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1. Storage efficiency is improving significantly One of the biggest changes in 2026 is how efficiently IBM FlashSystem uses space. With the latest IBM innovations, organizations can now combine: Compression Deduplication, now hardware based Encryption This can deliver data reduction ratios of up to 5 to 1 in some cases, compared to lower ratios in […]
1. The Cloud Act creates real risks for Canadian organizations The U.S. Cloud Act allows American authorities to request access to data held by U.S.-based companies—even if that data is stored outside the United States. That means your organization could be fully compliant with Canadian regulations, yet still be exposed to foreign jurisdiction. For businesses […]
But while reviewing the systems, we found a big problem: the company’s proprietary source code—the engine behind its digital products—had barely any protection. The backup process was basic and hadn’t been tested in over five years. If the code was lost or corrupted, it would have taken monumental time and cost to rebuild. Once André […]
Where to listen to “Tech & Houblon” ? Spotify YouTube Podcast addict Don’t forget to leave your comments and reactions to the episode and share with your network! 3 good reasons to listen to Tech & Houblon Dynamic discussions Join our experts as they delve into IT-related topics and share their knowledge, experience and opinions […]
His manager’s plan? Ask Michael to stay on part-time after retirement. But Michael was planning to move to Florida, and postponing the problem wouldn’t solve it. So, they called R2i. As one of the only companies in Quebec still training developers on RPG, R2i stepped in to preserve the knowledge, support the existing systems, and […]
Where to listen to “Tech & Houblon” ? Spotify YouTube Podcast addict Don’t forget to leave your comments and reactions to the episode and share with your network! 3 good reasons to listen to Tech & Houblon Dynamic discussions Join our experts as they delve into IT-related topics and share their knowledge, experience and […]
At R2i, we regularly meet IT leaders who believe their legacy systems are the problem—only to discover that the functionality is solid and the real issues lie in how the systems look or connect. Before you commit to overhauling your infrastructure, consider these two alternatives that can give your legacy systems a second life: UI […]
Where to listen to “Tech & Houblon” ? Find us on popular podcast platforms such as Spotify & Google Podcasts. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Spotify YouTube Podcast addict Don’t forget to leave your comments and reactions to the episode and share with your network! 3 good reasons to listen to Tech […]
1. Virtualization Strategy: Time to rethink your x86 environment Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has introduced pricing uncertainty, new licensing models, and significant disruption across the x86 virtualization landscape. Many organizations are now asking: Should we stick with VMware? Or pivot to something else? In 2026, IT leaders need to: Evaluate their exposure to vendor lock-in […]
Where to listen to “Tech & Houblon” ? Find us on popular podcast platforms such as Spotify & Google Podcasts. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Spotify YouTube Podcast addict Don’t forget to leave your comments and reactions to the episode and share with your network! 3 good reasons to listen to Tech & […]
Where to listen to “Tech & Houblon” ? Find us on popular podcast platforms such as Spotify & Google Podcasts. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Spotify YouTube Podcast addict Don’t forget to leave your comments and reactions to the episode and share with your network! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to data sovereignty 05:30 Definition and importance […]
Business Continuity and Unprecedented Uptime At the core of Power 11’s design is a commitment to business continuity. Through customer co-creation and feedback, IBM recognized that high availability, security, and system manageability all serve one goal: keeping mission-critical operations online. Power 11 introduces several features that directly support this goal: Automated, zero-downtime upgrades: From firmware […]
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