A strategic partnership to enhance IBM i through innovation and added value
In an IT landscape where the IBM i platform proves critical to the operations of many companies, notably with its superior security and design features in an ever-increasing complex IT environment, Lusodata – a specialist in business IT solutions for the IBM i – is partnering with CD-Invest, a key player in IBM i software development & products, comprising six IBM i Champions.
This unique partnership aims to offer companies with IBM i servers a comprehensive approach combining innovative solutions, ranging from security, BI, AI, 3D, custom legacy development, to ERP, Accountancy and web portals – to protect and amplify the value of clients’ IBM i investments.
Following an initial seminar held at the IBM Lisbon, Portugal offices on the 10th of April 2025, Lusodata and CD-Invest are strengthening their collaboration by launching several initiatives:
- The integration of CD-Invest software solutions, such as CDSecure (security and monitoring tool), CDQuery (BI and AI), to complement the Lusodata portfolio of IBM i offerings.
- A unique opportunity to collaborate and build future IBM i software solutions with recognized IBM i experts from both companies.
- Joint projects to modernize legacy IBM i applications and make them future-proof, applying the latest technologies and techniques to extend lifecycle, boost performance, improve user experience and maximize the strategic value of existing systems.
International synergy with local impact
With this partnership, Lusodata and CD-Invest are combining their extensive IBM i expertise to offer companies innovative, comprehensive solutions for the platform that address the challenges of today’s rapidly changing and increasingly complex IT environment.
Carlos Pinto, Director of Lusodata’s Infrastructure Business Unit, stated: “CD-Invest brought Lusodata the opportunity of extending our expertise in IBM i Application Development to a wider market, adding value through modern UI/UX, and AI-powered security and BI features on the IBM i. The synergy created is building a truly winning partnership which will contribute to the success of both existing and new clients”.
“This partnership with Lusodata marks a major step forward in our commitment to build “country by country” partnerships with the best IBM i Business Partners (BPs). By combining our respective expertise, we enable IBM i companies to adopt a proactive and sustainable approach to protecting their valuable IBM i investments“, said Thomas Decorte, CD-Invest CEO.
About Lusodata
Lusodata develops innovative IT solutions tailored to the evolving needs of people and organizations.
With over 40 years of experience, an ISO 9001:2015 certification, and recognition as an IBM Gold Partner, Lusodata ensures high-quality standards and trusted expertise in delivering enterprise solutions.
Specialized in the IBM Power platform, we offer hardware, software, system administration, and low-code consultancy (CA 2E / Synon and CA Plex). Additionally, we support both legacy (COBOL) and modern technologies (PHP, .NET, Java), while also providing modernization paths to safeguard clients’ investments.
About CD-Invest
CD-Invest delivers specialized ICT services, IT solutions and products, and business consultancy, backed by over 30 years of experience and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence.
We focus on providing the right expertise at the right time to help organizations unlock their full business potential. Our multidisciplinary team combines deep functional and technical knowledge to deliver practical, high-impact results across sectors—from banking and manufacturing to SMEs.
As a family-owned company with a strong team spirit, CD-Invest values collaboration, continuous learning, and a straightforward, results-driven approach. Our close connection with IBM’s global research centers, our dynamic startup-like culture, and our broad industry experience uniquely position us to tackle even the most complex challenges.