Does Mainframe Outsourcing Still Make Sense In the Cloud Era?
One of the most unexpected developments of computing in the 21st century is the distributed nature of technology. It was a given that computers in personal, micro, and mainframe formats would continue to grow more powerful over time. What no one really counted on was the unexpected bonus to computational power that would arise from […]
Critical Steps to Take for Successful Mainframe Outsourcing
The decision to go with mainframe outsourcing is a large one, and, ultimately beneficial to a company from both a cost effectiveness and efficiency standpoint. But these benefits will only come with good understanding and proper planning for the migration of services. Mainframe outsourcing is a large, substantial change to the workflow of any company’s […]
How Mainframe Outsourcing Can Boost ROI
It’s no secret that more and more companies are turning to mainframe outsourcing as a valuable business solution. Since many of the key applications have evolved over the years to meet increasingly intense business demands, CIOs are looking to leverage the capabilities and reliability of the mainframe to accomplish even more.
Why “Rip and Replace” Shouldn’t Be Seen As a Last Resort
For many CIOs, the term “rip and replace” is among the most dreaded in their vocabulary. It is thought of as a last resort strategy that should only be contemplated when absolutely necessary, or following a catastrophic technology failure. In other words, a full system replacement should only occur if there is no other option […]
5 Signs to Migrate Away from Mainframe Ownership Outsourced Solution
With the onset of cloud computing and mainframe outsourcing, it means that there is less and less need for businesses to continue investing in legacy IT systems. Unless your mainframe is a strategic part of your overall business plan, it might be time to migrate to an outsourced mainframe. But how do you know when […]
Hurdles to Avoid When Migrating Your Mainframe to Outsourced
Outsourcing mainframe technology has proven to be an effective way to reduce an organization’s costs, increase agility, and refocus core business, among other benefits. Once you choose to transition your mainframe from in-house to outsourced, the migration progress can be time-consuming and without the proper transition plan in place, delays can occur that can impede […]
The Math That Makes Mainframe Outsourcing Work
IT leaders are faced with increasingly difficult decisions every day as their IT environments become more complex and difficult to maintain. However, when making decisions regarding your enterprise’s IT, it’s essential to evaluate whether the solution also reduces costs and supports business initiatives. If this is the case, then the solution makes sense. Seems pretty […]
History of the Mainframe and Its Present and Future in Business
Ah, the IBM Mainframe. Anyone who knows anything about IT has heard of the mainframe. It was first developed for the centralized computer market as a big computer that could process big data. It sounds simple enough, but the evolution of this hardware has changed the way companies are doing business in today’s complex markets, […]
Reducing Costs with IBM Mainframe Solutions
Transformation is top-of-mind with many IT managers these days, along with pressure from all sides to meet increasing – and increasingly diverse — service demands. IBM mainframe solutions have traditionally been your mainstay, but also one of your biggest IT budget items. Fortunately, next-gen mainframes can serve as a centralized control point and help you […]
How Can IBM Mainframe Solutions Help IT Management
If you’re like most large, global companies, you may have been using IBM mainframe solutions for several decades. You’ve come to rely heavily on your mainframes, and you trust them to keep your enterprise functioning. But like all technology, IBM mainframes have undergone significant changes in recent years. You can now look to them for […]