3 Ways to Keep IBM i & IBM AIX Operating Systems Supported

30 April 2025 - 2 Minute Read

We know your IBM infrastructure is the backbone of your business. Whether you are running IBM i (OS400) or IBM AIX, keeping your systems properly supported is essential - but support should be flexible, affordable, and reliable.

There are three options to match where you are in your IBM software journey:

1. Genuine IBM Software Support for Supported Versions
If you are running current supported versions of IBM i or AIX, we can provide genuine IBM software maintenance. You stay fully compliant, benefit from IBM’s latest updates and security patches, and enjoy direct access to IBM expertise - all managed seamlessly through Baby Blue.

2. IBM Service Extension for Recently Ended Versions
If your IBM software has just moved out of standard support, it is not too late. Baby Blue can arrange genuine IBM Service Extensions, offering continued support for up to three years. You get critical cover and breathing space to plan upgrades without putting your infrastructure at risk.

3. Baby Blue Software Support for Legacy Versions
Running a version that IBM no longer supports? No problem. Baby Blue offers our own expert software maintenance for older versions of IBM i and AIX. With 24x7 access to our team of 24 IBM specialists and connections into IBM Level 3 engineers and labs, we can keep even the oldest systems running securely and efficiently.

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Why Choose Baby Blue?

  • Save up to 1/3 when you combine software and hardware support with us
  • Support any version from the oldest releases to the latest builds
  • Extend the life of critical systems when upgrades are not an option
  • Stay compliant and secure with expert maintenance tailored to your needs

Baby Blue gives you the freedom to control your IT roadmap without sacrificing quality support or blowing your budget.

If you would like to find out how we can help you extend the life of your IBM infrastructure and save money, get in touch with the Baby Blue team today.

About the Author

Will Nicholls

Will Nicholls is an industry recognised expert in the field of Hardware & Software Maintenance services especially around all IBM platforms. Will has worked in this field as a salesman for over 25 years and in his time has won some of the largest third party maintenance contracts many of which, due to his passion for account management, stayed with him for multiple years. Will is known for his innovation, bringing new, highly profitable services to the organisations he worked for. Will is now responsible all things maintenance related and making sure that we always do the right thing for the Customer.

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