You’ve heard it called impossible, unrealistic, and unachievable—100% uptime guarantees can be controversial. But when executed right, they’re incredibly valuable. What’s so important about uptime and high availability, and how do they affect operations? High availability is necessary for any company that relies on their IT systems to do business. In today’s world, that’s basically
High Availability
The Top 3 IT System Automation Tools for Achieving Operational Excellence
Automation isn’t a trick, a fad, or a trend—it’s here to stay, and for good reason. Automation has proven positive effects in areas like cost reduction, employee retention, enhanced productivity, and more. Just ask Deloitte. When automobiles first hit the streets, there were naysayers. Some claimed the new technology would be a passing fancy and
Cybersecurity Automation for IBM Power Systems: Reducing Risk and Providing Peace of Mind
Every business owner must know this harsh truth: hackers will stay ahead of you if you don’t have a strong cybersecurity plan. Security automation for IBM Power Systems needs to be part of the equation. Hackers are already using automation. Are you? The threat is real. Devin Morrisey writes for AT&T that, as of October
3 Takeaways from COMMON POWERUp 2024
We’re always looking for insights into the latest trends in Power Systems technology and how real end users are taking advantage of IBM i. So we went straight to the source. COMMON POWERUp 2024 is the annual gathering of IBM i experts, administrators, developers, and service providers. CloudFirst hit the floor to talk to leading
