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IBM I<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

IBM I \u2013 Integrated, Secure and Future-Proof Business Platform<\/h3>\n

Modern IT built for stability, innovation and lowest TCO.<\/strong><\/p>\n

IBM i<\/strong> is an integrated operating environment for IBM Power<\/strong> that combines the operating system, database, security, virtualization, and application framework into a single platform.
It is designed to deliver unmatched reliability, the lowest possible operating costs, and rapid innovation<\/strong> in an era of constantly accelerating digitalization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Business-critical Operations with the Lowest Possible Complexity<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Download the IBM I Product Sheet<\/h4>

Download the product sheet for IBM i 7.6<\/strong> and discover the latest improvements in security, MFA, database management and system administration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

IBM i is built for mission-critical applications and represents one of the most stable server platforms on the market.
Unlike other operating systems, you do not need to spend time installing, integrating, or maintaining the database, middleware, tools, and security features \u2014 everything is built-in from the start.<\/p>\n

This means:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Fewer servers to manage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fewer licenses and lower operating costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Significantly less administration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A platform that \"just works\"<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    IBM i is used globally in industries such as banking, retail, logistics, manufacturing, public sector, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Built-in Security and Integrity \u2013 Designed to Stop Attacks<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

    IBM i features a unique security architecture with object-based security<\/strong>, hardware-enhanced memory protection, and integrated access control.
    This ensures that IBM i naturally resists many of the threats that affect open platforms.<\/p>\n

    Security features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Object-based architecture that blocks trojans and code injection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Integrated encryption and certificate management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Advanced audit logging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Zero-trust-based access control<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Built-in protection against unauthorized pointer manipulation via Power hardware<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      IBM i is therefore one of the most secure and securable IT platforms<\/strong> in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      Db2 for I \u2013 Integrated Database with Autonomous Operation<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

      Db2 for i is not an add-on product \u2013 it's a fully integrated relational database<\/strong> that is part of the IBM i platform seamlessly connected to single-level storage.<\/p>\n

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        SQL database without external installation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Automated index and data placement for optimal performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Built-in memory and SSD optimization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Few or no DBA resources needed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Db2 for i includes modern features such as:<\/p>\n

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          Support for advanced SQL (including FINAL TABLE, OLD TABLE)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          In-memory optimizations at object level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          IBM i Services: SQL-based APIs for system administration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Built-in capabilities for AI and Watson integration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>

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          Application Modernization \u2013 from RPG to DevOps and Containers<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

          IBM i is not a \"legacy platform\" \u2014 it's a modern development environment where traditional applications meet today's development methods.<\/p>\n

          Support for multiple languages and frameworks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            RPG (including Free-form RPG)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            COBOL<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            C, C++<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Java and WebSphere Liberty<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Python, Node.js, PHP and more via PASE <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Modern development tools:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              Rational Developer for i (25\u201350% productivity increase)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              DevOps tools such as ARCAD, UrbanCode and Git<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Container-based tool for modernization:
              IBM i Modernization Engine for Lifecycle Integration (Merlin)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              IBM i makes it easy to build APIs, web services, mobile interfaces and cloud integration \u2014 without disrupting existing business logic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

              Hybrid Cloud and IBM I in the Cloud<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

              IBM i is not limited to on-premise.
              IBM offers full integration with:<\/p>\n

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                IBM Power Virtual Server<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                IBM Cloud<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Hybrid cloud scenarios with AIX and Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                This means that companies can:<\/p>\n

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                  Move all or parts of the environment to the cloud<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Run burst workloads during peak loads<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Run AI, Watson and generative AI services against IBM i data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>

                  Ready for AI and Generative AI<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

                  IBM i integrates today with Watson, ML libraries and modern AI services that can run both on-premises and via IBM Cloud.<\/p>\n

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                    NLP and text interpretation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Image recognition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Predictive analytics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Automated decision support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    IBM i is ready to be the AI engine<\/strong> for business-critical processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

                    Powerful Virtualization and HA\/DR<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

                    With PowerVM and IBM i's own subsystem virtualization, you get:<\/p>\n

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                      20 LPARs per core<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Live Partition Mobility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Dynamic resource allocation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Availability options:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        Db2 Mirror for i<\/strong> \u2013 continuous availability (RTO\/RPO = 0)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        PowerHA SystemMirror<\/strong> \u2013 clustering against external storage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Logical replication<\/strong> via ISV solutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        IBM i is built to keep operations running \u2014 without interruption.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

                        Low TCO and Long Lifecycle<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

                        IBM i is one of the most cost-effective platforms on the market, thanks to:<\/p>\n

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                          Integrated architecture (OS + DB + security + tools)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Fewer servers and licenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Minimal administration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Long application lifespan \u2014 thanks to the TIMI architecture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Code written in the 1980s runs unchanged on Power10 today \u2014 without reinstallation or recompilation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

                          Varf\u00f6r LOAD<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

                          Som IBM Platinum Partner hj\u00e4lper LOAD svenska f\u00f6retag att implementera l\u00f6sningar som matchar deras behov av prestanda, s\u00e4kerhet och enkel drift.
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