IBM’s BOB AI Tool Explained with Tim Rowe

In this episode of The Incredible i Show, Peg Tuttle sits down with Tim Rowe from IBM to explore BOB—IBM’s new AI-powered development tool designed to help modernize and understand legacy IBM i applications.

From analyzing decades-old RPG code to generating documentation in minutes, BOB is changing how developers approach modernization, reduce risk, and accelerate development.

Peg and Tim discuss what this means for IBM i shops today and how organizations can begin thinking about AI as part of their modernization strategy.

One standout moment:
“We planned to test it for 30 minutes… we ended up using it for 5 hours.”

That kind of engagement speaks volumes about the potential impact of this technology.

🎥 Watch the full video episode here:
https://youtu.be/q4JdQXZ65DY

🔑 Key Topics:
- What BOB is and how it works
- AI for IBM i and legacy systems
- Understanding and documenting RPG code
- Reducing risk in modernization efforts
- Real-world time and cost savings
- The future of AI in enterprise development

👤 About the Guest:
Tim Rowe is a leader at IBM focused on developer tools and innovation within the IBM i ecosystem. He has been instrumental in advancing modern development practices and helping organizations evolve their applications through new technologies, including AI.

🎙️ About the Show:
The Incredible i Show, hosted by Peg Tuttle, explores the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in the IBM i community. Through conversations with industry leaders and experts, the show highlights practical insights and real-world strategies for IT professionals navigating modernization, cloud, and emerging technologies.