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Our Story

We are a group of experienced and passionate developers, analysts, designers and QA testers…sometimes all in one! We’re dedicated to helping organizations maintain, enhance, integrate and modernize their highly complex application system investment.
 
For over 20 years we’ve introduced many talented Masters of IT graduates to the world of IBM i
We’ve guided and helped them to discover this unique technology landscape. Their appreciation and respect inevitably grows with their knowledge and experience to match that of our senior staff. 
 
 
 

The student becomes the master.

 



Through our internal training programs and technical conference collaborations we keep our staff up to speed on the latest techniques and innovations. Our team is constantly refining and expanding knowledge and skills through everyday work experience with our diverse client base.

Here are a few highlights of our journey through the years…

Our Story

Capricorn Information Systems starts as DBA for independent consulting practice

Migrate clients to AS/400 from various other platforms

Customize newly installed package ERP solutions

Create custom solutions for heavily modified core ERP systems

Incorporate in State Of New York, office opens in Pound Ridge

Convert code and migrate to new systems for AS/400 clients BEFORE the Y2K DEADLINE

Develop client server applications using Visual RPG

Work with IBM Toronto Labs to enhance and promote Visual RPG for AS/400 community

Launch custom developed (entirely GUI) client server system replacing green screen MAPICS system

Establish training programs for IBM Visual Age RPG

Develop ground-breaking Visual Merchandising System for apparel manufacturer

Open Development Office
in Wroclaw Poland

Develop browser-based order inquiry for manufacturer using Java and RPG

Develop web-based Scorecard/KPI system for national retailer with RPG and Java front-end

Provide technical services for banking clients in Poland

Develop API interfaces to facilitate e-commerce with trading partners

Design and build e-commerce website with product configurator using .NET

Provide critical systems support for international insurance business

Develop client server applications using ASNA Visual RPG

Design data security strategic plan for hospital HIPPA compliance

Upgrade IBM i legacy systems using Java, .NET, JavaScript, React and Valence

Refactor S/38 code in preparation for field expansion initiative

Modernize and refactor custom code for clients using SQL and RPG Free Form

Celebrate 25 Years as Capricorn Information Systems, Inc.

Capricorn Information Systems Celebrates 30 Years of Doing Business!

Expand support to clients facing staffing shortages due to increasing retirements.

Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Development Office in Poland!