Update / IBM i Major OS New Release 7.6

In April 2025, IBM i 7.6 was recently announced and is the first new release of the operating system in 3 years.

While version 7.6 brings a range of enhancements, arguably the biggest new feature is the addition of the multi-factor authentication directly into the operating system, which will make adopting MFA simple and represent a massive security improvements at no additional cost to IBM i shops.

It also brings significant enhancements to Navigator for i, part of the IBM i 7.6 and 7.5 releases, including a new dashboard for license management. This feature helps administrators track license expiration with visual alerts, supporting IBM’s shift to subscription-based licensing. Additionally, a new firmware card on the system status pages offers clearer visibility into firmware levels across managed LPARs.

If you want to read more about the enhancements, please check out this page.