Here’s Why: If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you know my company offers Cloud400 to host IBM i applications. Coincidentally, I have had 3 large, publicly traded companies provide us with their “standard” hosting agreement. I can clearly understand that companies want their own hosting agreement to articulate mutual responsibilities, expectations, service level agreements, and technical requirements. As a hosting provider, we have completed SSAE-18 SOC II audits to satisfy … [Read more...]
Steve Will – “IBM i: It’s Not Just AS/400”
The purpose of this blog is to highlight a terrific webinar from Steve Will, IBM i Chief Architect sponsored by HelpSystems. This presentation is first-rate if you want to know more about the technical evolution of IBM I from OS400. We in the IBM i community are truly fortunate to have a capable leader like Steve Will, IBM i Chief Architect, and support teammates like Tom Huntington, Executive VP of Technical Services at HelpSystems. If you have had any experience presenting a webinar, you … [Read more...]
Assess On-Premise IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server Total Cost Of Ownership To Understand Your Options
The purpose of this blog is to identify the elements to make up the on premise server total cost of ownership so you can determine your options to upgrade to a new on premise server or move to the cloud to host your IBM I (iSeries/AS400) applications. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for users to find this information when searching on the web. Every day I speak to IBM i (iSeries/AS400) users to help them … [Read more...]
How To Prepare For IBM i (iSeries, AS400) Cloud Hosting – A Brief Overview
The purpose of this blog is to highlight 5 key aspects IBM i (iSeries/AS400) hosting providers need to deal with when you move your applications to the cloud. Over the years we have seen a wide variety issues that can delay the process to get your hosted environment ready for “go live”. Having a clear roadmap to prepare for hosting aligns the teams for a smooth and easy transition. And THAT is what this blog is about. Disclaimer: IBM I is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are IBM … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Version Upgrade In 4 Hours.
We can upgrade your IBM POWER i (iSeries / AS400 system) to V7.2 or V7.3 in about 2-3 times your System Save time. That’s about 2 - 4 hours depending how much data you have. We can do this wherever you are. Because we have already done IBM i version upgrades 1000’s of times all over North America. In fact, we have upgraded IBM users from Guam to Ghana. Perhaps you’re wondering, “How the heck is that possible? A version upgrade or moving to a new server generally takes a … [Read more...]
What Are Your Likely Options For Your End Of Service (EOS) IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server?
The purpose of this blog is to explain your options if you are faced with IBM EOS. In my opinion, 2 options - used servers and non-IBM hardware support are poor choices. I explain why. Your other 2 viable choices include a new IBM POWER server or IBM i cloud hosting. I briefly explain what you can expect. Clearly, this a high-level presentation so you get a sense of what you can expect. As they ultimately say, the devil is in the detail. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries … [Read more...]
Why IBM i (iSeries, AS400) Cloud Hosting Is So Popular – 5 New Trends
The purpose of this blog is to highlight current prevalent reasons IBM i users favor cloud hosting over an on premise server. To be sure, these are new trends. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are server brand names. I use them interchangeably to make is easier for web researchers to find the information they want. Why do IBM i users want to consider cloud hosting? IBM i cloud hosting is quickly gaining popularity. And for good reasons. 1) Users Want … [Read more...]
Legacy IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Application? Get Something To Replace It Or Modernize What You Have?
The purpose of this blog is to discuss factors that companies should consider before they decide to leave the IBM i (iSeries/AS400). I confess that I have a bias towards the IBM i platform. And after 2 decades I am astounded by the number of bad choices and unfulfilled promises made by the IBM i replacements. In most cases I have seen, the transition took way longer, cost a lot more (staggering how much more money it costs), and never worked as promised. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating … [Read more...]
Where Is The ROI To Leave IBM i?
Let’s First Determine Our Needs. Then Develop The ROI. To Properly Prioritize Our Next Steps. The purpose of this blog is to highlight what I believe is a misguided way to select and implement new technology. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for people to research on the web. I have been speaking to several executives with legacy IBM i (iSeries/AS400) applications and a new CIO that … [Read more...]
Thinking Of Leaving IBM i (iSeries/AS400)? Read This First.
The purpose of this blog is to discuss factors that companies should consider before they decide to leave the IBM i (iSeries/AS400). I confess that I have a bias towards the IBM i platform. And after 2 decades I am astounded by the number of bad choices and unfulfilled promises made by the IBM i replacements. In most cases I have seen, the transition took way longer, cost a lot more (staggering how much more money it costs), and never worked as promised. So, let’s take another look at how … [Read more...]
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