High availability and disaster recovery have long been the cornerstones of a resilient IBM i ecosystem. For decades, organizations have relied on the stability of the Power Systems platform to run their most critical business applications, but the landscape of risk is shifting rapidly. While traditional hardware failures remain a concern, modern threats like ransomware and a shrinking pool of specialized IBM i talent have made comprehensive recovery strategies more vital than ever. It is no longer enough to simply have a backup tape stored somewhere offsite. True resilience requires a proactive approach that ensures data is not only protected but also readily recoverable in a verified environment. As businesses face increasing pressure to maintain constant uptime, the need for a simplified and automated recovery solution has become a top priority for IT leaders across the globe.
That’s why Power by Fortra is thrilled to announce the launch of Continuity Care, a service designed to redefine how IBM i users approach data protection. This new offering represents a significant milestone in our mission to simplify IBM i operations and provide peace of mind to our customers. We are happy to be partnering with FalconStor to bring this solution to market. By integrating FalconStor technology with our deep IBM i expertise, we have created a seamless path to recovery that removes the complexity and manual effort typically associated with disaster recovery planning. This partnership allows us to leverage industry leading data deduplication and replication capabilities, ensuring that our customers can protect their data efficiently and securely in the cloud.
Continuity Care addresses the most pressing challenges facing the IBM i community today, particularly the growing skills gap. Many organizations find it difficult to maintain the specialized knowledge required to manage complex recovery processes. Our service provides Fortra IBM i continuity experts who assist with the configuration, monitoring, and execution of recovery tasks. This allows internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than getting bogged down in the technical details of backup management. The service provides a technology and expertise that assists with everything from initial setup to ongoing validation, ensuring that your recovery strategy evolves alongside your business needs.
One of the standout features of Continuity Care is its commitment to recovery validation. We believe that a disaster recovery plan is only as good as its last successful test. To that end, the service includes quarterly recovery testing conducted within an isolated FalconStor Cloud Clean Room on IBM PowerVS. This process uses a Zero Trust Secure Enclave to validate that your data and applications are fully functional without any risk to your production environment. By providing regular, documented proof of recoverability, we help organizations meet stringent compliance requirements and build confidence in their ability to weather any storm.
Security is at the heart of Continuity Care. The service utilizes IBM Cloud Object Storage to provide an offsite, immutable vault for your backups. This ensures that even in the event of a sophisticated cyberattack, your historical data remains protected from unauthorized changes or deletion. By combining automated offsite vaulting with expert support and rigorous validation, Continuity Care offers a holistic approach to IBM i resilience. We are proud to lead the way in providing innovative solutions that protect the future of the IBM i platform.
