IBM Power-as-a-Service
Enterprise-grade Power infrastructure. Predictable costs. Zero capital outlay.
Run mission-critical IBM i, AIX, and Linux on Power workloads on dedicated IBM Power hardware – without the complexity, capital expense, or operational risk of owning and managing it yourself.
A Better Way to Run IBM Power
Your IBM Power systems run the applications that keep your business moving – ERP, finance, supply chain management, stock, and pricing.
IBM Power Systems are purpose-built to run IBM i (formerly AS/400), AIX, and Linux on Power – native operating environments designed for high-reliability, mission-critical enterprise workloads.
The challenge? Keeping Power infrastructure optimized, secure, and cost-effective while your business evolves.
IBM Power-as-a-Service gives you enterprise-grade infrastructure with the flexibility and financial predictability you need. No capital outlay, SLA driven availability, no Power skills shortage – just reliable, high-performance infrastructure that scales with your business.
Three Flexible IBM Power Service Models
Fully Managed IBM Power Hosting as a Service
Most enterprises operate across mainframe, on-premises infrastructure, and cloud. We specialize in modernizing sophisticated, mission-critical hybrid environments – helping you evolve without disruption.
Remote
Infrastructure Management (RIM)
We assume ownership of your IBM Power assets at your location, converting net book value into a predictable opex subscription model. Gain financial flexibility without a disruptive migration, and SLA-backed managed services to deliver your critical infrastructure needs.
Remote
Hosted
Ensono’s global IBM Power specialists manage your infrastructure to drive cost savings, efficiency and SLA-backed availability. Expert-led operations extend the value of your existing Power investment.
Why Organizations Choose Power-as-a-Service
Not every application needs a complete rebuild. The right modernization strategy depends on your business goals, technical constraints, and where each application sits in your architecture. Our proven approach gives you three clear paths:
Convert Capex to Opex
Move from capital-intensive hardware ownership to a flexible, monthly subscription model. You pay for what you use and scale as business needs change.
Dedicated Hardware, Predictable Performance
Your workloads run on dedicated IBM Power infrastructure – not shared, multi-tenant environments. That means consistent performance, enhanced security, controlled change windows to suit your business, and the reliability required for mission-critical applications.
24/7 IBM Power Expertise
IBM Power (IBM i, AIX and Linux on Power) skills are hard to find and harder to retain. Our global team of certified Power specialists provide 24/7 monitoring, patching, optimization and operational support.
Enterprise-grade Resilience
Ensure highly resilient disaster recovery for mission-critical Power workloads with low latency data centers and proven recovery frameworks. Your business can’t afford downtime and we make sure it doesn’t happen.
Hybrid Cloud Integration Ready
Our datacenters sit adjacent to major public cloud providers, enabling seamless hybrid cloud integration for IBM Power (IBM i, AIX and Linux) workloads with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
Built to Support Regulated Industries
We specialize in regulated industries where reliability, compliance, and performance are essential. Financial services organizations trust us with their banking and payments platforms. Retailers rely on us for point-of-sale and supply chain systems. Manufacturers depend on us for ERP and global operations. Government agencies count on us for secure, compliant citizen services.
Visibility and control with Ensono Envision®
Ensono Envision provides real-time visibility into performance, costs, and capacity across your IBM Power environment. We proactively monitor infrastructure, use AI to predict issues before they impact operations, and optimize continuously, all from a single platform.
Real Outcomes:
Case Study
Global beverage brand refreshes mission-critical platforms to ensure retail stores are stocked for customer demands before holidays
Minimizing downtime, simplifying migration and creating an entirely new DevTest environment.
Case Study
North Carolina Modernizes IBM i for 115 School Districts
Discover how Ensono helped North Carolina migrate 140 LPARs and modernize IBMi systems for 115+ school districts—enabling flexibility, savings, and scale.
Case Study
Ensono fully transitions mutual life insurance industry leader’s operations after only four months and more
When Guardian needed a proven solution to update their aging mainframe and infrastructure, they turned to Ensono.
FAQs About IBM Power-as-a-Service
What is IBM Power-as-a-Service?
IBM Power-as-a-Service provides dedicated IBM Power infrastructure and subscription-based hosting for IBM i, AIX, and Linux on Power workloads – eliminating capital expenditures while delivering enterprise-grade performance and availability.
Are IBM i and AIX native to IBM Power Systems?
Yes. IBM i (formerly AS/400) and AIX are native operating systems purpose-built for IBM Power Systems. They are foundational workloads designed specifically for Power architecture.
Is AIX supported in Power-as-a-Service?
Yes. AIX workloads run on dedicated IBM Power hardware with full operational support, monitoring, patching, and optimization from certified IBM Power specialists.
How does IBM Power-as-a-Service differ from public cloud?
IBM Power-as-a-Service provides dedicated hardware and predictable performance rather than shared, multi-tenant infrastructure. It is designed specifically for mission-critical Power Systems workloads.
Can IBM Power integrate with public cloud platforms?
Yes. IBM Power environments can integrate with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other cloud services to support hybrid cloud architectures and modernization initiatives.
How does Power-as-a-Service reduce costs?
By converting capital hardware investments into flexible operational expenses that adjust with your workload over time, organizations eliminate refresh cycles, reduce staffing pressure, and optimize infrastructure utilization and cost.
Get Started with IBM Power-as-a-Service
Whether you’re looking to reduce costs, improve resilience, or free up capital for innovation, Power-as-a-Service gives you a clear path forward, with consumption that aligns to your business.