ARCAD DROPS

ARCAD DROPS is an Application Release Orchestration (ARO) solution designed to facilitate efficient release management for IBM i applications. According to the vendor, this tool enables seamless deployment of IBM i apps and database upgrades, ensuring synchronization with distributed systems across on-premises, hybrid, or multi-cloud environments. It caters to businesses of various sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations, and is widely adopted by IT Managers, IBM i Developers, Digital Developers, QA Managers, and Release Managers across industries such as Banking/Insurance, Transportation/Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, and the Public Sector.

Key Features

Data 'As Code': The vendor claims that ARCAD DROPS empowers users to effectively manage parameter or configuration data in synchronization with application software. It enables the seamless deployment of parameter data alongside software updates.

DevOps for Database: According to the vendor, ARCAD DROPS streamlines the deployment and rollback of applications and data, maximizing the automation of releases and ensuring the reliability of applications in production.

High Volume Data: The vendor asserts that ARCAD DROPS guarantees uninterrupted application availability during the transfer of high-volume data, minimizing disruption to users and potential loss of business.

Vendor Reception: ARCAD DROPS automates the reception of 3rd party vendor software, conducts integrity checks on incoming releases, and identifies any potential impacts on locally developed code, as stated by the vendor.