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iA Impact Analysis: Smarter Change Management
A real-time, AI-driven impact analysis tool for IBM i systems — understand dependencies, reduce risk, and accelerate modernization without manual development.
The Hidden Costs of Manual IBM i Analysis
Poor Visibility
Mapping out how systems are built and connected becomes tough, slowing executive-level oversight and strategic planning.
Risky Change Impact
Predicting the ripple effects of changes traditionally can be inaccurate, leading to higher risk and uncertain deployments.
Delayed Delivery
Development cycles are often bottlenecked, pushing back release timelines and reducing agility in responding to business needs.
Resource Intensive
Maintaining and modernizing IBM i systems manually consumes higher budget, resources, and time.
Turn multigenerational challenges
into modern insights with
AI-powered Impact Analysis
Designed for IBM i systems running OS version V7R3 and above, Impact Analysis is an AI-powered solution created to overcome the challenges of manual assessments. By automating the analysis process and providing deep insights into environments, it empowers IBM i developers, architects, and analysts to make faster, smarter decisions across development, maintenance, and modernization initiatives.
What Impact Analysis Delivers to Your Bottom Line
Enhanced Visibility
Get clear, actionable insights into complex IBM i system architecture, components, and dependencies.
Risk-Free System Changes
Automate analysis to improve accuracy and prevent costly errors during application or system changes.
Faster Time-To-Market
Reduce analysis timelines to speed up development, deployment, and modernization initiatives.
Optimized Savings
Minimize manual labor and resource allocation to reduce IT costs significantly through intelligent automation.
iA Features at a Glance
AI Code Conversion
Generate concise, clear pseudo codes and summaries from CL and RPG programs
Smart Object Management
Scan objects across the repository with AI and get key insights
Member Visibility
Easily scan all member instances with AI and view detailed information
Advanced Source Search
Locate text or string patterns in all source members with smart wildcards and filters
Comprehensive Overview
Get all application insights and library structures in one, unified place
Database Modernization
Convert DDS files into DDL tables automatically and get a list of impacted programs
Get Started with iA in 3 Easy Steps
Set up a call with a Programmers.io team member to walk through example use cases and operational details
Execute a simple installation process with our product engineering leads
Enjoy the convenience of a self-service or Programmers.io guided implementation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
