Keep the Lights On:
KTLO Managed Services for IBM i

Ensure business continuity with always-on IBM i support that reduces risk, strengthens security, and bridges the talent gap, all in one managed service from Fresche.

What is KTLO for IBM i?

KTLO stands for “keep the lights on,” but in practice it means a lot more than basic upkeep. It’s the ongoing IBM i support that helps your team maintain business continuity, reduce operational risk, and keep critical systems running without stretching internal resources. At Fresche, KTLO brings together infrastructure management, application support, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery in one managed services model, built to support IBM i, Windows, AIX, and Linux systems, whether they run on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment.

Fresche KTLO Services for IBM i

KTLO managed services give you ongoing IBM i support across infrastructure, applications, security, and recovery. Start with fixed-scope support for a specific need, or move to a fully managed, hosted engagement, then expand coverage as your environment, priorities, and internal resources change.

Infrastructure & Application Support
Infrastructure Management
IBM i monitoring and support around the clock, including OS and PTF updates and routine database maintenance. The boring-but-critical work handled by us, so your core systems stay healthy and responsive.
Integrated Systems
Application Support
Long-term support for critical IBM i applications and ERP systems, including RPG, COBOL, and web or mobile development. Maintenance, enhancements, and expert coverage for the tools your operations depend on.
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Disaster Recovery & Backup
Sleep better knowing recovery is already planned, tested, and ready. Backups are automated, replication runs in real time, and disaster recovery drills aren’t optional, so restoring systems is never a scramble.
Security & Compliance
Security & Compliance Expertise

Constant threat monitoring, clean access control, security audits, and data encryption: real protection built specifically for IBM i, not bolted on from a generic, one-size-fits-all security stack.

More Ways KTLO Supports Your Team

Technical debt, aging infrastructure, and overlooked risks have a way of compounding. These services help you address them before they create bigger problems.
Application Visibility

Understand application logic, code quality, and dependencies with software intelligence that gives your team clearer visibility into what they’re supporting.

Employee offers

Get a review of vulnerabilities across your IBM i environment before they turn into larger security issues.

Modernization Planning

Cut through complexity with a focused strategy session that helps align priorities and define next steps.

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Why IBM i Teams Choose KTLO from Fresche

Built for IBM i

Our services are designed specifically for IBM i environments, with deep experience across infrastructure, operations, application support, backup, and disaster recovery.

Bridge the Talent Gap

As experienced IBM i administrators retire or move on, Fresche provides skilled resources to keep your systems running without a hiring scramble.

24/7/365 Monitoring and Support

Continuous monitoring, alerting, and expert response help detect issues early, reduce interruptions, and support business continuity around the clock.

Security and Compliance Built In

Proactive threat monitoring, security audits, data encryption, and access control designed specifically to protect IBM i environments.

Flexible, Customizable Coverage

From fixed-scope project support to a fully managed, hosted engagement, KTLO scales with your environment, your priorities, and your internal resources.

Reduced Risk, Freed-Up Resources

Offload day-to-day operational tasks so your internal team can focus on strategic projects instead of firefighting.

See Everything KTLO Covers

Get the full breakdown of KTLO’s infrastructure, application, security, and disaster recovery support in one solution brief.

FAQ: Questions About KTLO for IBM i

What is KTLO for IBM i?

KTLO stands for “keep the lights on.” It’s Fresche’s  managed services model for ongoing IBM i support, combining infrastructure management, application support, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery so your team maintains business continuity without stretching internal resources.

Every environment is different, so scope can vary. KTLO typically includes 24/7 infrastructure management and application support, OS and PTF updates, database management, security and compliance expertise, and backup and disaster recovery, tailored to what your team needs most.

No. KTLO ranges from fixed-scope project support to a fully managed, hosted engagement. You can start with the coverage you need today and expand as priorities or internal resources change.

As experienced IBM i administrators retire or move on, Fresche provides skilled resources who already know the platform, so your team isn’t left trying to fill a specialized role on short notice.

KTLO covers RPG, COBOL, and ERP applications, as well as web and mobile development. We also support widely used IBM i third-party tools and line-of-business software, so your existing toolchain stays covered.

KTLO includes real-time replication, automated backup solutions, and regular recovery drills, so restoring critical data and systems is already planned and tested rather than figured out during an outage.

No. KTLO provides infrastructure, application, security, and disaster recovery support for your IBM i environment wherever it’s hosted: on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid, including backup and disaster recovery for that environment. If you’re looking to move your IBM i environment to the cloud, or need cloud hosting or IBM PowerVS support, see Fresche Cloud.

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