Logistics specialist modernizes and reinforces its choice of System i Background After 8 years of supporting specialist its logistics business with the iSeries, K C Dat, based in Singapore, conducted an intensive review of its platforms to determine the best path forward. "Our modernization plans need to go beyond the UI – we're focusing on streamlining workflows that deliver tangible productivity gains." Steven Heng, K C Dat. Solution Working with solution provider Cavu, K C Dat investigated the claimed cost savings available by switching platforms. K C Dat's 5250 applications had served the business well and with Cavu's help and looksoftware’s modernization suite including lookdirect, concluded the System i5 Power 5+ offered the most cost-effective long term path. Benefits "Our customer K C Dat, benefited from the savings available from lookdirect which allows their 5250 logistics application to utilize the batch CPW capabilities of the System i Power 5+. The resulting savings of 35% on new hardware made the decision to stay with the System i easy." Joshua Saw, Cavu.