Skytap

Skytap makes it easy to get business critical applications out of the data center and into the cloud. Run your on-premises IBM Power and x86 workloads in their native format on Microsoft Azure or IBM Cloud. You no longer have to contemplate embarking on a long, costly migration project to unlock cloud scale and agility. Quickly migrate existing workloads directly into Skytap without rewriting and start harnessing the benefits of core cloud capabilities, including capacity on-demand, self-service provisioning, and high availability. Run Power and x86 Applications Natively in the Cloud: Skytap supports AIX, IBM i, and Linux on IBM Power Systems as well as x86 workloads. Run business-critical applications and workloads natively without the need to re-code for cloud deployment. Innovate Faster: Developers and testers can create as many production-like environments as they need, increasing product release and test frequency while improving software quality. Now you can integrate modern software development practices, including Agile, CI/CD and DevOps, into your delivery workflow. Migrate with Ease: Extensible application environments replicate on-premises configurations, with robust Layer 2 networking support to simplify migration of even the most complex applications. Migration can take just hours for less complex configurations. Get Cloud Scalability and Reliability: Users can instantly provision new environments with a single click. Guaranteed high availability (99.95% SLA) and integration with both on-prem and cloud-based automated disaster recovery and backup tools ensures business continuity. Choose your Cloud: Skytap offers you the flexibility to migrate workloads to Microsoft Azure or IBM Cloud. Enhance the functionality of your legacy applications by taking advantage of advanced Azure and IBM Cloud services. Integrate Seamlessly: Skytap has a REST API and supports open source tools for automated management of VMs and environments as well as your existing tools for development, test and DevOps. Get Capacity on Demand: With consumption based pricing, you only pay for the compute and storage resources you use. Minimize capital outlays and shift to operational spending with real-time controls.