Helping Some of the UK's Best-Known Organisations Modernise Their IBM Power Environments
11 August 2026 - 2 Minute Read
Many organisations still rely on IBM Power Systems to run their most critical business applications. As these environments age, keeping them secure, supported and performing at their best requires specialist IBM skills that are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
The Baby Blue IT team, formed from many of the former Blue Chip IBM specialists, continues to support organisations across the UK, helping customers modernise existing IBM environments while extending the life of legacy infrastructure where appropriate.
Recent projects include:
IBM Power Firmware & Security Updates
A leading UK electronics manufacturer engaged Baby Blue IT to update IBM Power firmware, apply the latest HIPER and Critical Security fixes, and ensure the environment remained fully supported by IBM.
IBM AIX Upgrades for an NHS Trust
Baby Blue IT completed IBM AIX Version and Technology Level (TL) upgrades for an NHS Trust, bringing systems back onto supported IBM releases while applying the latest security updates.
IBM i Security Audits
Our consultants recently carried out IBM i Security Audits for a leading power tools manufacturer, a UK banking organisation and a well-known truck rental company, identifying security improvements and helping each customer strengthen their IBM i environment.
IBM Power11 Migration Planning
A UK manufacturer running ageing IBM Power Systems asked Baby Blue IT to develop a migration roadmap to IBM Power11, providing a clear path to modern, supported infrastructure.
Extending the Life of IBM Storage
For a publishing company, Baby Blue IT upgraded SSD capacity within an existing IBM storage array, delivering years of additional capacity while continuing to support the platform through an ongoing maintenance contract.
Trusted IBM Professional Services
The former Blue Chip IBM technical team, now at Baby Blue IT, continues to travel throughout the UK delivering specialist IBM Professional Services, including:
- IBM Power firmware and HIPER updates
- IBM AIX upgrades and security patching
- IBM i Security Audits
- IBM Power11 migration planning
- IBM Storage upgrades
- IBM Power & Storage maintenance
- IBM Managed Services and System Administration
Whether you're looking to extend the supported life of your IBM infrastructure or plan a move to the latest IBM technology, Baby Blue IT has the experience to help you make the right decision with confidence.
About the Author
Lee Bailey
Lee Bailey brings 30 years of experience in the IBM services industry, beginning his career in engineering before transitioning into sales and ultimately sales leadership. A qualified Chartered Director (CDir), Lee has served as a Board Member, Director, and Board Advisor for multiple IT services businesses. As the founder of Baby Blue IT & Consulting, he is assembling a team of industry experts focused on IT services and business growth, leveraging his extensive expertise to drive innovation and value for clients.
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