iSeries On-Demand Service
Many existing AS/400 and iSeries customers are now finding that they no longer have upgrade paths from their current server to the new IBM i5 iSeries servers. Or, as the Interactive CPW entry point into the iSeries range increases, many are finding that an upgrade to their iSeries server will mean they are paying for processing power that they will never need. Blue Hill has invested in an iSeries server infrastructure that can be divided practically across numerous customers.

With Blue Hill’s iSeries on Demand (IOD) service, iSeries users finally have the opportunity to benefit from a "pay per use" model, proven in previous mainframe days. Therefore, if you are contemplating upgrading your iSeries server or purchasing or leasing a new one, there is no need to search the marketplace for a range of upgrade options and configurations through IBM Business Partners. Just let Blue Hill know the configuration you wish to start with and/or what aspect of your iSeries you wish to upgrade and we'll switch on the configuration you require. More importantly, any future increases in processing power, disk space, or memory are added immediately, without delays for shipping and installation. These additional options save you the need for up-front costs or additional leases.

Included in Blue Hill’s On-Demand model is guaranteed communications bandwidth providing resilient connectivity options via the Internet or secure VPN.

Why AS/400 users may consider Blue Hill’s On-Demand Service:

• No upgrade path from current AS/400 or iSeries hardware
• Costly IBM hardware maintenance charges for existing hardware
• IBM software maintenance may expire which could incur expensive 'Currency Access Fee' penalties
• Requirement to use latest i5 capabilities, i.e. Linux, Domino, Integrated X-Series server
• Reliability of current hardware
• Potential for reducing or eliminating third party maintenance costs, e.g. Robot.