10 questions to ask about IBM Power

3 key questions to consider

1. When does your current IBM Power hardware or software support expire?
2. Which critical applications would be affected by an end-of-support issue?
3. Could a supported rental platform provide a bridge while you decide what comes next?

3 key questions to consider

1. What is driving the refresh: performance, support, risk or a procurement cycle?
2. How long will you realistically need the replacement infrastructure?
3. Have you compared a temporary rental solution with the full cost of buying?

3 key questions to consider

1. Would avoiding a large upfront capital purchase help protect your budget?
2. What level of monthly expenditure could your business plan around?
3. Have Finance and IT assessed the accounting treatment and total cost of rental?

3 key questions to consider

1. Which projects, seasonal peaks or tests are creating additional demand?
2. How much processing capacity do you need, and for how long?
3. Could temporary capacity avoid purchasing hardware for a short-lived peak?

3 key questions to consider

1. Which workloads are suitable for cloud migration, and which are not?
2. What infrastructure will keep critical systems running during the transition?
3. Would an on-premises rental bridge reduce pressure on the migration timeline?

3 key questions to consider

1. Which applications must remain on-premises for technical or operational reasons?
2. Do you need to retain direct control over your IBM Power environment?
3. Could rented infrastructure meet those requirements without permanent ownership?

3 key questions to consider

1. What happens if your migration or replacement programme is delayed?
2. Do you have enough capacity and support to run old and new environments in parallel?
3. Would short-term IBM Power rental reduce the risk of an infrastructure gap?

3 key questions to consider

1. What are your actual CPU, memory and workload utilisation levels?
2. How much capacity is reserved for peaks that rarely occur?
3. Could a different capacity and rental arrangement better match expected demand?

3 key questions to consider

1. How certain are your workload requirements over the next 12–24 months?
2. What would happen if your project scope or timetable changed?
3. Would a shorter or adaptable commitment improve your options?

3 key questions to consider

1. Have you calculated the full cost of ownership, including maintenance and support?
2. Is the requirement permanent, transitional or still uncertain?
3. Would a rental quote help you compare cost, flexibility and operational risk?