However, the talent pool for those systems is shrinking yet the installed base remains strong. In reality, IBM i (AS/400) remains one of the most powerful operating systems on the market today, as it offers tremendous scalability, security, reliability, compatibility, and modernization opportunities. But without access to IT expertise to help support the application, organizations struggle to pull maximum value from the legacy platform.

As an IBM-recognized leader in IBM i and AIX technology, API can help you extend your investment runway by allowing us to monitor and manage your IBM i and AIX-based systems. We offer advanced expertise in the entire IBM Power Systems ecosystem, including hardware, operating systems (IBM i,AIX) , and applications.

Our services include:

• Cloud-based Production and DR: API’s IBM i (AS/400) and AIX Production and DR private clouds operate in SSAE16 SOC2, PCI and HIPAA audited data centers, more than 300 miles apart for geo diversity, and can co-locate your Windows or Linux environments coupled with your IBM Power Systems
• 24/7 Monitoring & Management: We’ll help you address the day-to-day technical issues with 24/7 support for your IBM Power Systems, freeing up your team and investment dollars to work on higher value, more mission-critical initiatives
• Migration: Our team of IBM-certified engineers, including access to 6 of the 87 IBM i-focused Champions worldwide will migrate your IBM i or AIX based systems to the API secure private cloud in an OpEx operating model, so you never have to worry about upgrades, updates, or workload restrictions again
• Cyber Security: We can help secure your IBM i and AIX environments from the ever-growing threat of cyber attack.
• Modernization: We help you modernize your IBM i and AIX environment systems to include enhanced security, new features, and improved functionality to better support business demands and growth.We help you size your hardware, and/or migrate your assets to the cloud, thereby extending the life of your investment.

When you partner with API for IBM i (AS/400) and AIX support and modernization, you get:

• 24/7 support with monitoring built specifically for IBM i or AIX

• System relocation and sunsetting expertise to help you streamline operations
• Free Open Source Ublu automation, technology developed by API for IBM i and other IBM systems remote and enhanced processing
• Rapid migration
• High Availability (HA) to minimize service outages
• Unparalleled expertise to provide or augment your IBM i and AIX support

An IBM-recognized leader

Frequently presenting at COMMON conferences, API is an IBM Top Managed Service Provider Leadership Award winner for Transformative Leadership as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the areas of infrastructure, cloud, and systems management. The coveted distinction recognizes only one service provider among a field of thousands. Our partnership with IBM is grounded in a shared vision for innovation, speed, and growth through a solution focus, new product development and ideation, and a robust software portfolio that is second to none.

For more information about how we can support your IBM Power Systems with IBM i (AS400) or AIX operating systems, contact us here.