CNX offers the ideal solution to IBM i skills gap as Valence now writes code from conversational prompts

Izzi Software, a leading provider of innovative enterprise software solutions, is rolling out the newest version of the flagship enterprise application development software from CNX. Known as the low-code development platform built for IBM i, Valence is trusted by organizations worldwide to tackle their most critical business and technical challenges, with innovative features released continuously over its lifespan. The new Valence 6.4 introduces AI-powered development assistance specifically for the IBM i environment, connected to live systems and data, and ready to put real velocity behind any team.

“The IBM i skills gap is real, the modernization backlog is growing, and the window to act before key developers retire is narrowing,” says Rob Swanson, Co-Founder and software engineer at CNX. “Valence tackles these challenges by changing how IBM i applications get built so developers of any age can dive right in and efficiently produce code. Tell it what data to include and how it should be displayed, and Valence writes the code, which lives in your own repository, version-controlled and yours to keep.”

Valence 6.4 dramatically extends the value of this already game-changing low-code platform. Robust AI integration makes the Valence Assistant significantly more intelligent, able to write source code for applications through conversational prompts. Valence can automatically generate documentation, including User Guides for applications built through the platform. The new Data Chat Widget allows users to have natural conversations about their data, while never sharing that data with the AI service. The Valence VS Code Extension connects developers to the Valence platform to explore data sources and AI-assisted workflows without leaving the editor.

About Izzi Software

Izzi Software was founded by experienced M&A experts and is led by a team with deep expertise in the IBM Power and IBM z environments. The company is owned by Big Band Software, which has an impressive track record in buying and running B2B SaaS businesses that are growing and profitable, with ARR in the range of $2M to $10M. Izzi Software acquired CNX Corp in July 2025.

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