A New Era in IBMi and AIX Modernization: The Connectria-AWS Agreement and its Positive Impact for Escala 24x7 Customers

The recent Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) between Connectria and Amazon Web Services marks a milestone in the world of technological innovation, especially for Escala 24x7 clients using IBM systems. This agreement is not only a fusion of expertise, but also a strategic alliance that promises to transform how companies approach the modernization of their IBM business- or mission-critical applications and infrastructure (IBMi/AS400, AIX) to leverage cloud.

For customers of Escala 24x7, this agreement means access to cutting-edge solutions designed to maximize efficiency, security, and performance in the cloud. With this SCA, Connectria accelerates the development of IBM modernization practices for Power Systems workloads, while providing a cutting-edge IBM technology roadmap that delivers on the promise of innovation and sustainability. This strategic collaboration is a clear indicator that IBM systems, often considered complex to modernize, can now be transformed more efficiently and effectively to leverage  AWS.

Alejandro Planas, CEO and Co-founder of Escala 24x7, expresses: “The Strategic Collaboration Agreement between Connectria and AWS, backed by the experience and support of Escala 24x7, opens a new chapter of opportunities and growth for companies in Latin America seeking to improve their IBM systems in the AWS cloud. This is an era where modernization is no longer a daunting challenge, but rather an incredible opportunity to grow and evolve.”

The importance of this agreement lies in the simplification of the process. The combination of Connectria's experience in IBM systems and the robust AWS infrastructure creates a unique synergy. This means that Escala 24x7 customers using IBM systems can expect a smoother and more efficient transition to the cloud. The hybrid solution provided by Connectria gives AWS customers the flexibility to advance at their own pace, ensuring operational reliability remains a priority.

“I am excited about the recent SCA between our partner Connectria and AWS. It further affirms the strength and value of our alliance with Connectria and aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering a fast, cost-effective and low-friction approach to our customers. This allows them to augment, replace or complement their current IBM capabilities with the innovation and scale of AWS services. We are proud to be part of this collaborative ecosystem and look forward to continuing to offer advanced and reliable technological solutions to our customers.” Camilo Villamil, Escala 24x7 Product Manager, specialized in Connectria.

This SCA is more than an agreement; it is a long-term commitment to growth and innovation. With Escala 24x7, an expert partner in Latin America, clients can be assured that they have the support of a team that understands their needs and is ready to guide them through every step of their journey. This agreement not only strengthens the position of Connectria in the market but also expands the capabilities and scope of services that Escala 24x7 can offer its customers, thus establishing a solid foundation for a brighter and more efficient technological future.

Troy Mitchell, VP Channel and Alliances of Connectria, highlights the importance of this agreement: “We are very pleased to have entered this SCA with AWS. It further validates Connectria as a strategic partner in their IBM modernization practice and to their success with enterprise customers around the world.”

The Modernization Process and our Powerful Alliance in LatAm:

Connectria and Escala 24x7 offer a comprehensive approach to modernizing IBM midrange systems (IBMi/AS400, AIX) for AWS, a process that often requires refactoring or rewriting old code. Connectria takes a phased approach, starting with a lift and shift migration that quickly moves workloads to a hybrid cloud architecture that does not require any changes to underlying code. Once migrated, the modernization journey continues with app rationalization, augmentation of AWS services, and in many cases the refactoring or rewriting of applications.

In Latin America, Escala 24x7 provides Connectria services including project management, support, and local billing. We are pleased to be helping companies throughout the region accelerate their migration to AWS and take advantage of its capabilities.

If you are looking to modernize your IBM infrastructure, discover the power of our alliance and contact us to transform your business with the most advanced cloud technology.