Connectors

IBM i / AS400 Connector

The IBM i / AS400 connector makes it easy to bring your IBM data into Marquis IQ for reporting and analysis. Your data is loaded into Marquis IQ and can be viewed alongside additional ERP, CRM, and other operational systems in one place.

Multiple data environments? No problem. Marquis IQ provides the best option for bringing them together into a single, consolidated view through one tool.

How the IBM i / AS400 Manufacturing Connector Works

IBM i / AS4OO is an enterprise computing platform widely used in long-lived manufacturing and distribution environments, known for stability and transactional integrity.

Why Connect IBM i / AS4OO to Marquis IQ

Full-suite integration

Bring in IMB data alongside other business systems.

Direct Excel integration

Stop wasting time loading exports, build your Excel pivots and charts once, refresh anytime for ultimate efficiency.

Custom fields

Bring in all standard and custom fields into your data for unlimited analysis.

Full-featured data visualization

Empower your analysts with seamless compatibility across enterprise BI platforms. PowerBI? Yes. Tableau? Of course.

One Source of Truth

Combine system data with other operational data for comprehensive KPIs across your business.

Decision-ready Data, Out of the Box

No more wrestling with exports, CSVs, or mismatched formats. Marquis IQ cleans, normalizes, and enriches data automatically.

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Supported IBM i / AS400 Data

The connector supports common IBM i / AS400 data, including financials, production scheduling, inventory, order management, and company metadata.

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Data Flow and Sync Behavior

Data flows from IBM i / AS400 into Marquis IQ. Syncs run on a schedule and use incremental updates to keep data current. Historical data is retained so you can report across time periods.

Connector Features

Capability

ODBC Connection

Description

Connects to IBM i / AS400 via ODBC using Azure Data Factory

Automated ETL and ELT

Retrieves IBM i / AS400 data on a scheduled basis

Structured Data Mapping

✅ Loads data into standardized tables within Marquis IQ

Incremental Data Updates

✅ Syncs new and updated records efficiently

Historical Data Retention

✅ Maintains historical records for reporting and analysis

Analytics-Ready Data

✅ Provides structured data for dashboards and reporting

Cross-System Integration

✅ Supports analysis alongside ERP, CRM, and operational data

BI Tool Support

✅ Makes data available to external reporting and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Excel)

No-Code Configuration

✅ Allows connector setup without engineering involvement

Pipeline Visibility

✅ Provides visibility into data sync activity

The IBM i / AS400 connector is available as part of the Marquis IQ platform.

Contact Marquis Data to learn more about connector availability and configuration options.