IBM i Managed Services That Keep Your Business Running

Application support, infrastructure management, and cloud solutions for IBM i, all handled by a team that knows your systems inside and out. 

What is IBM i Managed Services?

IBM i managed services give your business a dedicated team to monitor, maintain, and support your systems every day of the year. Instead of stretching a small internal team or coordinating multiple vendors, you get one partner handling your applications, infrastructure, and daily operations. 

Managed Services Built Around Your IBM i Environment

Every business runs IBM i a little differently. That’s why Fresche offers a range of managed services that stand on their own or work together as a complete solution. We support more than 500 managed services clients across manufacturing, retail, finance, healthcare, and logistics. Start with what you need today and add more as your business grows. 

Application Managed Services

Ongoing support for your custom and third-party applications, including performance tuning, updates, development, monitoring, and daily issue resolution.

Remote Infrastructure Services

24/7 monitoring, system administration, database management, and backup oversight, handled by IBM i specialists so your environment stays stable and secure.

Fresche Cloud Managed Services

Full spectrum cloud services for IBM i, including migration, hosting, backup, disaster recovery, and ongoing cloud management on platforms like IBM PowerVS.

Security & Compliance

Regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and real-time threat monitoring that keep your environment compliant and ahead of emerging security risks.

Rebadging Services

A structured way to transition your IBM i staff to Fresche while they keep doing the work they do today, with Fresche handling payroll, benefits, and compliance.

Maintenance & Support

Expert advisory support for planning OS upgrades, PTF strategy, and system changes, so your team has a clear roadmap before making IT decisions.

Proof in Practice: PriceSmart

PriceSmart, the largest membership club operator in Central America, Colombia, and the Caribbean, moved its IBM i environment to Fresche Cloud.

18% Annual Growth 

Sustained year over year, supported by scalable cloud infrastructure 

2 Hours of Downtime 

Total time to complete a full migration to Power10 and V7R5 

Real-Time Disaster Recovery

Continuous replication that dramatically improved recovery times 

Cloud Managed Services

KTLO: Extend Your Coverage as You Grow

KTLO, short for Keeping the Lights On, extends Fresche Cloud Managed Services rather than replacing it. It builds on your infrastructure, monitoring, and disaster recovery foundation with deeper application, security, and administrative support, in Lite or Full tiers that scale as your priorities change.

Application Managed Services

Ongoing support for your critical IBM i applications and ERP systems, including upgrades, monitoring, and fixes.

Extended Development Support

Full KTLO adds 12 hours of application development support each month for ongoing enhancements.

Security Audits & User Administration

Regular security audits and user administration reviews, built specifically for IBM i environments.

Capacity Planning & System Reorganization

Capacity forecasting and file and database reorganization to keep performance and growth on track.

The Cloud, Your Way

Moving IBM i to the cloud doesn’t mean starting over or losing what already works. Fresche Cloud gives you the flexibility to host, migrate, and manage your environment on your terms, with the performance and security your business depends on. 

X-Analysis

Map the dependencies and business rules across your application portfolio before any change is made.

X-Modernize

AI accelerates RPG and code transformation while reducing rework, with over 10 million lines of RPG converted.

Presto

Modernizes green-screen interfaces to browser-based UIs without rewriting core applications.

What IBM i Teams Say About Working With Us

FAQ: Questions About IBM i Managed Services

What are IBM i managed services?

IBM i managed services are ongoing support and management solutions for AS/400 and iSeries systems. They cover infrastructure, applications, security, and daily operations so your business runs without interruption. 

Yes. AS400, iSeries, and IBM i all refer to the same platform. Whatever term you use, Fresche’s managed services cover the same systems and the same level of support.

Break fix support only responds after something goes wrong. Managed services take a proactive approach, monitoring your systems around the clock to catch and resolve issues before they affect your business. 

Yes. Fresche offers both application managed services and remote infrastructure services, so you can get complete coverage from one partner or choose the specific support you need. 

Yes. Fresche Cloud provides secure IBM i hosting, backup, and disaster recovery, and can be combined with our managed services for a fully supported cloud environment. 

Rebadging transfers your existing IBM i staff to Fresche while they continue in their current roles. Unlike full outsourcing, your people stay in place doing the work they know. Fresche takes on payroll, benefits, and HR administration, giving you the benefits of managed services without losing institutional knowledge. 

Cost depends on the size of your environment and the scope of support you need. Most clients see meaningful savings compared to hiring and retaining specialized IBM i staff in house. Contact us for a plan built around your environment. 

Fresche supports mid-market and enterprise organizations across manufacturing, retail, finance, healthcare, and logistics, all running IBM i as a core part of their business. 

Ready to Put Your IBM i Systems in Expert Hands?

Talk to our team about your environment and get a clear picture of how managed services can reduce costs, strengthen security, and give your team room to focus on what matters most. 

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