Impact analysis involves detecting and evaluating the positive and negative effects of a change or event on an application, system, or environment. It helps in planning effectively and making informed decisions to ensure smooth transitions and risk mitigation during changes.
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How to perform impact analysis?
Traditionally, impact analysis is a manual, time consuming process of tracing relationships between programs, files, fields, and variables. Additionally, it involves scoping the change, identifying potential impacts, evaluating those impacts, and developing mitigation strategies. Due to its manual nature, this process often poses critical challenges for architects, developers, and professionals.
What are the challenges of impact analysis that IBM i professionals face?
IBM i systems comprise thousands of interconnected components and little documentation. While performing impact analysis on these systems, professionals face difficulty in identifying affected components accurately, understanding the extent of changes, and managing time and resources. Additionally, professionals struggle to meet the evolving nature of requirements, keep up with new technologies, and collaborate effectively with other team members.
How does iA help in impact analysis?
iA automates and simplifies the entire impact analysis process. It scans your IBM i environment, maps all relationships, and uses AI to generate visualizations and plain-language summaries. With iA, professionals can:
- Scan the entire IBM i environment automatically
- Map all relationships between fields, files, objects, programs, and variables
- Instantly identify impacted programs, variables, and files
- Convert core program logic into easy-to-understand summaries for simplified documentation
- Communicate actionable insights clearly across technical and non-technical teams
These help reduce costs and time for IBM i projects significantly.
Can iA Impact Analysis speed up the process when resizing a field in my IBM i platform?
Yes! The advanced technology in the iA product ensures accurate and reliable results when researching the impact of resizing a field in your system, reducing the risk of errors and downtime. You get estimates for your project the same day, allowing you to meet your deadlines and stay on track.
Will iA Impact Analysis help minimize the potential impact of migration on our applications and data when we move them to a new platform?
Yes! Our iA Impact Analysis product allows you to plan and execute your migration confidently, knowing that you clearly understand the impact on your system. The reports are thorough and easy to read because iA presents the output in multiple formats.
How will iA help speed application optimization when we experience performance issues?
Our iA Impact Analysis for IBM i product speeds up your optimization process by identifying areas for improvement for better performance. It provides a detailed analysis of your applications, highlighting any bottlenecks or areas needing improvement.
Can you explain how your Impact Analysis product will enhance our software updating process for IBM i?
iA provides a detailed analysis of all applications, highlighting any areas that may be affected by the update. This report allows you to make informed decisions on how to proceed with the update, ensuring that all applications are compatible and minimizing the risk of downtime or errors.
How can your iA Impact Analysis give us confidence that it will not cause delays or crash our current system when we add new functionality to our IBM i system?
The iA product thoroughly analyzes the impact of updated functionality on your system, identifying potential risks or conflicts. Comprehensive reporting helps you make informed decisions about integration, ensuring your system remains stable and reliable.
How will iA Impact Analysis lessen potential impacts on existing applications and data when modernizing our legacy IBM i system?
Our product provides a detailed analysis of the impact on your existing applications and data, highlighting potential risks or issues. This analysis lets you make informed decisions about modernizing your system, ensuring your applications and data remain secure and accessible.
Can iA help ensure that our IBM i applications comply with the new regulatory rules in our industry?
Yes! iA Impact Analysis offers a detailed report highlighting non-compliant areas across all applications, assisting with informed decision-making for updating applications to remain regulation-compliant and avoid penalties.
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