Even if your business keeps up with IBM i software and Power Systems hardware updates, the foundation of those systems also needs to be strong. If your architectural practices and coding standards aren’t modern, it’s impossible to have a truly modern business.

Ideally, business systems should use a tiered architecture that separates business logic from interface and database management. The system should also include a well-designed SQL database with security and integrity. This enables developers to re-use code without copying and pasting, which can be very difficult to maintain.