I am shocked how many “IT experts” miss the mark for successful software selection and implementation without surprises. This probably explains why Gartner estimates approximately 75% of all ERP implementations fail. So, what’s missing? I have had several conversations with a colleague who is an ERP selection and implementation expert. How good is he? Well, in his 40 year career he has selected and installed 55 ERP solutions, for small businesses to multi-billion, multi-national … [Read more...]
IBM i V5R4 Support Now Available Through 9-30-17 – Extended 1 More Year!
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 additional year, from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. The extended support covers usage and known and new defect problems. A service start date of October 1, 2016 or later and the service end date of September 30, 2017 or earlier must be manually entered by the user. For further details, contact … [Read more...]
“End Of Life” IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Applications
This blog discusses considerations for those thinking about outsourcing “end of life” or “sunset” IBM i applications. I often hear these issues when speaking to larger Fortune 2000 clients that explore hosting their applications. I was talking to a prospective hosting client the other day. He called because he is interested in moving his “end of life” IBM i applications off multiple IBM 9406-520 servers to a hosted solution. Why? Several reasons. The BIG reason is to save … [Read more...]
3 BIG Reasons For IBM i Software Maintenance
This blog briefly explains the key reasons an IBM i (iSeries) users should KEEP IBM SWMA current. Most IBM i users I work with hunt for ways to improve productivity and cut cost. I often hear about clients that question the value of IBM Software Maintenance (SWMA) – because it looks like an expense line item that is easy to chop. 1. SWMA entitles you to IBM i Version Upgrades, PTFs and IBM phone software support. You may already know that with IBM SWMA you are … [Read more...]
5 Factors Why A New IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server Is A Superior Value Compared To A Used Server
This blog looks at the projected costs of a used IBM server compared to buying a new one. Clearly, there are variations in pricing and server capacity. Nonetheless, without going into excessive detail you will get the point that a used server is generally a poor value for your next IBM i/iSeries server. Think Used IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Servers Are A Good Value? Think Again. You may recall a time when a used IBM iSeries/AS400 server offered a significant savings compared to a new … [Read more...]
First Failure Data Capture: Why You Probably Never Heard Of It
A question IBM POWER users rarely ask—unless they work on other platforms—is what an intermittent error is? It’s a kind of bug that occurs without rhyme or reason. Your system may lock up, or worse, it may come to a complete halt. Windows users are very familiar with it—as well as users of non-IBM hardware—and it has been a major nuisance for years. But when it happens to mainframe-class systems it can be much more than a nuisance. It can be very costly. Several years ago, eBay … [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...]
7 Myths About IBM i (iSeries,AS400) Cloud Hosting
This blog briefly covers debunking 7 myths about Cloud Hosting IBM i (iSeries, AS400) application. With all the buzz about Cloud Hosting, there are several misconceptions. I have been helping clients migrate to Cloud400 IBM i (iSeries, AS400) application Cloud Hosting for years. Many have shared with me their reasons to make the move, as well as their doubts and concerns. Let me highlight the most common reservations I hear and debunk some of the myths about IBM i Cloud Hosting. … [Read more...]
IBM i Object-Base Architecture = Secure, Virus-Resistant Operation…We Take For Granted
In Case You’re Wondering Why You Haven’t Been Bothered by Viruses and Other Security Problems, Here’s the Answer Our business is upgrading and servicing IBM i (iSeries/AS400) systems, so we get to speak with the CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives of our corporate customers. Every one of them acknowledges that their company has never suffered from virus attacks, hacking or related security issues. When they think about these issues (which is not often), they appreciate how lucky they have … [Read more...]
Lowest IBM POWER i Price Minus Unneeded Software Saves Enough To Get Super-Fast SSDs
How To Boosts Server Performance Up To 300% And Get Smoothest Migration Source Data Products has many clients that prefer a low profile, so they ask that we do not reveal their identity in print. One such client recently upgraded from their POWER 6 8203-E4A to a new IBM POWER 8286. IT Programmer Analyst Bobbi S. was so pleased with the experience she agreed to share her story. Background A 120 year old Midwestern manufacturer had supported their business with an IBM POWER6 8203-E4A on … [Read more...]
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