Modernize Java applications through governed AI workflows using IBM Bob
Guided Java modernization
Enterprise Java teams must modernize faster while maintaining stability across complex, interconnected systems. IBM Bob Premium Package for Java Modernization brings Java expertise, system-level context and purpose-built workflows to Java upgrades, UI and runtime modernization, testing and security remediation.
Available through SaaS and self-hosted deployment options, it helps teams modernize in the environment that fits their infrastructure, data and governance requirements. Bob guides teams from application assessment and planning through transformation, validation and documentation with developers in control.
Spotlight
What you can do
Java SE version upgrade
Upgrade Java applications from Java 8 or 11 to Java 17, 21 or 25 with guided workflows. IBM Bob analyzes dependencies and compatibility issues, coordinates deterministic and AI-assisted code changes, and validates updates through iterative build, test, diagnose and fix cycles.
UI modernization
Transform legacy Java UI frameworks such as JSF and Struts into modern React, Angular or Vue experiences through guided workflows that help preserve application behavior and business logic across the modernization process.
Modernize to Liberty
Modernize enterprise Java applications from Java EE to Jakarta EE on Liberty through a guided workflow. Bob uses migration insights and plans from IBM Application Modernization Accelerator to coordinate application and configuration changes, validate progress and make Liberty modernization more repeatable.
Java unit testing
Generate and update Java unit tests as part of the modernization workflow. Bob helps teams improve regression coverage and iteratively run, diagnose and fix tests, helping validate changes earlier and modernize with greater quality and confidence.
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Benefits
Combine application analysis, dependency checks, deterministic transformations and iterative validation in guided workflows that make complex Java upgrades more repeatable.
Apply changes incrementally with validation checkpoints, developer oversight and iterative testing to identify issues earlier and maintain control throughout modernization.
Modernize Java versions, runtimes, frameworks and UI layers while helping teams maintain critical application behavior, business logic and dependencies.
Identify known dependency vulnerabilities, strengthen testing and maintain validation and developer checkpoints throughout the modernization workflow.
How to buy
IBM Bob Premium Package for Java Modernization
Extend IBM Bob with specialized Java modernization workflows, expertise and automation for complex enterprise application estates.
- Upgrade Java versions and dependencies
- Modernize Java runtimes and UI frameworks
- Strengthen testing and vulnerability remediation
- Apply guided workflows with validation and developer oversight
- Available through SaaS and on-premises deployment options
USD 20.00
Individual plan starting at price per authorized user. Contact sales for enterprise pricing*
First month free
First month free on IBM Bob Premium packages for Java Modernization and IBM i. New subscribers only. Offer available until Dec 31st, 2026
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Resources
Learn more about the IBM Bob Premium Package for Java features and capabilities built to accelerate Java application development.
Learn how Blue Pearl used IBM Bob to achieve ~90% faster delivery, completing modernization in approximately 3 days vs. 30+ developer days.
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Discover, assess, visualize and plan application modernization for your enterprise application estate at scale and with confidence.