Flower auction Plantion and Beyonder have signed a collaboration agreement. The collaboration focuses on modernizing Plantion's legacy AS400-based system, which is crucial for auctioning flowers and plants, using an innovative AI-driven approach.
Since its implementation, the system has formed the backbone of Plantion's operations. Over the years, the system has become more complex due to numerous modifications and integrations. Maintenance became increasingly vulnerable due to a dependency on outdated technology and the associated limited availability of expertise. Furthermore, the system was a stumbling block for future innovation.
© PlantionAndré van Kruijssen and Sebastiaan Sloos (R)
"As Plantion, we want to lead the way and provide optimal service to our members and customers. Our customer focus has led to a complex but highly functional system. To be future-proof, we had to find a way to modernize without compromising continuity. Beyonder's innovative approach gave us the confidence that this is possible," says André van Kruijssen, managing director of Plantion.
To comprehend the complexity of the outdated system, which lacked accurate documentation, Beyonder has developed an AI engine. By analyzing the system through reverse engineering, IT specialists can now collaborate with this AI engine. This not only accelerates the analysis phase but also ensures efficiency in rebuilding the application into a modern version.
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"The application of AI in this project is phenomenal. We are seeing not only enormous time savings but also improved scalability and accuracy. This enables us to translate Plantion's business vision into a robust and future-oriented platform," says Sebastiaan Sloos, managing director of Beyonder Netherlands. "This collaboration demonstrates that with the smart application of the latest technologies and the right expertise, even the most complex legacy systems are candidates for a successful transformation."
For more information:
Flower Auction Plantion
Wellensiekstraat 4, 6718 XZ
Ede, the Netherlands
Tel.: 0318 661 700
Email: [email protected]
www.plantion.nl
Beyonder
Eindhoven - Achtseweg Zuid 151E
Tel: +31 (0)40 304 13 14
www.beyonder.eu/
