September 17, 2026
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.
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July 23, 2026
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 13, 2026
IBM i V7.4 reaches end of software support at the end of September. After that date, IBM stops issuing security patches for the platform. Here is what the PTF exposure means for your environment and how to plan the upgrade before the window closes.
April 23, 2019
YES! Especially If You Want The Job Done Correctly And Quickly The First Time. And, You Like To Avoid Headaches. The purpose of this blog is to explain the […]
January 8, 2019
The purpose of this blog is to highlight some of the challenging, unusual IBM i hosting assignments that others have turned away. The unique talents and skills of our […]
September 12, 2018
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 […]
April 4, 2018
The purpose of this blog is to briefly summarize key factors happening right now that affect IBM i version upgrades. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. AS400 and […]
August 3, 2016
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 […]
April 19, 2016
IBM has just announced today service extension support for IBM i Operating System V5R4. The extended service extension offering extends support for IBM i Operating System V5R4 for an […]