DataPulse
Real-Time Data Integration for IBM i
CloudFirst DataPulse is a managed real-time IBM i data integration and replication solution that unlocks the value of IBM i data for modern analytics, cloud platforms, and digital applications. While IBM i systems power many mission-critical operations, integrating that data with modern platforms can be complex and costly.
Using log-based change data capture (CDC), DataPulse streams changes from Db2 for IBM i to analytics, AI, and cloud environments in near real time, without impacting production systems. This enables organizations to modernize data access and accelerate analytics initiatives.
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Key Statistics
DataPulse, CloudFirst’s managed real-time IBM i data integration solution, enables businesses to unlock the full value of their IBM i data by delivering continuous, reliable data flows to modern analytics and cloud platforms.
It accelerates access to critical insights, reduces integration complexity, and supports faster, data-driven decision-making, delivering measurable operational and business impact.
> 67%
Faster data processing after migration
> 94%
Report productivity gains after implementing analytics platforms
> 44%
ROI for every $1 invested, businesses often realise $4–$5 in value
Key Features
Low-Latency Replication
Continuously replicate Db2 for IBM i data with minimal lag to support real-time analytics and application integration.
Change Data Capture
Capture database changes directly from IBM i journals or transaction logs with minimal overhead on production systems.
Data Transformation
Transform and map IBM i data structures to modern database schemas and target platform formats during replication.
Enterprise Connectivity
IBM Db2 Connect provides the secure, standards-based connectivity layer between IBM i and distributed environments.
Flexible Integration Modes
Support streaming, scheduled batch synchronization, and event-driven pipelines to meet varied operational and analytical requirements.
Managed Service Delivery
CloudFirst handles deployment, configuration, monitoring, alerting, and ongoing operational support end-to-end.
Benefits
DataPulse enables organizations to unlock greater value from their IBM i environments by delivering continuous, reliable IBM i data integration with modern analytics and cloud platforms.
By simplifying data pipelines and enabling near real-time data access, businesses can improve operational efficiency, accelerate decision-making, and support innovation across the enterprise.
Accelerate Modernization
Access IBM i data in modern apps and cloud services without rewriting core systems.
Reduce Complexity
Replace fragile batch ETL with a standardized, managed replication framework.
Improve Data Availability
Real-time operational data visibility across the enterprise.
What our
clients say
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Real-Time Data. Instant Insight.
CloudFirst’s DataPulse delivers continuous IBM i data replication to modern analytics and cloud platforms, eliminating batch delays and providing real-time access to critical insights without impacting production systems.
Unlock the full value of your data and power smarter, data-driven decisions.