IBM i migration Archives

October 22, 2026

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Private Equity Acquisitions Keep Getting Custom IBM i Software Wrong

Private equity consolidations routinely underestimate custom IBM i software. The operational logic lives in the code, not in documentation, and off-the-shelf platforms cannot replicate what decades of custom development has built. Here is what due diligence consistently misses.

October 19, 2026

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Deep IBM i Code Fluency Cuts Migration Costs and Timelines

Most IBM i shops assume version upgrades require a slow stair-step process. Deep legacy RPG code fluency changes that equation entirely, cutting a year-long IBM i migration to 60 days and recovering hundreds of lost processing hours annually.

September 17, 2026

IBM i End-of-Life Decisions Are Simpler Than They Look

When an IBM i version reaches end-of-life, security patches stop and the decision tree gets complicated fast. Here is how to evaluate ISV transfer fees, extended support, and cloud hosting before the deadline forces your hand.

July 23, 2026

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IBM i V5R3 to V7.5 in 30 Days for Under $3,000

The standard IBM i upgrade path from V5R3 to V7.5 costs around $15,000 and steps through multiple releases. One Washington DC organization completed the migration in 30 days for under $3,000. Here is how the right expertise changes the math.

July 9, 2026

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IBM i Total Cost of Ownership Changed When Perpetual Licensing Ended

IBM's 2025 elimination of perpetual software licensing changed the buy-versus-host calculation for IBM i shops. A new entry-level Power server now represents an $80,000 to $100,000 five-year commitment. Here is what the current IBM i total cost of ownership math actually looks like.