eXplain
The tool for code analysis on the IBM i (AS400) & IBM Z (mainframe) The tool for code analysis on the IBM i (AS400) & IBM Z (mainframe)

Developers under stress:
The challenging legacy of legacy applications – Refusing the „inheritance“ is not an option!

Legacy applications on IBM Power i (AS400) or IBM Z (mainframe) - often still written in COBOL, PL/I, RPG or Assembler - need to be kept running and should be modernised or replaced. The weight of the task is placed on the employees in application development and IT operations. And the experts in legacy applications and technologies are becoming fewer and fewer due to retirement. Although these are business-critical applications, too little is being invested in them because decision-makers underestimate the challenge and focus on other hype topics. Read how you can remedy this situation with tool-supported code analysis and which innovative features of eXplain, the leading source code analysis tool from PKS, you can use to do so.

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Get the best toolbox for your difficult task with eXplain and show your boss that you know how to gain transparency and control over legacy applications! With the right approach, you will also convince decision-makers that it is worthwhile to lead the legacy transformation to success systematically and with the right resources.

In this white paper you will learn:

All about code analysis, clustering, quality assessment and job net visualization

Functional scope and use cases for eXplain

Application examples and experiences of other companies

All the advantages of an innovative approach that will also convince your superiors

With eXplain from PKS, we were able to identify a significant portion of unnecessary code in our Natural and COBOL-based core banking system, thereby fundamentally cleaning up and streamlining the system. The fully automated documentation generated by eXplain also comprehensively meets our audit requirements. These are just two examples of how eXplain supported us in our „Core Banking System Stabilization“ project. I would particularly like to highlight the extremely pleasant collaboration with the competent PKS team and the flexible project options, which allowed us to always accommodate Helaba-specific requirements.

Stephan Böcher Group Manager Application Development Helaba-Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen

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eXplain in numbers

100%

Coverage of special technical features through variable parser technology

Up to 40%

Reduction of obsolete source code through intelligent detection of dead code

<12 months

ROI achieved within the first year of use

3x

Triple added value through technical, professional and qualitative analysis

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We’ll start with a discovery session to discuss your requirements and find out whether and how we can help you. Based on that, we’ll organize the next steps for you, such as product demos, reference contacts or consulting sessions.

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Ansprechpartner Bernd Butscher, Heidi Schmidt, Doris Zodel, Matthias Quaisser.

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eXplain – Sustainability Whitepaper Download

eXplain - Sustainability as a strategic approach for the transformation of IBM Power i (AS400) or IBM Z (mainframe) legacy applications.

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Legacy modernisation with eXplain

The tool for analysing code on the IBM i (AS400) & IBM Z (mainframe).

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eXplain – Coaching Whitepaper Download

Mastering legacy transformation: coaching as a key discipline for consistent success.

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eXplain – Partnering Whitepaper Download

PKS as a partner for IT service providers in order to be visible in the market in a sustainable and differentiating way.

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eXplain – Train the Boss Whitepaper Download

eXplain – Finally, an end to the legacy dilemma! No more „That‘s not possible, we‘ll do it later, it‘s far too time-consuming“

Leistung 5/12/23

IBM i (AS400) modernization reimagined. Holistic.

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Blog 11/10/23

Part 1: Data Analysis with ChatGPT

In this new blog series we will give you an overview of how to analyze and visualize data, create code manually and how to make ChatGPT work effectively. Part 1 deals with the following: In the data-driven era, businesses and organizations are constantly seeking ways to extract meaningful insights from their data. One powerful tool that can facilitate this process is ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art natural language processing model developed by OpenAI. In Part 1 pf this blog, we'll explore the proper usage of data analysis with ChatGPT and how it can help you make the most of your data.

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The COBOL Survival Team for IBM i (AS400)

COBOL developers on IBM i (AS400) are a rare commodity. PKS provides a powerful team especially for this application!

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Application development on IBM i (AS400)

We maintain, modernise or migrate IBM i applications (AS400). To ensure that digital transformation does not remain a buzzword, we provide the developer manpower to drive and realise it.

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Database Analysis Report

This report comprehensively analyzes the auto parts sales database. The primary focus is understanding sales trends, identifying high-performing products, Analyzing the most profitable products for the upcoming quarter, and evaluating inventory management efficiency.

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Thanks to Microsoft Power Platform, PUMA benefits from custom services with minimal development effort. New processes can be flexibly expanded, scaled, and centrally managed via the Center of Excellen

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Part 2: Data Analysis with powerful Python

Analyzing and visualizing data from a SQLite database in Python can be a powerful way to gain insights and present your findings. In Part 2 of this blog series, we will walk you through the steps to retrieve data from a SQLite database file named gold.db and display it in the form of a chart using Python. We'll use some essential tools and libraries for this task.

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Clear boundaries in code are important ... and hard. ArchUnit allows you to capture the structure your team agreed on in tests.

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Creating solutions and projects in VS code

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From Code Monkey to Trusted Partner

How do you move beyond just writing code and become a true trusted partner as a developer? In this blog post, Peter Szarvas shares what it takes to make that transformation — and why it’s worth it.

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AUTOPILOT Business Class

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Cloud Deployment

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AUTOPILOT First Class

First Class is our flagship model. This version includes even more than unlimited incidents and standard changes.

eXplain
The tool for code analysis on the IBM i (AS400) & IBM Z (mainframe) The tool for code analysis on the IBM i (AS400) & IBM Z (mainframe)