Thanks for all the input, folks. All good thoughts.
I'm going to propose a BCM 50 to my customer, along with changing all of their 7310 sets out to new t7316e sets. This will give them a similar feature set, they already know how to operate the features, it will be an upgrade to their CICS, and I've had some BCM experience.
So, I think it meets the requirements: The customer will get an upgrade with a system that I can support. I can support it now, without delaying for more training, aggravation, and stress. I believe the customer will do just fine with the BCM over the next five years. They want a system with support. That's me.
There might be an IP Office in the future, but just not now. Thank you everyone.
Jim
