If you are an IBM i application software developer searching for a cloud hosting solution, Cloud400 offers an excellent solution for you. Cloud400 affordable and flexible-term hosting includes: · IBM i Expertise Since 1988 · 60-Day Free Trial To Validate Your Applications Run To Your Satisfaction · SSAE-16 Certified Safe, Secure, Redundant And Reliable · IBM Licensed Program Products (LPP) Software · Unlimited IBM User Count And … [Read more...]
Where Is The ROI To Leave IBM i In Favor Of Another Platform? – Part 2
Cost Factors To Assess When Moving From IBM i To Windows I frequently hear about IBM i users that are thinking of moving to Windows because it is “more modern” or “mainstream.” We have all heard the IBM i basher point out that “character-based screens” is “old technology.” Unfortunately, those who want Windows do not really understand IBM i technology and its remarkable architecture. Those who favor IBM i struggle to explain how IBM i is superior for business critical applications. All … [Read more...]
Delegate IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Administration To Cloud Hosting Provider
This blog highlights a growing IBM i administration trend – IBM i (iSeries/AS400) application hosting A key business management principle is delegation. Perhaps that is why I hear more IBM i executives who are interested in cloud hosting. Quite simply, they want to delegate their IBM i administration. More frequently I hear interest in outsourcing IBM i administration from 3 groups: 1. Those who need IBM i administration skills, 2. Those who are interested in lowering their IT costs, … [Read more...]
Is IBM i (AS400/iSeries) Application Hosting Right For You? – Part 2
A few weeks ago I posted Is IBM i (AS400/iSeries) Application Hosting Right For You? The blog presented the 5 factors most Cloud400 users mention why they host their IBM i (AS400/iSeries) applications in the cloud. Well, here are 6 more reasons IBM i users come to us. As you may think about cloud hosting for your operation, which of the following considerations resonate with you? 1) Affordable Disaster Recovery (DR) And Business Continuity Clients can pick from several Cloud400 DR … [Read more...]
Disaster Averted In The Nick Of Time
Not everyone is graced with the foresight to know when disaster is waiting to strike. But recently, Acme Refrigeration, a Louisiana wholesale supplier of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products, had the wisdom to know that although predicting disaster is nearly impossible, being prepared for its inevitable appearance pays off in a big way. With their corporate office in Baton Rouge and eighteen branches serving Louisiana and Mississippi, the Acme made the decision … [Read more...]
6 Reasons IBM i Users Want Out Of The On-Premise Hardware Business
This blog covers 6 common reasons people want to host IBM i applications instead of relying on an on-premise server. This last week I was talking to Symmetrical Solutions partner Bob Dzialowski. Symmetrical Solutions develops software for YMCAs. Over the last few years, Bob has seen increased competition from Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers. Even though Bob knows his systems offer more functionality, SaaS seems very appealing. As Bob explains, his IBM i customers want out of the … [Read more...]
Is It time To Review Your IT Disaster Recovery Plan?
OK, time for a reality check. You Either Have A Recovery Plan Or You Don’t. If You Do Have A Recovery Plan, Are You Sure It Will Work? IBM reports of all businesses with recovery plans 75% do not conduct regular recovery testing. But even if things go as planned, how realistic is the plan? Industry studies document that when downtime strikes, 33% of all recoveries do not go as expected. Can You Afford To Be Down For More Than 24 Hours – And Recover With Data That Is 36-48+ Hours … [Read more...]
5 Methods To Secure Your Cloud Hosted IBM i Applications
Every user I speak to about hosting is concerned about the security of their applications and their critical data. This post discusses 5 methods to secure hosted IBM i applications and data. 1) IBM i Secure Foundation The IBM i operating system is proprietary and unique in its design. I have attached a summary of the IBM i Secure Foundation from a very helpful website: http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/software/i/security/integrity.html Quite simply, unlike other operating … [Read more...]
A Co-Location Data Center Is A Smart Buy…Or Is It?
Let’s first look at the features and benefits of Co-Location and then share the hidden costs that make it 194% more expensive than a new, superior alternative that is one of the fastest growing hosting solutions out there for mid-sized companies. Co-location Data Centers are popular with mid-sized companies for many reasons. The benefits include: Risk mitigation, Greater security, Better roadmap for disaster recovery, … [Read more...]
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