The IBM AS/400 (Application System/400) is a family of midrange computers from IBM announced in June 1988 and released in August 1988. It was the successor to the System/36 and System/38 …

The AS/400 line was built on two core assets: the industry’s most powerful microchips and a fast token ring network, the system that allowed servers, computers and peripheral devices to communicate …

Feb 16, 2022 · AS/400 by IBM is over three decades old but remains reliable in various industries. Most companies use it as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system.

Aug 14, 2024 · When IBM released the Application System/400 (-400) in 1988, it came with both the AS/400 hardware and OS/400 software and a range of core functions. To this day, it’s a highly …

Feb 24, 2024 · Launched in 1988, AS400 was designed for businesses requiring a reliable, secure, and scalable computing platform. The AS in AS/400 refers to ‘Application System’ for those unfamiliar …

May 24, 2025 · The IBM AS/400 (now IBM i on Power Systems) is often labeled "outdated," yet it remains the backbone of industries like banking, healthcare, and manufacturing. With unmatched …

Built to run on IBM’s AS/400 platform (now known as IBM i), the system leverages the platform’s reliability, security, and scalability. ERP systems on AS/400 are ideal for businesses seeking to …

Jun 2, 2025 · One mid-range server is AS400, Application System/400. IBM debuted it for small, medium, and big web and mobile apps in 1988. Its great spectrum of capability helped it to become …

The IBM AS/400 family of systems started with an internal development project called “Silver Lake”, named for the lake in downtown Rochester, Minnesota, where development of the system took place.

Explore the remarkable evolution of the AS/400 system, from its inception to its current advancements. This section highlights pivotal milestones, innovative features, and how AS/400 has shaped the …