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For many organizations, IBM i and AIX systems remain the backbone of critical operations. These platforms are stable, reliable, and deeply embedded in business processes.

For IT leaders looking to modernize their IBM Power environments, cost is an obvious factor—but so are performance and risk.

CloudFirst SmartSpend replaces the hidden costs of IBM flexible consumption—delivering predictable billing, built-in resilience, and 30%+ lower TCO for IBM i.

CloudFirst redefines IBM i hosting—cutting TCO 25–40%, accelerating deployment, and freeing enterprises from vendor lock-in for agile, compliant modernization.

Discover the main risks of migrating IBM Power and IBM i workloads to the cloud—from compatibility pitfalls and performance challenges to security gaps and unexpected cost overruns.

SmartSpend ties spend to performance—cutting costs 30%+, boosting resilience, and freeing teams from management overhead to scale innovation.

CloudFirst shows CFOs and CTOs how offloading system management cuts hidden IT costs, boosts resilience, and frees teams to drive innovation.

CloudFirst transforms IBM i management with a co-pilot model—offloading daily ops while keeping enterprises in full control of secure, resilient systems.

CloudFirst & Performive will expand service capabilities, technical expertise, and market reach to better serve customers and partners.