Every year thousands of enterprises and organizations make the important and wise decision to migrate vital systems and applications to the cloud. Embracing Cloud Services for your IBM i systems is a significant leap forward and requires a good deal of planning and consideration.
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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
IBM i System Access Security
As more corporations consider moving their IBM i systems to the cloud, a common concern has emerged: that their systems will be less secure than they are on-premises. One of key concerns is secure access—keeping unauthorized users out of your IBM i and maintaining control over what authorized users can do once they’re logged in.
Things to Consider When Choosing an IBM i Cloud Hosting Provider
The Risks of IBM i Cloud Migration
Today’s cloud solutions for IBM Power are better protected than most on-premise systems, but that doesn’t mean there is no risk associated with the migration process. Like any move, it requires proper planning to avoid unexpected and unwelcome surprises that could delay—or even derail—your migration.
Benefits of IBM i Cloud Migration
There are myriad benefits to moving IBM i systems and business applications to the cloud including agility, scalability, ease of maintenance, and cost-efficiency. Yet for many businesses, migrating systems and applications to the cloud can be a complex decision with many factors to consider. That’s why at CloudFirst, we’ve compiled a list of the top
FailSafe Cloud Access
Cloud services are indispensable for any company running business applications, hosted ERP or financial systems such as JD Edwards, Salesforce, Microsoft Office365, Microsoft Teams, voice and other cloud-based applications. It will come as no surprise to businesses running these applications that cloud services rely heavily on Internet access. The Internet is the circulatory system of
The Benefits of Cloud SD-WAN as a Failsafe
There was a time not very long ago when Wide Area Networks (WANs) were the best solution for connectivity among multiple locations to keep work flowing and businesses connected to critical day-to-day information. Yet like all things in a rapidly changing technological space, WAN is evolving — fast. Chuck Paolillo, Chief Technology Officer at CloudFirst,
Running IBM i Software Applications in the Cloud
Since the late 1970s, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and financial software have comprised the bulk of software applications run on IBM POWER systems — specifically the IBM i (AS/400, i Series, System i) operating system. This should come as no surprise, as IBM was founded on the premise of producing computers and hardware specifically earmarked
