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 AS/400 (IBM i) data entry automation works
Upload documents
Scan paper documents or upload digital files (PDF, images, faxes). legacy bridge accepts any document format your organization uses.
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.
Autonomous terminal entry
legacy bridge connects to your AS/400 (IBM i) via TN5250, navigates to the correct screen, and enters data into each field. It handles menu navigation, field validation, and error recovery.
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 AS/400 (IBM i) data entry
Zero installation
No software on your AS/400 (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.
