IBM i An executive guide to IBM’s strategy and roadmap for its integrated operating environment for Power Systems

Introduction
IBM i is the integrated operating environment for IBM Power Systems™, which is used by over
150,000 businesses around the world.  The integrated database architecture of IBM i, with its
heritage in the AS/400, iSeries and System i,  provides a foundation for running a wide variety of
industry applications, and helps businesses deliver services faster, with higher quality and with
superior economics.
In 2008, IBM brought together System i and System p
®
 into a unified POWER processor-based
platform: IBM Power Systems.  In 2010, IBM delivered new POWER7 processor-based systems,
a new release of IBM i, and enhancements across our Power Systems Software portfolio,
including PowerVM virtualization and PowerHA resiliency software.  Our IBM i clients can take
full advantage of IBM’s leading processors, servers, storage and software portfolio.  
 
We prioritize our IBM i strategy and new capabilities based on
requirements and feedback on business value from our client advisory
councils: representing mid-sized companies, large enterprises and our
solutions providers.    Their input and our technology investments have
ensured that our IBM i clients are in the mainstream of major industry
initiatives including business analytics, cloud technologies, and enterprise
application modernization.  
Colin Parris
General Manager
This white paper is designed to
IBM Power Systems
help IT executives understand of our
strategy and roadmap for the IBM i operating environment

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