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IBM System i Life Cycle Analysis, February 2008Product Type: Market Research ReportPublished by: IDC Published: March 2008 Product Code: R104-33143 Description
This IDC study provides residual value forecasts for IBM's System i servers (previously called AS/400). The study explains the current market conditions that are affecting the value of used hardware on the secondary market and what future technological changes will further impact these values. We explore the factors impacting the server market and the price/performance increases expected over the next several years. "This information helps those who invest in hardware assess their risk and provides guidance on the amount of residual value that is expected to be realized at the end of the lease term." ? Jennifer Koppy, research manager, IDC's Technology Valuation Service Table of Contents
Table of ContentsIDC Opinion In This Study Methodology Definitions Situation Overview POWER6 Technology in System i 570 Single i5/OS Edition Upgrades for 8xx Servers Future Outlook Timeline Residual Value Assumptions Residual Value Forecast Table: IBM System i and AS/400 Residual Value Forecast, January 2009-January 2014 Table: IBM System i and AS/400 Specifications, November 2006 Essential Guidance Learn More Related Research Synopsis |
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