A leading software company in Israel was at a crossroads. Founded in 1983, the company had built a reputation for creating innovative prepackaged software solutions. But as their development and testing needs grew, their on-premises AIX environments were stretched thin. Expanding capacity wasn’t just a desire - it was a necessity.
The Business Challenge
With increasing demand for compute environments, the company sought to break free from the limitations of their bare-metal infrastructure. They envisioned a hybrid model, blending the stability of on-premises with the flexibility of the cloud. The goal: improve agility and meet the demands of their dynamic development cycles without overburdening their existing resources.
The Outcome
IBM proposed a hybrid solution designed to seamlessly extend the company’s on-premises AIX environment into the cloud. By adopting IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS) for their Dev/Test workloads, the company gained the agility and flexibility they had long sought. The hybrid model allowed them to scale resources up or down as needed, all while maintaining the performance and reliability. What once was a constrained environment became a dynamic, responsive platform tailored to their needs.
The IBM Solution: A Hybrid Cloud Approach
The key elements of the solution included:
- Dev/Test on PowerVS: The ability to spin up development and testing environments on demand, reducing reliance on physical infrastructure.
- Seamless Integration: Using a site-to-site VPN, IBM connected the company’s on-prem environment with the cloud, ensuring a unified experience.
- Automation at Scale: With IBM Cloud APIs, the solution offered automation capabilities that streamlined deployment and scaling, eliminating manual bottlenecks.
- Enterprise Application Support: AIX enabling the operation of critical homegrown applications.
In the fast-paced world of software development, the company now had the tools to stay ahead, all thanks to IBM’s innovative hybrid cloud solutions. This partnership didn’t just solve a problem; it set the stage for future growth and innovation.
Why IBM Won
The engagement began with a successful proof of concept (PoC) that showcased IBM’s ability to meet the company’s stringent requirements for a hybrid environment. IBM’s collaborative approach, bringing together local expertise and global resources, further solidified confidence. Key factors that tipped the scale included:
- Hybrid Expertise: IBM’s seamless integration of AIX systems into the cloud.
- Automation Excellence: The ability to leverage IBM Cloud APIs for process automation, accelerating time-to-market.
- Team Collaboration: A cohesive effort between IBM’s local and global teams ensured timely delivery and ongoing support.
A Future-Ready Cloud Strategy
With IBM Power Virtual Server, the company now has a scalable, high-performance hybrid cloud environment that supports its evolving development needs. This transformation not only addressed immediate challenges but also positioned the company for future growth and innovation —reinforcing IBM’s role as a trusted technology partner.