Re: IBM will withdraw the ability to acquire non-expiring IBM i entitlements for the P05 and P10 software tiers, effective March 26, 2024.

I'm a little late to reply again - you say "They could just offer both options." Even IBM is limited as to resources. Seriously! If they have to focus on one task, a different task will not get done - same as we have where I work.

I serve on the CAAC, and we often hear of the need to work on whatever gives the most benefit.

Cheers
Vern

On 8/31/2023 11:39 AM, Patrik Schindler wrote:

Hello Rob,

Am 29.08.2023 um 13:34 schrieb Rob Berendt <robertowenberendt@xxxxxxxxx>:

There will no longer be *PERM keys for IBM i software.
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/announcements/sww-selected-non-expiring-i-license-offerings-as-transforms-i-business

"As the IT industry is moving toward licensing software in a subscription model, the IBM i business is responding to the requests of clients and partners as their businesses follow suit. Subscription licensing offers clients predictable and consistent payment options while maximizing the ability to remain current with their technology."

Using "everybody else does likewise" is just laughable. As if IBM needed to care what others do. They could just offer both options.

I believe this is only to maximize revenue to IBM to benefit their shareholders. As almost always nowadays.

Just my $0.02.

:wq! PoC