Re: Busy day for announcements

[Rob Berendt <robertowenberendt@xxxxxxxxx>]

Might this be an opportunity for those who live on the bleeding edge?
Upgrade to Power 10 (or maybe 11) and IBM i 7.6 NOW and perhaps have an
opportunity to get a permanent license before they are retired?
Other than BRMS, my 7.6 keys are perm keys.
Product ID  . . . . . . . . :   5770SS1
License term  . . . . . . . :   V7R6M0
Feature . . . . . . . . . . :   5050
Description . . . . . . . . :   IBM i
Keyed compliance information:
  Expiration date . . . . . :   *NONE

Of course, if you already have a P10 or above there's nothing stopping you
from ordering your 7.6 keys early...

Keep in mind, if you do like leading edge, a P10 will likely be obsolete in
3 years when iNext comes out.  If the pattern continues.

On Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM Rob Berendt <robertowenberendt@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> IBM i Subscription Updates
> 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |  Jul 16, 2025 (UTC-5:00)
> IBM i Guided Tours <https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-i-guided-tours>
> https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-i-guided-tours
>
> On Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM cesco via MIDRANGE-L <
> midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >  Thanks for the update.Really disgraceful in my opinion this "forced"
> > push toward subscriptions, without the option of a permanent license (even
> > at a premium price).
> > As a customer I don't receive this as a positive thing, I want to have
> > internal control on when a machine will cease to function.
> > At least a customer with existing permanent contracts since years should
> > be able to preserve them and move them on a new machine.Personally I wanted
> > to but new machines as a tech refresh, but if that requires avoiding my
> > permanent licenses, I'll wait.Even Windows Server has options, and that
> > says a lot...
> >
> >     On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 01:53:08 PM GMT+2, Rob Berendt <
> > robertowenberendt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >  Tuesday 2025-07-08 is a busy day for announcements.  Check out the
> > announcement page at:  https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements
> >
> > IBM adds new capabilities with IBM i 7.6 Power11 GA PTF Group, IBM i 7.5
> > Hardware Technology Refresh 6, IBM i 7.4 Hardware Technology Refresh 12
> > and
> > Migrate While Active
> >
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/adds-new-capabilities-i-76-power11-ga-ptf-group-i-75-hardware-technology-refresh-6-i-74-hardware-technology-refresh-12-migrate-while-active
> >
> > IBM continues to transform the IBM i business by withdrawing IBM i
> > non-expiring licenses for P30 and P20 software tiers
> >
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/continues-transform-i-business-by-withdrawing-i-non-expiring-licenses-p30-p20-software-tiers
> >
> > IBM introduces IBM i P30 Enterprise Edition, a subscription bundle to
> > streamline adoption of new technology
> >
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/introduces-i-p30-enterprise-edition-subscription-bundle-streamline-adoption-new-technology
> >
> > IBM introduces IBM i P20 Standard Edition, a subscription bundle for
> > resilience, security and efficiency
> >
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/introduces-i-p20-standard-edition-subscription-bundle-resilience-security-efficiency
> >
> > Specific IBM Power servers with Power11 technology that are supported by
> > IBM i include:
> > IBM Power E1180 (9080-HEU)
> > IBM Power S1124 (9824-42A)
> > IBM Power S1122 (9824-22A)
> > IBM Power L1124 (9856-42H)
> > IBM Power L1122 (9856-22H)
> >
> > 9amET Tuesday 2025-07-08 this will be covered in an online presentation at
> >
> > https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/k053a8mb/landing/page/landing?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Event&utm_content=VCSWW&utm_campaign=PLACEHOLDER&utm_id=community
> >
> > IBM Power E1180: Powering the Future with Unmatched Reliability, Security
> > and Scalability for the AI Era
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/power-e1180-9080-heu
> >
> > IBM Power E1150: Full-Stack Innovation for Autonomous, Scalable, and
> > Secure
> > IT
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/power-e1150-9043-mru
> >
> > IBM Power S1122: Transforming Infrastructure with Integrated Full-Stack
> > Solutions
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/power-s1122-9824-22a
> >
> > IBM Power S1124: A New Era of Full-Stack Design and Synergy
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/power-s1124-9824-42a
> >
> > IBM Power L1122: Transforming Infrastructure with Integrated Full-Stack
> > Solutions
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/power-l1122-9856-22h
> >
> > IBM Power L1124: A New Era of Full-Stack Design and Synergy
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/power-l1124-9856-42h
> >
> > IBM Power Platform Enhancements 3Q 2025
> >
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/power-platform-enhancements-3q-2025
> >
> > IBM Extends hardware capabilities with the new IBM Rack-Mounted Flat-Panel
> > Console Kit with Keyboard
> >
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/miscellaneous-hardware-enhancement-2025-q3
> >
> > IBM Power Security new enhancements and capabilities
> >
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/power-security-new-enhancements-capabilities
> >
> > IBM Power Expert Care Power11 systems
> >
> > https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/power-expert-care-power11-systems-2025-07-08
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