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...]
Raising Demand For Skilled IBM i (OS400) Talent Fuels Cloud Hosting Growth
Frequently what we hear from prospective clients interested in IBM i Cloud Hosting is their need for IBM i (OS400) expertise. Many have aging IBM i talent planning on retirement and want to make plans for subsequent support for the years to come. Many have a background in other technologies (such as Windows or UNIX) with the responsibility to manage IBM i technology without the needed skills. Others are consolidating and looking to outsource their IBM i support. While cost savings … [Read more...]
6 Misconceptions About IBM i (OS400) Cloud Hosting
With scary headlines about cloud computing, misconceptions are bound to occur. Here are 6 Common Myths: Myth 1 – Cloud computing is more expensive. Fact: It all depends. If you have an old AS400 that is paid for (may not even have maintenance or software support), are years behind in IBM i/OS400 upgrades, backup tapes go home in your car and you are just looking at your current costs (not including the time you may spend managing the server), cloud hosting will never be cheaper than … [Read more...]
Why Do IBM i (OS400) Software Developers Come To Cloud400?
To Host Their Applications Cost-Effectively With Around The Clock IBM i Expertise In A Secure SSAE-16 Data Center. Software developers have discovered that hosting can be less expensive than owning an on premise server especially because most use a fraction of the server's resources for test and development. Many software providers want to offer Software As A Service (SAAS) without a huge investment in staffing, server technology and infrastructure. Cloud400 offers flexible terms as … [Read more...]
What’s Your IBM i (iSeries, AS400) Server REALLY Costing You?
We talk to lots of IBM i (iSeries, AS400) users everyday about their REAL cost of operating their servers. And the REALITY is hard to swallow once it is revealed… first let me explain. Most users know their annual IBM hardware and software costs….but that’s only a fraction of the REAL total costs. Many do not realize that the cost for electrical power is about $1,200 per year just for the Entry server. It's even more for the Enterprise server. It’s more if you require air … [Read more...]
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