Connect for Shopify is a pre-configured, real-time integration that connects your IBM i™ (AS/400) system directly to the Shopify platform. It enables secure, structured data exchange for pricing, inventory, orders, and customer-specific business logic—giving you full control of your webshop without changing your backend systems.
Built for companies that rely on IBM i™ to run complex B2B or B2C operations, Connect for Shopify makes it possible to scale, adapt, and deliver high-performance eCommerce—fast, safely, and without compromise.
Key Capabilities
Live Pricing & Discount Logic
Automatically reflect ERP-based pricing, quantity breaks, customer-specific terms, and discount rules inside your Shopify storefront—no manual updates or duplicated business rules.
Inventory Accuracy
Show real-time stock across multiple warehouses, including reservations and replenishment data, ensuring your customers only buy what's actually available.
Customer-Specific Experiences
Deliver personalized storefront logic driven by your ERP—supporting B2B contracts, tiered access, tax handling, and more directly in Shopify.
Order Synchronization
Orders from Shopify are passed to IBM i™ instantly, including payment, shipping, and configuration details. No sync jobs, no delays, no manual handoffs.
Secure, Structured Integration
All data exchange occurs through structured, token-authenticated endpoints. Your IBM i™ remains fully protected with no open access or system-level exposure.
Why Shopify
Shopify is a hosted, cloud-native eCommerce platform known for its speed, simplicity, and scalability. It’s ideal for businesses that want to launch quickly, focus on growth, and minimize the need for technical infrastructure or ongoing platform maintenance.
With a large ecosystem of apps and themes, Shopify offers fast time-to-market and an intuitive admin interface—making it especially suitable for:
- Consumer-facing brands looking for rapid rollout and polished design
- Retailers with high transaction volumes and evolving product lines
- Companies expanding across channels, from online stores to marketplaces and point-of-sale
- Businesses prioritizing managed hosting and low overhead
When powered by Connector, Shopify gains the structure and depth of IBM i™. You get the agility of a cloud storefront with the precision of your ERP—live pricing, stock, and business logic delivered in real time.