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How to Guarantee 100% Uptime with IT Automation

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

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

How Automated Cyber Incident Response Saves the Day

Did you know that 60% of C-level professionals worldwide report that human-driven responses to cyberattacks are failing to keep up with automated attacks? You don’t want to be part of the 4% of C-level professionals who say they’re doing nothing to prepare for the rise in AI-driven attacks. Join the ones increasing budgets, exploring automation,

How to Get Started with IT Process Automation for IBM Power Systems

If you’re like most IT leaders who rely on IBM i or AIX as the backbone of your company’s infrastructure, you’re worried about risk. Your company can’t afford any downtime, your admins may be getting close to retirement, and the threat of ransomware keeps you up at night. IT process automation for IBM i is

The Comprehensive Guide to Cybersecurity for Multi-Cloud Computing

“It’ll never happen to me.” How often has a phrase like this been uttered by a business owner—only to have disaster strike anyway? Unfortunately, it happens pretty often, but that’s not surprising. Security threats are becoming more sophisticated by the minute, making it challenging to fully grasp just how sneaky and damaging they can be.

What Is a Business Continuity Plan? (7 Tips to Create a BCP)

Imagine what it would be like to have your business uprooted in the blink of an eye. That’s precisely what can happen if you’re the victim of a cybersecurity attack. And without a plan to fall back on, picking up the pieces will be a struggle. But worse, it could also mean closing your doors,

Three System Recovery Strategies for Success

Business owners and IT managers understand that data and applications form the backbone of their enterprises. They facilitate connections between employees and customers, maintain system operations, and ensure efficient information storage and access.