4 Methodology FINANCIAL MODEL FRAMEWORK Constructed a financial model representative of the interviews using the TEI methodology and risk-adjusted the financial model based on issues and concerns of the interviewees’ organizations. COMPOSITE ORGANIZATIONS Designed a composite organization based on characteristics of the interviewees’ organizations. CUSTOMER INTERVIEWS Interviewed five decision-makers at organizations with IBM i to obtain data with respect to costs, benefits, and risks. Interviews Industry Role Revenue Size Financial services Software architect $4.4 billion 8,300 employees Healthcare product manufacturing Director of information technology $9 million 70 employees Healthcare provider Director of architecture $135 billion 58,000 employees Sign and display manufacturer Senior programmer/analyst $250 million 850 employees Industrial machinery and equipment Chief digital information officer $7.7 million 150 employees
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