This document provides an overview of IBM i trends and directions presented at a conference on September 4, 2013. It discusses new Power7+ servers with higher frequencies and more L3 cache providing better price/performance. It also outlines IBM i roadmap commitments, new technology refreshes, and strategies around virtualization, availability, security and simplification to focus on business needs. Customer input and priorities are reviewed to guide IBM i investment themes around solutions for today and the future.