Does your team have open-source middleware/database experience?
Skills gaps increase migration risk and ongoing operational cost.
Yes — experienced with target open-source platforms
Some — basic familiarity with open-source
Limited — primarily IBM-skilled team
None — IBM-only skills
Question 5 of 7
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What is your current annual IBM middleware and database licensing cost?
Higher IBM spend = stronger business case for migration. Include S&S costs.
Under $500K/year
$500K-$2M/year
$2M-$10M/year
$10M+/year
Strong financial case for migration
Question 6 of 7
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Do you have regulatory or compliance requirements that affect migration?
Some industries require specific vendor support or certifications that open-source may not provide.
No specific vendor requirements
Some requirements — but open-source can meet them
Significant requirements — vendor support mandated
Strict vendor certification required
May limit open-source options
Question 7 of 7
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What is your target migration timeline?
IBM middleware migrations typically take 12-24 months per major product. Rushing increases risk.
24+ months — strategic initiative
12-24 months — planned project
6-12 months — aggressive
Under 6 months — very aggressive
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