From Migration To Maturity: The Cloud Reality For IBM i Shops
May 4, 2026 Doug McMaster
IBM i teams don’t need to be convinced that modernization matters. Modernization should acknowledge why IBM i continues to power critical business operations: its predictable performance, tightly integrated environment, and strong security – especially when properly managed. While cloud initiatives are often framed with the assumption that everything must move, that approach is rarely the most effective starting point for IBM i environments.
As cloud adoption has matured, a more grounded perspective has emerged. The real shift isn’t about infrastructure –it’s about the operating model. Most challenges don’t stem from technical limitations, but from misaligned expectations around cost, security responsibilities, …
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