IBM i Data Entry Automation

Every day, thousands of operators manually type data from paper documents into IBM i (AS/400) green screen terminals. LegacyBridge replaces this manual process with autonomous AI agents that read documents, extract data, and enter it via TN5250 — without modifying your IBM i system.

The Manual Data Entry Problem

  • Operators spend hours typing from paper forms into green screen fields
  • Keystroke errors cause data quality issues that propagate through downstream systems
  • Hiring and training terminal operators is increasingly difficult
  • Processing backlogs grow during peak periods and staff absences

How IBM i Data Entry Automation Works

1

Upload Documents

Scan paper documents or upload digital files (PDF, images, faxes). LegacyBridge accepts any document format your organization uses.

2

AI Extracts Data

AI vision reads the document, identifies fields, and extracts values — repair order numbers, serial numbers, dates, amounts. No OCR templates to configure.

3

Autonomous Terminal Entry

LegacyBridge connects to your IBM i via TN5250, navigates to the correct screen, and enters data into each field. It handles menu navigation, field validation, and error recovery.

4

Audit & Verify

Every keystroke is logged with a SHA-256 hash chain. Review the complete audit trail — what was entered, when, from which document, and the screen state at each step.

Why Automate IBM i Data Entry

Zero Installation

No software on your IBM i. Connects via standard TN5250 — the same protocol your emulators use.

High Accuracy

AI vision reduces keystroke errors. Cross-validates extracted data against document context with human review.

24/7 Processing

Documents are processed around the clock. No overtime, no backlog, no staffing gaps.

Full Audit Trail

SHA-256 cryptographic hash chain records every action. Built with SOC 2 and GDPR readiness in mind.

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