Optimus Solutions Launches IBM System i Managed Hosting Services

November 22, 2006; 06:40 AM
Optimus Solutions, a comprehensive technology solutions provider and IBM Premier Business Partner, announces the launch of IBM System i managed hosting, a service that offers customers the computing power of System i (AS/400) and the assurance of 99.9% system uptime at an attractive monthly fee. This offering uniquely positions Optimus to provide mid-market customers with a flexible, cost-effective way to achieve high-availability, create a software development test environment, or augment their disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

“Managed hosting enables customers to achieve faster time-to-value and greater return on investment (ROI) on projects by eliminating the need to purchase an otherwise costly capital asset,” said Mark Metz, CEO of Optimus Solutions. “Customers can now take advantage of the benefits of IBM System i architecture at a much lower price point.”

Optimus Solutions has several name-brand clients in the retail, manufacturing and services industries taking advantage of this compelling service today. Backed by a team of certified IBM System i engineers, Optimus provides these customers with a comprehensive Service Level Agreement, ensuring continuous availability without the need for the customer to maintain a dedicated in-house staff. In addition, in the event of a disaster at a customer facility, the applications in a hosted environment are unaffected by the aftermath and remain intact, making managed hosting a natural fit for disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

“Managed hosting is a great solution for mid-market businesses,” said John Kauffmann, Director of Integration Services at Optimus Solutions. “With our 24x7x365 availability guarantee, customers can free up their IT resources while maintaining optimal business uptime.”

The addition of Optimus Solutions’ System i managed hosting services helps round out the company’s already robust portfolio of technology solutions and services. Optimus Solutions has plans to continue to grow their outsourced offerings in response to long-standing customer requests for these services.

About Optimus Solutions

Optimus Solutions provides comprehensive IT solutions designed to streamline and integrate business processes across the enterprise. Optimus provides solutions that assist our customers in integrating their business with partners, suppliers, and customers. We do this with a comprehensive range of integration and consulting services, as well as hardware, software, and storage product offerings. Optimus is a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Cisco and IBM systems and software (System i, p, x, and Storage). The firm is a division of the $220 million OHC LLC. For additional information, contact Optimus Solutions at 1.877.848.OPTI or http://www.OptimusSolutions.com.