Fresche Solutions, a global leader in AI-powered IT modernization, announces a strategic partnership with FalconStor Software, a leader in IBM Power Systems backup optimization. Together, the companies will deliver modern, secure, and scalable backup and recovery solutions for IBM i environments in the cloud.
As part of the collaboration, FalconStor’s StorSafe solution will be integrated into Fresche’s managed services for IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS), providing enterprises with a cyber-resilient, cost-effective alternative to legacy tape-based backup systems. The joint solution is designed to optimize backup and archive operations in hybrid cloud deployments by:
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- Modernizing backup from on-premises IBM Power systems to PowerVS: Enabling seamless hybrid cloud transitions
- Optimizing backups of workloads running natively in PowerVS: Ensuring high-speed recovery and reduced storage costs
- Leveraging IBM Cloud Object Storage (COS): For long-term data retention, compliance, and immutable protection against ransomware attacks
“Our collaboration with FalconStor strengthens our ability to help IBM i customers modernize with confidence,” said Lief Morin, GM, Managed Services at Fresche Solutions. “Together, we’re delivering solutions that align with cloud-first strategies while maintaining enterprise-grade resilience and security.”
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Key Benefits of FalconStor StorSafe®:
- Faster, More Reliable Backup & Recovery: Emulates traditional tape libraries while improving speed, flexibility, and automation
- Cloud-Ready and Scalable: Integrates with IBM COS to ensure geo-dispersed, highly durable archive and restore capabilities
- Reduced Costs: Advanced deduplication and storage optimization reduce infrastructure, bandwidth, and cloud storage expenses by up to 60%, including infrastructure costs
- Ransomware Protection: Immutable storage and WORM (Write Once Read Many) support defend critical data from cyber threats
- Seamless Integration: Fully compatible with IBM BRMS and other backup tools, making deployment fast and non-disruptive
“This partnership is a natural fit,” added Todd Brooks, CEO, FalconStor. “Fresche’s leadership in IBM i modernization and managed services complements our mission to provide robust, efficient, and future-ready data protection.”
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