Tom Horan
Tom Horan is a Vice President of Cloud and Managed Services Sales at Meridian IT. Tom has worked at Meridian IT for more than two decades, starting out as a Sr. Vice President of Services and eventually rising to the position of Vice President of Strategic Markets before becoming one the leaders of the company’s high-growth cloud and managed services businesses.
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Unlock Business Continuity: Strategies For Success
November 13, 2024 Tom Horan
Ensuring business continuity is vital in today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape. Disruptions from natural disasters, cyberattacks, or human error can severely impact organizations. To thrive amid these challenges, you need robust strategies and cutting-edge technologies. That’s where PowerVS stands out – a formidable computing platform specifically engineered to optimize and strengthen your business continuity.
The Power Of PowerVS
Let’s discuss why PowerVS is a groundbreaking solution. It’s more than just a computing platform; it’s a robust performance, reliability, and scalability system.
Here’s how PowerVS can significantly enhance your IT infrastructure:
- Reduce Downtime: Envision a scenario in which one need not
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The Power Of Hybrid Cloud In Digital Transformation
November 6, 2024 Tom Horan
Digital transformation has evolved from a trendy buzzword to an essential strategy for businesses striving to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced environment. At the heart of this transformation lies hybrid cloud solutions, which offer the flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency modern enterprises crave. This article delves into how hybrid cloud solutions revolutionize various sectors and share best practices for seamless implementation.
What Are Hybrid Cloud Solutions?
Hybrid cloud solutions seamlessly blend on-premises infrastructure with public and private cloud services, creating a unified and adaptable IT environment. Unlike traditional setups confined to on-premises or fully cloud-based solutions, hybrid cloud combines the best …
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Hybrid Cloud For Disaster Recovery: Ensuring Business Continuity
September 23, 2024 Tom Horan
In today’s environment, businesses face numerous threats that can disrupt operations and cause financial losses. Disaster recovery planning is crucial for maintaining business continuity. While traditional on-premises solutions have been standard, hybrid cloud offers a more flexible, scalable, and cost-effective alternative.
Benefits Of Hybrid Cloud for Disaster Recovery
Hybrid cloud combines on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, offering several key benefits:
- Increased Availability and Resilience: A hybrid cloud environment significantly boosts the availability and resilience of IT systems. This architecture provides built-in redundancy and failover capabilities, ensuring critical applications experience minimal downtime. By replicating vital applications and data to the cloud, businesses
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AI In The Cloud: The PowerVS Advantage
August 19, 2024 Tom Horan
The relentless advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) necessitates a robust infrastructure that can manage complex data, deliver powerful processing, and scale efficiently. While traditional on-prem solutions have their merits, the cloud model is modern. By fusing the control and performance of best-in-breed high-performing systems in the cloud with the flexibility and scalability of the model, organizations can elevate their AI workloads to new heights of efficiency and innovation.
The foundation of this strategy is PowerVS, IBM’s robust cloud platform for running enterprise applications. Watsonx.ai is IBM’s generative AI and scientific data platform that enables the use of AI models. PowerVS …
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The Power Of Modernization: Igniting Business Growth With IBM i Upgrades
May 22, 2024 Tom Horan
Staying competitive is key in a fast-paced business world. For many organizations, IBM i systems play a crucial role in their operations. These systems, known for their reliability, scalability, and security, have long been the go-to for critical business applications. But as technology advances, these systems must evolve, too. Upgrading your IBM i infrastructure isn’t just an upgrade – it’s a strategic investment that can fuel business growth.
So the question is: Why modernize?
Boost Efficiency and Performance
Modernizing your IBM i systems can significantly increase efficiency and performance. Upgrading to the latest IBM i operating system and hardware (IBM …
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Introducing PowerVS: Your Gateway To A Hybrid Cloud Future With IBM i
March 25, 2024 Tom Horan
In the fast-paced world of IT, businesses are always on the lookout for cutting-edge solutions that fuel their growth. For IBM i users, the shift to the cloud has been tricky, often complicated by compatibility, security, and performance issues. But in 2024, all eyes are on the cloud thanks to IBM’s revolutionary PowerVS. The challenges that were once difficult hurdles to overcome are turning into stepping stones for progress.
PowerVS, an advanced technology from IBM, empowers businesses to extend their IBM i platform to the cloud. This game-changing solution allows organizations to tap into the agility and scalability of cloud …
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Focusing On People: Strengthening Cybersecurity In IBM Power Systems
March 4, 2024 Tom Horan
In the digital realm, cybersecurity is crucial, particularly for essential infrastructures like IBM Power Systems. These machines support various business functions and are prime targets for cyberattacks. Even the most fortified tech defenses can crumble due to one human error. This concise guide highlights the critical importance of the human element in safeguarding IBM Power Systems from cyber threats and outlines key strategies for implementing a people-centric security framework.
Understanding The Threat Scene
The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving and becoming increasingly complex, with hackers continuously devising new, innovative tactics to exploit vulnerabilities. Among the emerging trends are ransomware …
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IBM i In The Cloud: A Beginner’s Guide to Taking Your First Step
February 19, 2024 Tom Horan
The cloud isn’t just for startups anymore. Businesses of all sizes and industries, including those reliant on IBM i systems, are recognizing the transformative power of cloud computing. Modernization is key to staying competitive, and that often means embarking on a cloud migration journey. While the concept may seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be.
This guide empowers IBM i beginners to understand the process, address common concerns, and navigate a successful migration with the help of experts.
From Apprehension To Excitement
For IBM i users, questions and anxieties regarding cloud migration are natural. Security remains a top concern, with …
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IBM i + Cloud: A Perfect Pair? Unmasking Myths and Unleashing Potential
February 7, 2024 Tom Horan
IBM i has long been the backbone of critical applications, known for its stability, security, and reliability. Yet, the rise of cloud adoption might have you questioning: Can this reliable platform excel in the cloud’s dynamic setting? The answer is a definite yes. The cloud and IBM i can be a great pair. So, how can this robust duo enhance your business operations and drive success in today’s competitive landscape?
Busting Myths: Addressing Key Concerns
- Security: One of the biggest concerns around migrating to the cloud is security. However, this worry is often based on misconceptions. In reality, cloud providers
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Futureproofing Your IT Infrastructure: Trends and Technologies to Watch in 2024
January 22, 2024 Tom Horan
As the digital landscape evolves at breakneck speed, organizations face the constant challenge of adapting or being left behind. In 2024, navigating this technological terrain requires a keen eye on emerging trends and technologies set to shape the IT landscape. From artificial intelligence and automation to hybrid cloud and the ever-evolving threat landscape, businesses need to be strategic in their approach to leverage these shifts for a competitive edge. For those navigating these changes, here are four key trends to watch and insights on how to leverage them for a competitive edge:
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Artificial Intelligence Leaps Forward
AI is no longer …
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