"Getting dropped by Web Query was actually a blessing in disguise. m-Power is like Web Query on steroids!"
-- IT Director at a Fortune 1000 Company
Trusted by over 1,500 companies worldwide
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Why 1,500+ companies chose m-Power
mrc has worked in the IBM ecosystem since 1981. We opened for business on the IBM System/38, worked with the AS/400 from the day it launched, and have been there through every product release since. While m-Power works with any relational database today, IBM i is in our roots.
m-Power delivers everything Db2 Web Query did, and a lot that it didn't. Here's what sets it apart:
Open Architecture
Connect to Db2 for i, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and more. m-Power fits into your existing tech stack, whatever it looks like.
No Per-User Fees
One license covers unlimited users, unlimited applications, and unlimited data. No seat-based costs that grow as you scale.
Beyond Reporting
Build custom web apps, portals, workflow automations, and AI tools on the same platform you use for reporting. One tool, not five.
Enterprise Security
Multi-tenant security, role-based access, row-level data filtering, and application-level permissions. All built in, not bolted on.
ETL + Data Warehousing
Pull data from multiple sources, transform it, and consolidate it. Most BI tools require a separate ETL tool. m-Power includes it.
Real People Behind You
mrc's support team are consultants who use m-Power every day. You get real people who actually care whether this works.
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m-Power has given me and the company the ability to do things that we have never been able to do. Reports that would take months to get from programming requests can now be run in minutes!
Quick and easy reports, and the ability to delve deeper if necessary in the same tool is unusual to see. [m-Power] seems to deliver both options.
All our critical reporting can now be delivered in real-time to our users' browsers with m-Power.
What you can do with m-Power that you couldn't do with Web Query
Clear your reporting backlog in days, not months
m-Power's model-driven build process lets you create production-grade reports, dashboards, and BI apps without writing code from scratch. Your existing team can deliver in hours what used to take weeks.
Example: ComPair Data relied on outside consultants for BI and reporting. New applications took weeks and rarely matched their specs on the first attempt. After adopting m-Power, they brought development in-house and now create custom solutions in hours.
Build exactly what your business needs, not close enough
Off-the-shelf BI software fits 80% of your needs. The other 20% is workarounds, compromises, and "that's just how the tool works." m-Power lets you build solutions that match your business 100%. No more adapting your processes to fit your tools.
Connect all your data sources in one place
If your data lives across Db2, SQL Server, Oracle, spreadsheets, and other systems, m-Power pulls it all together. Build real-time reports and dashboards that combine data from every source, accessible from any device.
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More than just another BI tool
Because m-Power combines low-code development with business intelligence, it offers capabilities you won't find in any pure reporting tool. These are the things that make Db2 Web Query customers say m-Power was "a blessing in disguise."
ETL and data warehousing included
Every successful BI deployment starts with clean, well-organized data. Most BI tools require you to buy a separate ETL tool and set up a data warehouse before you can build a single report. m-Power includes both. Pull data from multiple sources, transform and consolidate it, then build reports and dashboards on top of it. One platform, no extra tools.
Business Intelligence with write-back
Most BI tools are read-only. They can pull data from your database and display it, but can't write back. m-Power does both. That means you can build reports where users flag records for review, trigger automated workflows based on data changes, or update records directly from a dashboard. This is something Db2 Web Query never offered, and most of its replacements don't either.
Build anything you need
m-Power isn't limited to reports. Build custom web applications, customer portals, workflow automations, data entry forms, and AI-powered tools on the same platform. If you can connect to the data, you can build on it. That's a fundamentally different value proposition than any pure BI tool.
BI Case Study: Renzi Foodservice
Renzi Foodservice had data spread across multiple systems that didn't communicate with each other. Tracking "True Profit" was guesswork, and budgeting took a full month. They used m-Power to connect their systems, automate reporting, and get a clear view of their business.
Results
Extended the life of their ERP system, delaying a $250,000 upgrade
Provided mobile ERP data access, avoiding a $75,000 module fee
Transformed a month-long budgeting process into an automated workflow
Comprehensive reporting capabilities
m-Power covers every reporting need Db2 Web Query handled, from financial reporting to ad-hoc queries, and adds capabilities Web Query never had.
Financial Reporting
Create P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow applications customized to your business. Place financial reports in a secure portal with access restricted to specific users and roles.
Operational Reporting
Pull real-time data from multiple sources into a single report or dashboard. Create reports customized to each department or user role, so every team sees exactly the data they need.
Self-Service and Ad-Hoc Reporting
Give end users the ability to choose their own data criteria and create reports on the fly, without needing IT for every request. Or have IT build a library of ad-hoc report templates that users can run and customize. Either way, IT stays in control of data access and security while users get the reports they need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to IBM Db2 Web Query?
IBM withdrew Db2 Web Query from the market in October 2023 after its OEM agreement with Information Builders was not renewed. New licenses and maintenance renewals are no longer available. IBM has since launched Expert Query as a limited replacement focused on basic reporting.
Can m-Power replace Db2 Web Query?
Yes. m-Power delivers all reporting and BI capabilities found in Db2 Web Query, including scheduled reports, dashboards, drill-downs, cross-tab reports, ad-hoc queries, and conditional formatting. It also goes well beyond Web Query with ETL/data warehousing, write-back capabilities, workflow automation, custom application development, and AI tools. mrc offers dedicated Db2 Web Query migration services to help you transition.
Does m-Power work with Db2 for i?
Yes. mrc has worked with IBM i (and its predecessors, the AS/400 and System/38) since 1981. m-Power connects directly to Db2 for i and also supports SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other relational databases.
How long does it take to migrate from Db2 Web Query to m-Power?
Most customers are operational within days to a few weeks, depending on the number of reports and their complexity. mrc's services team provides hands-on migration assistance, including recreating existing reports, training your team, and validating output against your previous Web Query reports.
Reporting Demos
See these live reporting demos built with m-Power.
Financial Reporting
Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow apps, all built with m-Power.
Ranking Report
Rank any aspect of your data from best to worst, or vice-versa. Filter by date, category, or any field.
Ad-hoc Report
Let end users choose their data criteria and create reports on the fly, no IT involvement required.
Web Pivot Table
Interactive pivot tables that let users analyze data from multiple perspectives, just like Excel but on the web.
Interactive Report
Display as much or as little data as needed. Sort, filter, and analyze in real time.
Drill-Down Report
Start with a high-level summary, then click into any row to see the detail behind the numbers.
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