UnifyERP Hub
9/10
Demand Score
Companies with legacy systems can't integrate with modern tools, losing competitive advantage. They're hemorrhaging talent who refuse to work with outdated technology, and can't leverage modern analytics or automation.
8/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$599-999
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
100 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Hard
The Problem
A universal ERP abstraction layer specifically designed for companies running mixed environments (IBM i, homegrown, legacy systems). UnifyERP Hub creates a standardized API layer on top of any system,
Competitor Landscape
- IBM Integration Bus - Complex, expensive, IBM-specific
- Talend - ETL focused, not real-time API
- Apache Camel - Open source, requires heavy development
- Custom development - Expensive, not maintainable
Must-Have Features for MVP
IBM i native connector
Auto-discovery of data structures
Modern API gateway
Visual query builder
Real-time data synchronization
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Understanding various legacy protocols
- Performance with old systems
- Security concerns with API exposure
Risk Level: Moderate
🎯 Keys to Success
- Focus on IBM i market initially
- Partner with legacy system consultants
- Emphasize security and compliance
- Show quick integration wins
Ready to Build This?
This hard-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.