{"id":63412,"date":"2024-05-31T05:26:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T10:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/?p=63412"},"modified":"2025-12-05T04:14:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T10:14:29","slug":"where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Your IBM i Reporting System Falls Short and How to Address the Gaps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IBM i systems are indispensable to many organizations, providing strong data management and reporting capabilities. However, as business intelligence (BI) needs to evolve, so must the systems and tools used to extract, process, and present data. We will look into the prevalent challenges associated with IBM i reporting systems, explore potential enhancements through advanced BI tools, and introduce LANSA BI as a comprehensive <a href=\"\/lp\/ibm-i-as-400-application-modernization-demo\/?utm_medium=PPC&#038;utm_source=Google\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">IBM business intelligence <\/span><\/a>solution to bridge these gaps.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"101\">Key Insights<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"1003\">\n<li data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"268\">\n<p data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"268\"><strong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"157\">Traditional IBM i reporting systems lack agility<\/strong>, often requiring external tools and custom coding that hinder rapid insight generation and user accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"390\">\n<p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"390\"><strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"317\">Data inconsistencies and silos are common<\/strong>, leading to decision-making based on outdated or duplicated information.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"540\">\n<p data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"540\"><strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"444\">Non-technical users face steep learning curves<\/strong>, making it difficult for them to explore data independently or gain value from self-service BI.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"659\">\n<p data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"659\"><strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"569\">Security gaps persist<\/strong> in legacy reporting setups, increasing the risk of data breaches and compliance failures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"829\">\n<p data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"829\"><strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"721\">Modern BI tools like <a href=\"\/lp\/ibm-i-as-400-application-modernization-demo\/?utm_medium=PPC&#038;utm_source=Google\">LANSA BI<\/a> offer holistic solutions<\/strong>, delivering secure, embedded analytics with customizable dashboards, guided NLQ, and seamless integrations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1003\">\n<p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1003\"><strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"873\">LANSA BI enables strategic alignment<\/strong>, empowering organizations to unify data reporting, enhance decision-making, and modernize their IBM i ecosystems with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Are Current IBM i Reporting Practices Missing?<\/h2>\n<p>IBM i reporting systems are typically built on a series of processes that include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Data Extraction<\/strong>: Collecting data from various sources within the IBM i environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/system-integration\/data-and-process-integration\/data-transformation\/\">Data Transformation<\/a><\/strong>: Cleaning, structuring, and preparing data for analysis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Loading<\/strong>: Storing the transformed data in a format suitable for reporting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Report Generation<\/strong>: Creating reports that stakeholders can use to inform decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These processes form a solid foundation, but their implementation is often lacking. How? Current IBM i reporting practices tend to fail because they\u2019re unwieldy.<\/p>\n<p>Many enterprises rely on external tools for data extraction, transformation, and loading. These systems don\u2019t always integrate well. For instance, many report-generation frontends are completely independent of other BI elements. In these situations, simple data management can require custom coding, which doesn\u2019t lend itself well to generating rapid insights.<\/p>\n<p>Then, there is the fact that the individual tools themselves can be hard to use. For instance, it may take in-depth programming or query language knowledge just to explore a database table. This poses a major hurdle for executives and decision-makers. Even worse, current BI practices routinely incorporate some degree of data duplication \u2014 so you can\u2019t be certain you\u2019re working with accurate information even if you get over the query-writing hurdles.<\/p>\n<p>These realities make business intelligence less effective and secure, but modern tools like LANSA BI buck the trend.<\/p>\n<p>By offering well-rounded capabilities, a security-first focus, and easy integrations with other systems, LANSA BI keeps your focus on the data instead of on maintaining complex BI frameworks. No matter how your IBM i reporting practices work or what backends you prefer, your whole team can create custom interfaces in minutes and interact with data at their own pace. LANSA BI makes insight generation more accessible to stakeholders, covers your entire data ecosystem, and saves labor with intelligent, focused automation.<\/p>\n<h2>Identifying Weaknesses in Your IBM i Reporting Strategy<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Poor Environmental Coverage<\/strong>: Achieving comprehensive reporting coverage across complex environments is challenging. Modern IT infrastructures often include multisystem, multi-partition, and multi-cloud setups, making thorough and accurate reporting difficult.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Imbalanced Features<\/strong>: Many reporting tools excel in one area but fall short in others, leading to inefficiencies and increased workloads for data professionals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Misguided Automation<\/strong>: Automation can enhance BI processes, but some BI tools lack the flexibility to prevent data siloing, limiting the reporting system&#8217;s overall effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disconnect Between Raw Data and Useful Insights<\/strong>: Raw data often requires significant transformation before providing valuable insights. Poor data integration and limited dashboard customization can hinder this process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning Curves That Impede <a href=\"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/self-service-analytics\/\">Self-Service Analytics<\/a><\/strong>: Some IBM i reporting tools are too complex for non-technical users, making it difficult for them to explore and discover insights independently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inherent Insecurity<\/strong>: Data security is a critical concern. Reporting tools that expose sensitive information increase the risk of data breaches and compliance violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Exploring Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p>Advanced BI tools offer several opportunities to improve IBM i reporting systems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Compatibility<\/strong>: Modern BI tools integrate seamlessly with various applications and systems, creating a cohesive data ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Streamlined Automation<\/strong>: Effective automation reduces manual workload and accelerates data processing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customizable Insights<\/strong>: Flexible dashboards and interactive data visualizations promote collaborative insights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intuitive Self-Service<\/strong>: User-friendly interfaces and guided queries empower all stakeholders to explore data independently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong Security<\/strong>: Enhanced security features ensure data integrity and compliance with organizational standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Watch our <a href=\"https:\/\/lansa.com\/bi-demos\/?wchannelid=g0vtxct79r&amp;wmediaid=3qzs3qju4a\">recorded webinar<\/a> on Business Intelligence designed for IBM i.<\/p>\n\n<h2>LANSA BI as a Solution<\/h2>\n<p>LANSA BI addresses the weaknesses of traditional IBM i reporting systems by offering a comprehensive solution that amplifies BI capabilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Environmental Coverage<\/strong>: Supports multi-system, multi-partition, and multi-cloud setups, ensuring complete reporting coverage across diverse environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balanced Feature Set<\/strong>: Provides a wide range of compatible tools and applications to meet diverse user needs, promoting a more democratic data environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effective Automation and Integration<\/strong>: Integrates seamlessly with external applications and APIs, promoting real-time insights and data democratization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customizable and Intuitive Tools<\/strong>: Offers flexible dashboards, guided <a href=\"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/nlq-natural-language-query\/\">NLQ<\/a>, and low-code options to simplify data exploration and reporting. Watch our <a href=\"https:\/\/lansa.com\/bi-demos\/?wchannelid=g0vtxct79r&amp;wmediaid=2dnvia79fk\">5-min demo<\/a> on IBM i dashboards and insights generation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure and <a href=\"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/embedded-analytics\/\">Embedded Analytics<\/a><\/strong>: Provides data security through native embedding and robust role-based access control, maintaining control over who sees what at every stage. Watch our <a href=\"https:\/\/lansa.com\/bi-demos\/?wchannelid=g0vtxct79r&amp;wmediaid=bfhemo0dzu\">5-min demo<\/a> on embedded analytics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing an IBM i reporting tool that does data analysis is one thing; finding an analytics solution that aligns strategically with your business objectives is another. <a href=\"\/lp\/ibm-i-as-400-application-modernization-demo\/?utm_medium=PPC&#038;utm_source=Google\">LANSA BI<\/a> addresses the weaknesses of traditional IBM i reporting systems by offering comprehensive environmental coverage, a balanced feature set, effective automation, customizable tools, and robust security features. By addressing these gaps, LANSA BI helps organizations achieve strategic alignment with their business objectives, ensuring that data truly serves your business goals.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how LANSA BI can refine your IBM i reporting approach and enhance your BI capabilities, explore our mini demos and webinars, or visit the LANSA BI product page and contact us for more information. <a href=\"\/lp\/ibm-i-as-400-application-modernization-demo\/?utm_medium=PPC&#038;utm_source=Google\">Book a demo today<\/a> to see how LANSA BI can transform your reporting system and help your organization achieve its business intelligence goals.<\/p>\n<p>Through these enhancements, LANSA BI not only fills the gaps left by traditional IBM i reporting systems but also paves the way for a more efficient, secure, and insightful BI process. By embracing advanced BI tools, organizations can unlock the full potential of their data, drive informed decision-making, and achieve a competitive edge in their respective industries.<\/p>\n<p>Resources:<\/p>\n<p>[1] \u201cCluster limits &#8211; IBM Documentation.\u201d Accessed: Apr. 11, 2024. [Online]. Available: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/docs\/en\/i\/7.3?topic=capacities-cluster-limits\">https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/docs\/en\/i\/7.3?topic=capacities-cluster-limits<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[2] \u201c101 Shocking Cloud Computing Statistics (UPDATED 2024).\u201d Accessed: Apr. 11, 2024. [Online]. Available: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudzero.com\/blog\/cloud-computing-statistics\/\">https:\/\/www.cloudzero.com\/blog\/cloud-computing-statistics\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IBM i systems are indispensable to many organizations, providing strong data management and reporting capabilities. However, as business intelligence (BI) needs to evolve, so must the systems and tools used to extract, process, and present data. We will look into the prevalent challenges associated with IBM i reporting systems, explore potential enhancements through advanced BI [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":115,"featured_media":63415,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1315],"tags":[1403],"class_list":["post-63412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-intelligence","tag-lansa-bi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Addressing Gaps in Your IBM i Reporting System | LANSA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Identify and address the shortcomings in your IBM i reporting system. Learn how to improve performance with LANSA.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Where Your IBM i Reporting System Falls Short and How to Address the Gaps\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Identify and address the shortcomings in your IBM i reporting system. Learn how to improve performance with LANSA.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"LANSA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-05-31T10:26:49+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-05T10:14:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IBM-I-reporting.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"512\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"288\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Anwar Jefferson-George\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Anwar Jefferson-George\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Anwar Jefferson-George\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a79d653c8570490596c0ebc29a9667ca\"},\"headline\":\"Where Your IBM i Reporting System Falls Short and How to Address the Gaps\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-31T10:26:49+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-05T10:14:29+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1145,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/IBM-I-reporting.png\",\"keywords\":[\"LANSA BI\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Business Intelligence\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/\",\"name\":\"Addressing Gaps in Your IBM i Reporting System | LANSA\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/IBM-I-reporting.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-31T10:26:49+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-05T10:14:29+00:00\",\"description\":\"Identify and address the shortcomings in your IBM i reporting system. Learn how to improve performance with LANSA.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/IBM-I-reporting.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/IBM-I-reporting.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":288},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/business-intelligence\\\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Business Intelligence\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/category\\\/business-intelligence\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Where Your IBM i Reporting System Falls Short and How to Address the Gaps\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"LANSA\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"LANSA\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/06\\\/Lansa_ID_Logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/06\\\/Lansa_ID_Logo.png\",\"width\":140,\"height\":51,\"caption\":\"LANSA\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a79d653c8570490596c0ebc29a9667ca\",\"name\":\"Anwar Jefferson-George\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/dc2e75037ab7640f0213080ef04e221d66bec359c168326996a065e9c7b03189?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/dc2e75037ab7640f0213080ef04e221d66bec359c168326996a065e9c7b03189?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/dc2e75037ab7640f0213080ef04e221d66bec359c168326996a065e9c7b03189?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Anwar Jefferson-George\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lansa.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/anwar-jefferson-george\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Addressing Gaps in Your IBM i Reporting System | LANSA","description":"Identify and address the shortcomings in your IBM i reporting system. Learn how to improve performance with LANSA.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Where Your IBM i Reporting System Falls Short and How to Address the Gaps","og_description":"Identify and address the shortcomings in your IBM i reporting system. Learn how to improve performance with LANSA.","og_url":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/","og_site_name":"LANSA","article_published_time":"2024-05-31T10:26:49+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-05T10:14:29+00:00","og_image":[{"width":512,"height":288,"url":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IBM-I-reporting.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Anwar Jefferson-George","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Anwar Jefferson-George","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/"},"author":{"name":"Anwar Jefferson-George","@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a79d653c8570490596c0ebc29a9667ca"},"headline":"Where Your IBM i Reporting System Falls Short and How to Address the Gaps","datePublished":"2024-05-31T10:26:49+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-05T10:14:29+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/"},"wordCount":1145,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IBM-I-reporting.png","keywords":["LANSA BI"],"articleSection":["Business Intelligence"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/","url":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/","name":"Addressing Gaps in Your IBM i Reporting System | LANSA","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IBM-I-reporting.png","datePublished":"2024-05-31T10:26:49+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-05T10:14:29+00:00","description":"Identify and address the shortcomings in your IBM i reporting system. Learn how to improve performance with LANSA.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IBM-I-reporting.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IBM-I-reporting.png","width":512,"height":288},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/business-intelligence\/where-your-ibm-i-reporting-system-falls-short-and-how-to-address-the-gaps\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Business Intelligence","item":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/category\/business-intelligence\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Where Your IBM i Reporting System Falls Short and How to Address the Gaps"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/","name":"LANSA","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/#organization","name":"LANSA","url":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lansa_ID_Logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lansa_ID_Logo.png","width":140,"height":51,"caption":"LANSA"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a79d653c8570490596c0ebc29a9667ca","name":"Anwar Jefferson-George","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc2e75037ab7640f0213080ef04e221d66bec359c168326996a065e9c7b03189?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc2e75037ab7640f0213080ef04e221d66bec359c168326996a065e9c7b03189?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc2e75037ab7640f0213080ef04e221d66bec359c168326996a065e9c7b03189?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Anwar Jefferson-George"},"url":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/blog\/author\/anwar-jefferson-george\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/115"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63412"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74625,"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63412\/revisions\/74625"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lansa.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}