Synon/2E, released in 1987, remained one of the most popular solutions used to develop apps for the IBM i platform — originally launched as AS/400 — for years. Many long-time IBM i users tend to think of Synon/2E with great affection. In the early days of IBM i, Synon/2E allowed organizations to rapidly create custom applications and systems that were considered cutting-edge business technology. Synon apps powered some of the most critical business operations. The majority of them have proven extremely effective and reliable over the years. So much so, in fact, that many organizations continue to rely on CA 2E apps to this day.