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...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Happy 30th Anniversary! A Stroll Down Memory Lane
The purpose of this blog is to celebrate the announcement of IBM i (iSeries/AS400) and reminisce about what else was going on in 1988. Where were you that year and what do you remember? Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are server brand names. I use them interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find information with search engines on the web. IBM announced the IBM AS400 on June 21, 1988. Did anything else happen in 1988? Well, yes. In … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Happy Anniversary!
A Walk Down Memory Lane As I prepared for this week’s blog about IBM POWER servers, I was fascinated by my initial Google research and fondly recalled curious aspects of the IBM POWER (iSeries/AS400) history before and after its initial introduction. My sense is that many readers will also remember the evolution of this remarkable system and its history. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system, just like OS400. iSeries and AS400 are IBM server brand names. I use these terms … [Read more...]
IBM I (iSeries/AS400) Expertise – Of Course, That Is What IBM i Users Want
The purpose of this blog is to highlight key trends I see with IBM i support. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for folks to find the information they seek on the web. Weekly I write about my observations based on talks with clients, IBM i users, and industry experts. As obvious as it may sound, IBM i users want expertise – reliable, responsive and relevant expertise. For a variety of reasons, … [Read more...]
9 Key Factors To Consider When Selecting A New On Premise IBM POWER (IBM i/iSeries/AS400) Server or Cloud400 Hosting – Second In A Two-Part Series.
The purpose of this blog is to briefly summarize key factors beyond the server hardware that affect IBM user choices when selecting an on premise server or cloud hosting. Because there is much to cover, this blog will only cover explanations for: 1) HWMA (Hardware Maintenance Agreement) 2) SWMA (Software Maintenance Agreement) 3) After License Fee (ALF) 4) Service Extension (SE) 5) Software Keys Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 … [Read more...]
9 Key Factors To Consider When Selecting A New On Premise IBM POWER (IBM i/iSeries/AS400) Server or Cloud400 Hosting – First In A Two-Part Series.
The purpose of this blog is to briefly summarize key factors beyond the server hardware that affect IBM user choices when selecting an on premise server or cloud hosting. Because there is much to cover, this blog will only cover explanations for: 1) IBM Licensed Program Products 2) IBM Software Tiers 3) Entitlements 4) Passport Advantage Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make it … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Users Tormented By Short-Sighted Pricing
This blog reflects my frustrations with IBM i (iSeries/AS400) solution providers who implement short-sighted price hikes and cuts in support quality to improve their short-term profitability. These tactics are not annoying. Instead, they are downright aggravating. I hear from many former loyal IBM users racing to leave the platform because they feel that they have been abused by these practices. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. I use these terms … [Read more...]
I Just Found Out My IBM i (AS400/iSeries) Is End Of Service Next Year. Is Hosting An Option?
The purpose of this blog is to explain how IBM i hosting can be an option for IBM users who discover that their server is nearing End of Server (EOS). Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and AS400/iSeries are brand names for servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for IBM users to find information on the web. IBM i users have been notified that IBM POWER5 (such as 9406-520), POWER6 (such as 9407-515, 8203-E4A) and 2 generations of POWER7 (8202-E4B and 8202-E4C) servers will … [Read more...]
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