Power8 can't run IBM i 7.5. That makes this a hardware bill
Power8 caps at IBM i 7.4, which loses standard support on September 30, 2026. What the Service Extension misses, and what new Power iron actually costs.
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IBM i 7.4 end of support is September 30. Here is the bill
IBM i 7.4 end of support lands September 30, 2026. The exact Service Extension multipliers, what the money stops covering, and why 28 days is not enough.
Steve Will retired as IBM i chief architect. What changes
Steve Will retired after 41 years. Kris Whitney is now IBM i chief architect. What the handoff means for your roadmap, and the deadline that matters.
IBM i's first 2026 tech refresh lands, with a new entry server
IBM i 7.6 TR2 and 7.5 TR8 finally shipped July 24, alongside the Power S1112. Here's what's actually in it and what IBM i shops should do now.