Modernization has always been a priority for Nonstop enterprises and TIC Software has been helping users achieve that goal for over 20 years. One important principle about successful modernization projects is that it requires clarity about how the existing systems work. It's only with this understanding that modernization projects hit their goals, instead of ending in feature gaps, disappointment, and rework. So, that means a good understanding of the existing code basis via code analysis and documentation. Manual code analysis can take weeks, often leading to errors, high cost and potential holes. There is a better way.
How Navigator Delivers Understanding
Our TIC Navigator product is powered by Generative AI to perform deep analysis of codebase. It automates the heavy lifting: it digs into COBOL, TAL, TACL, and C code, analyzes what's there, and gives you clear documentation, diagrams, and extracted business logic. Analysis data can then be stored into one central knowledge base, where your team can get immediate access to everything from program histories to data flows and dependencies. That means faster answers to the Support Team and quicker onboarding for new developers. With detailed documentation and architecture diagrams, modernization team can then see the real structure of the applications, and enable the planning of API integrations, cloud moves, and system refactoring much more predictable and less risky.
Delivering Value with Navigator
TIC Navigator uses Generative AI to make modernization smarter and faster. Instead of slow manual reviews, Navigator automatically analyzes COBOL, TAL, TACL, and C code to produce:
- Detailed, accurate documentation
- Visual architecture diagrams
- Extracted business logic
- A centralized knowledge base of program histories, data flows, and dependencies
The result? Your team spends less time dissecting legacy systems and more time executing strategic modernization initiatives.
ROI You Can Measure
By accelerating analysis and eliminating inefficiencies, Navigator delivers immediate financial and operational benefits:
- Faster time-to-value: Project timelines shrink from weeks to days.
- Reduced costs: Automation cuts the labor overhead of manual code reviews.
- Lower risk: Comprehensive documentation minimizes the chance of errors or missed dependencies.
- Scalable knowledge: A central knowledge base makes onboarding new developers faster, reducing ramp-up costs.
Navigator: Analyze. Understand. Modernize.
Modernization is about preserving what makes your business unique while extending that value with modern technologies. By transforming code into actionable insight, TIC Nonstop modernization succeeds when teams build on a foundation of solid understanding of the application codebase. Navigator empowers your teams to build on a solid foundation and take the next leap forward.
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.
