IBM Bob Advisory Services
Helping organisations safely connect IBM i and other enterprise systems to modern AI platforms.
Meet Bob
IBM Bob Advisory Services is led by Bob, who works directly with clients to:
- Connect enterprise systems to AI safely
- Expose tools and capabilities using Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Enable AI-assisted development
- Extend the life and value of existing platforms
No large consulting firms. No unnecessary complexity. Just practical modernisation.
What Is Model Context Protocol?
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an emerging standard that enables AI systems to securely interact with real-world systems, data, and tools.
It creates a structured, controlled interface between AI models and enterprise environments, allowing organisations to move beyond isolated AI experiments and into real operational capability.
Why This Matters Now
Most enterprise systems, including IBM i, were never designed to interact with AI. This creates barriers:
- Data cannot be safely accessed
- Systems remain isolated
- AI initiatives stall
- Risk concerns slow progress
MCP provides a safe and structured pathway forward.
What IBM Bob Advisory Services Enables
Secure AI Access to Enterprise Systems
Allow AI to interact safely with data and workflows.
AI-Assisted Development
Enable developers to understand, maintain, and evolve complex systems.
Structured Integration
Expose system capabilities as tools for AI.
Long-Term Future Readiness
Prepare for emerging AI-driven workflows.
Common Use Cases
- Connecting AI to legacy systems
- Enabling secure data access
- Modernising development workflows
- Supporting enterprise AI initiatives
- Building internal AI copilots
Our Approach
Discovery
Understand your systems and objectives.
Strategy
Define a safe and realistic MCP roadmap.
Implementation
Build and deploy MCP capabilities.
Enablement
Help your team confidently operate in the new environment.
We focus on safe, incremental change, not risky system replacement. Your systems already work — our job is to unlock their value.
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