Adabas Natural Programming
Creating, modifying, reading and protecting your data.

We’ll help you understand the benefits of Adabas Natural, and where it can be applied to your business
When it comes to harnessing the full power of Adabas Natural, you need a partner who understands your unique challenges and goals. Infotel UK Consulting has a dedicated team of experienced Adabas Natural developers ready to help you unlock the platform’s potential. We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to deliver tangible benefits for your organisation.
Modernisation and Legacy
Imagine getting your crucial applications to market faster. Adabas Natural’s intuitive development environment means quicker creation and deployment, directly reducing your time-to-market and lowering development costs. Natural is often used in mainframe environments, and it’s a popular choice for modernising legacy mainframe applications.
Enhanced Data Security
Protecting sensitive data is paramount. Adabas Natural provides advanced security features that shield your information and help you meet strict industry compliance standards. You can operate with peace of mind, knowing your data is well-guarded.
Natural and Adabas
Natural is the primary language used to interact with the Adabas database. It provides the tools to manage data within the database, including creating, updating, deleting, and retrieving information. Natural’s syntax is closer to human language, making it easier to learn and use than some other mainframe languages.
Flexible Operations
No matter your existing IT infrastructure, Adabas Natural offers seamless compatibility. Applications developed on this platform run across various systems, giving you the flexibility to adapt and scale without being tied to specific technologies.
Adabas Natural and the Mainframe Environment
IBM mainframes remain the backbone of their IT infrastructure. Adabas Natural’s deep compatibility with these powerful systems is a significant advantage.
- Native Mainframe Performance: Adabas Natural was designed with mainframe environments in mind, allowing it to leverage the speed, reliability, and security of IBM z/OS and other mainframe operating systems. This means your applications run efficiently on the platforms you already trust.
- Leveraging Existing Investments: You can continue to utilise your valuable data and established processes stored on IBM mainframes. Adabas Natural provides a modern development platform that interacts seamlessly with your existing mainframe assets, extending their lifespan and value without costly migrations.
- Scalability and Reliability: The mainframe environment is renowned for its unparalleled scalability and uptime. By building and running applications with Adabas Natural on IBM mainframes, your organisation benefits from this inherent stability, supporting mission-critical operations with confidence.
Real-World Impact: Adabas Natural in Your Sector
See how Adabas Natural directly addresses the challenges and opportunities within key industries.
Financial Sector: For financial institutions, Adabas Natural is key to managing core banking systems, streamlining loan processing, and generating precise financial reports. For example, a bank can leverage it to efficiently manage customer accounts, process a high volume of transactions, and produce accurate financial statements, improving customer service and regulatory adherence.
Automotive Industry: Optimise your entire operational chain from start to finish. A car manufacturer, for instance, can use it to meticulously track inventory, manage complex production schedules, and uphold stringent quality standards. This brings greater efficiency and reduced waste.
Public Sector: Adabas Natural can be used to build user-friendly community portals and manage essential public services. For local councils, Adabas Natural can simplify council tax payments and expedite planning applications. It also enables accessible online services, significantly boosting public satisfaction.
Our expertise in implementing Adabas Natural
What our clients say
‘‘The Infotel UK team has been an invaluable partner in streamlining our operations. Their integrations have allowed us to focus on what we do best, while they ensure our back-end systems work flawlessly’’
Development Manager
Financial Sector
‘‘The integration provided by Infotel UK has been a game-changer for us. It’s drastically reduced the time spent on manual data entry and ensures our financial data is accurate and up to date.’’
Director
FinTech Organisation
‘‘Infotel UK are a solutions provider and enabler for us. We couldn’t imagine where we’d be without their expertise and support’’
IT Manager
FinTech Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adabas Natural still supported and actively developed?
Yes. While Adabas Natural has a long history, it continues to be actively supported and developed by Software AG. They regularly release updates and new features, including integration with modern technologies like web services, Java, .NET, and cloud environments, ensuring its relevance for contemporary business needs.
Can Adabas Natural applications be integrated with newer technologies and systems?
Certainly. Adabas Natural excels at integration. It provides robust capabilities to connect with a wide range of external systems and modern technologies, including web services, APIs, mobile applications, and relational databases. This allows organisations to leverage their existing Adabas Natural assets while seamlessly integrating with new digital initiatives.
What kind of expertise is required to work with Adabas Natural?
Working with Adabas Natural typically requires knowledge of the Natural programming language and experience with the Adabas database system. However, its structured and intuitive nature can make it relatively straightforward for experienced developers to learn. Infotel UK Consulting has a dedicated team of specialists who can provide the necessary development, migration, and support expertise.
How does Adabas Natural help in modernising legacy systems?
Adabas Natural is a powerful tool for modernising core business systems without a complete re-platforming. Organisations can extend the life and value of their existing mainframe applications by using Natural to build new interfaces (web, mobile), integrate with modern platforms, and incrementally refactor code. This approach reduces risk and cost compared to full system replacements.