IBM Power Cloud: Elevating IBM’s Strength with Cloud Tech

While the IBM Power servers are famous for their robustness and stability, the cloud offers unparalleled flexibility and cost-efficiency that many modern entrepreneurs are after. Combining them into one super-charged technology is the best of both worlds.

IBM is consistently ranked among the most valuable and popular computing platforms in the world. With a customer count currently exceeding 100,000, some of the biggest brands relying on its prowess include Walmart, Honda, Coca-Cola, and American Express. Companies using IBM appreciate it for its reliability, scalability, and ability to handle large, complex datasets. IBM’s benefits are also pretty tangible, as proved by the 2023 Forrester Consulting research, which showed that IBM i servers could boost a company’s ROI by as much as 190% within 3 years of implementation. 

Any downsides? None that wouldn’t be solved by moving the IBM Infrastructure to the cloud.

The power of IBM

IBM Power Systems are powerful servers engineered for demanding tasks and built around innovative POWER architecture. This architecture is based on "reduced instruction set computing," which emphasizes a streamlined set of instructions to achieve high performance and efficiency. 

IBM is often recommended as the first line of support for companies struggling with issues such as system downtime, operations disruptions, lack of communication between used systems, and too much manual work. IBM helps businesses overcome these challenges by implementing automated solutions, improving system integration, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing robust, reliable technology infrastructure. 

Needless to say, all of that translates to saved money. 

Both IBM i and IBM Power are used across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, automotive, hospitality, travel, computer services, healthcare, banking, and even non-profit fund-raising. 

In the healthcare sector, for instance, IBM’s systems support critical applications and data management tasks, enabling healthcare providers to offer more personalized and timely patient care. In finance, IBM infrastructure manages high-frequency trading systems, conducts real-time analytics, and safeguards sensitive financial information against cyber threats. Retailers, on the other hand, may apply IBM solutions for efficient inventory management and personalized customer experiences, while manufacturers benefit from IBM’s technology by optimizing production processes and supply chains.

What challenges does cloud technology help solve?

While the benefit of using IBM i and IBM Power is undeniable, investing in IBM equipment can be quite challenging because of the high upfront costs, the need for specialized expertise to manage and maintain the systems, and potential integration complexities with existing infrastructure. 

One of the top solutions to tackle that is to migrate the existing IBM infrastructure to the cloud environment. Cloud technology is definitely on the rise, with the market projected to reach US$947.3bn by 2026 and 60% of all business data currently stored in the cloud.

Cloud computing helps solve challenges such as high upfront costs by offering a pay-as-you-go model, which reduces capital expenditure and allows for more predictable operational expenses. It also addresses the need for specialized expertise by providing managed services that handle maintenance, updates, and system management. Additionally, cloud technology enhances integration capabilities by enabling seamless connectivity between different systems and applications, which simplifies complex IT environments.

Moving IBM to the cloud

Combining the robustness of IBM servers with the flexibility of the cloud bridges the gap between the two technologies’ benefits and shortcomings. It’s how modern businesses can reap the benefits of IBM while avoiding the pitfalls that come with the territory.

Instead of investing in expensive equipment and a very hard-to-find staff that qualifies in the IBM systems (due to the system’s complexity, IBM experts are highly scarce by the industry standards), they can simply buy a cloud solution from a certified provider. 

One of the perfect examples of such solutions is Comarch Power Cloud – a ready-to-use solution that allows the IBM POWER system users to migrate their IT infrastructure to the cloud.

With these advantages at play, the combination of IBM and cloud not only reduces the burden of physical infrastructure but also accelerates the adoption of innovative cloud-native services. By leveraging this integrated approach, companies can stay competitive with up-to-date technology while enjoying the scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency that cloud solutions have to offer.

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