If you are thinking about a new on-premise IBM i Server, you will want to read this. I am amazed how frequently I encounter IBM i users that have Bought servers with WAY more resource (memory, disk, core performance) than they will need – costing $50,000 to $200,000+ more than you need to spend, Paid for stuff they don’t use – costing you $3,000 -$15,000 more than you should pay, Are charged over list price for their IBM server – costing you $5,000-$20,000 too much. How come … [Read more...]
Computer Geeks Or Computer Geezers? Who Ya Gonna Call?
When You Need Expert IBM i Cloud Hosting, Who You Gonna Call? Computer Geeks…or Computer Geezers? Computer geeks? You know the type. They are young, intense (maybe too many energy drinks?), and computer smart. In fact, they will be the first to tell you just how smart they are. They talk in tongues – an incomprehensible language of impressive sounding acronyms and techno-babble. It must be a secret language they practice during the midnight ritual of on line chatting or trying to hack the … [Read more...]
We Just Made IBM i Version Upgrades Better: They Take a Lot Less Time And Cost Less, Too!
An IBM i (OS400, i5OS) version upgrade generally takes 10-20 hours (depending on server spend and number files) though unexpected surprises can extend that, sometimes even forcing you to start all over again on some future weekend. During this time, the server is in a restricted state. This means all users must have any access shut off, no jobs can run and the entire server is dedicated to the version upgrade process. For users running two or three shifts a day, a 20-hour restricted state … [Read more...]
5 Attributes To Check Out To Get The Right IBM i Cloud Hosting Provider
IBM i Hosting Providers Need A Completely Different Skill Set And Expertise Than Other Hosting Providers Selecting the right IBM i hosting provider is no easy task. You are in the business of what you do…not evaluating hosting providers. There are lots of folks that now claim they can host your critical IBM i business applications that really fall short at many levels. Unfortunately, you may discover this when it is too late…and after a painful surprise. How do you separate a … [Read more...]
IBM i Software Providers Accelerate IBM i Decline
I often read how many IBM i devotees lament that IBM does a poor job of marketing as the primary reason IBM i loses out to Windows, UNIX and Linux. While that may be true, from talking to many users I now have a sense that other, BIGGER trends hurt the IBM i – bad practices from Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). Let me first state that in my experience, the vast majority of IBM i ISV’s are run by thoughtful providers who sincerely care about their clients. On the other hand, there … [Read more...]
“Oracle, iPhone…IBM i? What?”
Oracle, iPhone, IBM i Tight Hardware And Software Integration Work Best I recently read where Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison touts those customers who bought a suite of hardware, software, and services were significantly more satisfied with their purchase than customers who had purchased a single piece of that technology bundle. Ellison credited Apple’s Steve Jobs with being out in front on this design philosophy: “He believed that if you engineer the hardware and software to work … [Read more...]
What? No More Hardware Service For Older IBM i POWER (iSeries) Servers?
The purpose of this blog is to provide you a practical explanation of IBM’s EOSS and what options you can select for planning your next step. What Does IBM’s End Of Service Support (EOSS) For POWER Mean To You? Really? I have many clients that have called me in alarm after receiving a letter from IBM dated June 21, 2016 announcing an End of Service Support (EOSS) for IBM POWER 5 systems and older IBM Plans To Discontinue Hardware Support For POWER5 and older systems. IBM wants you … [Read more...]
Test Drive Cloud400 Without Getting Soaked
7 Steps To Your Cloud400 Success STEP 1 – FREE I.T. Health Check Up We talk. We learn a little about your business, your operation and your goals. You describe your current iSeries/AS400 server, business software, users you support, your network infrastructure, your support costs and your needs. We provide you with expert IT advice about your options and possible budget to change your technology – all 100% free of charge. You just may discover you have a clean bill of IT health. Or, you may … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Is Less Expensive Than Other Platforms…And EASIER.
IBM i application hosting is more straight-forward – and much less expensive – than hosting other platform applications. Plain and simple. This brief article will provide you with what you need to clearly come to the same conclusion. For those you familiar with IBM i architecture, the reasons will be especially clear once you understand what is needed to support applications that run on such platforms as Windows, UNIX, and Linux. Cloud hosting options for platforms other … [Read more...]
Cloud400 Costs 45% Less Than A New IBM POWER i (iSeries/AS400) Server – 4 Reasons Rex-Hide Moved To Cloud400
In this post Rex-Hide Industries' Brian Cook, IT Manager, explains why he chose to move to Cloud400. He shares the 4 reasons why he made the change and the 4 benefits he discovered after he was live on Cloud400. Background Incorporated in 1917, Rex-Hide is a manufacturer of rubber products with sales over $100 million. Located in Tyler, Texas, corporate IT supports 7 autonomous divisions with over 100 users. Their products are marketed to other manufacturers who make hoses and bumpers to be … [Read more...]
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