IBM Professional Services

Everything IBM - Professional Services

Expert Services for IBM Power, AIX, IBM i, and Enterprise Storage

At Baby Blue IT & Consulting, we specialise in everything IBM. From core operating systems like IBM ZOS, IBM AIX and IBM i (OS/400), to IBM Power Systems and enterprise storage environments, our expert team is here to provide the professional services your business needs, when you need them.

Whether you require ad hoc support for a one-off task or a trusted IBM partner to work alongside your existing IT team or MSP, we’re here to fill the IBM skills gap with hands-on, expert-led services.

We also understand that many customers operate hybrid environments, mixing IBM Power with storage platforms such as IBM Storwize, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, or NetApp. Our consultants can plan and deliver seamless migrations between platforms, ensuring compatibility, performance, and business continuity.

Our IBM Professional Services Include:

System Configuration & Performance Tuning

Expert setup and fine-tuning of IBM environments to meet your business demands.
• AIX and IBM i LPAR configuration
• Power system sizing and tuning
• SAN and storage setup, including mixed-vendor integration
• Capacity planning and health checks

Storage Migration & Consolidation

Moving between storage platforms? We’ll handle the heavy lifting.
• IBM to Dell EMC, Pure Storage, or NetApp migrations
• SAN zoning and replication setup
• Downtime minimisation and rollback planning

Security Audits & System Hardening

Protect your business-critical IBM systems with targeted security reviews.
• IBM i and AIX security posture assessments
• User access, authority, and object auditing
• Network, firewall, and remote access reviews
• Remediation and compliance reporting

Backup Validation & Disaster Recovery Readiness

Don’t wait for a failure to find out your backups don’t work.
• Backup and restore process validation
• DR testing and runbook creation
• Recommendations for resilience and recovery time objectives

Firmware & Microcode Updates

Keep your Power Systems and storage stable and secure.
• Firmware assessments and lifecycle reviews
• Patch planning and upgrade execution
• Legacy platform remediation

OS Upgrades & Patch Management

Stay current and supported with proactive OS maintenance.
• AIX and IBM i upgrades and migrations
• Cumulative and group PTF rollouts
• Security patches and test validation
• Out-of-hours and low-risk change implementation

Why Choose Baby Blue?

Specialist Knowledge: Decades of deep, hands-on experience across IBM Power, AIX, IBM i, and storage technologies
Independent Assurance: We uncover issues internal teams may miss, giving you true peace of mind
Flexible Delivery: Available for remote or on-site work, short-term projects, or retained services
Transparent Pricing: Choose fixed-cost deliverables or day-rate consulting, with no hidden fees

Let’s Talk

Whether you're preparing for an audit, tackling a migration, or planning a system upgrade, Baby Blue’s IBM specialists can help ensure your systems are secure, supported, and optimised for performance.

Contact us today to book a discovery session or request a tailored quote.