IBM i 7.4 Standard Support Officially Ends Soon
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The Real Cost of Waiting
What running IBM i 7.4 or 7.5 is really costing you
Support lifecycles, compliance standards, and developer expectations have all moved. Has your IBM i?
Security Exposure
IBM i 7.4 standard support ended April 2024. No new PTFs. Every unpatched day is an expanding attack surface - and your cyber insurer is checking.
Compliance & Audit Risk
Auditors, cyber insurers, and regulators are now asking about IBM i patch levels. Unsupported versions create policy exclusions and premium increases.
Talent Pipeline Erosion
Developers expect VS Code, Git, and modern tooling. Older IBM i versions make it harder to attract, onboard, and retain the RPG talent your systems depend on.
What IBM i 7.6 gives you
Six capabilities that change what's possible
Driven by IBM i 7.6 and supported by our expert, cross-platform team.
Native AI & Inference
Run ONNX models on Power10 MMA. Embed AI into workloads without extracting data from the platform.
Zero-Trust Security
Built-in MFA, enhanced audit journaling, improved key management, and stronger exit program frameworks.
VS Code + Modern DevOps
Write RPG and COBOL in VS Code. Integrate IBM i into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
DB2 for i Performance
Enhanced query optimizer, advanced analytics functions, improved JSON and temporal table support.
Hybrid Cloud Integration
Kafka event streaming, PowerVS cloud, REST APIs. IBM i becomes a participant in your cloud architecture.
Power10 Optimization
Full Matrix Math Accelerator support. Measurably lower latency and higher throughput for batch workloads.
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IBM i Migrations Completed
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Certified IBM i Professionals
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Production Outages on Migration
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Average Assessment Turnaround
Our migration methodology
Your IBM i 7.6 Migration in 4 steps
A proven process built to minimize risk at every stage - from first conversation to post-migration optimization.
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Assessment
Free 48-hour readiness check covering your environment, application portfolio, and risk profile.
2
Migration Roadmap
Customized plan with timeline, fixed-price estimate, and risk register. No surprises.
3
Migration Execution
Certified team executes. "Migrate While Active" - your production environment stays live throughout.
4
Optimization
Post-migration tuning, team enablement on 7.6 features, and optional ongoing managed services.
Client outcomes
What IBM i leaders say about working with us
The Programmers.io team (as usual) went above and beyond, multitasking and working with me very long hours to get this completed, pushed to production, and have everything in place. The business was extremely happy.
Senior Application Analyst
I have been working with Programmers for 10 years and they have always been able to provide the programmers we have needed to grow our business. They are honest and upfront with everything and have delivered what was promised. They are an asset to our growth and business.
Director of Development
Common questions
Answers to what IT leaders ask us
How long does an IBM i 7.4 to 7.6 migration typically take?
Most IBM i environments migrate within 4–8 weeks from kickoff to go-live. Complex environments with large application portfolios or custom integrations may take 10–14 weeks. Our free assessment will give you a precise timeline for your specific environment.
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