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Synon (CA 2E) Offerings that Bridge Your Multigenerational IBM i Ecosystem into the Future

Our end-to-end Synon services are designed to enhance, extend, and evolve the applications supporting your business-critical IBM i systems.

support Assessment and Roadmap Development

Turn IBM i and Synon complexities into a clear plan of action. Through a detailed analysis of your application structures and overall IBM i environment, we deliver a practical roadmap that maximizes value and minimizes risk and disruption.

support Application Development

Transform your ideas into enterprise-ready applications with confidence. Leveraging automated code generation, low-code methodologies, and reusable business logic, we build custom IBM i applications tailored to your unique business needs.

support Codebase Modernization

Future-proof your applications with clean, readable code structures. By converting traditional Synon-generated code into fully modern RPG Free-Form, we reduce technical debt, preserve business logic, and ensure long-term sustainability on IBM i.

support Code Migration

Transition to modern languages with minimal disruption. Using industry standardized methodologies, we can migrate your Synon CA 2E code to .NET, Java, and RPG while ensuring compliance, data integrity, and privacy at every step of the way.

support DDS to DDL Conversion

Modernize your database for greater performance with minimal risk. By converting DDS to SQL DDL, we preserve core functionality while enabling modern capabilities like analytics, reporting, and seamless integration across your IBM i environment.

support Integration

Unlock real-time interoperability, a cohesive IT landscape, and unified business operations. With tailored integration solutions, we connect your Synon applications seamlessly to modern platforms and the rest of your IBM i ecosystem.

support Production Support

Maintain uninterrupted operations on your live Synon applications. With proactive monitoring and real-time incident response, we ensure application stability, peak performance, and seamless continuity across mission-critical workloads in production.

support Support and Maintenance

Extend the lifespan of your Synon applications efficiently. Through ongoing fixes, structured enhancements, performance tuning, and preventive maintenance, we enhance reliability and ensure the long-term health of your mission-critical applications.

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Meet Our Expert Synon CA 2E Team: Ready to Start Working for You

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84.9% of clients rate our code 4 stars or above.

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Each Synon specialist has 7-10 years of industry experience.

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Every developer undergoes 160 hours of vetting.

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Freshers undergo 1.5 years of training.

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Programmers.io houses IBM Champions and other honorees.

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The team includes over 35 Synon developers.

Proven Technology Stack Powering Synon Projects Across IBM i

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Our Strategic Synon CA 2E Development Approach

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Why Choose Programmers.io?

Certified Processes

Quality, security, and governance are built into everything we do. We align our processes with ISO/IEC 9001, 27001, and 42001 to ensure compliance, data protection, and ethical AI adoption across all initiatives.

Flexible Engagement

Every business is unique, and so are its needs. That’s why we provide project-based and staff augmentation engagement models that can be flexibly scaled based on evolving workloads, timelines, and operational requirements.

Globally Trusted

Over 200 clients, including Fortune 500 companies, trust us. Our enterprise-grade solutions for IBM i and IBM Z have earned a 96.8% customer satisfaction score and a 4.9-star rating on Clutch for their reliability and results.

Certified Processes

Quality, security, and governance are built into everything we do. We align our processes with ISO/IEC 9001, 27001, and 42001 to ensure compliance, data protection, and ethical AI adoption across all initiatives.

Flexible Engagement

Every business is unique, and so are its needs. That’s why we provide project-based and staff augmentation engagement models that can be flexibly scaled based on evolving workloads, timelines, and operational requirements.

Globally Trusted

Over 200 clients, including Fortune 500 companies, trust us. Our enterprise-grade solutions for IBM i and IBM Z have earned a 96.8% customer satisfaction score and a 4.9-star rating on Clutch for their reliability and results.

Happiness Guarantee

Don’t pay unless you’re happy. Our industry-unique Happiness Guarantee ensures you receive the right expertise and engagement experience from day one. If expectations are not met, we devise a strategic plan to exceed them.

Technical Support

Address critical problems before they arise. We provide 24/7 technical support with US time zone–based coverage for rapid issue resolution, system stability, and uninterrupted operations across IBM i and IBM Z environments.

Get Started with Programmers.io in 3 Easy Steps

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Contact Us to Tell Us What You Need

Fill out the form or schedule a call, and we’ll connect with you within 24 hours to discuss your goals.

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Create a Plan and Choose Your Team

We’ll share a curated list of vetted experts, and you can select the right team members for your project.

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Onboard and Scale with our Happiness Guarantee

Once everything is finalized, you’ll onboard your team, assign tasks, monitor progress, and scale with confidence.

FAQs

What is CA 2E?

CA 2E, formerly known as Synon, is an integrated development environment that supports modern development practices and offers automated code generation, design modeling, and deployment tools to simplify the creation of maintainable, scalable IBM i applications.

Can your team help with Synon projects for IBM Power systems?

Yes. Our team of 35+ Synon developers and 300+ IBM i professionals has extensive experience supporting CA 2E projects running on IBM Power Systems, particularly IBM i environments.

Can Programmers.io work with our existing IBM i team?

Absolutely. We extend your team’s expertise by providing Synon specialists who operate as fully dedicated resources.

Can you take over Synon applications with little or no documentation?

Absolutely. We reverse-engineer business logic, map critical data flows, and stabilize your Synon applications, even with minimal documentation.

How do you ensure security and compliance for IBM i Synon applications?

We implement strong security controls, follow ISO 27001 and 42001 standards, and align with industry regulations to ensure compliance and protect Synon applications across IBM i environments.

Which industries have your team worked for?

Our Synon team has years of experience working for diverse industries, including finance, manufacturing, logistics, retail, supply chain, and transportation.

Do you provide fixed-cost or flexible pricing models for Synon projects?

We offer long-term managed services, project-based delivery, and staff augmentation models depending on your needs and budget.

How quickly can Programmers.io onboard Synon developers?

In most cases, we can onboard talent within 7 business days.

How do you ensure continuity if a developer leaves the project?

We document all work, ensure backups, maintain shadow resources, and record workflows at every stage. Our distributed teams guarantee uninterrupted service even during transitions.

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