If your business still relies on IBM i (AS/400) applications, then you need skilled professionals to keep these systems stable, maintain existing applications, and support changing business requirements.
But finding experienced IBM i professionals can be difficult, especially when internal teams face increased workloads or employee attrition.
At Saamsha Technologies, we provide IBM i (AS/400) resources based on your specific requirements. Our IBM i team has experience in application development, legacy application maintenance, RPG, ILE, SQL, COBOL, CL, and DB2.
Thus, we support businesses that need additional technical expertise and also want to continue to work with an existing IBM i environment.
What Challenges Do Businesses Face With IBM i Resource Requirements?
Many businesses continue to depend on existing IBM i applications because these systems support important business operations and established processes.
The situation can become more difficult when an experienced employee leaves, internal expertise is limited, or a project requires more resources than the existing team can provide.
Project expansion can also increase the need for developers, application support professionals, or senior technical expertise. Hiring permanent employees for every temporary workload increase may not always be practical.
At the same time, your organization cannot allow resource shortages to affect application stability. Production issues, application maintenance, and new functionality development may need to continue without disrupting ongoing operations.
We help to address these challenges by providing IBM i resources according to the technical skills, responsibilities, project scope, and duration required by your business.
What IBM i (AS/400) Resources Can Saamsha Technologies Provide?
We provide different IBM i resource profiles based on your specific requirements. This allows you to request the technical expertise you need rather than adapting your project to a standard resource model.
- IBM i / AS/400 Developers
Our IBM i application system developers can support RPG and RPGLE development requirements, including new functionality development and application enhancements.
If your existing team needs additional development capacity, our resources can work alongside your internal developers and contribute to your existing IBM i applications and processes.
- IBM i Application Support Resources
Existing IBM i applications require regular support and maintenance to remain reliable. Our application support resources can assist with application support, production issues, and application maintenance.
They can work with your internal team to investigate application issues, support ongoing maintenance, and help to address technical requirements within your existing IBM i environment.
- Senior IBM i Consultants and Technical Leads
Some AS/400 system requirements need senior-level technical experience. Our senior consultants and technical leads can support technical analysis, code review, production issue resolution, and technical documentation.
What IBM i Resource Engagement Models Do We Offer?
Different projects require different levels of resource support. We therefore provide flexible IBM i resource engagement options based on your requirements and project scope.
- Full-Time Dedicated Resources
A full-time dedicated resource can work as an extension of your internal team. This model can be suitable for ongoing development, application maintenance, or long-term project requirements.
- Part-Time Resources
Part-time resources can support businesses that need IBM i expertise without requiring a full-time professional. This is useful for specific maintenance, development, or technical support needs.
- Project-Based Resources
If you have a defined IBM i project, we can align resources with the project scope, responsibilities, and expected deliverables.
- Short-Term Resources
Short-term resources can help when your team faces temporary workload increases, employee transitions, production issues, or specific technical requirements.
- Long-Term Resource Augmentation
Long-term resource augmentation can provide additional technical capacity when your internal team needs continued IBM i expertise. The resource can coordinate with your existing team and established processes.
How Does Saamsha Technologies Align Resources With Client Requirements?
We understand that every IBM i environment has different applications, technologies, processes, and business requirements.
Our approach focuses on understanding these requirements before identifying a suitable resource.
- Understand the Requirements
We first discuss your technical requirements, project scope, application environment, responsibilities, experience requirements, and expected engagement duration.
- Identify the Resource Profile
After understanding your requirements, we identify the appropriate resource profile. This could include an IBM i/RPG developer, application support resource, senior consultant, or technical lead.
- Share Relevant Profiles
We then share relevant resource profiles based on the requirements you have provided. This allows you to review the available expertise before moving forward.
- Client Interview and Selection
You can interview and evaluate the proposed resource according to your organization’s selection process. This allows you to assess technical knowledge, experience, and suitability for your project.
- Resource Onboarding
After selection, the resource can be onboarded according to your project requirements and established internal processes. The resource can then coordinate with your team and begin supporting the assigned responsibilities.
Why Choose Saamsha Technologies for IBM i Resource Requirements?
Choosing the right IBM i resource is important when your applications support critical business operations. At Saamsha Technologies, we focus on aligning our resource capabilities with your actual requirements.
Our team has experience across RPG, ILE, COBOL, SQL, CL, and DB2. You can choose Saamsha Technologies for:
- We support development, application maintenance, production issues, and technical troubleshooting.
- You can request individual resources or additional team capacity, where available.
- Our resources can work with your existing applications, technologies, and established processes.
- Resource involvement can be structured according to project scope and expected responsibilities.
- Our resources can work alongside your existing technical teams and follow established processes.
Moreover, with experience supporting businesses across India, Japan, Australia, South Africa, UK, and the USA, Saamsha Technologies is a leading AS/400 service provider for businesses seeking reliable IBM i expertise.
We support organisations across key US markets, including California, Texas, and Ohio, with resources suited to their technical and project requirements.
Our experience with IBM i software enables us to support existing applications and teams while adapting to established workflows and business needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of IBM i (AS/400) resources does Saamsha Technologies provide?
We provide IBM i (AS/400) developers, application support resources, senior IBM i consultants, and technical leads based on your specific requirements.
- Can we hire an RPG or RPGLE developer for a specific project?
Yes. We can provide AS/400 operating system developers with RPG and RPGLE expertise for specific development, enhancement, and project-based requirements.
- Does Saamsha provide IBM i application support resources?
Yes. Our IBM i software capabilities include application support, production issue resolution, application maintenance, and technical troubleshooting.
- Can resources be engaged for short-term or long-term requirements?
Yes. We offer flexible engagement options, including full-time, part-time, project-based, short-term, and long-term resource augmentation, based on the requirement.
- What technical skills should we specify when requesting an IBM i resource?
You should specify the IBM i technologies, application requirements, project responsibilities, experience level, and expected engagement duration. Depending on your environment, relevant skills may include RPG, RPGLE, ILE, SQL, COBOL, CL, and DB2.
- How does the IBM i resource selection and onboarding process work?
We first understand your requirements, identify the appropriate resource profile, share relevant profiles, and support the client interview and selection process. After selection, the resource is onboarded according to your project and internal processes.
