What Fresche Solutions does

Fresche Solutions is a privately held Canadian IT services and software company, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Montreal, that specializes in modernizing, managing, and securing IBM i (AS/400) and Microsoft enterprise systems. Its portfolio spans four pillars: Modernization-as-a-Service (MaaS) powered by the X-Modernize AI agent framework that converts RPG, COBOL, and Synon code into modern Java; KTLO managed services providing 24/7 monitoring, application support, disaster recovery, and security for IBM i environments; Cloud Managed Services including IBM PowerVS hosting, backup-as-a-service, and disaster recovery; and Data Analytics & AI services bridging IBM i Db2 data with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power BI, and Dynamics 365 through offerings such as the Db2 Analytics Accelerator and OmniAnalytics. Supporting the platform are 27+ proprietary tools including the X-Analysis Suite, Presto (green screen modernization), WebSmart, Security Suite, X-DB Transform, X-Resize, X-Replay, and others.

The company targets enterprise and mid-market organizations running IBM Power Systems and Microsoft platforms, with marquee customers spanning retail (PriceSmart, Lamps Plus), distribution (Winsupply), healthcare (MedAxiom, MEDHOST, Prestige Care), manufacturing, textiles, automotive, restaurant technology, and government. Fresche reports 2,200+ organizations modernized globally, 500+ managed clients, 50+ Fortune 500 accounts, and 100+ successful IBM i cloud migrations. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales and inside sales with a Power Partner Program of VARs, MSPs, ISVs, and system integrators, and it maintains IBM Silver Partner, Microsoft Solutions Partner, and AWS Partner Network relationships.

Revenue is generated through subscription-based MaaS and managed services contracts, software licensing for proprietary tools (perpetual and/or subscription), usage-based cloud services, and professional services including Microsoft Fabric and Power BI training. Fresche is backed by APG (a Dutch pension investment manager, lead investor across multiple deals) and Northstar (joined 2025), which have financed an acquisition-led growth strategy including Abacus Solutions (2021), Trinity Guard (2022), Silveredge Consulting (2023), Redbourn (2024), and OmniData (2025). The company operates from nine offices across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, and India, and holds ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, CCPA, FERPA, and FISMA compliance certifications.

Name

Fresche Solutions

Legal name

Fresche Solutions Inc.

Website

https://freschesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Fresche Solutions provides IBM i (AS/400) and Microsoft systems modernization, managed services, cloud hosting, and analytics for enterprise and mid-market organizations, anchored by its X-Modernize AI platform and 27+ proprietary tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IBM i Modernization Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application Modernization & Upgrades (incl. S/4HANA, cloud migrations) (BPAEAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF), AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF), Industry/Domain Analytics Solutions & Accelerators (BPAEAHAK)

Keywords

• IBM i modernization
• RPG code conversion
• Legacy system migration
• Managed cloud services
• Enterprise application modernization

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Modernization as a Service (MaaS): Pay-as-you-go monthly subscription model for IBM i modernization services including code transformation, UI modernization, database modernization, and custom web application development. Clients choose services needed and scale as they grow.
2. Managed Services (KTLO): 24/7 managed services subscription model for IBM i infrastructure and application support, disaster recovery, security, and cloud management. Provides ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and support on subscription basis.
3. Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary IBM i tools including X-Analysis, Presto, WebSmart, Security Suite, and other software products. May include perpetual licenses and/or subscription-based licensing.
4. Cloud Services: IBM i cloud hosting and infrastructure services including PowerVS managed services, backup as a service, and disaster recovery as a service with consumption-based or subscription pricing.
5. Training & Workshops: Analytics training workshops including Microsoft Fabric Analyst in a Day, Power BI Dashboard in a Day, and custom training programs for skill development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fresche Solutions sells and delivers IBM i (AS/400) and Microsoft modernization software, cloud hosting, managed services, and data analytics/AI solutions to enterprises. Its core revenue comes from AI-powered modernization tools (X-Modernize AI, X-Analysis, Presto, WebSmart, Security Suite), Modernization-as-a-Service subscriptions that transform RPG/COBOL/Synon code into modern languages, 24/7 KTLO managed services, IBM i cloud hosting on PowerVS, and Microsoft-centric data analytics and AI services built on Azure, Fabric, Power BI, and Dynamics 365.

Product overview

Fresche Solutions offers a comprehensive IBM i modernization and managed services portfolio combining AI-powered tools, software products, and professional services. The core platform is Modernization-as-a-Service (MaaS) powered by X-Modernize AI, which provides automated code conversion from RPG/COBOL/Synon to Java along with database modernization (DDS to DDL) and UI modernization capabilities. Supporting this are software products including X-Analysis (AI-powered code analysis), Presto (UI modernization), WebSmart (web development), Security Suite (enterprise security), and additional tools like X-Modernize, X-DB Transform, Nexus, X-Elevate, X-Resize, X-Replay, X-Datatest, Progen Plus, Spool Explorer, Catapult, Newlook Suite, Clover, Formtastic, and FastFax. The service layer includes KTLO (Keep the Lights On) Managed Services for 24/7 infrastructure and application support, Cloud Managed Services (IBM i cloud hosting, PowerVS, BaaS, DRaaS), Data Analytics & AI (leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power BI, Dynamics 365), and specialty offerings like OmniAnalytics, Fresche Analytics, Db2 Analytics Accelerator, Rebadge365, and Microsoft CSP Program. The portfolio enables organizations to modernize legacy IBM i systems while maintaining operational stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TotalOps360: Comprehensive managed services offering for IBM i environments covering infrastructure, application support, security, and disaster recovery.
• X-Modernize AI
• Db2 Analytics Accelerator
• OmniAnalytics
• Rebadge365

Products and services

• X-Modernize AI
• Modernization as a Service (MaaS)
• KTLO Managed Services (TotalOps360)
• Cloud Managed Services
• Data Analytics & AI
• Security Suite
• X-Analysis
• Presto
• WebSmart
• Formtastic
• FastFax
• X-Modernize
• X-DB Transform
• Nexus
• X-Elevate
• X-Resize
• X-Replay
• X-Datatest
• Progen Plus
• Spool Explorer
• Catapult
• Newlook Suite
• Clover
• OmniAnalytics
• Fresche Analytics
• Db2 Analytics Accelerator
• Rebadge365
• Microsoft CSP Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% faster code transformation with AI-powered automation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 11:11 SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership for IBM i cloud and disaster recovery services. Fresche was named 11:11 Systems 2025 MSP Partner of the Year, North America for delivery excellence.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBM Silver Partner status. Fresche has exclusive access to IBM technologies, priority support, and deep expertise as an IBM Business Partner. Solutions include IBM PowerVS managed services, Power10 migrations, and IBM i cloud infrastructure.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Solutions Partner with expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power BI, and Dynamics 365. Provides data modernization, analytics, and AI services leveraging Microsoft platforms.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Partner Network member providing cloud infrastructure options for IBM i workloads and data modernization initiatives.
• TD SYNNEXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner in the technology channel for reselling and distributing Fresche solutions through the TD SYNNEX marketplace.
• AstadiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for mainframe and IBM i modernization, combining Astadia's expertise with Fresche's tools and services.
• Greenlight TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner reselling Fresche tools to expand their portfolio of strategic consulting services for enterprise clients.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Astadia: Astadia is a direct competitor specializing in mainframe and IBM i modernization, offering COBOL-to-modern-language conversion and cloud migration services. Fresche and Astadia are also listed as mutual strategic partners, underscoring close overlap in target customers and offerings.
• Rimini Street: Rimini Street provides third-party enterprise software support and managed services, including for IBM i and other legacy platforms. It competes for the same IT cost-optimization budget and serves similar enterprise customers seeking alternatives to vendor-led support.
• Heirloom Computing: Heirloom Computing offers automated COBOL and mainframe application migration to Java on cloud platforms, similar in approach to Fresche's X-Modernize AI. Both target enterprises seeking to exit legacy infrastructure without full rewrites.
• LANSA: LANSA offers low-code application development and modernization tools for IBM i, including web application development and integration. It overlaps with Fresche's WebSmart and modernization tooling serving the same RPG/IBM i developer audience.
• ARCAD Software: ARCAD Software provides DevOps, testing, and modernization tools specifically for IBM i environments, including continuous delivery and RPG analysis tooling. It competes directly with Fresche's X-Replay, X-Datatest, and X-Analysis portfolio.
• Profound Logic Software: Profound Logic provides IBM i application modernization tools including web enablement of RPG green screens and visual development environments. It directly competes with Fresche's Presto and Newlook products for the same IBM i modernization buyer.

Broad incumbents

• Kyndryl: Kyndryl is the IBM-managed infrastructure services spin-off and provides IBM i and Power Systems managed services to large enterprises. It competes with Fresche's KTLO managed services offering but operates at significantly larger scale across all IBM platforms.
• Skytap (an IBM company): Skytap provides cloud infrastructure for traditional IBM Power and IBM i workloads and is now part of IBM. It is a broader incumbent cloud competitor to Fresche's Cloud Managed Services and PowerVS offerings, particularly for lift-and-shift IBM i migrations.
• Rocket Software: Rocket Software is a large established provider of modernization, connectivity, and security products across mainframe, IBM i, and midrange platforms. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping IBM i tooling but a wider portfolio across multiple legacy platforms.
• Help/Systems (now Fortra): Fortra (formerly Help/Systems) is a large established cybersecurity, IT operations, and IBM i software provider. It competes across IBM i security, monitoring, and modernization-adjacent categories as a broad incumbent in the same customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/freschesolution
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fresche-solutions

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A8 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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