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...]