Futureproofing Your IBM i Database

Futureproofing Your IBM i Database | Presented by Stephanie Rabbani (Engagement Manager - IBM i) Integrative Systems Every great business runs on great data. But is your IBM i database ready for the future? In this video, Stephanie discusses about practical strategies for futureproofing IBM i data, from modernizing legacy DDS files to leveraging SQL, ODBC connectivity, APIs, and cloud-based analytics platforms. As organizations look to unlock greater value from their data, database modernization plays a critical role in improving accessibility, scalability, and integration with modern technologies. In this video, you'll learn - • Why transitioning DDS files to SQL is an important first step • How ACS and AI-powered tools simplify database modernization • The benefits of modern SQL data types and improved performance • How to integrate IBM i data with Power BI, APIs, and external databases • When to use ODBC-based data synchronization • How platforms like Microsoft Fabric and AWS support large-scale analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives Whether you're planning a modernization project or looking to maximize the value of your IBM i data, in this video, Integrative Systems provides practical insights to help you get started. ______________________________________________________ Follow Integrative Systems Social Media Handles - LinkedIn -   / integrativesystems   Facebook -   / integrativesystems1   Website - https://www.integrativesystems.com/ ______________________________________________________ Time Stamps - 0:00 - 0:51 - Intro 0:52 - 1:46 - Key Steps to Futureproof IBM i Data? 1:47 - 2:22 - Mid-level Database Modernization 2:23 - 2:52 - What If You Have Massive Data Volumes? #IBMi #DatabaseModernization #SQL #DataIntegration #DigitalTransformation #PowerBI #EnterpriseIT