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Analysis articles on IBM Power pricing methodology, upgrade economics, licensing breakeven math, and secondary-market buying guidance.
Reading IBM's Power8-Power11 End-of-Service Pattern for Budgeting
IBM has not announced end-of-service dates for Power10 or Power11. Here is how to budget anyway, using the historical GA-to-EOS pattern from the last two generations.
The Hidden Cost Lever in IBM i Tier Pricing: Cores, Not Just Tiers
IBM i tier pricing (P05-P50) does not change by hardware generation. What changes is how many cores you need to license to hit a given tier's performance ceiling -- and that is where the real generational savings live.
Why Power10 Is the Value Pick the Month It Stopped Being New
IBM withdrew Power10 from new-unit marketing on 31 July 2026. That single event, not a price cut, is why Power10 currently scores highest on the Power Value Index's value measure.
Perpetual vs Subscription IBM i Licensing: Running the Breakeven Math
IBM i can be licensed as a one-time perpetual purchase or an annual subscription. Here is the simple math for finding your breakeven hold period between the two.
Reading Secondary-Market Power Hardware Listings Without Getting Burned
Used Power hardware pricing varies wildly by dealer, condition, and included warranty. Here is what to check before treating any listed price as comparable to another.