in COBOL
  • Switch from DDS to DDL
  • Web services with COBOL

Katja Seifert

Katja Siefert
Software Developer IBM i PKS Software GmbH

Katja has many years’ experience in COBOL development on IBM Mainframe and IBM Power i (AS400).

  • COBOL developer in the IBM Mainframe and Power i (AS400) environment
  • RPG developer
  • Proficiency in Java, C++, C# and Delphi
  • Industry expertise in mail order, logistics, banking and tourism

The benefits our COBOL experts offer you and your company:

You remain able to perform at your best and avoid bad investments due to risky replacement projects.

You are supported by German-speaking experts with extensive technical knowledge.

You eliminate the risk that arises when internal experts retire.

You receive continually documented source code thanks to smart tools.

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

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Here’s how to reach our special taskforce:

Step 1

Contact us by telephone or email.

Step 2

We’ll weigh up your requirements and identify the best support options.

Step 3

We’ll put together a tailored quote and provide resources promptly.
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