As organizations across the Delmarva region continue to balance modernization initiatives with the need for stability and security, BDK Inc. is helping businesses understand how IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS) can support digital transformation without disrupting mission-critical operations. Organizations running IBM Power environments are increasingly leveraging PowerVS to improve resiliency, reduce infrastructure costs, accelerate innovation, and support long-term growth. Many organizations depend on IBM i, AIX, and Linux operating systems to power essential business applications and processes.
While business leaders recognize the need to modernize, they often face concerns about risk, downtime, and the cost of replacing existing infrastructure. IBM PowerVS addresses these challenges by enabling businesses to extend IBM Power environments into the cloud while preserving existing investments and operational expertise. “Organizations don’t need to choose between innovation and stability,” said Allison Shellhamer, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at BDK Inc. “IBM PowerVS gives businesses a practical path to adopt hybrid cloud strategies, strengthen resiliency, and modernize operations while continuing to leverage the IBM Power environments they already trust.”
BDK identifies five common use cases driving PowerVS adoption: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity PowerVS helps organizations improve resiliency and reduce disaster recovery costs by replicating IBM Power environments in the cloud. Development and Testing IT teams can quickly provision environments for development, testing, and application updates without impacting production systems. Application Modernization Businesses can support hybrid cloud initiatives and modernize applications while maintaining existing IBM Power investments. Infrastructure Optimization PowerVS provides flexible capacity that allows organizations to scale resources as needed without additional hardware investments. AI and Future-Ready Innovation Organizations can leverage PowerVS to support emerging technologies and prepare for AI-driven business initiatives. Industry trends continue to reinforce the importance of hybrid cloud strategies.
BDK notes that organizations are accelerating cloud adoption, with Infrastructure-as-a-Service spending expected to grow significantly in the coming years, while executives increasingly view hybrid cloud as essential to achieving successful digital transformation outcomes. As an IBM Silver Business Partner, BDK works with organizations throughout Salisbury, the Eastern Shore, and the broader Delmarva region to evaluate modernization strategies, strengthen business continuity, and maximize the value of IBM technology investments.
For more information about IBM PowerVS and how it can support your business objectives, contact BDK Inc. at www.bdkinc.com.
About BDK Inc. Founded in 1999, BDK Inc. is a family-owned technology solutions provider serving businesses throughout Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. The company specializes in managed IT services, cloud hosting, cybersecurity, business intelligence, ERP, EDI, and IBM solutions, helping organizations simplify technology and achieve better business outcomes.
