CloudFirst’s mission is to help businesses modernize and future-proof their IT by delivering tailored, secure, and reliable managed cloud services that ensure seamless operations and unlock new possibilities for innovation.
That’s why we decided to update our brand. Technology and its role in the enterprise have evolved since we went into business in the ’80s when IBM released the AS/400 platform. Throughout the decades, we’ve always adapted to stay ahead of the curve, because that’s what it takes to remain competitive and deliver the solutions our clients need.
Our new branding is another step in this direction. It’s a reflection of our promise to you—our customers, partners, and shareholders—that we are ready to lead boldly into the future while still maintaining the same practicality, trustworthiness, and reassuring nature you’ve come to expect from CloudFirst.
We’ll Lead the Way
Our vision is to be the global leader in transforming legacy IT into innovative cloud solutions, enabling businesses to confidently navigate the future while maximizing the value of their IT investments.
No matter where you are in your modernization journey or what platforms you depend upon—IBM Power Systems, Linux, or Windows—CloudFirst will help you break new ground. Together, we can go anywhere. It’s this spirit of empowerment that inspires our customers to take bold steps toward technological transformation. Our commitment to innovation enables continuous improvement to stay ahead of tech advancements and deliver solutions that inspire progress.
At the same time, we’re grounded in reality, in the here and now. Our client-centricity means we focus on building long-term partnerships by understanding and addressing client needs with precision and care.
One key aspect of this is our unwavering commitment to security. Bad actors have never been stronger, and the risks have never been higher. At CloudFirst, our priority is providing our customers with a reliable and robust foundation for their mission-critical systems. They can sleep well knowing their IT systems are in safe hands.
Ultimately, this all comes together to make a tangible impact. We empower businesses to explore new technological horizons, transforming legacy IT systems into secure, scalable cloud environments that enable long-term growth and operational resilience.
Our New Look Is Built for Tomorrow
CloudFirst’s new logo conveys a strong presence with an approachable sensibility. We’re masters of the IT domain, but we’re still relatable. It’s easy for nontechnical business leaders to understand the value of what we do.
The brand icon is formed by the number 1 being repeated through rotation. This simple process creates a unique and intricate structure that promotes the idea of being first in all areas as well as in name. It also refers to the idea of dynamic progression and approaching problems from every angle. This simple yet dynamic concept conveys a clean and intelligent sense of excellence.
The form of the number 1 features once again in the logotype to create a ligature between the letters F and i to give the lettering a unique identifier and pair to the icon.
We’ve also revamped our color palette, moving away from generic blues to embrace rich stone blues paired with sophisticated gold highlights. This design evokes confidence and authority and brings our brand to life.
Whether you’re spotting our booth at COMMON POWERUp or seeing a post on your LinkedIn feed, you’ll instantly recognize CloudFirst by our unique and evocative signature colors.
At the same time, we haven’t forgotten where we came from. Just as IBM Power Systems form the bedrock of many of our customers’ IT architectures, a commitment to heritage and tradition is embedded in our DNA. That’s why we’ve retained the same typography style, Cera Pro, as our primary font moving forward.
Choose CloudFirst to Go Where Others Can’t
Change is constant, and nowhere is this more true than in technology. We cannot afford to be backward-looking or stuck in our ways.
Demands on IT leaders only continue to multiply. Cyber threats grow in capability by the day. The modern enterprise needs rock-solid security while also embracing future-defining technologies like AI—not for their own sake, but for the sake of empowering their employees and customers.
We’ve done this before. To all the business leaders who are ready to blaze a new path, who seek to break new ground and thrive in the 21st century: CloudFirst will be your guide.
It seems like not so long ago people told us we were crazy for going all-in on the cloud after decades of selling hardware and providing managed services. Customers will never want to give up their on-prem systems, they said. But we stuck to our convictions and moved forward with confidence, as we always do.
Over the years, we’ve expanded our service offerings beyond IBM i cloud hosting to provide our customers with a holistic, fully managed solution. Ranging from automated backups and disaster recovery to high availability and security automation tools, every step we take is about serving our customers and leading them through an IT transformation that prepares them for the future.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. Let’s keep climbing together.
Want to be a part of it? Learn how CloudFirst can modernize your legacy IT systems with state-of-the-art cloud hosting and services. Get in touch with us today.