IBM (an acronym for International Business Machines Corporation) is one of the world’s leading OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) for data center hardware. Alongside its offerings of integrated solutions and services such as AI, hybrid cloud computing and consulting, it is one of the manufacturers that Procurri works with the most.
IBM has been manufacturing data center hardware for over 70-years, creating its first large mainframe back in the 1950s. Today, their tech has moved on – and Procurri’s engineers have specialist expertise and knowledge to help manage and maintain their data center hardware past its warranty period and well beyond.
Post-EOSL IBM Data Center Maintenance
Typically, IBM offers a servicing period of between 3-5years post-purchase for its hardware. After this time (known as EOSL – End of Service Life), they encourage customers to decommission their equipment and instead focus on installing a newer range. This does not, however, mean that the initial hardware ceases to function – and with Procurri’s Third Party Maintenance, its lifespan can be extended considerably.
By switching your IBM Data Center Maintenance to Procurri, your business will benefit from:
Procurri IBM Data Center Maintenance benefits
- Updates, upgrades and service support 24/7/365 as you previously would have received directly from IBM
- Proactive monitoring of data center hardware and software to ensure issues are rectified before they escalate (or sometimes, even before they occur)
- Cost savings of up to 70% compared to IBM’s service plans
- Access to the world’s largest stockholding of IBM spare parts as and when needed – including new-in-packet, legacy and rare assets
- Vendor-neutral support for the whole of your data center, even if not all of the hardware within is IBM
- Access to both remote and on-site support as and when needed
- Flexible SLAs designed to meet the needs and idiosyncrasies of your business.
Want to learn more on extending the lifespan of your IBM Data Center hardware? Contact the Procurri team today!