Maxis Technology has just announced a significant update to its enterprise data platform, Alchemize: native support for IBM i (formerly AS/400) DB2 databases via JDBC.
According to the announcement, this enhancement expands Alchemize’s reach to one of the most widely respected and heavily relied-upon platforms in enterprise environments. IBM i systems are known for their reliability, long-term stability, and use in mission-critical operations, particularly in sectors like finance, manufacturing, and logistics.
What’s New?
Alchemize’s latest update brings:
- Native JDBC Integration for IBM i DB2: Direct connectivity using Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) allows organizations to connect Alchemize to IBM i environments with fewer configuration challenges.
- Seamless Dialect Recognition: Alchemize recognizes the specific syntax and nuances of DB2 on IBM i, reducing translation overhead and optimizing queries for performance.
- Data Integrity & Performance Preservation: The platform’s optimized query handling is designed to support data modernization efforts without compromising the performance or fidelity of source systems.
Why It Matters
This native support is aimed at helping enterprises modernize legacy workloads without requiring deep rewrites or major data structure changes, potentially streamlining what have historically been complex, high-risk projects.
IBM i is far from obsolete; in fact, it’s still central to operations in many large organizations. Alchemize stepping into this space signals Maxis Technology’s commitment to supporting both modern and legacy enterprise ecosystems within a unified data management framework.
A Competitive Edge for Data Transformation
Organizations already using Alchemize for migration, archiving, or transformation projects may now benefit from a more streamlined integration path when IBM i is part of their infrastructure.
For businesses considering modernization but hesitant to touch stable IBM i workloads, this announcement may lower the barrier to entry, enabling gradual transformation while preserving trusted systems.
Bottom Line
Maxis Technology’s Alchemize continues to expand its capabilities, and with this new IBM i DB2 support, it positions itself more firmly in the enterprise data transformation space.
