Over the decades, many companies have trusted IBM POWER for its robust and reliable platform. However, like any technology, it is natural to question its longevity and relevance in the market.
In this article, we will explore some common concerns IBM POWER customers ask themselves and we will provide some practical advice to help maximize your investment in IBM POWER.
Read this article through to discover a comprehensive solution addressing the 4 concerns listed below.
After a significant initial investment in IBM POWER systems, some companies find the ongoing costs associated with this technology a little too costly. Here are some areas they sometimes question:
When faced with the above, companies need effective alternatives to address these issues.
Blair’s advice:
We believe a legitimate alternative is to consider a private cloud offering IBMi or AIX®. This solution eliminates the need to search for skilled resources as well as paying for what you need, in terms of capacity, horsepower, etc.
In addition, you also gain:
Security of IBM POWER systems is necessary to:
Keeping up with the evolving threat landscape, compliance requirements, security solutions can be complicated for small and medium-sized businesses.
Blair’s advice:
Businesses can address this by subscribing to a cybersecurity solution to help their IT department reduce your risk.
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Service interruptions affect the performance and delivery of products and/or services. As a result, customers’ reputation is adversely impacted.
Availability is paramount to:
IT staff must be very responsive to ensure minimal downtime is avoided, which cannot always be guaranteed if they do not have the tools in place to ensure this.
Blair’s advice:
Companies should look for an IT firm specializing in High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR) and Backup as a Service (BaaS) solutions. This ensures companies to realize operational continuity.
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Over the years, we have witnessed a decline in the number of IBM POWER experts, which is becoming a critical issue for POWER customers. Many IBM POWER specialists are approaching retirement or already have retired. IBM POWER’s operating systems require specialized knowledge. It is important to have skilled IBM POWER personnel at your disposal in order to benefit from the following:
Blair’s advice:
A solution for companies looking for more IBM POWER experience at their disposal, they should consider subscribing to a managed service where the firm has a deep bench of experienced IBM POWER resources available for any issue that may arise.
Blair provides cloud managed services.
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What If All Four Concerns Could Be Addressed with One Comprehensive Solution?
Blair recently launched a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) solution for IBM POWER systems (IBMi, AS/400, Linux, and AIX). As an IBM Platinum Partner and backed by 30+ years of managing IBM POWER platforms, our solution addresses all the concerns IBM POWER customers may have without moving away from this important platform they have counted on for years.
At Blair, security is our priority. Our SOC 2 Type II certification demonstrates our unwavering commitment to operational integrity and robust data protection.
Our cloud solution for IBM POWER systems offers:
“Blair’s proactive approach provides businesses the confidence to operate within a regulatory-compliant infrastructure tailored to meet complex requirements.”
Jonathan Perry, Manager, Power Systems, Blair Technology SolutionsAvailability
Blair ensures robust connectivity with advanced redundancy options. Our cloud solution is engineered to maximize uptime and resilience, performing optimally even under limited bandwidth scenarios.
We offer managed services to swiftly handle disruptions, alongside comprehensive backup strategies to protect your data from loss:
These integrated features collectively guarantee continuous operational stability and data security, safeguarding your business against external challenges.
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Blair fills the gap of expertise through its comprehensive managed services.
Our VPC solution for IBM POWER systems offers:
Behind Blair’s Virtual Private Cloud offering for IBM POWER systems you will find:
Our Virtual Private Cloud solution for IBM POWER systems eliminates the need for extensive training or additional hiring, thus allowing your business and IT department to fully capitalize on the advantages of cloud technology. Our specialists provide regular feedback and are always available to improve your experience on our VPC solution for IBM POWER systems.
"Our current customers all share the same need to focus on value-added activities, despite the shortage of internal IBM POWER skills. Since delegating the management of their POWER systems to NOVIPRO, they've been able to sleep soundly and focus on tasks that really matter to them.” Jonathan Perry, Manager, Power Systems, Blair Technology Solutions
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Investing in Blair's virtual private cloud solution means transitioning from capital expenses to predictable operational costs. We offer flexible pricing models.
Our tailored cloud solution we design for your company, ensures a significant return on investment by optimizing operational efficiency and reducing long-term costs.
In Summary
Blair's virtual private cloud solution for IBM POWER systems (IBMi, AS/400, Linux, and AIX) addresses common concerns about cloud with a focus on:
“Blair’s virtual private cloud solution for IBM POWER systems goes beyond a mere technological advancement; it represents an investment in the operational future of your company.”
John Blair, Vice President Technology Solutions Practice, NOVIPRO Group
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