Ritmo for iSeries runs on Windows platforms and is used by custom or third party product applications. Designed with performance as a priority, Ritmo for iSeries accepts application SQL statements that more efficiently access, retrieve, and update DB2/400 data. Leveraging the native IBM iSeries and AS/400 Optimized Database Server protocol standard, Ritmo for iSeries does not require any additional software at the DB2/400 server.