Handling data in globalized applications

The IBM® i operating system enables you to handle data in a globalized environment. This topic collection describes Unicode and Unicode data, the Chinese standard GB18030, how to use CCSIDs to integrate multiple language environments consistently, and how to use bidirectional data, DBCS data, and locales.

One of the most critical challenges you might encounter as you work with globalized systems and applications is the effective interaction with data. The operating system provides a wide range of options that you can use to ensure that data is viewed and processed seamlessly across national languages.