For decades, HPE NonStop applications have been the backbone of mission-critical industries—trusted for reliability, stability, and performance. But today, many organizations face a growing challenge. Skilled Tandem and NonStop developers are retiring, business logic is often buried in tribal knowledge, documentation is missing or outdated, and modernization efforts stall because no one truly understands what the code does. The result is predictable: teams scramble to keep systems running while struggling to plan confidently for the future.
The Navigator Advantage
TIC Navigator is a software tool designed to analyze codebase and extract business logic for documentation purposes. Powered by generative AI and decades of NonStop expertise, it moves far beyond basic code scanning and delivers real understanding:
- Deep Analysis: Navigator examines COBOL, TAL, C/C++, and TACL programs to uncover workflows, patterns, and embedded business rules.
- True Understanding: It generates documentation that mirrors how systems actually operate, not just how they are written.
- Living Knowledgebase: The insights are captured in an interactive, searchable repository, complete with diagrams, process flows, and AI-powered chat for developers and analysts.
This combination creates clarity where previously there was uncertainty.
Benefits for Every Role
Navigator delivers value across the organization. Developers, analysts, managers, and support staff all gain in different ways:
- Developers and New Hires can ramp up quickly by exploring logic, data flows, and design decisions without months of trial and error.
- Senior SMEs can preserve their knowledge before retirement, ensuring decades of expertise remain accessible.
- Managers and Executives gain faster ROI, reduced risk, and assurance that modernization decisions are based on facts rather than assumptions.
- Support Teams can troubleshoot faster, with accurate insight into logic, history, and workflows instead of guesswork.
Future-Proofing NonStop
Navigator is about enabling safe, strategic modernization. Once hidden business logic is uncovered, organizations can move forward with confidence:
- Migrate functions to .NET, cloud, or GUI platforms.
- Automate workflows and streamline operations.
- Build forward-looking solutions without risking compliance or stability.
- In short, Navigator helps NonStop systems stay relevant in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
A Strategic Solution
Documentation and business knowledge can no longer be considered optional. They are vital assets for keeping systems stable while also enabling innovation. With TIC Navigator, NonStop organizations gain a strategic competitive advantage via reliable foundation for modernization and transformation initiatives.
It's time to unlock the full potential of your Nonstop systems—starting with the business logic at their core.
Phil Ly serves as president of TIC Software and a recognized thought leader in the NonStop community. Under his leadership, TIC Software has become the premier guide for NonStop organizations adopting modern technologies, including REST APIs, Kafka messaging systems, and cloud services. Phil's expertise lies in bridging the gap between complex emerging technologies and practical implementation, making advanced solutions accessible to NonStop professionals across all experience levels. As architect of the innovative Navigator platform, he is pioneering the integration of generative AI into NonStop environments, demonstrating how AI-powered solutions can enhance system reliability while preserving the mission-critical security standards that define the platform.
