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July 2026: PTF Group, HMC Software, Storage System, & Power Firmware Levels Keeping an IBM i environment current is one of the simplest ways to
Choosing an IBM Business Partner is a big decision, no matter how you slice it. Whether you’re investing in new IBM Power hardware, upgrading your IBM i OS, engaging professional services, or looking for ongoing support, you’re not just selecting a vendor.
BYRON CENTER, Mich., July 7, 2026 — Relion Solutions today announced the official launch of the company, an IBM Business Partner specializing in IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage solutions, IBM i software, hardware and software maintenance, professional services, and managed support. The company serves organizations across North America that rely on IBM Power infrastructure to run mission-critical operations.
For years, internal disk in an IBM Power server has been the default choice for many IBM i environments. It’s simple. It’s tightly integrated. It just works.
And for a long time, for most businesses that was enough.
But IBM i workloads have evolved…
If you run IBM Power Systems servers or IBM Storage arrays like FlashSystem, you’ve likely seen the recent price increases. Starting on April 1, 2026, IBM raised prices on main memory (DRAM) and flash storage:
High-end Power10 and Power11 servers (scale-up systems): memory prices up 55%.