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IBM i Cloud Security Considerations
Fri, 08/14/2020
As you consider taking your IBM i to the cloud, cybersecurity will no doubt top your list of concerns. And for good reason. It’s important to remember that the cloud is kind of a lie. Your sensitive data is simply being sent to someone else’s server, and that server has a physical location somewhere.
Just like on-prem cybersecurity, IBM i cloud security can be divided into two parts:
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The Evolution of Cybersecurity Solutions for Organizations
Tue, 08/11/2020
In the early days of the internet, cybersecurity was fairly straightforward, with all solutions and strategies geared toward prevention. While prevention remains critical, cybersecurity has also had to evolve, with businesses layering their defenses and regularly evaluating the status of their safeguards to adapt to change—whether those be organizational or within the wider cybersecurity sphere.
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Fact or Fiction: IBM i Has Never Been Hacked
By Robin Tatam
In this on-demand webinar, Robin Tatam discusses a documented AS/400 breach, as well as the steps you can take to avoid a similar incident at your own organization.
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Ask the Experts: Power Hardware Upgrades
By Randy Watson
This webinar is a unique, online opportunity to hear how you can make smart technology decisions around your next Power hardware upgrade.
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How to Do IT Cost Optimization
Our years of experience shows that organizations waste 30% of their hybrid IT spend, on average. This article identifies the five key components of a cost optimization strategy and how to be successful with each of them.
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IFS Security: How to Close the Most Commonly Overlooked Security Gap
By Sandi Moore
Because the IFS is so integral to IBM i, failing to secure it could spell disaster for your organization. And there’s one IFS security gap that even experienced IBM i pros often overlook!
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Why Your IBM i Security Will Fail (and How to Fix It)
By Robin Tatam
The most common approaches to IBM i security share a serious flaw. Watch this webinar to learn how to fix it.
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How to Protect IBM i from the New Malware Threats of 2020
By Sandi Moore
IBM i has never been immune to malware—but threats to businesses are greater than ever. Watch this webinar to learn how to keep your systems up and running.
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External vs. Internal Storage: Which Is Right for Me?
Watch this webinar where our panel of technology experts discuss the reasons why many organizations are taking advantage of SAN technology for virtualization, high availability, backup management, and more.
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Solid State Drives with IBM Power Servers
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 04/28/2020
Using solid-state drives (SSDs) in IBM Power servers can provide numerous advantages over traditional HDDs, namely in the area of computing performance. See some of those benefits here.
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Cybersecurity Insiders 2021 Malware Report
Malware and ransomware are some of the most destructive security threats affecting organizations of all sizes, from SMBs to large enterprises and government agencies.
The 2021 Malware Report was produced by Cybersecurity Insiders and Fortra to reveal the latest malware security trends, challenges, and investment priorities. Here are some of the findings:
More respondents see malware and...
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7 Misconceptions About Automation
By Chuck Losinski on Tue, 03/31/2020
Don’t let fear of the unknown decide your fate. Familiarize yourself with the facts about automation before you spend another minute on manual AS400 operations.
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Why Relying on Scripted Operations Can Be a Problem for Your Business
By Steve Brasen on Tue, 03/31/2020
Scripting provides a powerful platform to automate simple tasks, but overusing custom scripts is hazardous for your business.
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Five Tips for the Automation Journey
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020
Here are five tips from Tom Huntington on how best to move your IBM i automation project along the path to success.
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Common Excuses for Not Automating
By Tom Huntington on Tue, 03/31/2020
Whether it’s staffing, budget, or complexity, we’ve heard all the excuses to forgo automation. The next time you hear—or find yourself making—an excuse, have the response ready.
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Is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) the Next GDPR and Why Should I Care?
In this session, you’ll learn why most organizations—not just those in California—are affected by the CCPA and what it means for IT pros.
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Making the Case for PowerVM
By Tom Huntington on Mon, 02/24/2020
Need to make a case to introduce PowerVM into your Power Systems environment? Read this article!
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All About Alert Intelligence
By Andrew Bullivant on Thu, 02/13/2020
Thanks to intelligent filtering, the Alert Intelligence feature included in IBM i Server Suite improves the quality of IBM i alerts while reducing the quantity, providing increased application availability and system uptime.
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Availability Reporting for Managed Service Providers
By Paul Ratchford on Wed, 02/12/2020
Proving that you are meeting service-level agreements shouldn’t be a wasted effort. In fact, it should strengthen your relationship with clients and help your team manage performance in the future. See how.