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 30, 2026
ISV software transfer fees are one of the most predictable obstacles in IBM i cloud migration. Learn the three questions to ask your vendor before a single hour of planning begins, and how to keep a high fee from killing a project that was otherwise ready to move.