Definition
IBM i cloud hosting moves the platform off on-premises hardware onto Power Systems infrastructure managed by IBM, through offerings like IBM Power Virtual Server, or by a third-party managed services provider. Buyers typically move to reduce capital hardware spend, simplify DR and backup, or scale capacity up and down without provisioning new physical equipment.
This is distinct from application modernization. Moving IBM i to the cloud changes where the platform runs, not how its applications look or work, though many buyers evaluate the two together as part of a broader modernization plan.