--- title: IBM i Application Modernization Webinar Series | Fresche description: This webinar series will address the why, what and how of modernizing your IBM i applications, code and business processes, from strategy to execution. image: https://go.freschesolutions.com/hubfs/ibmi-application-modernization-beyond-keeping-lights-on.png --- ON-DEMAND WEBINAR SERIES # IBM i Application Modernization Journey Going Beyond Keeping The Lights On! 60-Minute sessions ![Fresche and IBM Logos](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hubfs/fresche-ibm.png) ## View the Recordings ## More Than Just The Status Quo In today’s changing business landscape, IT Leaders need to do more than just keep the lights on. Digital disruption, an aging workforce and new opportunities for growth are all making IBM i application modernization and digital enablement a necessity. IT Leaders need to be prepared to respond when asked about digital innovation. The path to modernizing IBM i applications is paved with solutions for web, APIs and cloud as well as agile development processes and an organizational commitment to change. There are many options when it comes to modernizing your homegrown RPG / CA 2E (SYNON) or packaged applications, and making pragmatic decisions and developing the right plan for you is key. In this three-part series, Fresche and IBM will discuss options, approaches and outcomes when developing your IBM i modernization roadmap. Each 60-minute session focuses on an area of opportunity, from roadmapping to quick project wins with web development, modernization preparation, cloud adoption and almost everything in between.  Attendees will be invited to schedule a complementary two-hour IT strategy workshop with Fresche.  **Register once to access the entire series!** ## SESSIONS [**Developing Your Modernization Plan: What Are Your Options? ** ](https://go.freschesolutions.com/ibmi-application-modernization-journey#) **** IBM i applications have been successfully serving business operations for decades. Modern technologies are enabling new levels of automation, scalability, resiliency and flexibility. In this session, Chris Koppe, and Lisa Vogelman discuss what application modernization is and the various options available to help them realize the full potential of the future while building on the value of their IBM i applications. In this session, Chris and Lisa will discuss: - Several client roadmaps that include incremental modernization strategies and the outcomes achieved at various stages - Modernization approaches and automated solutions available - Quick wins with UI modernization - APIs & integration capabilities - Code & DB conversion - Architectural & infrastructure options - Deployment options including various cloud models [**Prepping for Modernization: Focusing on Quick Wins** ](https://go.freschesolutions.com/ibmi-application-modernization-journey#) **** Knowing what you have is just as important as knowing where you’re going when it comes to evolving your IBM i applications and innovating for the future. This session will help you prep for your modernization journey by showing you how automated application analysis helps you quickly determine what needs to be modernized – and what doesn’t – so you can make an informed decision about where to start. You’ll also learn about high-value, low-risk initiatives that will provide quick wins early in your modernization journey, as well as different deployment models that are available from IBM. Chris Koppe, Ray Everhart and Steve Will will cover: - How to analyze your applications - Documenting and understanding your applications - Subdividing your application into logical modernization components - Identifying unused code (don’t pay to modernize code that is obsolete) - Automated testing - Quick Win Options (UI modernization, APIs, etc) - Infrastructure and deployment options, including Cloud [**Breaking Down the Monolith: A Closer Look at Code and Database Transformation ** ](https://go.freschesolutions.com/ibmi-application-modernization-journey#) **** In some cases, it might make sense for you to transform your RPG and CA 2E (Synon) code and database. Code transformation enables you to take advantage of modern technology, integration opportunities and more readily available skill sets while preserving the functionality, business processes and structure of your applications. Database modernization, on the other hand, improves security, reliability and performance. When you’re ready to deploy your transformed applications, should you go hybrid? Multi-cloud? What is the best option for you and what does it all mean from a practical perspective? Join Chris Koppe, Robert Arce and Joe Cropper for this session where they will break down some of the many options available: - Business benefits of automated code and database transformation - Automatically transforming your RPG to PHP or Java and Synon to Java - Database modernization and re-architecting fundamentals - Alternately, Remodelling, transforming and modernizing your database – without needing to make changes to the application code. - The pros and cons of hybrid, multicloud and other deployment options ## Presenters ![lisa-vogelman](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lisa-vogelman.png?width=80&name=lisa-vogelman.png) **Lisa Vogelman ** Global Business Manager, Cloud Solutions for Power Systems   Lisa Vogelman is currently the Global Business Manager, Cloud Solutions for Power Systems, including two strategic offerings for the Power brand: IBM Power Systems Virtual Server and Red Hat Solutions. She is passionate about IBM and the Power brand as she’s seen first-hand the business impact IBMs technology and people can have for clients.   ![steve-will](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/steve-will.png?width=80&name=steve-will.png) **Steve Will** IBM i Chief Architect, IBM   Steve has worked on the IBM i operating system and its predecessors since the initial development of the AS/400. Since 2007, he has been the IBM i Chief Architect, responsible for the strategy of the operating system and the plan for future releases.   ![joe-cropper](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/joe-cropper.png?width=80&name=joe-cropper.png) **Joe Cropper** Chief Architect, Power Systems Hybrid Multicloud Platform, IBM   Joe is a Senior Technical Staff Member within the IBM Power Systems software development organization. In his current role as Chief Architect, Power Systems Hybrid Multicloud Platform, he has worldwide technical responsibility to enable hybrid cloud solutions on IBM Power Systems and drive application modernization initiatives with clients.   ![Chris](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/photos/staff_experts_presenters/Chris%20Koppe/Chris.png?width=80&name=Chris.png) **Chris Koppe ** VP, Strategic Transformation, Fresche Solutions   Since joining Fresche in 1988, Chris has helped hundreds of companies develop and execute successful application management and modernization strategies across a variety of platforms, languages, databases, and technologies.   ![Ray-everhart-lighter5fl-CMYK300-circle__low_res](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/photos/staff_experts_presenters/Ray%20Everhart/Ray-everhart-lighter5fl-CMYK300-circle__low_res.png?width=80&name=Ray-everhart-lighter5fl-CMYK300-circle__low_res.png) **Ray Everhart ** Senior Product Manager (X-Analysis), Fresche Solutions   For over 30 years, Ray has helped companies understand, develop and manage their RPG, COBOL and CA 2E application environments. He also specializes in helping clients enhance and modernize their systems to meet evolving business demands and take advantage of digital transformation opportunities.   ![Robert Arce](https://go.freschesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PROFILE_PICTURES_people/Robert%20Arce.png?width=80&name=Robert%20Arce.png) **Robert Arce ** IT Strategist, Fresche Solutions   Robert Arce is an IT Strategist and a subject matter expert in the IBM i system, assisting companies all over the world with their modernization projects. He is an expert in Fresche's IBM i Application Analysis and Management Suite, X-Analysis.