IBM i on Power Systems

IBM i prepares you for business growth with data at its core

Virtualization

Run multiple applications in a single environment.
Virtualize storage with its single-level storage.
Integrate security, Db2® for i, and other middleware.

Security

Benefit from industry-unique, virus-resistant, object-based architecture.
Protect your data with integrated security features.
Ease system monitoring and management.

Open applications

Use best-of-breed IBM Rational® development tools and IBM tools partners.
Exploit existing application assets with a range of open technologies.
Implement a Service-oriented Architecture (SOA).

IBM is committed to the continued evolution of IBM i for running modern workloads efficiently and securely. The ten-year support roadmap complements the RAS features of Power Systems to create a secure, resilient platform.

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Featured IBM i technologies

IBM i CBU with PowerHA

Designed to improve and automate your High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) environment, this solution combines the strengths of IBM Power Systems, IBM i, PowerHA® System Mirror for i and the CBU for IBM i.

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IBM i solution editions

Take advantage of integrated solutions for midsize businesses through partnership with IBM industry-leading independent software vendors (ISVs), all backed by superior services and support.

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See what the experts are saying

POWER9™ for IBM i and the Announcement of 7.3 TR 4

Steve Will, Chief IBM i Architect
Covers the highlights of the February 13, 2018, announcement.

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The Top 3 Reasons System Admins Should Care about Open Source

Jesse Gorzinski, Business Architect, Open Source on IBM i
Reviews the benefits of open source support as one of latest and greatest additions to the IBM i platform.

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