AI-accelerated, editorially reviewed research on IBM Power hardware, IBM i lifecycle deadlines, security advisories, and market trends, sourced directly from IBM and named publishers.
Power11 adoption, the IBM i 7.4 support deadline, layered security patching, converging resilience and security purchases, and incremental modernization: what is actually shaping IBM i buying decisions in 2026.
Power11 is the current Power generation, but Power10 remains central to installed estates and the acquisition market. How to frame the buying decision honestly.
IBM i 7.4 transitions to extended or sustained support on September 30, 2026. Here is what changes, what does not, and the four decisions every 7.4 shop needs to make now.
AS400 Software AI's launch shortlist for IBM i high availability and disaster recovery: IBM, Fortra, Precisely, Maxava, and Fresche Solutions, and the questions that actually decide between them.
IBM i exposure is not captured by one OS version. A look at the June and July 2026 bulletins covering WebSphere Liberty, OpenSSH, Java, and Power firmware, and the questions every advisory should answer.