Transformation story
Modernizing IBM i for secure integration
Modernizing a legacy IBM i environment to accelerate post-acquisition integration, strengthen security and compliance, and improve resilience through cloud transformation.
THE CLIENT
INDUSTRY
Insurance
Employees
15,000+
THE STORY
Post-acquisition IT gaps.
THE STARTING POINT
Following an acquisition, the organization inherited a legacy IBM i environment that introduced operational complexity and fell outside their standard IT platforms. While stable, the system lacked modernization, and internal teams did not have the specialized expertise required to manage it effectively.
With aggressive integration timelines and enterprise-wide security and compliance standards to uphold, the organization needed a partner to modernize and integrate the IBM i platform into its cloud-first strategy, without disruption or risk.
THE CHALLENGE
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Tight Integration Timeline
Systems needed to be integrated timely to support post-acquisition milestones. -
Specialized IBM i Requirements
The inherited environment required specialized expertise that was not available internally. -
Security & Compliance Barriers
Enterprise-grade requirements had to be extended across both organizations. -
Outdated Backup & Recovery
Legacy tape systems did not meet modern disaster recovery or security expectations.
THE SOLUTION
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Assessment & Alignment
We conducted a full evaluation of the IBM i environment against enterprise standards, defining a prioritized modernization roadmap. -
Cloud Migration
The IBM i platform was transitioned to a secure cloud hosting environment to enhance scalability, reliability, and flexibility. -
Modern Data Protection
Legacy tape backups were replaced with a cloud-based backup and Disaster Recovery-as-a-service (DRaaS) model, enabling automation and rapid recovery. -
Ongoing Security & Operations
Quadbridge delivers continuous system management, including patching, PTF updates, monitoring, and integration with enterprise security tools.
TECHNOLOGIES INVOLVED
THE IMPACT
Modernizing for integration.
Faster
Integration
Enabled seamless system alignment within acquisition timelines without delays or surprises.
Enhanced
Data
Protection
Replaced legacy backup systems with secure, cloud-based solutions aligned to modern compliance standards.
Built-In
Resilience
DRaaS capabilities ensure rapid recovery and minimize business impact in the event of disruption.
Stronger
Security
Posture
Continuous patching, monitoring, and integrated security tools maintain enterprise-grade protection across the environment.
“The support we receive is proactive, not reactive. Quadbridge has helped us increase efficiency, minimize disruptions, and feel confident in the security and stability of our systems”
