iSeries

There are a number of examples showing why the iSeries is of value for small to mid size customers. Download the technical documents below or ask to speak with one of our existing users (small or large, we have customers that can explain the advantages to you).

Below are some questions to consider before purchasing your iSeries

  • Are you looking to reduce your IT costs
  • Have you fully investigated the total cost of ownership
  • Is your current network and workstations configured for a client server environment
  • Are you looking to centralize your IT infrastructure   
  • Make sure you compare apples to apples. The price of a new fully configured iSeries might surprise you.... they are more affordable than you think.

 

Downloads

Soft-Pak wants you to make an informed decision on your business critical software and on the associated system architecture. To assist in that effort, we encourage you to explore the following AS/400, iSeries and System i5 documentation.

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IBM System i5 Users
A Sampling of Companies Who Use the iSeries or AS/400 
What Soft-Pak Users Have to Say About the iSeries

Product Information
IBM System i5 Family 
IBM System i5 Model 520
IBM System i5 Model 520 Express Edition
IBM i5/OS-The Next Generation iSeries Operating System
IBM xSeries Solutions for iSeries

White Papers
Why i?
Why i? Ten Advantage Areas Provided by the IBM System i5
IBM System i5 & iSeries Value Proposition
The IBM eServer i5 Three-in-One Benchmark
Management Mistakes About the iSeries
iSeries - Independent Research
NEW! Gartner RAS Core Research Note G00138653; IBM i5/OS Operating System

Articles
NEW! Simply the Best: Why the System i Rules!
New Customers Buy into the iSeries for a Solution
iSeries Testimonial - Tyler Cooper & Alcorn, LLC
Thorough Reviews Prevent Maintenance Contract Mishaps 
IBM, Oracle Go After Wintel Boxes with an i5 520 Solution Edition 
Forget Oracle 10g. Let's Talk About i5/OS V5g