As IT leaders look ahead to 2026, one priority is rising to the top: modernizing Oracle infrastructure. With increasing demands for performance, automation, and hybrid cloud flexibility—and the recent announcement of IBM’s hardware withdrawal—CIOs and Infrastructure Architects are reevaluating legacy environments and accelerating their modernization roadmaps.
The Pressure to Modernize
Oracle workloads are evolving rapidly. From AI-powered indexing to autonomous database capabilities, the infrastructure supporting these workloads must be just as agile. Yet many organizations still rely on aging Power® hardware, which now faces end-of-life status.
This shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity:
- Challenge: Legacy systems are costly to maintain, harder to secure, and increasingly incompatible with modern Oracle features.
- Opportunity: IBM® Power11 offers a future-ready platform designed to optimize Oracle licensing, improve performance, and support hybrid cloud strategies.
What Makes IBM Power11 Different?
IBM Power11 with AIX® is purpose-built for mission-critical workloads like Oracle. It delivers:
- Automated operations with AI-driven insights to reduce manual overhead
- Resilient architecture for high availability and disaster recovery
- Hybrid cloud flexibility via Power Virtual Server and subscription-based licensing
- Security-first design with IBM Power Cyber Vault protection and Zero Trust principles
These capabilities empower CIOs and DBAs to modernize without compromising reliability or control.
The Cost of Waiting
Delaying modernization can lead to:
- Increased Oracle licensing costs due to inefficient resource allocation
- Higher operational risk from outdated security protocols
- Missed opportunities to integrate AI and automation into database operations
Modernizing now means unlocking long-term savings and positioning your organization for innovation.
Join the Conversation: Power is / built for Oracle workloads
To help you navigate this transition, IBM is hosting an exclusive webinar on September 30th. You’ll hear directly from IBM subject matter experts about:
- The latest capabilities of IBM Power11
- How the IBM Power stack supports hybrid cloud and Oracle workloads
- Real-world strategies for improving availability, security, and resiliency
- A live Q&A session to address your specific challenges
Register now to reserve your spot and start building your Oracle modernization roadmap.