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IBM i 7.5 Announcement: The Future of Power Systems
Business owners and IT managers know that a company’s operating system is only as useful as its ability to handle complex business tasks, manage essential resources, and keep mission-critical operations running, while maintaining vital security and protections against costly downtime. When it comes to IBM Power Systems, IBM i has allowed businesses to manage hardware
Securing IBM i When Migrating to the Cloud
Businesses make the decision to migrate their systems to the cloud for numerous reasons. Housing data and apps on the cloud allows them to streamline their operations, it enhances efficiencies, and it takes the burden off of IT teams who monitor systems on-site. Transitioning to the cloud also keeps business costs down.
Network Considerations when Migrating IBM i Systems to the Cloud
Backup vs. DRaaS for IBM i
We can all agree that critical business data needs to be protected against disasters and that unplanned downtimes can be extremely costly. Yet many IT managers are not in agreement about the best backup approach for their IBM Power Systems that are running IBM i. Some believe that traditional methods (such as tape) are still
Preparing for IBM i on the Cloud
Security Considerations for Choosing an IBM i Cloud Provider
More companies than ever are moving their IBM i systems to the cloud, and for good reason. There’s mounting proof that cloud-based IBM i systems can run as securely or even more securely than when hosted on-premises in a corporate data center. The key, though, is having the right cloud provider that can walk you
IBM i Access Client Solutions: It’s Time to Upgrade Java
Managing data, apps and information in your operating environment is all about making the right decisions at the right time to ensure optimal efficiency, security and cost management. When it comes to IBM i Access Client Solutions, or ACS, you’ll need to consider a new Java licensing agreement in 2021. For IBM i it’s all
5 Ways to Secure your IBM i from Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is a threat to organizations of all sizes and is only growing, both in frequency and in sophistication. Using a variety of attacks, criminals will hold a company’s data and systems hostage unless a ransom is paid, and in 70% of those incidents, businesses never recover all of their data, even after paying the
