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IBM i Managed Services

You depend on IBM i, but with fewer in-house experts and rising security demands, keeping it stable and future-ready can feel overwhelming. That’s where we step in. With decades of IBM i experience, our team delivers proactive monitoring, 24/7 support, and modernization guidance. 

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Why You Can Stay on IBM i
Where most businesses get stuck

Keeping IBM i Running Shouldn’t Be This Hard

IBM i has been the backbone of your business for decades — stable, secure, and reliable. But today, managing it comes with real challenges:

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The Talent Gap

Experienced IBM i professionals are retiring, and finding new ones is nearly impossible.

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Pressure to Modernize

You need to keep mission-critical workloads running while exploring cloud and digital transformation.

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Rising Risk

Missed PTFs, security gaps, or overlooked DR testing can put your business at risk.

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Operational Burden

Monitoring, patching, and tuning take up valuable time your team doesn’t have.

Here’s How We Can Help

A Clear Path to Reliable IBM i Operations

From daily management to disaster recovery, our team delivers the expertise and oversight you need, so your system runs smoothly, securely, and without the stress.

Ongoing Management & Support

Keep your IBM i environment healthy every day with proactive oversight.

 

  • 24/7 monitoring, operations, and technical support
  • Security administration and access control
  • Capacity planning and performance tuning
  • PTF updates and maintenance
  • Output management and spool monitoring
  • Regular disaster recovery testing

Infrastructure & Hosting

Modernize where your IBM i runs without adding complexity.

 

  • Secure, high-availability hosting in a modern environment
  • Around-the-clock oversight and hardware management
  • Scalable resources that flex with your business needs
  • Enhanced security to protect against growing threats
  • Long-term planning to reduce downtime and costs

Data Protection & Continuity

Safeguard your business from unplanned outages and data loss.

 

  • Cloud-based backups with off-site replication
  • Managed processes for easy access and recovery
  • Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) with standby environments
  • Emergency response team for rapid failover
  • Proven strategies to meet your RTO and RPO goals

 

Modernization & Upgrades

Stay current and future-proof your IBM i investment.

 

  • OS and firmware upgrades without the headaches
  • Hardware refresh planning and execution
  • Strategy and support for migrations and integrations
  • Guidance on adopting new technologies
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The Right IBM i Partner

Trusted by Top Companies

These companies count on us to keep their IBM i environments secure, reliable, and future-ready. Join the growing list of businesses who trust us with their IBM i systems.

The Right Fit Matters

Are We the Good Partner for You?

We’re not the right partner for everyone, and that’s a good thing. Here’s where we can make the biggest impact, and where we may not be the right choice.

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Good Fit

  • Your business runs mission-critical workloads on IBM i (iSeries/AS400).
  • You struggle to find or retain in-house IBM i expertise.
  • Uptime, security, and compliance are non-negotiable.
  • You want predictable costs and proactive support.
  • You’re considering modernization, hosting, or DR but need a guide.
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Bad Fit

  • You plan to fully retire your IBM i environment in the next 6–12 months.
  • Your IBM i system only supports minor, non-critical workloads.
  • You’re looking for a one-time project without ongoing support.
  • You require purely staff augmentation without strategic guidance.
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Clear. Predictable. Transparent.

IBM i Managed Services Pricing

$1,500–$2,500 per LPAR

Your IBM i is too important to leave to chance or to unpredictable expenses. With our managed services, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting and exactly what it costs. Our services include:

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System monitoring & operational support
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Security analysis and compliance
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Backup management
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Technical support
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Capacity planning
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Performance tuning
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Monthly system maintenance
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See How Simple It Is

3 Steps to Reliable IBM i Management.

The process doesn’t have to be complicated. In just three steps, you’ll move from uncertainty to confidence in your IBM i environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything IBM i Customers Want to Know.

Here’s what businesses like yours most often ask before partnering with us for IBM i managed services.

What versions of IBM i do you support?

Can you manage both on-premise and hosted IBM i systems?

How quickly can you get started?

Do you offer 24/7 support?

What if my IBM i system is highly customized?

How do you minimize downtime during upgrades or maintenance?

What makes your IBM i services different from other providers?

What industries do you serve?

Do you provide reports or visibility into system performance?

Can you scale services as our business grows?

Let’s Make IBM i Management Simple

For more than 30 years, JD Edwards applications have been tightly connected to IBM i, with developers working hand in hand to optimize the platform for EnterpriseOne. At ERP Suites, we carry that same commitment and collaboration into our managed services. By combining IBM i expertise with deep JDE knowledge, we deliver seamless upgrades, smoother performance, and a more complete approach to keeping your critical systems running without disruption. Now, you can focus on growing your business while we ensure your IBM i environment stays secure, reliable, and future-ready.