35 years on IBM i. System support, RPG development, modernisation, and cross-platform integration — from the same team that was at the AS/400 launch in 1988.
Tony Cantrill attended the AS/400 launch at the NEC in 1988. That's not a talking point — it's the depth of platform knowledge that highgrove brings to every project, every support call, every modernisation conversation.
Most clients still call it "the AS400". We know what they mean — and we know exactly what it's running.
The IBM i platform is built for longevity. highgrove adds REST APIs, cloud integrations, modern front-ends and AI connectivity — extending what already works rather than replacing it.
We also run GitHub on IBM i, manage capacity planning and health checks, and keep your system current through every hardware and OS generation.
Day-to-day management, monitoring, patching and support. 1st–3rd line, UK-based.
Bespoke application development, legacy code modification and feature addition in native IBM i languages.
REST APIs, cloud connectivity, modern UI refresh — extending IBM i investment rather than replacing it.
PrintBOS / PB Digital (UK distributor). Output management, CCM, omnichannel delivery from IBM i.
Factory-floor integration: RFID readers, barcode scanners, machine vision, doors, lights, sensors and relays.
Connecting IBM i to cloud, web, third-party ERP and modern APIs. Cross-stack, not IBM-only.
TBT400 / TBT EDI — fully native, no front-end servers. EDIFACT, ANSI X12, TRADACOMS, XML. Deployed at Magna.
Capacity planning, performance reviews and security assessments for IBM i environments.
Modern source control for IBM i development — CI/CD pipelines and collaborative development.
ERP (Mangrove), output management (PrintBOS / PB Digital) and live native-IBM i EDI (IPLS) — all running on highgrove-supported IBM i systems at the heart of Magna's operations.
Manufacturing ERP written and maintained by highgrove. IBM i native. Born at Triumph Motorcycles.
UK distributor and only UK technical support centre. Works with IBM i, SAP, Oracle and others.
Fully native IBM i EDI. No front-end servers. All major EDI standards. Deployed live at Magna.
No. IBM i runs some of the most critical operational systems in the world — manufacturing, banking, distribution. IBM continues to invest in the platform. highgrove's clients have been running production on IBM i for 20–30 years and continue to evolve alongside it.
Yes. REST APIs, cloud integrations, modern front-ends and AI tooling are all deliverable alongside IBM i. highgrove has been building cross-platform integrations for 35 years.
Yes. highgrove often operates as a specialist extension to in-house teams — adding depth on specific projects, providing cover, or handling capability the internal team doesn't have.
With a conversation. highgrove will assess your current environment, understand what you need, and recommend a practical starting point — whether that's a health check, a specific project, or a managed service.