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We are launching i-Rays, First Observability Solution purpose- built for IBM i
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We are launching i-Rays, First Observability Solution purpose- built for IBM i

It's official. After months of R&D, we are bringing true observability to the AS/400 ecosystem. Discover how i-Rays seamlessly integrates with Dynatrace to finally make your IBM i a first-class citizen of the modern IT stack. No more black boxes.
May 10, 2026 · 2 min read · i-Rays Team
Welcome to i-Rays - first observability solution purpose-built for IBM i
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Welcome to i-Rays - first observability solution purpose-built for IBM i

In today's fast-paced digital world, IT teams are under constant pressure to keep their IBM i systems running smoothly and prevent disruptions before they impact business operations. Two concepts- observability and monitoring-are often mentioned together, but they are not the same thing.
Mar 1, 2026 · 1 min read · i-Rays Team
IBM i is an island — until it isn't
Observability for IBM i

IBM i is an island — until it isn't

iBM i can run for years "without issues"... until one day everything looks like an issue at once. This post explains why threshold-based monitoring often misses the real causes of IBM i incidents - and how a behavioural approach (baseline + context) reduces alert noise and speeds up root-cause diagnosis.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 min read · i-Rays Team
IBM i is an island — until it isn't
Observability for IBM i

IBM i is an island — until it isn't

iBM i can run for years "without issues"... until one day everything looks like an issue at once. This post explains why threshold-based monitoring often misses the real causes of IBM i incidents - and how a behavioural approach (baseline + context) reduces alert noise and speeds up root-cause diagnosis.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 min read · i-Rays Team
IBM i is an island — until it isn't
Observability for IBM i

IBM i is an island — until it isn't

iBM i can run for years "without issues"... until one day everything looks like an issue at once. This post explains why threshold-based monitoring often misses the real causes of IBM i incidents - and how a behavioural approach (baseline + context) reduces alert noise and speeds up root-cause diagnosis.
Feb 27, 2026 · 6 min read · i-Rays Team
IBM i is an island — until it isn't
Observability for IBM i

IBM i is an island — until it isn't

iBM i can run for years "without issues"... until one day everything looks like an issue at once. This post explains why threshold-based monitoring often misses the real causes of IBM i incidents - and how a behavioural approach (baseline + context) reduces alert noise and speeds up root-cause diagnosis.
Feb 16, 2026 · 6 min read · i-Rays Team
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See your IBM i in a completely new way.

See your IBM i in a completely new way.
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