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The biggest challenge for the IBM i market today is keeping up with the rapidly advancing technology in a meaningful way. The rate at which technology is improving processes and operating procedures is staggering. Trying to navigate the maze of what is a fad and what will stand the test of time can be overwhelming. Change is hard. Because the AS400 market is considered legacy,...

For many, the cloud is this mystical place that magically stores information. Once your information is in the cloud you don’t have to manage or think about it, but have the benefit of accessing it at anytime from anywhere. That sounds pretty magical. Chances are, you utilize the cloud already and may not even know it. If you use social media, order from Amazon, or watch a show on...

As we move into 2016, now is the time to make sure your data storage is in order. Technology is constantly evolving; forcing companies to take a good look at their current configuration and start exploring new options. Moving into 2016, look for these trends that are still prevailing in the archival data storage industry.

Storage as a Service (SaaS)

SaaS is a model...

Take a look at the last fifteen years of data storage and it’s clear that this is an area that has evolved into sophisticated systems and management. We all know that data has exploded; data storage companies have responded to this explosion with a complete change in how data storage services are structured. We try to anticipate what the next 3-5 years will look like, but scaling...

Mitch Clasen recently joined the DSI team as our new iSeries software engineer. In this role, Mitch will design, develop and test software for our iSeries data storage division. Mitch comes to DSI with over twenty-five years of IBM i experience— let’s say he has long history with the AS400.

Prior to joining DSI, Mitch worked with Ryder Transportation Resources, Andersen...

DSI and Xamin, today announced a partnership to provide virtual tape library (VTL) storage and IT monitoring services to clients working in highly regulated environments. 

Together, DSI and Xamin will provide 24-hour system monitoring, backup and replication resource monitoring, system patches and upgrades, and custom alert escalation and workflows. The partnership is...