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Middleware Migration for Global Energy Network

About The Client

A leading global energy provider with integrated brands and operations across the oil and gas value chain. They have over 110 years of experience in the energy industry and have distinctive experience in worldwide technology, trading, and enterprise partnerships.

  • Industry: Oil and Gas​
  • Headquartered: USA
  • Platforms: MuleSoft, IBM i (AS400) Kubernetes, and JDE
  • Team Size: Multinational
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The Challenge

While in the process of moving away from their existing enterprise integration middleware to a native, cloud-based solution, the customer found themselves struggling to implement the migration completely in-house due to system complexities and the need for specialized integrations with their existing legacy ERP system. Due to the customer’s global reach, their IBM i-based operating system operated across different environments, namely, East Asia and Non-East Asia environments, which utilized different cloud hosting platforms and also required the use of different characters and programming calls.

Additionally, since the customer was operating within a Kubernetes cluster, it was necessary to prepare a distribution package for this type of deployment and a script to manage the startup process, establish connections with IBM i, and create the required program call definitions. In the pursuit of global deployment and connectivity, the system would require these specializations in addition to system tuning/hardening for a secure, well-functioning environment.

 

Our Solution

Our team tackled the client’s challenges through a well-planned solution.

The Solution

Empowering Global Operations with infoConnect Hub

Leveraging infoConnect Hub and cross platform team of developers, we assisted the customer throughout the deployment process, as well as customized a light middleware to facilitate seamless global interactions between their systems and external consumers.

The Solution

Seamless Connections Across IBM i Systems

The customer also leveraged our expertise in both MuleSoft and JDE to make the required customizations to their specialized environments, establishing secure connections between their disparate IBM i environments.

The Solution

Enhancing System Performance and Throughput

Additional customizations included implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps to improve system performance and permanently increase throughput volume.

Technologies Used

Our software architects and engineers are experts in using the latest technologies.

  • infoConnect
    infoConnect
  • MuleSoft integrations
    MuleSoft integrations
  • B2B platforms
    B2B platforms
  • JDE
    JDE
 

Business Impact

Our solution added value with surprising results because we were able to deliver a high-quality product on time.

Here’s how we did it

  • Improved System Performance

    Optimized throughput and reduced latency across IBM i environments.

  • Seamless Integration

    Secure connections established between disparate systems using MuleSoft and JDE.

  • Enhanced Automation

    CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices accelerated deployment and reduced manual intervention.

  • Scalability

    Systems now handle higher volumes reliably, supporting future growth.

  • Operational Efficiency

    Streamlined processes and reduced downtime for critical business operations.

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