IBM Systems Futureproofing Study

#1. Do you see your IBM systems as strategic for the next 5-7 years? (Select one)

Very strategic

Important platform that will continue to run our key applications.

We are looking into alternatives for Power replacement.

#2. Are you looking to move workloads running on your IBM systems to the cloud? (Select one)

I wish it was possible, I wasn't aware there is such an option.

I am interested to use Power Cloud for DR.

I would like to move the IBM systems environment to a Cloud, I don't have the skills to do it.

I am already using the Power Cloud.

#3. Are you experiencing any skills gaps or issues managing your IBM systems? (Select one)

No, I have enough resources to support your IBM systems and the installed operating systems.

I have resources, but they will retire in less than 5 years.

I am down to minimum personnel; I am at risk if I lose a resource.

#4. Which, if any of the following, are concerns related to your IBM systems? (Select all that apply)

Address skills gaps

Cost management

Data growth on platform

EOL or EOS

Integrate with other apps or processes

Migrate to the cloud

Modernize or update apps

Security

Other, please specify

#5. Are you looking for options to upgrade your IBM systems in the coming year? (Select one)

No, I have replaced my platform not too long ago.

Possibly, it depends if there is an option for Cloud.

Only if I can see ROI within 2 years or less.

I must upgrade soon due to end of support of my current IBM Systems.

#6. Which of the following IBM Systems are currently installed in your environment? (Select all that apply)

AS400

iSeries

Mainframe

Power6

Power7

Power8

Power9

Power10

Power11

Other IBM Systems

Do not use IBM Power Systems

#7. What operating systems are installed on your IBM Systems? (Select all that apply)

AIX

IBM i

Linux

#8. How many IBM Systems do you have? (Select one)

1 system

2-5 systems

Over 5 systems

#9. Which, if any, of the following are running on your IBM systems currently? (Select all that apply)

Critical systems

Database

Homegrown applications

Infor

MRP

Oracle

SAP

Supply chain

Other, please specify

#10. Which, if any, of the following initiatives are you considering over the next 12 months? (Select all that apply)

Moving x86 Workloads to AWS or Azure

Managed Services for IBM systems or AIX Workloads

Modernizing AIX/IBM systems Workloads

Outsourcing IBM systems administration

Enhancing Cyber Resiliency/Security

Improving Backup and Recovery

Reducing Our Data Center Footprint

Other, please specify

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