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[2026 Data Center & Infrastructure Report](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/2026-data-center-infrastructure-report/) - [Power9 end of service life (EOSL): What comes next](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/power9-end-of-service-life-eosl-what-comes-next/) - [Tip sheet: 3 strategies to optimize data center infrastructure](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/tip-sheet-3-strategies-to-optimize-data-center-infrastructure/) - [Resilience by design: Preparing for inevitable cloud failures](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/resilience-by-design-preparing-for-inevitable-cloud-failures/) - [Planning for a successful IBM i 7.6 upgrade](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/planning-for-a-successful-ibm-i-7-6-upgrade/) - [Webinar: 3 strategies to optimize your data center infrastructure outcomes](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/webinar-3-strategies-to-optimize-your-data-center-infrastructure-outcomes/) - [Why you should avoid sharing the /QDLS directory in NetServer](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/why-you-should-avoid-sharing-the-qdls-directory-in-netserver/) - [10 data center maintenance best practices](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/10-data-center-maintenance-best-practices/) - [What are managed infrastructure services (MIS)?](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/what-are-managed-infrastructure-services/) - [IBM Power Comparison: Power8, Power9, Power10 and Power11](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/ibm-power-comparison-power8-power9-power10-power11/) - [Power11 benefits that boost performance, uptime and security](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/power11-benefits-that-boost-performance-uptime-and-security/) - [How OnDeck® Predictive Sparing® eliminates repair delays](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/how-ondeck-predictive-sparing-eliminates-repair-delays/) - [Ask the experts: IBM Power11 Q&A ](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/ask-the-experts-ibm-power11-qa/) - [Comparing Power10 to Power11: What you need to know](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/comparing-power10-to-power11-what-you-need-to-know/) - [Healthcare provider increases capacity for legacy systems to advance patient treatment](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/healthcare-provider-increases-capacity-for-legacy-systems-to-advance-patient-treatment/) - [National insurance provider drives IT cost savings and invests in new initiatives](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/national-insurance-provider-drives-it-cost-savings-and-invests-in-new-initiatives/) - [One box to run them all: The power of managed containers](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/one-box-to-run-them-all-the-power-of-managed-containers/) - [Manufacturer scales capacity and performance while minimizing IT spend](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/manufacturer-scales-capacity-and-performance-while-minimizing-it-spend/) - [Global media company increases uptime and savings with third-party maintenance (TPM)](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/global-media-company-increases-uptime-and-savings-with-third-party-maintenance/) - [IBM i 7.6 raised the bar on security: See what’s new](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/ibmi-7-6-raised-the-bar-on-security-see-whats-new/) - [Pall-Ex Group and Service Express: A strategic partnership ](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/pall-ex-group-and-service-express-a-strategic-partnership/) - 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[Secure data destruction and disposal methods](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/secure-data-destruction-and-disposal-methods/) - [What is IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), and why is it important? ](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/what-is-it-asset-disposition-itad/) - [What the reliability bathtub curve means for your hardware refresh cycles](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/reliability-bathtub-curve/) - [Differences between converged vs. hyperconverged infrastructure ](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/differences-between-converged-vs-hyperconverged-infrastructure/) - [Top Methods To Modernize and Balance Your Infrastructure ](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/top-methods-to-modernize-balance-infrastructure/) - [2023 Data Center & Infrastructure Report](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/it-data-center-infrastructure-report-2023/) - [6 ways to enforce ransomware attack prevention](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/6-ways-enforce-ransomware-attack-prevention/) - [Transforming to a secure, vigilant and resilient model](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/transforming-to-secure-vigilant-and-resilient-model/) - [Why a typical disaster recovery (DR) plan isn’t enough to defeat ransomware](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/why-a-typical-disaster-recovery-plan-isnt-enough-to-defeat-ransomware/) - [Playbook: IT cost reduction strategies for economic downturns](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/it-cost-reduction-strategies-economic-downturns-playbook/) - [Mitigating the risk of ransomware attacks with a disaster recovery plan](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/mitigating-risk-of-ransomware-attacks-with-disaster-recovery-plan/) - [Vivo Energy embraces SAP S/4HANA on a new IBM Power10 environment](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/vivo-energy-case-study/) - [5 Questions to Ask for IT Budget Planning](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/5-questions-it-budget-planning/) - [Strengthening cyber resilience to meet Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) policies](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/whats-next-for-pra-regulated-businesses/) - [2022 Data Center & Infrastructure Report: Manufacturing Industry Insights](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/2022-data-center-infrastructure-manufacturing-report/) - [Hospital increases resiliency and ensures patient services remain accessible during global pandemic](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/hospital-pandemic-case-study/) - [2022 Data Center & Infrastructure: Healthcare Industry Insights](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/2022-data-center-infrastructure-healthcare-report/) - [Recovery Point improves customer experiences with the power of data-driven insights and comprehensive support](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/infrastructure-business-resilience-case-study/) - [2022 Data Center & Infrastructure Report: Education Industry Insights](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/2022-data-center-infrastructure-education-report/) - [How Healthcare IT Professionals are Optimizing Data Center Strategies](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/healthcare-data-center-insights/) - [2022 Data Center & Infrastructure Report](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/it-data-center-infrastructure-report-2022/) - [National healthcare provider eliminates service gaps at over 60 data center locations with Service Express partnership](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/healthcare-provider-case-study/) - [Rebuilding the Data Center: Disaster Recovery After Historic Flood](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/hospital-flood-case-study/) - [International delivery company solves service obstacles and saves $5 million in OpEx costs](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/delivery-company-case-study/) - [Global Manufacturer Saves $4 Million by Refining Its Hardware Refresh Strategy](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/manufacturer-case-study/) - [Third-Party Maintenance Case Study | Retailer Saves Over $264K](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/retailer-case-study/) - [Checklist: How to find a third-party maintenance (TPM) provider](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/third-party-maintenance-checklist/) - [How To Choose a Hardware Maintenance Provider](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/how-to-choose-hardware-maintenance-provider/) - [How to Leverage Data Center Infrastructure: Embracing the New Data Center](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/leverage-data-center-infrastructure/) - [2021 Data Center & Infrastructure Report](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/read-it-data-center-infrastructure-report-2021/) - [IBM i Cloud Solutions Creates Efficiencies in UK Data Center](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/specialist-manufacturer-ibm-i-cloud-solution-case-study/) - [Alternatives to Smart Net & Defining the Benefits](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/alternatives-to-smart-net/) - [What is Third-Party Maintenance (TPM)?](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/what-is-third-party-maintenance/) - [What is End of Life (EOL) & End of Service Life (EOSL)?](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/what-is-eol-eosl/) - [Understanding On-Premises Data Center Security vs. Cloud Security](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/understanding-on-prem-vs-cloud-security/) - [Take charge of your hardware refresh plan](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/take-charge-hardware-refresh-plan/) - [Immediate ways to cut costs in the data center](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/how-to-cut-data-center-costs/) - [Practical IT Cost Containment Strategies](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/it-cost-containment-strategies/) - [Understanding data center tiers and types: What are data center tiers?](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/understanding-data-center-tiers/) - [Third-Party Maintenance Customer Perspective | FinThrive](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/finthrive-customer-story/) - [2020 Data Center & Infrastructure Report](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/read-it-data-center-infrastructure-report-2020/) - [FAQ: Third-Party Maintenance (TPM) in the Healthcare Industry](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/data-center-healthcare-faq/) - [5 Basics for Disaster Recovery in the Data Center](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/5-basics-disaster-recovery-preparation/) - [Essential Data Center Relocation & Migration Checklist](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/essential-data-center-relocation-checklist/) - [What is third-party data center maintenance?](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/what-is-third-party-maintenance-data-center/) - [Advantages of Using Third-Party Storage Support vs the OEM](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/third-party-storage-support-vs-oem-storage-support/) - [Why Change to Third-Party Maintenance for Your Data Center?](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/why-choose-third-party-data-center-maintenance/) - [Evaluating Cisco Smart Net Alternatives and Options](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/evaluating-cisco-smart-net-alternatives/) - [Top IT Infrastructure Challenges & Priorities for the Future](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/top-it-infrastructure-challenges-priorities-for-the-future/) - [Third-Party Maintenance Customer Perspective | Komatsu](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/komatsu-customer-story/) - [5 Factors in Reducing IT Maintenance Costs](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/5-cost-saving-considerations-for-cfos-and-cios/) - [How To Plan A Successful Data Center Relocation](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/how-to-plan-a-successful-data-center-relocation/) - [3 IT Budget Challenges Leaders Face](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/3-budget-challenges-it-leaders/) - [5 Ways CIOs Can Become Better Business Partners](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/5-ways-cios-become-better-business-partners/) - [Third-Party Maintenance (TPM) vs OEM Support](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/oem-maintenance-vs-tpm-maintenance/) - [Rethink Six Myths Behind OEM Maintenance](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/6-oem-maintenance-myths/) - [Tip sheet: End of Life (EOL) vs. End of Service Life (EOSL)](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/eol-eosl-tip-sheet/) - [Business Demands on IT Teams & Agile Thinking](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/business-demands-on-it-teams-and-agile-thinking/) ## Categories - [AI](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/topics/ai/) - [Cloud](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/topics/cloud/) - [Data center relocation](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/topics/data-center-relocation/) - [Disaster recovery](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/topics/disaster-recovery/) - [EOL & EOSL](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/topics/eol-eosl/) - [Hardware](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/topics/hardware/) - [IaaS](https://serviceexpress.com/resources/topics/iaas/) - 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