Hosted IBM i Power Server Environment

Program Overview

Hosted IBM i infrastructure is a strong fit when the business wants the AS/400 application stack to keep running but does not want to own the next hardware refresh, server room upgrade, or daily infrastructure support burden. The buyer is usually comparing three paths: keep the current machine under maintenance, replace it with a newer Power server, or move the workload into a managed hosted environment.

The important evaluation is operational ownership. Buyers should know who handles LPAR management, OS patching, backups, restore testing, VPN access, security logging, and after-hours incident response before treating two hosting quotes as comparable.

Best Fit

Best fit for IBM i shops with aging hardware, limited internal administration coverage, or a need for managed infrastructure without rewriting the application stack.

What this program helps with

• Hosted Power capacity for IBM i, iSeries, and AS/400 workloads
• Managed infrastructure operations for LPAR, backup, monitoring, and support tasks
• Migration path from aging on-premises hardware into a provider-managed environment
• Useful stepping stone for disaster recovery, cloud adjacency, or data center exit projects

What to vet before shortlist

• Confirm whether the environment is dedicated or shared and how resources are assigned
• Document backup scope, restore testing cadence, and disaster recovery responsibilities
• Review network latency, VPN design, user access, and audit evidence before cutover