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
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Upload Documents
Scan paper documents or upload digital files (PDF, images, faxes). LegacyBridge accepts any document format your organization uses.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Ready to Automate Your IBM i Data Entry?
See LegacyBridge enter data into a live IBM i system. 15-minute demo, no commitment.