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OnQ Integrates IBM AS/400 into its Converge Platform, Bringing Real-Time Inventory to In-Store Retail Experiences

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OnQ Integrates IBM AS/400 into its Converge Platform, Bringing Real-Time Inventory to In-Store Retail Experiences OnQ’s Converge platform now integrates directly with IBM AS/400 systems, connecting real-time inventory data to in-store digital experiences…
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  • IBM AS/400 has long been considered the gold standard for high-volume retail inventory and transaction processing, underpinning operations for many of the world's largest retailers including Walmart, Costco, Target and Walgreens.

    60% confidence
  • The Converge AS/400 integration closes a longstanding gap between digital engagement and core retail operations.

    60% confidence
  • The future of retail belongs to platforms that connect everything — not just screens and content, but inventory, reporting, operations and the customer experience itself.

    60% confidence
  • OnQ is the retail industry's leading provider of engaging, tech-enabled, secure retail displays and experiences.

    60% confidence
  • IBM AS/400 is known for unmatched reliability, uptime and ability to process real-time data across complex store environments, and remains deeply embedded in modern retail infrastructure.

    60% confidence

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