The document provides an overview of IBM i 7.1 including:
- IBM i 7.1 will deliver major new capabilities for workload optimization, integration with DB2, and resiliency.
- IBM i offers lower total cost of ownership than x86 systems, with costs averaging 41% less than x86/Windows and 47% less than x86/Linux.
- IBM i 7.1 announcement highlights include improvements to workload optimization using SSDs, integration with DB2 including XML and encryption support, high availability using PowerHA, and enhanced systems management capabilities.