IBM SOFTWARE
END-OF-SUPPORT
UPDATES 2026
What is End-of-Support (EOS)?
End-of-Support is the point at which a software vendor ends standard support services for a particular product version or release.
Depending on the product and lifecycle policy, organisations may need to upgrade, move to an alternative supported version, or consider extended support.
What does this mean for me?
If you do not act when your products go EOS, several risks and consequences can follow:
|
Product |
Version |
EOS |
|---|---|---|
|
23.0.2 |
20/04/2026 |
|
|
10.6.x CD |
30/06/2026 |
|
|
8.11.x /8.12.x |
30/09/2026 |
|
|
10.5.0.x |
30/09/2026 |
|
|
12.0.x |
31/12/2026 |
YOUR OPTIONS
Extend Support
Keep business critical legacy software operational while you decide what comes next.
Responsiv Assist Extended Support provides incident and recovery support for eligible end-of-life and end-of-support software. Responsiv specialists investigate incidents, identify root causes and work to recover functionality.
Upgrade
Move to a currently supported version of your software to restore access to the applicable vendor support lifecycle, including fixes and security maintenance provided for that release.
Responsiv provide IBM licences and technical skills to plan and deliver upgrades, including assessing the existing environment and supporting migration to the target version.
Replace or Modernise
End of support can also be an opportunity to assess whether upgrading the existing product is still the right long-term approach.
Responsiv help review current environments and consider options including upgrading, replacing existing technology or moving workloads to Responsiv Unity or Responsiv Cloud where appropriate.
Contact Responsiv for your EOS options
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