pSeries Application Modernization to Azure

IBM pSeries workloads running on AIX and IBM i are critical to many enterprises, but face challenges related to aging infrastructure, high operational costs and limited scalability. Kyndryl provides a comprehensive modernization strategy leveraging both Skytap on Azure (lift and shift) and Azure Cloud-native Services (replatform, refactor and rearchitect) to meet varied business needs.

Two Modernization Approaches

• Skytap on Azure (lift and shift): Enables a seamless migration of AIX/IBM i workloads without modification, preserving existing application compatibility while leveraging Azure's cloud infrastructure
• Azure Cloud-native Modernization (replatform, refactor and rearchitect): Moves workloads from legacy systems to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), ROSA, Azure App Service and Azure Managed Databases for a scalable, cost-efficient and future-ready architecture

Service Description

1. pSeries workload modernization
   Kyndryl enables enterprises to modernize IBM pSeries workloads running on AIX and IBM i by leveraging Skytap on Azure and Azure Cloud-native services. This service provides a structured transformation strategy tailored to mission-critical workloads.
2. Lift and shift migration service
   For organizations aiming to quickly move AIX and IBM i workloads to the cloud, Kyndryl provides lift-and-shift migration to Skytap on Azure for minimal disruption.
3. Modernization assessment for Cloud-native adoption
   For organizations planning a gradual modernization journey, Kyndryl offers a comprehensive assessment to define the right cloud-native adoption strategy.
4. Application and database modernization for Cloud-native adoption
   To unlock the full benefits of Azure Cloud-native services, Kyndryl provides a structured approach for application and database modernization.
5. Managed Services
   For organizations that need reliable operations and proactive support, Kyndryl delivers managed services tailored to keep your environment secure, efficient and resilient.

Our Methodology

• Discovery and assessment: Map current workloads, dependencies and risks to set a clear baseline
• Design and planning: Choose the best modernization strategy, define migration waves and success criteria and develop a detailed plan
• Migration and testing: Migrate data, transform applications and validate success through comprehensive testing
• Cutover and support: Complete the final cutover with minimal downtime and provide ongoing post-migration support
• Continuous improvement: Use feedback to optimize performance and adapt to evolving business needs

Customer Benefits

• Fast-tracked migration (Skytap) for immediate cloud benefits or a gradual modernization for long-term innovation
• Streamlined management through Azure-native tools and automated operations
• Optimized resource utilization and lower operational costs by eliminating legacy hardware dependencies
• Robust security frameworks ensure regulatory compliance and protection against threats
• Enables agile development, continuous integration and deployment, and easy integration with emerging technologies like AI and machine learning
• Kyndryl’s end-to-end expertise minimizes migration risks and ensures a smooth transition

Why Choose Kyndryl?

Kyndryl brings talent, expertise, and a proven service design to help you co-create solutions that deliver innovative customer experiences.

• Deep Azure expertise: With over 25,000 Microsoft certifications, Kyndryl brings the experience and expertise to design, build, and manage mission-critical, complex systems on Azure.
• pSeries migration and modernization excellence: Kyndryl has extensive experience migrating and modernizing diverse pSeries platforms including AIX, Java, WebSphere, MQ, Tomcat, DB2, Oracle and Azure VM, Azure AKS, Azure APP Services and Azure SQL, PostgreSQL to Azure, with proven methodologies and automated tools to ensure successful transitions.
• Innovation at scale: As the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, Kyndryl offers the tools,

  Kyndryl and Microsoft: Our Partnership

  Solution Brief - pSeries Modernization to Azure