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Who today is helping you optimize your infrastructure—across both Power and Storage? Do you have the right set-up for zero planned downtime and autonomous error resolution for your IBM i workloads and the FlashSystem storage that supports them? How about fast visibility to any missing patches or upgrades on your inventory?

Come in for a discussion with Technology lifecycle support on what you can get from IBM maintenance. We will touch on the value you obtain through expert care, a technical account manager or the occasional health check of your inventory, both Power and Storage environments. We will also talk about the lifecycle of your inventory, what are the risks connected to having old inventory and how can IBM help mitigate those risks.

Lastly the transition to subscription for all IBM i user are here, so how do we embrace it in the best manner? There are lot’s of details and fine print to consider in this transition, and we know that several of you are asking for support from IBM in this transition. Technology lifecycle support offers help and has several proposals to you - and at the same time would like to engage in a discussion with you to understand more about the challenges.

Come join the discussion with our IBM i specialists to get good ideas, pointers and give your own input.
This session will be covered both by Power and Storage representatives from TLS, so we will be prepared to answer as much as possible around your inventory.

Organizations running IBM i environments are increasingly looking for ways to accelerate modernization, strengthen resilience, and maximize the value of their platform investments.
IBM i subscription bundles include valuable services such as Advisory Connect and IBM Expert Labs assets, but many clients are not fully aware of how to take advantage of them. In this session, you will learn how to unlock the full value of these resources and incorporate them into your IT strategy.
We will explore how Advisory Connect provides direct access to IBM experts for guidance on architecture, modernization, security, and operational best practices, while Expert Labs assets can help accelerate implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization projects. Join us to understand what services are available within IBM i subscription bundles, how to engage with these resources effectively, and practical examples of how organizations are using them to drive faster outcomes and stronger platform value.