# Stromasys --- ## Pages - [Thank you Guide to Legacy System Migration](https://www.stromasys.com/thank-you-legacy-system-migration-guide/): Thank You! Your Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Legacy System Migration in 2025 is now available to you Download Now - [HPE Discover 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/hpe-discover-2025/): Join us at HPE Discover 2025 for a cost-effective, quick, and disruption-free migration alternative that protects your critical legacy applications. - [Red Hat Summit 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/red-hat-summit-2025/): Join Stromasys at the Red Hat Summit 2025 to explore a risk-free, cost-effective, and quick solution for protecting your legacy applications. - [Legacy Hardware Assessment](https://www.stromasys.com/legacy-hardware-assessment/): Are these seemingly harmless legacy hardware truly safe, or do they pose hidden problems you’re unaware of? Get your legacy hardware assessment score now! - [AWS Summit London 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/aws-summit-london-2025/): Stromasys is proud to announce its participation at AWS Summit London, which will occur on April 30th, 2025, in Excel London. - [Book a Demo](https://www.stromasys.com/book-a-demo/): Partner with Stromasys and transition your legacy hardware. Book a demo today and experience why we are the premier choice for enterprise virtualization. - [Réservez une démonstration](https://www.stromasys.com/book-a-demo/): Associez-vous à Stromasys et assurez la transition de votre matériel existant. Réservez une démonstration dès aujourd'hui et découvrez pourquoi nous sommes le premier choix en matière de virtualisation d'entreprise. - [Contactez nous](https://www.stromasys.com/contact-us/): Notre solution d'émulation et de virtualisation aide les entreprises à surmonter les défis posés par les systèmes hérités pour Sun SPARC, DEC VAX, DEC Alpha et bien d'autres encore. Contactez nous dès aujourd'hui ! - [Contact Us](https://www.stromasys.com/contact-us/): Our emulations and virtualization solution helps businesses overcome legacy system challenges for Sun SPARC, DEC VAX, DEC Alpha, & more. Contact Us Today! - [Page d'accueil](https://www.stromasys.com/): Optimisez les performances de votre entreprise en migrant vos systèmes obsolètes Sun SPARC, VAX, et Alpha grâce à Stromasys, à moindre coût et sans effort. - [Home Page](https://www.stromasys.com/): Maximize your business performance by seamlessly transitioning your aging legacy system like Sun SPARC, VAX, DEC Alpha, & more at minimal costs with Stromasys. - [Charon on the Oracle Cloud Migration Solution](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-oracle-cloud/): Risk-free legacy system migration to Oracle Cloud with Charon on the cloud. Preserve original applications, databases, & operating system with zero disruptions. - [Charon sur la solution de migration vers le cloud d'Oracle](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-oracle-cloud/): Migration sans risque des systèmes existants vers Oracle Cloud avec Charon on the cloud. Préservez les applications, les bases de données et le système d'exploitation d'origine sans aucune interruption. - [Charon on the Azure Cloud Migration Solution](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-azure-cloud/): Charon, the first solution to emulate legacy to SPARC, PA-RISC VAX, and Alpha systems, is available for Azure cloud subscription. - [Charon sur la solution de migration vers le nuage Azure](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-azure-cloud/): Charon, la première solution permettant d'émuler les systèmes SPARC, PA-RISC VAX et Alpha, est disponible pour l'abonnement au cloud Azure. - [Charon on the Cloud Migration Solution](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-cloud-migration/): The easiest cloud migration solution for legacy systems by Stromasys. Preserve functionality and enhance performance. Learn more! - [Charon on the AWS Cloud Migration Solution](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-aws-cloud/): Charon, the first solution to emulate legacy to SPARC, PA-RISC VAX, and Alpha systems, is available for AWS cloud subscription. - [Charon on the Google Cloud Migration Solution](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-google-cloud/): Charon, the first solution to emulate legacy to SPARC, PA-RISC, VAX, and Alpha systems, is available for Google cloud subscription. - [Charon sur la solution de migration vers l'informatique en nuage](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-cloud-migration/): Charon sur le Cloud : La solution de migration des systèmes Legacy vers le cloud Économisez jusqu’à 90 % grâce... - [Charon sur la solution de migration vers le nuage AWS](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-aws-cloud/): Charon, la première solution permettant d'émuler les systèmes SPARC, PA-RISC VAX et Alpha, est disponible pour l'abonnement au cloud AWS. - [Charon sur la solution de migration Google Cloud](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-google-cloud/): Charon, la première solution permettant d'émuler les systèmes SPARC, PA-RISC, VAX et Alpha, est disponible pour l'abonnement à Google Cloud. - [Charon-PDP : Solution ultime d'émulation du PDP-11](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-pdp-11-emulator/): Emulateur Charon PDP-11 - La solution ultime pour les anciens systèmes PDP. Remplacez en toute transparence le matériel DEC vieillissant ! - [Charon-PDP: Ultimate PDP-11 Emulation Solution](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-pdp-11-emulator/): Charon PDP-11 Emulator - The ultimate solution for legacy PDP systems. Seamlessly replace aging DEC hardware! - [Charon-AXP : Solutions d'émulation Alpha](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-axp-alpha-virtualization-and-emulation/): L'émulation Charon AXP de Stromays garantit la longévité et la fiabilité de vos systèmes DEC Alpha. Rationalisez vos opérations et adaptez-vous aux nouvelles demandes. - [Charon-AXP: Alpha Emulation Solutions](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-axp-alpha-virtualization-and-emulation/): Stromays' Charon AXP Emulation ensures longevity and reliability for your DEC Alpha systems. Streamline operations and adapt to new demands. - [Charon-PAR - Solution d'émulation pour le matériel PA-RISC](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-par-pa-risc-hp-ux-virtualization/): Charon-PAR vous permet de virtualiser des systèmes PA-RISC vieillissants, tels que HP 3000 ou HP 9000, sur des serveurs Intel x64 afin de protéger vos applications patrimoniales contre les défaillances matérielles. - [Charon-PAR - Emulation Solution for PA-RISC Hardware](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-par-pa-risc-hp-ux-virtualization/): Charon-PAR lets you virtualize aging PA-RISC systems, like HP 3000 or HP 9000, on Intel x64 servers to protect your legacy applications from hardware failure. - [Charon-VAX : Solution d'émulation VAX](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-vax-virtualization-and-emulation/): Mettez à niveau votre VAX/VMS vieillissant sans effort avec l'émulation Charon VAX pour HP OpenVMS. Découvrez les solutions de virtualisation et d'émulation VAX dès maintenant ! - [Charon-VAX: VAX Emulation Solution](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-vax-virtualization-and-emulation/): Upgrade your aging VAX/VMS effortlessly with Charon VAX emulation for HP OpenVMS. Explore VAX Virtualization & Emulation Solutions now! - [Virtualisation Sun SPARC par Charon-SSP](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-ssp-sun-sparc-virtualization/): Le produit de virtualisation et d'émulation Sun SPARC Charon-SSP crée une réplique virtuelle du matériel Sun SPARC original et rationalise les opérations dans vos environnements. - [Charon-SSP: Sun SPARC Virtualization](https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-ssp-sun-sprac-virtualization/): Sun SPARC virtualization & emulation product Charon-SSP creates the virtual replica of the original Sun SPARC hardware and streamline operations in your environments. - [#TECHSUPERSHOW | ITEXPO 2025 - Where Technology Meets Opportunity](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/techsupershow-itexpo-2025-where-technology-meets-opportunity/): #TECHSUPERSHOW | ITEXPO 2025 Join Stromasys to Overcome Legacy Hurdles & Enhance Operations February 11 – 13, 2025 Booth #2063... - [Emulation Software Solutions](https://www.stromasys.com/emulation-software-solutions/): Discover Charon legacy system emulation solutions by Stromasys. Modernize and optimize your aging IT infrastructure with Charon®. - [Solutions logicielles d'émulation](https://www.stromasys.com/emulation-software-solutions/): Découvrez les solutions d'émulation de systèmes patrimoniaux Charon de Stromasys. Modernisez et optimisez votre infrastructure informatique vieillissante avec Charon®. - [Thank you Semiconductor System Modernization eBook](https://www.stromasys.com/thank-you-page-semiconductor-system-modernization-ebook/): Thank You! Your Transforming the Semiconductor Industry: Reliable and Secure Solutions for Legacy System Modernization eBook is now available to... - [AWS Summit Madrid](https://www.stromasys.com/aws-summit-madrid/): Stromasys is excited to announce its participation at AWS Summit Madrid, which will occur on June 5th, 2024, at the Madrid (IFEMA, Hall 10). - [AWS Summit Milano | Allianz MiCo](https://www.stromasys.com/aws-milan/): Stromasys is excited to announce its participation at AWS Summit Milan, which will occur on May 23rd, 2024, in Allianz MiCo - [AWS Summit Washington DC](https://www.stromasys.com/aws-washington/): Stromasys is excited to announce its sponsorship and exhibition at AWS Summit Washington DC. - [HPE Discovery](https://www.stromasys.com/hpe-discovery/): Stromasys is excited to announce its sponsorship and exhibition at HPE Discover 2024, which will take place from June 17th to 20th at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas. - [Articles](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/articles/): Explore a wealth of resources and articles on legacy system virtualization at Stromasys. 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Learn more! - [Stromasys to Showcase Legacy System Virtualization at Red Hat Summit 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/red-hat-summit-2025/): Join Stromasys at Red Hat Summit 2025, Booth #657, to explore Charon solutions that virtualize legacy systems and modernize without disrupting operations. - [Stromasys to Exhibit at ITEXPO Florida 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-to-exhibit-at-itexpo-florida-2025/): Stop struggling with downtime and escalating maintenance costs. Modernize your legacy systems with Stromasys for uninterrupted business operations. - [Stromasys Launches Charon-SSP 6.0: Next-Generation SPARC Emulation with Unmatched Performance and Cloud Compatibility](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-launches-charon-ssp-6-0-next-generation-sparc-emulation/): Charon-SSP 6.0 has set records with its next-level cloud performance and groundbreaking MMU pass-through for seamless legacy system migration. - [Partner One Completes the Acquisition of Stromasys](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/partnerone-completes-the-acquisition-of-stromasys/): PartnerOne, one of the fastest growing enterprise software conglomerates, announced today that it has successfully acquired Stromasys. - [Stromasys legacy hardware emulation is now available in a new AWS Middle East (UAE) region](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-legacy-hardware-emulation-is-now-available-in-a-new-aws-middle-east-uae-region/): Geneva, Switzerland, October 4, 2022 - Stromasys, an industry-leading legacy server emulation company, announced today the availability of its Charon… - [Charon-SSP enables data center exit](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/charon-ssp-enables-data-center-exit/): Explore how Charon SSP by Stromasys enables a smooth and efficient data center exit strategy. Learn how our solution empowers you to transition from legacy systems with confidence. - [Stromasys receives Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration and Modernization Competency](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/aws-migration-and-modernization-competency/): Discover how Stromasys attains the AWS Migration and Modernization Competency, showcasing expertise in seamlessly migrating and modernizing legacy applications on the AWS Cloud platform. - [Announcing a new version of Charon-SSP® 5.4, Stromasys enhances its solution to migrate legacy applications from aging SPARC hardware to the cloud](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/announcing-a-new-version-of-charon-ssp-5-4-stromasys-enhances-its-solution-to-migrate-legacy-applications-from-aging-sparc-hardware-to-the-cloud/): Charon-SSP version 5.4 update, with Rocky Linux support, improved graphics, and Ethernet emulation. Upgrade now for enhanced IT efficiency. - [Legacy Applications on modern hardware made possible with Charon-SSP cross-platform hardware virtualization](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/legacy-applications-on-modern-hardware-made-possible-with-charon-ssp-cross-platform-hardware-virtualization/): Discover Charon-SSP's cross-platform virtualization, bringing legacy apps to modern hardware. Seamlessly transition while preserving functionality. Learn more. - [Charon enables OpenVMS footprint reduction](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/charon-enables-openvms-footprint-reduction/): Explore how Stromasys' Charon emulation empowers OpenVMS footprint reduction. Learn how our innovative solution optimizes resources while preserving legacy systems. - [Accenture leverages Charon-SSP on AWS Cloud to preserve mission critical legacy applications](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/accenture-leverages-charon-ssp-on-aws-cloud-to-preserve-mission-critical-legacy-applications/): Universitat Oberta de Catalunya overcame AWS migration challenges with Stromasys' Charon emulator, ensuring efficient legacy system hosting in the cloud. - [Migrating Solaris workloads to AWS with Charon](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/migrating-solaris-workloads-to-aws-with-charon/): Simplify Solaris workload migration to AWS using Charon. Achieve seamless transitions, optimized performance, and modernized infrastructure. Learn more. - [Charon-SSP enables UNITEC to complete their data center exit to Google Cloud in 24 days](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/charon-ssp-enables-unitec-to-complete-their-data-center-exit-to-google-cloud-in-24-days/): UNITEC swiftly modernized with Charon-SSP, achieving a 24-day data center exit to Google Cloud. Experience enhanced performance, cost optimization, and a seamless transition with Stromasys. - [Charon does not use Log4J](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/charon-does-not-use-log4j/): Learn how Stromasys' Charon emulation remains secure and unaffected by the Log4j vulnerability. Discover our commitment to providing reliable and protected solutions for your legacy systems. - [Press release: Announcing a new product version with Charon-SSP 5.0, Stromasys expands its offering to migrate legacy applications from aging SPARC hardware to the cloud](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-announcing-a-new-product-version-with-charon-ssp-5-0-stromasys-expands-its-offering-to-migrate-legacy-applications-from-aging-sparc-hardware-to-the-cloud/): Discover Charon-SSP 5.0, expanding legacy app migration to the cloud. Upgrade from aging SPARC hardware seamlessly. Explore the latest innovation. - [Press release: Stromasys announces product version Charon-SSP 4.2, which includes easier cloud licensing to migrate mission-critical applications from end-of-life SPARC hardware to the cloud](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-announces-product-version-charon-ssp-4-2-which-includes-easier-cloud-licensing-to-migrate-mission-critical-applications-from-end-of-life-sparc-hardware-to-the-cloud/): Discover Charon-SSP 4.2 with simplified cloud licensing, enabling seamless migration of mission-critical apps from end-of-life SPARC hardware to the cloud. - [Certification of non-vulnerability from SolarWinds Orion](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/certification-of-non-vulnerability-from-solarwinds-orion/): Read about Stromasys' certification of non-vulnerability from SolarWinds Orion. Learn how our commitment to security ensures the safety of your systems and data. - [From Microsoft Azure: Charon-SSP Solaris emulator on Azure VMs](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/from-microsoft-azure-charon-ssp-solaris-emulator-on-azure-vms/): Learn about the seamless transition of Charon SSP Solaris emulator to Microsoft Azure VMs. Explore how Stromasys empowers Solaris applications to thrive on the Azure cloud platform. - [Press release: Stromasys to show new product offering at Nutanix .NEXT](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-to-show-new-product-offering-at-nutanix-next/): See Charon SSP 4.0 in action at Nutanix Global .NEXT. Virtualize SPARC on Nutanix for cost-effective, seamless IT modernization. - [IT modernization for the new workplace: Migrating legacy apps to the cloud](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/it-modernization-for-the-new-workplace-migrating-legacy-apps-to-the-cloud/): Navigate the new workplace with IT modernization. Seamlessly migrate legacy applications to the cloud for enhanced agility and productivity. Learn how. - [Press release: Government IT paralysis can be instantly cured with “lifting and shifting” legacy applications](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-government-it-paralysis-can-be-instantly-cured-with-lifting-and-shifting-legacy-applications/): Stromasys Charon: Swift legacy server emulation for legacy systems. Rapidly modernize, ensuring quick benefit processing in times of crisis. - [Dramatically Decrease Constituent's Time-to-response, Time-to-benefits, and Time-to-peace of mind](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/dramatically-decrease-constituents-time-to-response-time-to-benefits-and-time-to-peace-of-mind/): Experience a swift escape from struggling legacy systems with our 'lift and shift' solution. Unclog bottlenecks and enhance efficiency within 24 hours. Contact us for immediate assistance. - [Emulation in disaster recovery plans: How and why it works](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/emulation-in-disaster-recovery-plans/): Learn how PTM safeguarded its critical customer database using Stromasys Charon in their disaster recovery plan. Embrace business continuity without hardware hassles. Contact us for a free consultation. - [On the Microsoft Blog: Legacy Alpha Application Gets a New Life as SaaS on Microsoft Azure](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/on-the-microsoft-blog-legacy-alpha-application-gets-a-new-life-as-saas-on-microsoft-azure/): Read about the transformation of a legacy Alpha application into a Microsoft Azure SaaS offering. Explore the journey of modernization and innovation. - [Stromasys announces a new product version, Charon-SSP 4.0, to include emulation of the hardware SPARC-V9 64-bit processor](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-announces-a-new-product-version-charon-ssp-4-0-to-include-emulation-of-the-hardware-sparc-v9-64-bit-processor/): Upgrade to Charon-SSP 4.0 for SPARC-V9 64-bit processor emulation. Emulate sun4m, sun4u, and sun4v SPARC systems seamlessly on x86. - [Press release: Stromasys releases its legacy Sun SPARC emulation product in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-releases-its-legacy-sun-sparc-emulation-product-in-the-microsoft-azure-marketplace/): Stromasys Charon-SSP now available on Azure Marketplace. Migrate aging SPARC hardware seamlessly to Azure cloud for reliability and cost-effectiveness. - [Press release: Stromasys announces the release of virtual SPARC in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace as an AMI](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-announces-the-release-of-virtual-sparc-in-the-amazon-web-services-marketplace-as-an-ami/): Explore the press release unveiling Virtual SPARC's release on AWS Marketplace as an Amazon Machine Image (AMI). Experience modernization in the cloud. - [On the Oracle Blog: Migrate Apps with Stromasys, an Oracle Cloud Marketplace Partner](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/on-the-oracle-blog-migrate-apps-with-stromasys-an-oracle-cloud-marketplace-partner/): Learn how Stromasys, an Oracle Cloud Marketplace Partner, facilitates seamless app migration. Explore the benefits of modernization and innovation. - [Press release from Oracle: Purchase Stromasys through the Oracle Cloud Marketplace](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-from-oracle-purchase-stromasys-through-the-oracle-cloud-marketplace/): Explore the official press release from Oracle, introducing the availability of Stromasys products through the Oracle Cloud Marketplace. Learn more about this partnership. - [When production stopped...a Q & A with Wheeler Manufacturing](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/when-production-stopped-a-q-a-with-wheeler-manufacturing/): Discover how Wheeler Manufacturing transformed its operations with Stromasys Charon solution. Improve performance, reliability, & save costs. - [Getting out of the legacy IT trap](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/getting-out-of-the-legacy-it-trap/): Break free from the legacy IT trap. Discover how Stromasys provides solutions and strategies for getting out of outdated systems and embracing modernization with confidence. - [Press release: Stromasys announces virtual SPARC, VAX, Alpha, HP3000 for VMware Cloud on AWS and Attains VMware Partner Ready for VMware Cloud on AWS Validation](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-announces-virtual-sparc-vax-alpha-hp3000-for-vmware-cloud-on-aws-and-attains-vmware-partner-ready-for-vmware-cloud-on-aws-validation/): Read the press release on Stromasys achieving VMware Partner Ready status for VMware Cloud on AWS, offering virtual SPARC, VAX, Alpha, and HP3000 solutions. - [Press Release: Stromasys Charon-AXP and Charon-VAX is powered by Oracle Cloud and now available in the Oracle Cloud Marketplace](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-charon-axp-and-charon-vax-is-powered-by-oracle-cloud-and-now-available-in-the-oracle-cloud-marketplace/): Explore the press release announcing the availability of Stromasys Charon-AXP and Charon-VAX on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, powered by Oracle Cloud infrastructure. - [Webinar: Moving Away from Aging Hardware: Cost-Effective Solutions](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/webinar-moving-away-from-aging-hardware-cost-effective-solutions/): Stromasys hardware virtualization solutions have everything your enterprise-level business needs for legacy application modernization. Learn more. - [Four increasing costs of keeping your aging hardware](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/four-increasing-costs-of-keeping-your-aging-hardware/): Discover the escalating expenses associated with maintaining aging hardware. Learn from Stromasys about the four significant cost factors and how modern solutions can provide relief. - [Re-Hosting SPARC, Alpha, or Other Legacy Systems to AWS with Stromasys](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/re-hosting-sparc-alpha-or-other-legacy-systems-to-aws-with-stromasys/): Discover how Stromasys simplifies re-hosting Sun SPARC, Alpha, and other legacy systems on AWS. Cut costs, enhance reliability in days. - [Digital Business Transformation Benefits From Emulation](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/digital-business-transformation-benefits-from-emulation/): Explore how emulation and virtualization drive digital transformation, preserving critical applications, minimizing risks, and reducing costs. Learn how Stromasys enables legacy systems to embrace modernization and automation. - [Stromasys Security Advisory: Intel Releases Information on Lazy FP State Restore Vulnerability](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-charon-security-advisory/): Secure your systems from Intel Lazy FP vulnerability. Charon products on Linux hosts and Microsoft Windows OS provide effective mitigations. - [Leading Classic Hardware Virtualization Provider Webinar on the ROI of SPARC Emulation](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/leading-classic-hardware-virtualization-provider-webinar-on-the-roi-of-sparc-emulation/): Join our webinar to uncover the ROI potential of SPARC emulation. Learn from a top virtualization provider about modernizing your legacy systems effectively. - [Leading Classic Hardware Emulation Provider, Stromasys, Leverages Expertise to Enhance Support Options for OpenVMS Clients](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/leading-classic-hardware-emulation-provider-stromasys-leverages-expertise-to-enhance-support-options-for-openvms-clients/): Discover how Stromasys, a top hardware emulation provider, enhances OpenVMS client support with expert solutions. Elevate your system's performance today. - [Stromasys Names VMS Software Guru Susan Skonetski to the Director of Customer Development Position](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-names-vms-software-guru-susan-skonetski-to-the-director-of-customer-development-position/): Meet Susan Skonetski, the new Director at Stromasys. Join us in preserving legacy systems, and driving innovation in cross-platform emulation. - [An Interview with Chris Li on Semiconductors and Legacy Hardware Emulation](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/semiconductors-and-legacy-hardware-emulation/): Stromasys' Charon Legacy server emulation for Japan's semiconductor industry. Emulate legacy systems, reduce costs, and enhance precision. - [An Interview with John Prot, Stromasys CEO](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/an-interview-with-john-prot-stromasys-ceo/): Gain valuable insights from an interview with John Prot, CEO of Stromasys, as he discusses innovative approaches, industry trends, and the future of legacy system emulation. - [Charon Hardware Emulation Solutions Achieve AWS Well-Architected Status](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/charon-hardware-emulation-solutions-achieve-aws-well-architected-status/): Discover Charon's AWS Well-Architected status, ensuring reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for preserving mission-critical applications in the cloud. - [Protecting Your Charon Instance from Vulnerabilities to Meltdown and Spectre](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/protecting-your-charon-instance-from-vulnerabilities-to-meltdown-and-spectre/): Charon ensures security against Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. No patch needed now; trust in Charon's secure emulation technology. - [Confirmed: Oracle laid off 964 people from former Sun building](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/confirmed-oracle-laid-off-964-people-from-former-sun-building/): Get the latest details on Oracle's recent layoffs, affecting 964 individuals from the former Sun building. Stay informed about industry changes and workforce shifts. - [Solaris update plan is real, but future looks cloudy by design](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/solaris-update-plan-is-real-but-future-looks-cloudy-by-design/): Discover Oracle's Solaris-to-cloud transition strategy. Explore migration options, security benefits, and seamless SPARC emulation. Join us at OpenWorld! - [Press Release: Stromasys Announces Increased Presence in Latin America](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-announces-increased-presence-in-latin-america/): Stromasys appoints Robert Ruiz as GM for Latin America, focusing on virtualization solutions. Reduce risks, cut costs, and enhance efficiency. - [Stromasys Showcases Legacy System Virtualization at VMworld 2017](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-showcases-legacy-system-virtualization-at-vmworld-2017/): Stromasys VMworld 2017, Visit Booth 1720 to explore Charon's legacy server emulation, enabling cloud migration for legacy application - [Cloud Doings](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/cloud-doings/): Explore Stromasys' cloud initiatives and insights. Learn how our expertise contributes to successful cloud endeavors, ensuring seamless migration and optimization of legacy systems. - [Press Release: Stromasys Announces First Cross-Platform Server Emulation Solution for Oracle Cloud](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-announces-first-cross-platform-server-emulation-solution-for-oracle-cloud/): Experience seamless migration of SPARC, Alpha, VAX, and HP 3000 applications to Oracle Cloud with Stromasys Charon. Cost-effective solutions for legacy servers. - [Meeting Performance Goals with Virtual SPARC from Stromasys](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/meeting-performance-goals-with-virtual-sparc-from-stromasys/): Unlock seamless legacy system transition with CHARON-SSP, a virtual SPARC emulator. Experience high-performance solutions at Oracle OpenWorld - [Announcing CHARON-SSP Version 1.0.36](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/announcing-charon-ssp-version-1-0-36/): Explore improved layout, centralized management, and enhanced performance. Contact Sales for details on CHARON-SSP v1.0.36 upgrade. - [CHARON-SSP Version 1.0.34 and CHARON-SSP/4U Plus](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/improve-virtual-network-management-charon-ssp/): Streamline virtual network management using Charon-SSP solutions. Optimize performance and efficiency for your IT infrastructure. Learn more today. - [Reduce Downtime Risk & Cost in Your Data Center](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/reduce-downtime-risk-cost-in-your-datacenter/): Eliminate risk and cost with Charon™ virtualization. Run mission-critical applications on legacy systems seamlessly. Join our webinar to learn more! - [Eliminate the risk of Alpha Server hardware failure](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/dont-risk-losing-a-full-day-of-production-because-of-hardware-failure/): Don't let hardware failures disrupt your production. Explore how Stromasys helps you avoid the risk of losing a full day of production with robust solutions for hardware failure prevention. - [Bring new life to your Sun SPARC Servers with CHARON-SSP](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-brings-new-life-to-sun-sparc-applications-with-charon-ssp/): Revolutionize your SPARC hardware with CHARON-SSP. Virtualize classic Sun SPARC systems seamlessly on x86. Connect with Experts today! - [SPARC Hardware Virtualization saves your hardware investment](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/sparc-hardware-virtualization-saves-your-hardware-investment/): Explore how SPARC hardware virtualization preserves your investment. Enhance performance, extend hardware lifespan, and optimize costs. Learn more about the benefits. - [New features of our latest Charon versions make integrating virtualization solutions faster and easier than ever](https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/new-features-of-our-latest-charon-versions-make-integrating-virtualization-solutions-faster-and-easier-than-ever/): Discover the enhanced integration capabilities of the latest Charon versions. Simplify and accelerate your virtualization solutions. Learn more now. --- ## Events - [Unlock the Power of Stromasys' Legacy Emulation Solutions at the HPE Discovery 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/events/unlock-the-power-of-stromasys-legacy-emulation-solutions-at-the-hpe-discovery-2025/): Stromasys is delighted to announce its participation in HPE Discover 2025, scheduled for June 23rd to 26th at the Venetian... - [Join Stromasys at the Red Hat Summit 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/events/join-stromasys-at-the-red-hat-summit-2025/): Join us at the Red Hat Summit 2025, from May 19–22 in Boston, MA (Booth 657). Meet Stromasys' legacy experts... - [AWS Summit London](https://www.stromasys.com/events/aws-summit-london/): Stromasys is thrilled to announce its participation in one of the most sought-after events in the technology landscape – AWS... --- ## Resources - [5 Considerations to Make Before Choosing OpenVMS Migration](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/openvms-migration/): Planning OpenVMS migration? Explore key factors for preserving OpenVMS application reliability and stability during infrastructure transformation and cost reduction. - [Cross-Platform Virtualization Solutions: What They are, When to Use Them, and How They Benefit Legacy Systems](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/cross-platform-virtualization-solutions/): Discover how cross-platform virtualization solutions bridge legacy systems and modern platforms. See its benefits and explore the leading solutions. - [Moving Away from Heavy Data Centers: What Can You Do to Modernize Your Infrastructure](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/moving-away-from-heavy-data-centers-what-can-you-do-to-modernize-your-infrastructure/): Discover proven strategies for zero-code data center modernization. Learn how to reduce costs, enhance agility, and boost performance. - [AlphaServer 1000: Architecture, Legacy & Future](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/alphaserver-1000-architecture-legacy-future/): Discover the AlphaServer 1000's legacy, key features, and architecture specifications. Learn why sticking to outdated hardware could put your business at risk! - [Transitioning Your Legacy System to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: A Business Guide to IT Modernization](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/transitioning-your-legacy-system-to-oracle-cloud-infrastructure/): Discover how to migrate your legacy systems to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, ensuring business continuity, enhanced performance, security, and cost savings. - [Modernizing Your Legacy Systems: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Cloud Migration](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/step-by-step-guide-to-successful-cloud-migration/): Migrating from a legacy system to the cloud can be challenging. This step-by-step infographic will help you keep track of each stage and minimize errors. - [Migrating Your Legacy Systems to Google Cloud: What You Need to Know](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/migrating-your-legacy-systems-to-google-cloud/): Learn everything you need to know about migrating legacy applications to Google Cloud. Discover key steps, best practices, and real project insights. - [Prevent Legacy Downtime with Charon PAR](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/prevent-legacy-downtime-with-charon-par/): Replace your obsolete PA-RISC hardware cost-effectively without changing your business application. Check out the detailed video for more information. - [What You Need to Know About the SPARC V9 Architecture](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/about-sparc-v9-architecture/): Discover SPARC V9's key features and architecture specifications. Learn about the future of Solaris applications running on this hardware. - [History of AlphaServer ES45. Is it obsolete? What Does the Future Look Like?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/alphaserver-es45/): Explore the history of AlphaServer ES45 and its evolution. Discover why modernization is crucial and explore cost-effective replacement options. - [A Leading Cement Manufacturer Streamlined Disaster Recovery by Migrating Solaris apps to Charon-SSP on the Cloud](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/leading-cement-manufacturer-streamlined-disaster-recovery-by-migrating-solaris-apps/): Discover how Charon-SSP helped a cement manufacturer migrate Solaris apps to the cloud. Minimize downtime, reduce costs, and boost disaster recovery today. - [Finding a Replacement for Alpha DS20 Server](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/finding-a-replacement-for-alpha-ds20-server/): Discover how to replace your aging Alpha DS20 server while minimizing downtime, reducing costs, and running your mission-critical applications. - [The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Legacy System Migration in 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/step-by-step-guide-to-legacy-system-migration/): Discover everything you need to know about legacy system migration in 2025, from choosing the right strategy and a 5-step plan to best practices for success. - [Does HP-UX Support x86?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/does-hp-ux-support-x86/): Discover why HP-UX doesn’t natively support x86 and how Stromasys helps modernize legacy environments seamlessly. Learn more! - [What Are SPARC Servers? Tracking Their Evolution](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-are-sparc-servers/): Get an in-depth evaluation of SPARC servers, comparing various models and their characteristics. Explore the future of enterprise applications. - [Integrating OpenVMS on x86 with Modern IT Ecosystems](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/integrating-openvms-on-x86-with-modern-it-ecosystems/): Discover how migrating OpenVMS on x86 architecture preserves your mission-critical applications while ensuring business continuity and enhanced performance. - [Evaluating Different VAX Solutions: Key for Modernization](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/evaluating-different-vax-solutions/): Struggling with outdated VAX hardware? See how to choose the best VAX solutions that ensure business continuity. Learn more today! - [Charon Emulation Solutions Datasheet](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/charon-emulation-solutions-datasheet/): Discover everything you need to know about the Charon Emulator. Explore its features, benefits, and how it can empower your critical legacy applications. - [Server Virtualization vs Hardware Virtualization: What’s the Difference?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/server-virtualization-vs-hardware-virtualization/): Confused about server vs hardware virtualization? Learn how both terms describe the same technology and discover an even more important comparison. - [Solving the Challenge of Distributed Legacy Data Centers (Webinar Forward)](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/solving-the-challenge-of-distributed-legacy-data-centers/): Tired of managing multiple legacy servers? Watch our free webinar to get a proven roadmap that will help you consolidate them into one virtual data center. - [Why Charon on the Cloud Should Be Part of Your 2025 Cloud Migration Strategy?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/why-charon-on-the-cloud-should-be-part-of-your-2025-cloud-migration-strategy/): Migrate legacy systems cost-effectively with Charon on the Cloud. Learn why Charon is vital to your 2025 cloud strategy, removing legacy hardware. - [From Multiple Legacy Environments to One Virtual Data Center: A European Multisector Case Study](https://www.stromasys.com/webinar/from-multiple-legacy-environments-to-one-virtual-data-center/): Discover how Stromasys experts consolidated multiple legacy servers into one virtual data center for a major European company with Charon Solutions. - [What is OpenSolaris OS? Specifications, Discontinuation, and Future](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-is-opensolaris-os/): Learn about OpenSolaris OS, its groundbreaking specifications, reasons for discontinuation, and its legacy in fostering open-source ecosystems. - [Breaking Down the Sun4v Architecture : Does It Stand the Test of Time?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/breaking-down-the-sun4v-architecture/): Learn everything you need to know about Sun4v architecture and get a roadmap to future-proof your Solaris applications that rely on SPARC hardware. - [How Can Charon Emulation Solutions Make Migrating from Legacy Hardware Easier?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/charon-emulation-solutions-make-migrating-from-legacy-hardware-easier/): Discover how Charon Emulation Solutions ensures seamless legacy migration to modern platforms without disruption while Improving performance and scalability. - [All You Need to Know About PDP 11: Evolution and Reaching Obsolescence](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/all-you-need-to-know-about-pdp-11-evolution/): Explore how the PDP 11 minicomputer revolutionized computing access & faced obsolescence in the 1990s. Navigate through its extraordinary journey & challenges. - [Strategy for Successful Legacy System Migration](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/strategy-for-successful-legacy-system-migration-infographic/): Explore tips & strategies for seamless legacy system migration. Overcome legacy system challenges and enhance performance to drive innovation cost-effectively. - [Charon-SSP Has Ensured a Smooth Cloud Transition and 3+ Years of ERP Continuity for Orange Business](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/charon-ssp-has-ensured-a-smooth-cloud-transition-for-orange-business/): Discover how a leading network and digital service integrator moved SPARC workloads to the Oracle cloud and extended business continuity. Download Case Study! - [Cloud Migration Process: Steps Explained](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/cloud-migration-process/): Thinking about transforming infrastructure? Discover the step-by-step cloud migration process for seamless transition to enhance efficiency and scalability. - [Breakdown of UltraSPARC Processors](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/breakdown-of-ultrasparc-processors/): The complete breakdown of UltraSPARC processors, digging into their architecture (different models) and the best way to handle Solaris workloads in 2025. - [Charon-SSP 6.0: The New-Age SPARC Emulator with Optimum Cloud Performance](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/charon-ssp-6-0-the-new-age-sparc-emulator-with-optimum-cloud-performance/): The latest version of Stromasys' SPARC emulator Charon-SSP 6.0 has reshaped SPARC migration to the cloud, bringing SPARC emulation to a whole new level. - [Are You Considering Cloud Migration in 2025? Key Benefits of Cloud Migration Explained](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/why-should-you-consider-cloud-migration/): Explore the benefits of cloud migration & various deployment options. Understand why choosing the right cloud ecosystem is essential for business transformation. - [What is the VAX Server? Models, Use Cases, and Future](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-is-the-vax-server/): VAX servers have powered critical applications across industries for decades. Explore their history, key models, features, use cases, and migration options. - [Top Cloud Migration Strategy to Consider for 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/top-cloud-migration-strategies/): Transform your business with a proven cloud migration strategy. Achieve operational efficiency, scalability, and innovation to drive digital transformation. - [Top 10 Cloud Migration Best Practices for AWS: The Ultimate Guide for 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/top10-cloud-migration-best-practices-for-aws/): Discover cloud migration best practices for AWS to transform your operations. Explore cloud migration strategies to drive innovation and business growth. - [Explaining Lift and Shift Migration: An Easy Legacy System Modernization Approach](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/explaining-lift-and-shift-migration/): Before deciding on lift and shift legacy modernization, discover how businesses have successfully applied it to make themselves risk-free and future-proof. - [Revival of Rochester Electronics with Charon SSP: Modernizing Critical Semiconductor IP](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/revival-of-rochester-electronics-with-charon-ssp/): The Challenge Legacy infrastructures are very popular among aging data centers. One of the big semiconductor giants, Rochester Electronics, relied... - [Scaling Challenges of Aging Sun SPARC Hardware](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/scaling-challenges-of-aging-sun-sparc-hardware/): Discover the key challenges of aging Sun SPARC hardware, from performance issues to security risks. Explore strategies to modernize legacy infrastructure. - [What Are Legacy Systems? Challenges, Benefits, and Why Should We Modernize Them?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-are-legacy-systems-challenges-benefits/): Transforming business infrastructure with legacy systems migration on a modern platform to elevate performance, agility, scalability, and minimize costs. - [History of AlphaStation and Why Modernization is Required?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/history-of-alphastation/): This article unveils the evolution of AlphaStation computers, including the associated workstations. Also discover why modernization is a necessity! - [12 Advantages of Server Virtualization Every Decision-Maker Should Know](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/advantages-of-server-virtualization/): Discover 12 key advantages of server virtualization that can transform your IT infrastructure with cost savings, enhanced security, and operational efficiency. - [Hardware Emulators: What You Need to Know While Choosing Them](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/hardware-emulators/): Discover what it actually takes to choose the right hardware emulator that drives ROI, eliminates risk, and makes your business future-ready. - [Emulation vs Virtualization: Best Suited for Legacy Systems Modernization in the Era of Cloud Computing](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/emulation-vs-virtualization-best-suited-for-legacy-systems-modernization/): A detailed comparative analysis of emulation vs virtualization. Explore how legacy emulation virtualization in cloud computing ensures business continuity. - [Virtualization Solutions Available: Choosing the Best One in 2025](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/choose-best-virtualization-solutions/): Discover how software virtualization solutions can transform your business infrastructure by streamlining operations, improving performance & optimizing resources. - [PDP-11: To Move Out or Modernize? What Should You Do?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/modernize-pdp-11/): Struggling with outdated PDP-11 systems? Discover whether to decommission or modernize to keep your legacy applications running smoothly. - [Application Modernization: The Bridge Between Legacy Infrastructure and Future-Ready Technology](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/application-modernization/): Legacy application modernization is trending right now. Discover why it matters, a step-by-step plan, and the best practices to ensure you avoid potential pitfalls. - [Legacy Server Emulation: The Key to Business Continuity](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-server-emulation/): Discover cost-effective legacy server emulation to boost performance, cut costs, and modernize applications with Stromasys Charon. - [Cloud Migration for Legacy Systems: Considerations and Solutions](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/cloud-migration-for-legacy-systems/): Stay on top of your business operations by migrating legacy systems to the cloud. Take a deep dive into the key essentials of a successful migration. - [Ultimate Guide to Hardware Virtualization: Why You Need it and What You Should Look for?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/ultimate-guide-to-hardware-virtualization/): What is hardware virtualization? Learn about its types and benefits for running legacy applications on modern platforms without compatibility issues. - [What is Emulation? Types and Advantages Explained](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-is-emulation-types-and-advantages/): What is emulation, its different types, its working, and advantages in legacy system migration. Discover how it bridges the gap between old and new systems. - [Transform Legacy SPARC Systems on Cloud with Charon SSP 6.0](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/transform-legacy-sparc-systems-on-cloud-with-charon-ssp-6-0/): Transform your legacy SPARC workloads seamlessly to the cloud with Charon-SSP 6.0, achieving the same performance level and compatibility as on-premises. - [Solaris Reaching End of Life: How to Remain Updated?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/solaris-reaching-end-of-life/): Discover critical strategies to manage Solaris end of life, transition from legacy systems, and ensure operational continuity through cost-effective upgrades. - [All About the UNIX Operating System – Optimizing Performance and Efficiency](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/all-about-the-unix-operating-system/): Dive into the world of Unix. Discover its history, features, why it matters for IT professionals and explore the future of this legacy OS. - [Azure Data Migration: Tips & Strategies for Seamless Cloud Migration](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/azure-data-migration-tips-strategies-for-seamless-cloud-migration/): Aging legacy systems hinder exponential data growth. Discover Azure data migration best practices, challenges, and strategies for a seamless cloud migration. - [The Complete Guide to Modernizing Legacy Applications for a Future-Ready Business](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/the-complete-guide-to-modernizing-legacy-applications/): A comprehensive strategic guide for legacy application modernization to transform your business operational performance, customer experience, and ROI. - [HP-UX vs Linux: In-Depth Comparison Between Operating Systems](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/hp-ux-vs-linux-in-depth-comparison-between-operating-systems/): Learn the pros and cons of HP-UX vs Linux for your enterprise infrastructure. Cost savings, performance, and flexibility are highlighted in this guide. - [Virtualize with Charon-VAX Emulator: Easy and Effective](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/virtualize-with-charon-vax-emulator/): Discover how Charon-VAX reduces costs, minimizes downtime, and keeps legacy applications stable without full replacements. - [AlphaServer Versions: Evolution & Newer Capabilities](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/alphaserver-versions/): Get a detailed comparison of the different versions of HP AlphaServer . Learn more about their architecture, key features, and legacy. - [The DEC Alpha Processor: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Architecture and Legacy](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/the-dec-alpha-processor-a-comprehensive-overview/): Explore the DEC Alpha Processor's legacy and architecture, essential insights for IT decision-makers managing Alpha servers and seeking continuity solutions. - [Alpha AXP: A Legacy Powerhouse for Data-Intensive Applications](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/alpha-axp-legacy-powerhouse-for-data-intensive-applications/): Understand the importance of Alpha AXP architecture in the computing industry. Explore its design principles, challenges, and performance advantages. - [Dec Alpha to Azure Migration - Decoding the Migration Process](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/dec-alpha-to-azure-migration-decoding-the-migration-process/): Discover the simplest yet effective way to migrate DEC Alpha to Azure cloud without even touching your mission-critical applications, within a matter of days. - [Alpha to Cloud Migration: Tips and Strategies](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/alpha-to-cloud-migration-tips-and-strategies/): Discover the challenges, benefits, and strategies for seamless alpha cloud migration. Improve efficiency, security, and scalability to transform your business. - [What is DEC Alpha? Understanding the Difference Between DEC Alpha and x86](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-is-dec-alpha-and-differences-with-x86/): Get a comprehensive understanding of DEC Alpha and the differences between it and x86 so that you can make an informed decision for your business. - [Could You Benefit from Moving Your Legacy Systems to the Cloud? Key Insights for Decision Makers](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-systems-to-cloud/): Migrating legacy systems to the cloud can cut costs and minimize risks posed by the legacy system. Explore the right strategy, mistakes, and key considerations. - [Thinking of Replacing Legacy Systems? Here's everything you need to know](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/replacing-legacy-systems/): Downtime and maintenance can cost you more than you think. Replace legacy systems by choosing the right legacy system replacement strategy with us. - [How to Migrate Legacy IT Infrastructure Without Disrupting Business?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/how-to-migrate-legacy-it-infrastructure-without-disrupting-business/): Discover effective strategies to migrate legacy IT infrastructure. Explore the challenges and benefits of transforming legacy to enhance business operations. - [Transforming the Semiconductor Industry: Reliable and Secure Solutions for Legacy System Modernization](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/transforming-the-semiconductor-industry-reliable-and-secure-solutions-for-legacy-system-modernization-ebook/): Unlock your semiconductor business potential by modernizing legacy systems. Our eBook offers practical tips, step-by-step guidance and success stories. - [How Can Startups Effectively Master Data Migration from Legacy Systems to Modern Databases?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/effectively-master-data-migration-from-legacy-systems-to-modern-databases/): Learn how data migration from legacy systems can modernize your business infrastructure. Explore its processes, challenges, and benefits in this detailed guide. - [Integrating Legacy Systems with Modern Corporate Applications: Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/integrating-legacy-systems-with-modern-corporate-applications/): Integrating legacy systems with modern corporate applications is a popular solution to break free from legacy infrastructure. Learn more here. - [Top 8 Legacy System Modernization Approaches for 2025 and How to Choose the Right One for Your Business](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-system-modernization-approaches/): From lift and shift to rewriting, this article covers the top 8 legacy system modernization methods. Find the one that saves money and delivers results. - [Unlocking the Future Trends in RISC computing](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/unlocking-the-future-trends-in-risc-computing/): From its inception to future predictions, learn about the journey of RISC computing. Dive into market trends and its role in modern computing. - [Overcoming Legacy System Migration Challenges: A Comprehensive Guide](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/overcoming-legacy-system-migration-challenges-a-comprehensive-guide/): Navigate legacy system migration risks with our guide. Discover a cost-effective alternative to mitigate challenges and ensure smooth transitions. - [Legacy Software vs Modern Alternatives: Which is Better for Your Business?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-software-vs-modern-alternatives/): Legacy software vs modern alternatives comparison. Explore legacy challenges & why modernization is crucial for improved performance, security, & cost-savings. - [Scaling Up Utility Infrastructure: Overcoming Hardware Limitations](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/scaling-up-utility-infrastructure-overcoming-hardware-limitations-ebook/): Discover how leading utilities are modernizing infrastructure to meet demands, save money and improve reliability. Get this eBook now! - [VAX Customer Service - What Should You Expect and Can You Rely on It?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/vax-customer-service/): Learn how VAX service can help maintain and modernize your legacy VAX infrastructure with reliable support and service options. - [What are Legacy applications? Understanding Usability, Challenges, and Solutions](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-are-legacy-applications-understanding-usability-challenges-and-solutions/): Legacy applications power critical business tasks. Learn who still uses them, why they remain essential, and how to modernize them for future readiness. - [Breaking Free from Legacy System Constraints – AI in the Telecom Industry](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/ai-in-the-telecom-industry-whitepaper/): Discover how AI is modernizing legacy systems in telecom – cutting costs and boosting efficiency. Explore real-world examples and solutions. - [Improving Supply Chain Visibility in Manufacturing by Modernizing Legacy Systems](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/improving-supply-chain-visibility-in-manufacturing-by-modernizing-legacy-systems/): Improving supply chain visibility has become more important now than ever. Get access to this detailed whitepaper to supercharge your visibility now. - [Deep Dive Into VAX/VMS - Is It Slowing Your Business Down?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/deep-dive-into-vax-vms/): Explore the challenges of VAX/VMS operating systems and how they impact business growth. Discover modernization options to improve business operations. - [HP-UX End of Support: What Businesses Need to Know](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/hp-ux-end-of-support/): As HP-UX support ends, businesses must evaluate its impact. Learn whether you should be concerned and the steps to take next. - [VAX 9000: Legacy, Specifications, and Why It Was Discontinued](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/vax-9000-legacy-specifications-and-why-it-was-discontinued/): Explore the legacy of the VAX 9000 computers, its specifications, reasons for discontinuation, and what’s next for VAX users. - [Evolution of DEC VAX: Understanding Its Usability and Need for Modernization](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/evolution-of-dec-vax/): Deep dive into the world of DEC VAX Computers and learn more about its lasting impact. Explore how emulating aging VAX enhances performance and minimizes costs. - [RISC-V vs ARM Processors- Which One's Better for Your Business?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/risc-v-vs-arm-processors-comparative-analysis/): Comprehensive RISC-V vs ARM processor showdown: Learn key differences, benefits, and market impact to determine which processor is right for your business. - [Everything You Need to Know About VAX Computer Systems](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/vax-computer-systems-an-in-depth-guide/): Explore the journey of VAX computer system – its inception, architecture, evolution, industry applications, and legacy. - [Everything You Need to Know About HP-UX](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hp-ux/): Explore HP-UX's evolution from a Unix pioneer to a legacy OS. Delve into its historical journey, current impact, and future in mission-critical systems. - [Understanding the VAX Processors: Architecture & Use Cases](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/understanding-the-vax-processors-architecture/): Discover how VAX processors transformed computing. Explore its architecture, innovative features, industry applications, & lasting impact on modern computing. - [Levelling Up Cloud Performance Future of SPARC Emulation](https://www.stromasys.com/webinar/levelling-up-cloud-performance-future-of-sparc-emulation/): Check out our exclusive webinar to explore advancements in SPARC emulation and how to enhance cloud performance with innovative solutions from Stromasys. - [All About the RISC-V Processors](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/all-about-the-risc-v-processors/): Discover everything that you need to know about RISC-V processors – starting from their history, how they work to their potential use cases. - [RISC vs. CISC - Decoding How RISC Architecture is Different from the CISC Architecture?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/decoding-risc-vs-cisc-architecture/): RISC vs. CISC - which is better for modern processors and applications? Learn how they differ in terms of performance, efficiency, power consumption, and more. - [Struggling to Find Replacements for Your Oracle Sun Spare Parts?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/find-replacements-for-your-oracle-sun-spare-parts/): Can’t find Sun SPARC spare parts? Discover how you can keep Solaris OS running without running after the spare parts. - [The Hidden Challenge: Outdated Legacy Systems Behind Semiconductor Industry's Downtime](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/outdated-legacy-systems-behind-semiconductor-industrys-downtime/): Explore the challenges faced by the semiconductor manufacturers in managing their outdated legacy systems causing costly downtime and disrupting supply chain. - [Cost-Benefit Analysis: Buying Used Oracle Sun SPARC Parts vs Investing in Legacy Modernization](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/used-oracle-sun-sparc-parts-vs-investing-in-legacy-modernization/): Get the most practical comparison between buying Oracle Sun SPARC Parts and legacy modernization so that you can make an informed decision for your business. - [Levelling Up Cloud Performance: The Future of SPARC Emulation Has Arrived](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/levelling-up-cloud-performance-the-future-of-sparc-emulation/): You have yet to discover the best way to modernize your cloud infrastructure effortlessly. Explore cloud emulation with Stromasys to unlock its true potential. - [Deploying Solaris on x86: A Comprehensive Installation Guide](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/deploying-solaris-on-x86-comprehensive-installation-guide/): Discover how to install Solaris on x86 platform. Explore the benefits of moving Solaris SPARC to x86 and how it overcomes the challenges of aging legacy. - [Breaking Down HP-UX Lift and Shift Migration on Azure](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/breaking-down-hp-ux-lift-and-shift-migration-on-azure/): Want to transfer HP-UX workloads to Azure? Lift and Shift is the most affordable, quickest, and disruption-free alternative to migration. Here is how. - [Not Modernizing Your Utility Infrastructure? Discover the Critical Need for Upgrading Legacy System](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/utility-businesses-need-to-upgrade-legacy-systems/): Find out why upgrading legacy systems is crucial for utility businesses. Avoid high costs, security risks, and customer issues with legacy modernization. - [How Can Legacy Modernization Transform Your Telecommunication Infrastructure?](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-modernization-transform-your-telecommunication-infrastructure/): If you do not act at the right time, legacy systems can damage your telecom business. Learn how you can accomplish this without spending a lot of money. - [Legacy System Modernization of Manufacturing Industry to Preserve Investments](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-system-modernization-of-manufacturing-industry/): Explore how the legacy system modernization approach in the manufacturing industry boosts efficiency, reduces compliance risks, and preserves investments. - [HP 3000 Emulator: The Legacy Risk Mitigation Solution](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/hp-3000-emulator-unlock-optimum-efficiency/): Still relying on outdated HP 3000 servers? Discover how an HP 3000 emulator can extend the life of legacy applications, and reduce costs without downtime. - [Comparing Unix versions: AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/comparing-unix-versions-aix-hp-ux-and-solaris/): A comprehensive comparison between AIX, HP-Unix, and Solaris Operating systems. Explore the features, similarities, and key differences between these Unix variants. - [The Future of PA-RISC Hardware in Modern Computing](https://www.stromasys.com/resources/the-future-of-pa-risc-hardware-in-modern-computing/): Discover the future of outdated PA-RISC hardware in the tech world. Will it continue to be used, or is it time to consider newer alternatives? --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2025-05-26 - Modified: 2025-06-19 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/thank-you-legacy-system-migration-guide/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Thank You! Your Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Legacy System Migration in 2025 is now available to you Download Now --- > Join us at HPE Discover 2025 for a cost-effective, quick, and disruption-free migration alternative that protects your critical legacy applications. - Published: 2025-05-21 - Modified: 2025-05-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/hpe-discover-2025/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Unlock the Power of Stromasys' Legacy Emulation Solutions at the HPE Discovery 2025 Talk to an Expert Stromasys is delighted to announce its participation in HPE Discover 2025, scheduled for June 23rd to 26th at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas. We invite you to visit booth #2205, where you can connect with our Regional Sales Director, Matthew Kirven, and Senior Field Engineer, Brian King. They will demonstrate how Stromasys’ emulation solutions empower businesses to virtualize aging legacy hardware, including SPARC, Alpha, VAX, PA-RISC, and PDP, without the need to replace their legacy applications. Why Stop by Booth 2205: Gain firsthand knowledge on how to eliminate legacy hardware risks Discover a cost-effective legacy migration alternative that drives revenue Get tailored answers for your specific infrastructure-related queries Have further doubts? To see how our solution can revolutionize your legacy infrastructure, book a free consultation with us! Don't miss this unique opportunity to transform your legacy systems while preserving your business-critical legacy applications. Contact Us --- > Join Stromasys at the Red Hat Summit 2025 to explore a risk-free, cost-effective, and quick solution for protecting your legacy applications. - Published: 2025-05-06 - Modified: 2025-05-07 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/red-hat-summit-2025/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Join Stromasys at the Red Hat Summit 2025 Talk to an Expert Legacy hardware isn’t what it used to be. Aging servers such as Sun SPARC, Alpha, PA-RISC, VAX, and PDP are now liabilities. But the applications running on them? They’re still business-critical. What if you could run your business applications to modern servers or the cloud? That's exactly what Stromasys enables. Join us at the Red Hat Summit 2025, from May 19–22 in Boston, MA (Booth 657). Meet Stromasys' legacy experts Meghan Fitts and Matthew Kirven to gain firsthand insights into extending the life of mission-critical applications while modernizing your infrastructure. Why Stop by Our Booth? Discover how to immediately eliminate hardware risks Learn how to preserve your applications without expensive rewrites See how Stromasys simplifies modernization without disrupting operations Get answers directly from industry-leading experts If you’d like to explore this solution in detail or have a one-on-one conversation with our experts, simply book a meeting with us. Meet Our Experts Matthew Kirven Regional Sales Director Meghan Fitts Regional Sales Director Don't miss this unique opportunity to transform your legacy systems while preserving your business-critical legacy applications. Contact Us --- > Are these seemingly harmless legacy hardware truly safe, or do they pose hidden problems you’re unaware of? Get your legacy hardware assessment score now! - Published: 2025-04-30 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/legacy-hardware-assessment/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Legacy Hardware Assessment Check How Susceptible Your Enterprise is to a Hardware Failure. Legacy infrastructure was once the backbone of the organizations but now they are hindering operations. Let’s evaluate if your legacy systems are an obstacle to your business growth and potential opportunities. Is your current architecture escalating operational costs and resulting in frequent hardware failure? Technology is evolving at a rapid pace. If businesses are unable to keep up with them, they will lose their competitive edge and limit their innovative initiative. Relying on these age old architectures raises several challenges like hardware failure, rising maintenance costs, security risks, modern technology integration, scalability, and poor performance. Legacy Hardware Assessment Dive in to evaluate the condition of your legacy hardware now. Competencies Strongly Agree (2) Agree (4) Neutral (6) Disagree (8) Strongly Disagree (10) 1. Your legacy systems escalate maintenance costs 3-5X times with their maintenance requirements. Strongly Agree (2) Agree (4) Neutral (6) Disagree (8) Strongly Disagree (10) 2. Your aging hardware suffers more annual outages than before, causing productivity and revenue loss. Strongly Agree (2) Agree (4) Neutral (6) Disagree (8) Strongly Disagree (10) 3. Your scheduled downtime for repair exceeds the allocated time and affects productivity. Strongly Agree (2) Agree (4) Neutral (6) Disagree (8) Strongly Disagree (10) 4. Your legacy hardware has been attacked more in the last couple of years, resulting in data loss. Strongly Agree (2) Agree (4) Neutral (6) Disagree (8) Strongly Disagree (10) 5. Your legacy hardware fails to integrate with... --- > Partner with Stromasys and transition your legacy hardware. Book a demo today and experience why we are the premier choice for enterprise virtualization. - Published: 2025-03-27 - Modified: 2025-04-09 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/book-a-demo/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Book a Demo Are you struggling with maintaining your legacy hardware? You are at the right place. Stromasys can be your perfect partner in modernizing your legacy systems. Stromasys is recognized as the #1 legacy modernizing service provider of enterprise-class cross-platform virtualization solutions for Sun SPARC, PA-RISC, DEC VAX, DEC Alpha, and DEC PDP-11 servers. On-cloud and On-Prem solutions available. No rewriting, re-engineering software, or retrainingusers is required Run application as usual or on its native OS. Partnerships with leading tech organizations like Oracle, Microsoft, Google, IBM, AWS, and more. Book a Demo Today to explore how Stromasys can transform your IT infrastructure and open new opportunities for business growth. Our Global Clientele --- > Associez-vous à Stromasys et assurez la transition de votre matériel existant. Réservez une démonstration dès aujourd'hui et découvrez pourquoi nous sommes le premier choix en matière de virtualisation d'entreprise. - Published: 2025-03-27 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/book-a-demo/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Réservez une démonstration Vous envisagez de moderniser votre infrastructure informatique et de vous affranchir des contraintes imposées par un matériel obsolète ? Stromasys est le partenaire de confiance pour vous accompagner dans cette transition vers une architecture moderne et pérenne. Vous pourrez déployer vos environnements sur site ou dans le cloud Sans avoir à recours à une réécriture logicielle, une réingénierie ou une requalification des utilisateurs. Vos applications continueront à s’exécuter comme à l’origine, sur leur système d’exploitation natif, garantissant ainsi une continuité totale des opérations. Notre solution bénéficie de l’intégration technique avec les principales plateformes du marché telles que Microsoft, Oracle, Google, AWS, IBM, et bien d’autres. N’attendez plus pour découvrir concrètement les bénéfices de notre technologie. Réservez dès aujourd’hui une démonstration personnalisée, adaptée à vos besoins spécifiques, et constatez par vous-même pourquoi Stromasys est la solution idéale pour votre entreprise. Notre clientèle mondiale --- > Notre solution d'émulation et de virtualisation aide les entreprises à surmonter les défis posés par les systèmes hérités pour Sun SPARC, DEC VAX, DEC Alpha et bien d'autres encore. Contactez nous dès aujourd'hui ! - Published: 2025-03-26 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/contact-us/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Contactez nous Stromasys est le leader mondial des solutions de virtualisation multiplateforme à destination des entreprises. Le logiciel d’émulation Charon® est une solution innovante et éprouvée, conçue pour permettre aux entreprises de relever leurs défis informatiques tout en maintenant en service leurs environnements Legacy complexes. Nous vous accompagnons dans la prolongation de la durée de vie de vos applications critiques, sans qu’il soit nécessaire de modifier votre logiciel existant. Nous proposons des solutions d’émulation et de virtualisation pour les plates-formes matérielles historiques suivantes Sun SPARC PA-RISC DEC VAX DEC Alpha DEC PDP-11 Contactez-nous pour amorcer une transition transparente de votre infrastructure informatique, dans l’objectif d’augmenter son efficacité tout en réduisant vos coûts de maintenance de plus de moitié par rapport à ceux du matériel d’origine. Notre clientèle mondiale Support client en ligne Retrouvez toutes les informations utiles pour contacter notre équipe de support technique via notre portail en ligne. 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Parlez à un expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Notre clientèle mondiale Émulateur Charon de Stromasys : la référence mondiale en émulation de matériel obsolètes Stromasys s’affirme comme un leader mondial de la migration des systèmes legacy pour tous types d’entreprises. Sa solution phare, Charon, est une plateforme logicielle de virtualisation multiplateforme conçue pour prolonger la durée de vie des applications patrimoniales tout en éliminant les risques liés à la fiabilité du matériel et en réduisant les coûts par rapport à un support matériel annuel. Support mondial disponible 24 heures sur 24 et 7 jours sur 7 Plus de 1000 installations réussies dans 70 pays Jusqu'à 90 % d'économies par rapport à d'autres réécritures d'applications Élimine la complexité de la re-certification et aux tests de validation Assure la continuité des activités en soutenant les objectifs de durabilité Optimise la consommation des ressources cloud en fonction des besoins réels de l’entreprise Contactez nous Solutions d'émulation Charon Stromasys Charon® est une solution de virtualisation multiplateforme qui élimine la dépendance au matériel physique, souvent source de pannes, de coûts élevés de maintenance et de risques de pertes de données, indépendamment de la plateforme d’origine sur laquelle... --- > Maximize your business performance by seamlessly transitioning your aging legacy system like Sun SPARC, VAX, DEC Alpha, & more at minimal costs with Stromasys. - Published: 2025-03-25 - Modified: 2025-06-18 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Eliminate the Legacy Hardware Risks Stromasys hardware virtualization enables seamless migration of critical systems from legacy systems without modification. Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele Stromasys Charon Emulator: #1 Legacy Hardware Emulation Solution Stromasys stands proud as a global leader in legacy system migration for all types of businesses. Its flagship product, the Charon solution, is a cross-platform virtualization software that extends the life of legacy applications while eliminating reliability concerns and costing less than annual hardware support. 24/7 Global Support Availability More Than 1000 Successful Installations Across 70 Countries Cost Savings Up to 90% Compared to Other Application Rewrites Eliminates the Complexity of System Recertification and Retesting Ensures Business Continuity and Helps Achieve Sustainability Objectives Allows Pay Only for the Cloud Computing Cycles Your Business Needs Contact Us Charon Emulation Solutions Stromasys Charon®, a cross-platform virtualization solution, eliminates the dependency on legacy hardware that often results in downtime, skyrocketing maintenance costs, and even catastrophic data loss—no matter what legacy hardware your mission-critical application runs on. Charon- SSP: SPARC Migration Solution Charon-SSP is a SPARC emulator that creates a virtual replica of Sun SPARC servers on a modern platform compatible with the Linux-based host. It ensures that Solaris operating systems and other applications can seamlessly operate on a new platform. Charon-PAR: PA-RISC Hardware Emulator Charon-PAR emulation... --- > Risk-free legacy system migration to Oracle Cloud with Charon on the cloud. Preserve original applications, databases, & operating system with zero disruptions. - Published: 2025-03-06 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-oracle-cloud/ - Translation Priorities: Optional, Optional Charon on the Oracle Cloud Modernize Your Infrastructure and Improve Efficiency with Stromasys & Oracle Cloud Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele Roadmap to Innovation with Charon on Oracle Cloud Legacy hardware has now run its course and is reaching its limitations. Several challenges, like scarcity of replacement parts, hardware failure, poor security infrastructure, and rising maintenance costs, are hindering business growth. Aging legacy hardware is more prone to failure. Surveys have reported that businesses worldwide lose up to $2. 3 million annually due to data loss, with hardware failure being one of the primary causes. Hardware failures not only result in escalating operational and maintenance costs but also impact productivity. Moreover, this outdated hardware does not offer the scalability and flexibility to meet the growing market demands, obstructing business growth and innovation. Why Choose Charon on Oracle CloudVirtualization Solutions? Emulate Charon on Oracle Cloud to cut down on operational and maintenance costs. Improve scalability, efficiency, and performance by migrating to the Oracle Cloud ecosystem. Optimized disaster recovery strategies and security framework to eliminate potential risks. Extends the life of legacy applications by migrating to virtual Charon on Oracle cloud. Minimize total cost of ownership (TCO) with a flexible subscription-based payment option. Offers unmatched experience by streamlining multiple VMs with a user-centric interface. Get in Touch... --- > Migration sans risque des systèmes existants vers Oracle Cloud avec Charon on the cloud. Préservez les applications, les bases de données et le système d'exploitation d'origine sans aucune interruption. - Published: 2025-03-06 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-oracle-cloud/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Charon sur Oracle Cloud Modernisez vos systèmes critiques et augmentez vos performances avec Stromasys et Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Parlez à un expert Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Notre clientèle mondiale Pourquoi migrer vos systèmes obsoletes ? Les infrastructures vieillissantes représentent un risque opérationnel critique. Parmi les problèmes fréquents figurent la pénurie de pièces détachées, les pannes matérielles répétées, les exigences de sécurité accrues et des coûts de maintenance toujours plus élevés. Des études indiquent que les entreprises peuvent perdre jusqu’à 2,3 millions de dollars par an en raison des défaillances de leurs systèmes physiques. Par ailleurs, ces architectures rigides limitent la capacité d’innovation et freinent l’adoption de solutions modernes, plus agiles et évolutives. Pourquoi choisir Charon pour les solutions de virtualisation sur OCI? Bénéficiez d’une émulation logicielle complète permettant de supprimer toute dépendance au matériel physique obsolète et leurs coûts d’exploitation et de maintenance Performances et scalabilité optimisées grâce à l’exploitation des ressources OCI Optimisation de la reprise d’activité après sinistre et une sécurité renforcée, en conformité avec les standards d’Oracle Cloud Continuité applicative garantie, aucune modification du code ou des applications existantes Reduction du coût total de possession (TCO) grâce à une option de paiement flexible basée sur un abonnement Centralisation et gestion des machines virtuelles via une interface intuitive,... --- > Charon, the first solution to emulate legacy to SPARC, PA-RISC VAX, and Alpha systems, is available for Azure cloud subscription. - Published: 2025-03-06 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-azure-cloud/ - Translation Priorities: Optional, Optional Charon on Azure Cloud The Fastest Way to Modernize Your Legacy Applications and Thrive with Stromasys & Azure Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele Cloud Modernization: The Growing Shift from Legacy Data Centers Legacy data centers pose numerous dangers, the most catastrophic of which is hardware failure, which can result in a $2. 3 million loss of data every year. Furthermore, outdated hardware was never planned for the future, which creates issues. Cloud emerges as a sustainable solution here. According to RightScale, over 94% of enterprises are managing their workloads in the cloud. The transition to cloud solutions highlights the demand for agile, scalable, and cost-effective IT environments. With Azure-hosted systems becoming more common in corporate environments, Charon on Azure Cloud has become increasingly popular. It effectively addresses these challenges while meeting the evolving needs of modern IT infrastructure. Charon on the Azure Cloud Migration Solution:The Smart Choice for Decision-Makers Continue using your business-critical legacy applications on Azure without rewriting. Minimize total cost of ownership (TCO) significantly with Azure’s subscription-based model. Eliminate downtime and improve disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity. Leverage Azure’s scalable infrastructure for performance and flexibility. Manage multiple VMs seamlessly with a user-friendly Azure interface. Simplify compliance with secure, and cost-effective tape archiving on Azure. Get in Touch Lift and Shift: A... --- > Charon, la première solution permettant d'émuler les systèmes SPARC, PA-RISC VAX et Alpha, est disponible pour l'abonnement au cloud Azure. - Published: 2025-03-06 - Modified: 2025-06-19 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-azure-cloud/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Charon sur Azure Cloud Modernisez rapidement vos applications existantes et critiques avec Stromasys et Microsoft Azure Parlez à un expert Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Notre clientèle mondiale Vers une informatique agile : abandon croissant des infrastructures traditionnelles Les anciens centres de données présentent de nombreux risques, le plus critique étant la panne matérielle, pouvant entraîner une perte de données estimée à 2,3 millions de dollars par an. De plus, les systèmes obsolètes ne sont pas conçus pour accompagner les évolutions futures, ce qui complique leur intégration et leur maintenance. D’après RightScale, plus de 94 % des entreprises utilisent déjà le cloud pour leurs charges de travail. Cette évolution illustre un besoin croissant de flexibilité, d’évolutivité et d’optimisation des coûts dans les environnements informatiques modernes. Dans ce contexte, le déploiement de systèmes sur Azure devient la norme dans de nombreuses entreprises. Charon sur Azure Cloud s’inscrit dans cette tendance, répondant efficacement aux enjeux liés à la modernisation des infrastructures IT. Charon, la solution de migration vers le cloud Azure : Le choix intelligent des décideurs IT Maintien des applications existantes sans modification, recompilation ni refonte. Réduction du TCO grâce au modèle de souscription Azure. Haute disponibilité et amélioration des stratégies de reprise après sinistre. Scalabilité et flexibilité grâce à l'infrastructure Azure. Intégration... --- > The easiest cloud migration solution for legacy systems by Stromasys. Preserve functionality and enhance performance. Learn more! - Published: 2025-03-05 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-cloud-migration/ - Translation Priorities: Optional, Optional Charon on the Cloud: Legacy to Cloud Migration Solution Save Up to 90% with the
#1 Legacy to Cloud Migration Solution Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele Waiting for Legacy Hardware to Fail Only Amplifies the Problem Despite the risks linked to old hardware, many businesses procrastinate securing the future of their critically needed legacy applications. This postponement is typically caused by the belief that buying spare parts will bring immediate financial relief. In addition, the "if it's not broken, why fix it? " mindset influences their decision-making. But, in reality, this approach tends to overlook the hidden costs of downtime, ongoing maintenance, and the risk of full-system migration. Ultimately, the cost of waiting comes with high premiums – impacting both finances and the continuity of operations. Charon on the Cloud steps in here as the business-transformative solution, providing a secure and scalable cloud environment. Address Your Most Pressing LegacyChallenges with Charon on the Cloud Eliminates the dependency on physical data centers, enhancing cost efficiency, staffing, and operations. Ultra-fast backups ensure quick data recovery and minimize downtime in case of failures. Risk-free migration process – no recompilation, recertification, and refactoring required. Enjoy absolute freedom of choosing from the list of top cloud service providers tailored to your needs. Charon on the Cloud provides robust disaster recovery and... --- > Charon, the first solution to emulate legacy to SPARC, PA-RISC VAX, and Alpha systems, is available for AWS cloud subscription. - Published: 2025-03-05 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-aws-cloud/ - Translation Priorities: Optional, Optional Charon on the AWS Cloud Transform Legacy with AWS & Stromasys to Maximize Efficiency at Half the Cost Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele Migration to AWS Cloud: A Strategic Shift from Legacy Data Centers Many challenges are associated with legacy data centers, like unplanned downtime, data loss, poor productivity, and more. The primary reason for these issues is hardware failure. Research from Kroll Ontrack revealed that 67% of businesses experience data loss due to hardware failure and cannot recover them completely, resulting in operational setbacks. Also, these monolithic architectures are not designed for the evolving futuristic technologies. Migration to AWS cloud is the best alternative approach. Studies have shown that the market for cloud migration services will grow to $637. 13 billion by 2029, achieving a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 24%. By transitioning to cloud platforms, businesses run their operations with more flexibility, agility, and scalability, efficiently and cost-effectively. Benefits of Choosing Charon on the AWSfor Decision-Makers Businesses can seamlessly run their AWS operations without rewriting the existing codes. AWS pay-as-you-go pricing significantly reduces the TCO (total cost of ownership). Moving to the AWS cloud infrastructure elevates performance, scalability, and flexibility. Mitigates unplanned downtime and improves disaster recovery plans. The user-friendly interface of AWS enables businesses to manage a wide range of VMs... --- > Charon, the first solution to emulate legacy to SPARC, PA-RISC, VAX, and Alpha systems, is available for Google cloud subscription. - Published: 2025-03-05 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-google-cloud/ - Translation Priorities: Optional, Optional Charon on the Google Cloud Legacy Workload Failures are No Longer a Threat with Stromasys & Google Cloud Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele Why Now is the Right Time to Migrate Legacy Systems to the Cloud? Every legacy application serves a vital function. But outdated hardware comes with mounting challenges. Gartner reports that 90% of IT leaders focus on addressing legacy systems because of high maintenance costs and operational inefficiencies. Cloud migration for legacy applications is accelerating. Another Gartner report shows that 85% of enterprises will have a cloud-first strategy by 2025. The time to act is now – not when your hardware fails. One superior solution for a more streamlined business environment is leveraging Charon on the Google Cloud. Key Features of Charon on Google Cloud As legacy hardware is eliminated, processes will be safer than ever before. Reduce operational expenses with Google Cloud’s pay-as-you-go pricing. Fast CPU clock speeds deliver better application performance. No recertification or end-user training required – it’s the same application. Flexible system capacity in minutes, easily adaptable to changing demands. Enjoy Google Cloud’s disaster recovery and uptime best practices. Get in Touch From installation to documentation, this guide explains everything you need to know about Charon on Google Cloud. Read Product Documentation Modernize Without Operational Disruptions: Lift and Shift... --- - Published: 2025-03-05 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-cloud-migration/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Charon sur le Cloud : La solution de migration des systèmes Legacy vers le cloud Économisez jusqu’à 90 % grâce à la solution de référence pour la migration des systèmes legacy vers le cloud. Parlez à un expert Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Notre clientèle mondiale Attendre une panne matérielle ne fait qu’aggraver le problème De nombreuses entreprises repoussent la modernisation de leurs environnements patrimoniaux critiques, malgré les risques évidents associés à leur infrastructure physique vieillissante. Cette inertie découle souvent de la fausse impression qu’un simple remplacement de pièce ou une réparation ponctuelle constitue une solution financièrement raisonnable. L’idée largement répandue selon laquelle "si ce n’est pas cassé, il n’y a pas lieu d’agir" continue d’influencer les décisions. Mais cette approche ignore les coûts indirects considérables : interruptions non planifiées, frais de maintenance chroniques, ou complexité d’une migration non anticipée. À terme, cette procrastination peut entraîner des surcoûts majeurs, menaçant la continuité opérationnelle et la santé financière de l’entreprise. Charon on the Cloud intervient alors comme une solution structurante, permettant une migration sécurisée vers un environnement cloud évolutif et hautement disponible. Affrontez vos défis legacy les plus complexes avec Charon sur le Cloud Élimine les contraintes des centres de données physiques. Cette approche améliore la rentabilité, réduit les besoins en personnel sur... --- > Charon, la première solution permettant d'émuler les systèmes SPARC, PA-RISC VAX et Alpha, est disponible pour l'abonnement au cloud AWS. - Published: 2025-03-05 - Modified: 2025-06-19 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-aws-cloud/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Charon sur le Cloud AWS Modernisez vos systèmes obsolètes avec AWS & Stromasys pour maximiser l'efficacité à moindre coût Parlez à un expert Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Notre clientèle mondiale Migration vers le cloud AWS : une transition stratégique depuis les centres de données traditionnels Les datacenters obsolètes présentent de nombreux défis tels que les arrêts imprévus, la perte de données et une productivité réduite, principalement dus à des défaillances matérielles. Une étude de Kroll Ontrack indique que 67 % des entreprises subissent des pertes de données à cause de défaillances matérielles, entraînant des perturbations opérationnelles. De plus, ces architectures monolithiques ne sont pas conçues pour les technologies évolutives actuelles. La migration vers le cloud AWS offre une alternative efficace. Des études prévoient que le marché des services de migration vers le cloud atteindra 637,13 milliards de dollars d'ici 2029, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) de 24 %. En adoptant des plateformes cloud, les entreprises bénéficient d'une plus grande flexibilité, agilité et évolutivité, de manière efficiente et économique. Pourquoi les décideurs optent pour Charon sur AWS Exécution transparente des applications existantes sur AWS sans réécriture du code. Tarification à l'usage « pay as you go » d'AWS réduisant significativement le coût total de possession (TCO). Amélioration des performances, de l'évolutivité... --- > Charon, la première solution permettant d'émuler les systèmes SPARC, PA-RISC, VAX et Alpha, est disponible pour l'abonnement à Google Cloud. - Published: 2025-03-05 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-on-the-google-cloud/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Charon sur Google Cloud Les interruptions de service liées à vos serveurs obsolètes ne sont plus une menace avec Stromasys et Google Cloud Parlez à un expert Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Notre clientèle mondiale Pourquoi le moment est-il venu de migrer les systèmes existants vers l'informatique dématérialisée ? Chaque application joue un rôle critique. Toutefois, le matériel ancien engendre des risques croissants et une complexité accrue en matière de maintenance. Selon Gartner, 90 % des responsables informatiques se concentrent sur la résolution de problèmes liés à ces systèmes en raison de leur coût d’entretien élevé et des inefficacités opérationnelles. La migration vers le cloud est en pleine accélération. Toujours selon Gartner, 85 % des entreprises adopteront une stratégie « cloud-first » d’ici à 2025. C’est aujourd’hui qu’il faut agir, pas demain, lorsque le matériel sera défaillant. Dans cette optique, Charon sur Google Cloud représente une solution fiable pour rationaliser l’environnement informatique de l’entreprise tout en préservant ses investissements logiciels. Principales caractéristiques de Charon sur Google Cloud Élimination du matériel physique obsolète, vos environnements bénéficient d’une fiabilité et d’une sécurité renforcées. Tarification à l’usage de Google Cloud permet de réduire les dépenses opérationnelles de manière significative. Hautes fréquences d’horloge des processeurs améliorent les performances applicatives. Les utilisateurs finaux utilisent la même interface... --- > Emulateur Charon PDP-11 - La solution ultime pour les anciens systèmes PDP. Remplacez en toute transparence le matériel DEC vieillissant ! - Published: 2025-02-20 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-pdp-11-emulator/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Emulateur Charon-PDP 11 Réduisez les coûts de maintenancejusqu'à 40 % grâce à l'émulateur PDP 11 le plusfiable Parlez à un expert Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Notre clientèle mondiale Comment le matériel DEC PDP-11 obsolète entrave-t-il votre activité ? Développé dans les années 1970 par Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), le PDP-11 a rencontré un grand succès grâce à son architecture novatrice et sa facilité de programmation. Toutefois, le support technique de DEC ayant été interrompu, les stations de travail et serveurs PDP-11 sont devenus obsolètes, rendant l’approvisionnement en pièces de rechange de plus en plus difficile. Cette situation provoque des arrêts non planifiés, augmente les coûts de maintenance et expose l’infrastructure informatique à des risques critiques. Ces contraintes impactent directement la productivité des entreprises et pèsent lourdement sur les budgets informatiques. De plus, remplacer l’infrastructure dans son ensemble est une opération coûteuse, longue et risquée, notamment sur les plans de la compatibilité et de la sécurité des données. Solution de virtualisation Charon-PDP : augmentez l'efficacité de votre entreprise les arrêts imprévus et garantit la continuité de fonctionnement des applications critiques. Réduit les coûts de maintenance en supprimant la dépendance aux systèmes PDP-11 vieillissants. Conservez votre environnement d’origine sans risque de migration ni modification du code source. Incorporation des capacités de reprise après... --- > Charon PDP-11 Emulator - The ultimate solution for legacy PDP systems. Seamlessly replace aging DEC hardware! - Published: 2025-02-20 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-pdp-11-emulator/ - Translation Priorities: Optional, Optional Charon-PDP 11 Emulator Cut Maintenance CostsBy Up to 40% with the MostTrusted PDP 11 Emulator Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele How is Legacy DEC PDP 11 Hardware Constraining Your Business? The PDP hardware was developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in the 1970s. It became very popular for its innovative architecture and ease of programming. Over time, the vendor has stopped offering support for legacy DEC PDP 11 workstations and servers, resulting in hardware obsolescence. It leads to replacement parts scarcity, which drives up maintenance costs, resulting in unplanned downtime. It not only impacts business performance and productivity but also strains IT budgets. The replacement of the entire legacy infrastructure is expensive and time-consuming. Moving to a new environment is risky and can raise compatibility and data security challenges. Charon-PDP Virtualization Solution:Elevate Your Business Efficiency Eliminate unexpected downtime and ensure seamless operation of critical workloads. Reduces the increasing maintenance costs by eliminating aging legacy PDP-11 systems. Maintain your original environment with no migration risks or code modifications. Latest disaster recovery & advanced security measures to protect sensitive business and client data. Seamless integration with modern applications to improve performance and efficiency. Offers enhanced reliability, flexibility, and scalability to meet the growing business requirements. Get in Touch Transform Legacy PDP-11 with Lift and Shift Migration The... --- > L'émulation Charon AXP de Stromays garantit la longévité et la fiabilité de vos systèmes DEC Alpha. Rationalisez vos opérations et adaptez-vous aux nouvelles demandes. - Published: 2025-02-17 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-axp-alpha-virtualization-and-emulation/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Solutions d'émulation Alpha par Charon-AXP Éliminez les temps d'arrêt et protégez vos applications critiques Alpha à moindre coût Parlez à un expert Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Notre clientèle mondiale Difficultés rencontrées par les entreprises qui s’appuient sur des systèmes DEC Alpha obsolètes Les systèmes DEC Alpha ont représenté une avancée majeure en matière de calcul haute performance. Toutefois, avec l’évolution rapide de l’IT, ces plateformes sont devenues obsolètes. Le matériel vieillit, les systèmes d’exploitation comme OpenVMS ou Tru64 Unix rencontrent des limitations techniques, et leur maintien devient coûteux. Les entreprises rencontrent des pannes matérielles, des temps d’arrêt critiques, et des difficultés à trouver des pièces de rechange. Remplacer l’ensemble de l’infrastructure est complexe, car il faut maintenir la compatibilité avec les applications existantes. Charon-AXP résout ce problème en fournissant un environnement Alpha virtuel sur des plateformes x86 modernes tournant sous Linux ou Windows. Charon-AXP : Transformez les systèmes vieillissants avec nos solutions de virtualisation Alpha Éliminez le besoin de systèmes DEC Alpha obsolètes et minimisez l'augmentation de vos coûts opérationnels. Évitez les interruptions de service améliorant la disponibilité des applications critiques Profitez d'un processus de migration transparent. Préservez vos logiciels, systèmes d'exploitation et applications en l’état : aucune modification n'est nécessaire. Renforcez la sécurité et protégez l'infrastructure de votre entreprise grâce... --- > Stromays' Charon AXP Emulation ensures longevity and reliability for your DEC Alpha systems. Streamline operations and adapt to new demands. - Published: 2025-02-17 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-axp-alpha-virtualization-and-emulation/ - Translation Priorities: Optional, Optional Alpha Emulation Solutions by Charon-AXP Eliminate Downtime and Protect Critical Alpha Applications at aFraction of the Cost Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele Hurdles the Businesses Face While Relying on DEC Alpha Legacy Systems The DEC Alpha Server was once a driving force in several industry sectors because its high-end computing is now struggling with performance limitations. Legacy systems like OpenVMS and True64 Unix can't operate efficiently on aging Alpha emulators. Businesses face numerous challenges while maintaining outdated Alpha AXP servers, including hardware failures, downtime, and more. While replacing old the old Alpha emulator is expensive and tedious, it's further complicated by compatibility issues between modern infrastructure and legacy applications like True64 Alpha and OpenVMS. Charon AXP migrates legacy DEC Alpha Servers to modern platforms like industry-standard x86 systems. They create a virtual Alpha environment on standard Linux and Windows-based host systems. Charon-AXP: Transform Aging Legacy Systems with Alpha Virtualization Solutions Eliminate the need for outdated DEC Alpha legacy systems and minimize the rising operational costs. No more unplanned downtime that will impact your mission-critical operations and productivity. Seamless migration process. Zero changes in original software, operating systems, or other applications. Enhanced security measures and disaster recovery technologies to protect your business infrastructure. Alpha emulation leverages modern technologies to improve efficiency and scalability to meet market... --- > Charon-PAR vous permet de virtualiser des systèmes PA-RISC vieillissants, tels que HP 3000 ou HP 9000, sur des serveurs Intel x64 afin de protéger vos applications patrimoniales contre les défaillances matérielles. - Published: 2025-02-03 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-par-pa-risc-hp-ux-virtualization/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Emulation HP-UX & PA-RISC par Charon-PAR Éliminez les risques liés au matériel PA-RISC sans modifier le code ou les données hérités. Parlez à un expert Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Notre clientèle mondiale Empêchez le matériel PA-RISC d'entraver la croissance de votre entreprise Bien que le matériel PA-RISC approche de sa fin de vie, les systèmes d’exploitation tels que MPE/iX 7. 5 ou les applications critiques sous HP-UX conservent une pertinence opérationnelle à long terme. Si vous avez déjà été confronté à une panne matérielle, à des difficultés pour obtenir des pièces de rechange ou à la nécessité d’explorer des alternatives, vous savez qu’il devient urgent de réagir. Et si aucune panne n’est encore survenue, ce n’est qu’une question de temps. Compte tenu des enjeux financiers et des responsabilités liées à vos environnements critiques, attendre l’échec du matériel avant d’agir serait une erreur stratégique. Charon-PAR rend possible l’exécution de vos applications HP-UX et MPE/iX 7. 5 sur des systèmes modernes, sans dépendre du matériel obsolète et avec une nette réduction des coûts de maintenance. Obtenez des résultats concrets et durables avec Charon-PAR Migrer votre environnement en conservant les applications, les données et les intergiciels sans les modifier, réduisant ainsi l’effort et les risques de migration. Assurez la continuité des activités grâce à... --- > Charon-PAR lets you virtualize aging PA-RISC systems, like HP 3000 or HP 9000, on Intel x64 servers to protect your legacy applications from hardware failure. - Published: 2025-02-03 - Modified: 2025-06-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-par-pa-risc-hp-ux-virtualization/ - Translation Priorities: Optional, Optional HP-UX & PA-RISC Emulation by Charon-PAR Eliminate the Risks of PA-RISC Hardware Without Changing Any Legacy Code or Data Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele Prevent PA-RISC Hardware from Hampering Your Business Growth The PA-RISC hardware may be reaching the end of its life, but MPE/iX 7. 5 and HP-UX software & applications that run on top of it tend to have substantially longer lifetimes. You may already be encountering hardware failure, searched for replacement parts or begun to investigate alternatives. And if you haven’t yet had hardware difficulties, you are aware that it’s only a matter of time. Given the revenue and liabilities at stake, waiting for hardware to fail and then take action is not a smart practice. What if you could run your MPE/iX 7. 5 and HP-UX applications without relying on outdated hardware – and at a fraction of your current maintenance costs? Charon-PAR offers a proven hardware virtualization solution to make that a reality. Unlock Transformative Business Outcomes with Charon-PAR Minimize migration disruption by keeping apps, data, and middleware unchanged. Ensure business continuity by eliminating the risk of unplanned downtime. Boost your ROI by replacing classic hardware with affordable virtualization. Improve performance through faster execution on modern hardware or cloud. Reduce power usage and environmental impact, lowering overall operational costs. Simplify... --- > Mettez à niveau votre VAX/VMS vieillissant sans effort avec l'émulation Charon VAX pour HP OpenVMS. Découvrez les solutions de virtualisation et d'émulation VAX dès maintenant ! - Published: 2025-01-31 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-vax-virtualization-and-emulation/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Solutions d'émulation Charon VAX La meilleure solution de migration VAX : Pas de réécriture du code et pas de perturbations Parlez à un expert Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Notre clientèle mondiale Les défis liés à l'utilisation d'un système VAX obsolète Les systèmes VAX/VMS continuent d’alimenter des applications critiques pour de nombreuses entreprises. Cependant, s’appuyer sur des équipements DEC VAX vieillissants expose à des risques importants tels que des pannes matérielles récurrentes, des interruptions imprévues et une hausse constante des frais de maintenance. Le remplacement complet de l’infrastructure matérielle est coûteux, long, risqué, et ne garantit pas toujours une meilleure fiabilité ou performance. Les solutions de virtualisation Charon VAX de Stromasys apportent une réponse concrète à ces enjeux. L’émulateur VAX/VMS recrée fidèlement l’environnement original sur une plateforme moderne, assurant une continuité transparente des opérations critiques. Charon-VAX : l'émulateur VAX le plus abouti pour répondre aux besoins de votre entreprise Réduit considérablement les coûts opérationnels en éliminant la dépendance aux systèmes matériels VAX anciens Prend en charge vos activités critiques sans interruption ni dégradation de service Aucun besoin de modification du système d’exploitation, des applications ou des composants logiciels existants Fournit des mesures avancées de sécurité et de reprise après sinistre pour garantir la résilience de votre infrastructure. Assurer l’intégrité opérationnelle et l’intégration... --- > Upgrade your aging VAX/VMS effortlessly with Charon VAX emulation for HP OpenVMS. Explore VAX Virtualization & Emulation Solutions now! - Published: 2025-01-31 - Modified: 2025-07-02 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-vax-virtualization-and-emulation/ - Translation Priorities: Optional, Optional Charon VAX Emulation Solutions Best-In-Class VAX Migration Solution: No Code Rewrite & Zero Disruptions  Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele The Challenges of Relying on Legacy VAX System The VAX/VMS operating systems and software are critical applications that drive several core business operations. Still relying on the aging DEC VAX systems can result in frequent hardware failures, unplanned downtime and escalating maintenance expenses. Replacing the entire legacy hardware is expensive, time-consuming, and risky. Also, the new virtual VAX environment may not be as reliable as the existing hardware, resulting in poor performance. Charon VAX virtualization solutions from Stromasys are emerging as the global leader in legacy VAX system migration. Its VAX/VMS emulator mimics the environment of the outdated legacy VAX system on a modern platform ensuring seamless business operations. Charon-VAX: Leading Legacy VAX Emulator to Transform Your Business Needs Minimizes skyrocketing operational costs by eliminating the need for vintage VAX systems and hardware. Seamlessly operates on your mission-critical operations without disruptions or unplanned downtime. No migration risks & zero changes in the original operating system, applications, or layered products. Provides advanced security & disaster recovery measures to protect your business infrastructure. Ensures operational integrity and smooth integration with modern tools to meet growing market demands. Elevates operational performance and efficiency with its scalability, flexibility, and reliability.... --- > Le produit de virtualisation et d'émulation Sun SPARC Charon-SSP crée une réplique virtuelle du matériel Sun SPARC original et rationalise les opérations dans vos environnements. - Published: 2025-01-07 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-ssp-sun-sparc-virtualization/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Virtualisation Sun SPARC par Charon-SSP Assurez la continuité de vos activités grâce à l'émulateur SPARC leader du marché Parlez à un expert Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Notre clientèle mondiale Les risques inévitables liés à l'utilisation de matériel SPARC vieillissant Les applications Solaris jouent un rôle stratégique pour les entreprises, en soutenant les opérations critiques et en garantissant la conformité réglementaire. Cependant, continuer à s’appuyer sur du matériel Sun SPARC obsolète engendre des interruptions fréquentes, coûteuses et imprévisibles. D’année en année, les pièces de rechange deviennent plus rares, et les compétences nécessaires à la maintenance de ces systèmes se font de plus en plus rares. Par ailleurs, une migration à grande échelle présente des risques élevés, engendre des coûts importants, et demande un temps considérable. Rien ne garantit, dans ces conditions, que les nouvelles plateformes offriront un niveau de performance équivalent à celui des systèmes en place. Charon-SSP de Stromasys s’impose comme la solution idéale pour surmonter ces obstacles techniques et accompagner la croissance des entreprises en assurant la pérennité de leurs environnements SPARC. Charon-SSP : l’émulateur SPARC conçu pour répondre aux besoins métiers critiques Réduisez les interruptions de service et garantissez un fonctionnement fiable des applications critiques Rationalise les dépenses d’exploitation en supprimant la dépendance vis-à-vis du matériel et des composants... --- > Sun SPARC virtualization & emulation product Charon-SSP creates the virtual replica of the original Sun SPARC hardware and streamline operations in your environments. - Published: 2025-01-07 - Modified: 2025-07-02 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/solution/charon-ssp-sun-sprac-virtualization/ - Translation Priorities: Optional, Optional Sun SPARC Virtualization by Charon-SSP Achieve Uninterrupted Business Continuity with the Leading SPARC Emulator Talk to an Expert Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed Our Global Clientele The Unavoidable Risks of Sticking with Aging SPARC Hardware The Solaris applications are mission-critical, driving essential operations and ensuring compliance. But relying on Sun SPARC hardware results in frequent and costly downtime. With each passing year, parts are harder to source, and skilled professionals are in short supply. On the other hand, full-scale migration is risky, expensive and time-consuming. In fact, there is no assurance the new systems will match your existing one’s performance. Charon-SSP by Stromasys emerges as a top-tier choice, tackling critical challenges and helping enterprises unlock business growth. Charon-SSP: The SPARC Emulator Designed for Your Business Needs Minimize downtime and keep critical applications running more reliably than ever before. Reduce operational expenses by eliminating reliance on aging Sun SPARC hardware and components. No major software changes required – your management routines will remain intact. Compatible with leading virtualization platforms like VMware and Oracle VM, offering flexibility. Leverage modern security and disaster recovery tools to protect your systems. Improve performance with Stromasys’ dynamic instruction translation (DIT) technology. Get In Touch Affordable, Reliable and Quick: Lift and Shift with Stromasys Our Sun SPARC virtualization product, Charon-SSP works on the principles of Lift and Shift emulation.... --- - Published: 2024-12-19 - Modified: 2025-01-13 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/techsupershow-itexpo-2025-where-technology-meets-opportunity/ - Translation Priorities: Optional #TECHSUPERSHOW | ITEXPO 2025 Join Stromasys to Overcome Legacy Hurdles & Enhance Operations February 11 - 13, 2025 Booth #2063 Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Claim Your Free Pass Now Home Stromasys is delighted to announce its sponsorship and participation at ITEXPO 2025, which will be held at Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from February 11th to 13th. This event is a platform where tech buyers, resellers, and solutions providers come together to make innovative technology decisions to improve business growth. At ITEXPO, you can dive deep into what's next in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, CX, and more. Join us at Booth #2063 and meet our Regional Sales Directors, Matthew Kirven and Meghan Fitts, to navigate the challenges of legacy hardware like Dec Alpha, Sun SPARC, VAX, PDP, and more. Explore how emulation and virtualization solutions are modernizing aging systems to ensure business continuity while elevating performance. Visit us to discover how to manage legacy systems more cost-effectively while improving business outcomes. We look forward to meeting you and assisting you in modernizing your IT infrastructure to leverage the latest technologies. Meet Our Experts Matthew Kirven Regional Sales Director Meghan Fitts Regional Sales Director Early Bird Registration Offer Register now to learn more about Stromasys and get EXCLUSIVE FREE ACCESS to all Keynotes and general Sessions, free workshops, networking receptions, and unlimited Expo Hall access. What Are You Waiting For? Connect with industry leaders and explore solutions that empower growth. Limited spots available - Secure your... --- > Discover Charon legacy system emulation solutions by Stromasys. Modernize and optimize your aging IT infrastructure with Charon®. - Published: 2024-12-11 - Modified: 2025-04-09 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/emulation-software-solutions/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Charon®: The Ultimate Emulation Software Solution Industry-Leading Legacy Emulator That Drives Significant Savings and Boosts ROI Talk to an Expert Home Empowering Our Clients: Stellar Results Achieved with Stromasys 100% Boost in overall performance 93. 6% Decrease in power consumption 90% Reduction in maintenance cost 90% Improvement in efficiency 15x Increase in execution speed The Challenge Legacy hardware poses a significant risk to your business. Maintenance becomes increasingly difficult over time, and sourcing spare parts can be frustrating. Moreover, there is a constant risk of downtime, security breaches, and data loss. But full-scale legacy migration isn't easy either. It can be risky, time-consuming, and expensive (including the cost of retraining users). Strategies like rearchitecting, recreating, refactoring, or replacing applications require extensive retraining of admins and users, often leading to management challenges. This is where Stromasys' Charon emulation software steps in. Minimize Risk, Maximize Efficiency — Choose Charon by Stromasys Charon emulator is a cost-effective alternative to full-scale migration The Quick implementation enables seamless transition without downtime Achieve significant performance boosts with minimal operational disruption A dependable solution that prolongs the lifespan of your critical applications It supports multiple legacy servers such as SPARC, PA-RISC, VAX, Alpha, and PDP Emulated systems completely eliminate costly hardware maintenance Available for both on-premises and on-cloud, tailored to your business needs It leverages modern security and disaster recovery tools to protect your systems Get In Touch Lift & Shift Emulation: The Most Affordable and Time-Saving Alternative With our Lift and Shift emulation solution for VAX,... --- > Découvrez les solutions d'émulation de systèmes patrimoniaux Charon de Stromasys. Modernisez et optimisez votre infrastructure informatique vieillissante avec Charon®. - Published: 2024-12-11 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/emulation-software-solutions/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Charon® : La solution logicielle d'émulation ultime L'émulateur Legacy de Stromasys , leader du marché, offre une alternative rentable et performante pour prolonger la vie des systèmes critiques tout en optimisant le retour sur investissement. Parlez à un expert Home Donner à nos clients les moyens d'agir : Des résultats exceptionnels grâce à Stromasys 100% Amélioration de la performance globale 93. 6% Diminution de la consommation d'énergie 90% Réduction des coûts de maintenance 90% Amélioration de l'efficacité 15x Augmentation de la vitesse d'exécution Le défi Le matériel ancien représente un risque opérationnel important. Sa maintenance devient de plus en plus complexe avec le temps, et l’obtention de pièces détachées est de plus en plus incertaine. De surcroît, ces environnements sont exposés à des interruptions imprévues, des vulnérabilités de sécurité et des pertes de données potentielles. En parallèle, la migration complète des systèmes existants vers une nouvelle architecture est souvent perçue comme un processus long, risqué et coûteux. Ces projets impliquent souvent la réécriture ou la refonte d’applications, ainsi qu’un effort considérable de formation pour les administrateurs et utilisateurs finaux, entraînant des perturbations importantes. C’est dans ce contexte que la solution logicielle Charon de Stromasys s’impose comme une alternative efficace. Minimisez les risques, maximisez la performance avec Charon Charon permet une transition fluide et économique, sans nécessiter de migration lourde. Sa mise en œuvre rapide réduit considérablement les temps d’arrêt, tout en améliorant les performances de manière significative avec un impact minimal sur les opérations en cours. 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Search… - Published: 2023-06-05 - Modified: 2024-11-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/partners/find-a-partner/ - Translation Priorities: Optional Stromasys Solution Partners offer a wide array of services and expertise for regions around the world. Search for the ideal Stromasys partner to meet your server virtualization needs. --- > Stromasys Technology Alliances The Stromasys team offers deep experience and expertise in working with all major infrastructure providers,… - Published: 2023-06-05 - Modified: 2024-12-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/partners/technology-alliances/ - Translation Priorities: Optional The Stromasys team offers deep experience and expertise in working with all major infrastructure providers, including cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle. Our alliances let Stromasys lift and shift your mission-critical systems in a way that minimizes disruption and maximizes the performance, security, and reliability benefits of leading cloud and hybrid cloud services. --- > Partner with Stromasys for a tailored Charon® solution, ensuring seamless legacy application migration. - Published: 2023-06-02 - Modified: 2023-12-27 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/partners/ Stromasys works closely with dozens of technology providers to make sure your Charon® solution will meet your unique business and infrastructure requirements. Stromasys works in partnership with all major cloud providers and leading-edge hardware manufacturers, software companies, and IT firms to exceed your expectations for a smooth, efficient legacy application migration. --- > Revitalize legacy system effortlessly! Stromasys enables seamless data center modernization. Get into Partner Program with us. - Published: 2023-06-02 - Modified: 2024-11-18 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/partners/partner-program/ - Translation Priorities: Optional You have customers who have heavily invested in mission-critical legacy applications that currently run on aging hardware platforms such as SPARC, PA-RISC, Alpha, VAX, or even PDP-11. Over the years, those hardware platforms have entered End of Life Status. They are less reliable than they once were, use a lot of expensive energy and are costly to maintain. Data Center Modernization Are you already assisting such customers in migrating their infrastructure to even newer x86, cloud or even hybrid solutions or virtualizations? With Stromasys, you can pull those legacy applications and systems into your campaigns and enable your customers to achieve holistic data center modernization. Partner with Stromasys and move one step closer to modernizing and streamlining your customer’s entire IT infrastructure. Our Solutions Our solutions virtualize your customer’s old hardware on new x86 systems without changing the customer’s legacy software. Our software emulates legacy hardware so that legacy applications still think they are running on the original hardware. The only thing your customers' end-users and system administrators will notice about the switch is an improvement (often dramatic) in legacy software performance. Legacy systems often run faster, offer more storage and business continuance options, and create the ability to move legacy apps to the cloud. Stromasys Charon® emulation software is cross-platform virtualization software family that includes versions for various legacy hardware emulation. Let's talk about how we can work together to help your clients protect their big investments in legacy software while eliminating the risks of legacy hardware. Take the... --- > Review our Privacy Policy for transparent information. 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Learn more! - Published: 2025-05-21 - Modified: 2025-05-21 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-and-stefanini-group-join-forces-to-redefine-innovation-in-legacy-server-transformation/ Stromasys, a global leader in legacy hardware emulation, has recently collaborated with Stefanini Group to facilitate significant transformation in legacy systems. Together, they achieved remarkable results in a complex legacy server consolidation project for a European multisector enterprise. This initiative addressed long-standing technology dependence, modernized essential infrastructure, and supported business continuity. Project Background The project addressed a massive challenge for a European multisector giant in aerospace, defence, and security. They had multiple legacy servers spread across different parts of Italy. These intricate landscapes of outdated servers included: SPARC, PA-RISC, and Alpha. The goal? To consolidate and virtualize these systems into a singular, efficient virtual data center powered by VMware and Stromasys Charon solutions. Transforming the Legacy Landscape The project began by analyzing the legacy environment intricately. Using custom scripts and close collaboration with the client, the teams identified data and performance bottlenecks. Guided by this groundwork, the transition to a single virtual Linux-based infrastructure on VMware was set into motion. Stromasys navigated multiple challenges – from inconsistent configurations to licensing hurdles with agility. Standard operating system tools ensured data integrity during migration, while innovative third-party solutions addressed unforeseen complexities. Throughout, downtime was managed meticulously to avoid disruptions. By the project's end, a complete transformation was achieved. Outdated, unreliable servers have been replaced by advanced virtual machines. It enabled easier management with remote-access solutions and standardized tools for routine tasks, such as backups and updates. Here are some of the key outcomes: Enhanced performance: With optimized resources and updated hardware, critical... --- > Join Stromasys at Red Hat Summit 2025, Booth #657, to explore Charon solutions that virtualize legacy systems and modernize without disrupting operations. - Published: 2025-05-08 - Modified: 2025-05-08 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/red-hat-summit-2025/ Riverside, CA – May 8, 2025 – Stromasys, the global leader in legacy hardware virtualization, is excited to announce its participation in Red Hat Summit 2025, taking place from May 19–22 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Attendees can visit Stromasys at Booth #657 to explore how its Charon emulator suite enables organizations to modernize aging mission-critical systems without disrupting operations. Red Hat Summit is the premier enterprise open-source event, bringing together thousands of IT professionals, developers, and business leaders to explore innovations in AI/ML, hybrid cloud, automation, and more. Stromasys' Charon solutions create virtual replicas of legacy systems—including Sun SPARC, DEC Alpha, VAX, PA-RISC, and PDP—allowing them to run on modern x86 hardware or in the cloud. This approach eliminates hardware risks and extends the life of critical applications without the need for costly rewrites. At the event, Stromasys' Regional Sales Directors, Meghan Fitts and Matthew Kirven, will be available to discuss how Charon can help organizations: Eliminate hardware risks associated with aging systems Preserve applications without expensive rewrites Simplify modernization efforts without disrupting operations To learn more or schedule a meeting with Stromasys at Red Hat Summit 2025, click on the link below. Register Now About Stromasys Founded in 1998, Stromasys is the original and leading provider of enterprise-class cross-platform virtualization solutions for legacy systems. Its Charon suite of emulators enables businesses to preserve critical applications by virtualizing legacy hardware platforms, ensuring business continuity and reducing IT costs. --- > Stop struggling with downtime and escalating maintenance costs. Modernize your legacy systems with Stromasys for uninterrupted business operations. - Published: 2025-01-13 - Modified: 2025-01-13 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-to-exhibit-at-itexpo-florida-2025/ Riverside, CA – January 13, 2025 – Stromasys, the leader in legacy hardware virtualization, announced today that it will be showcasing its Charon legacy server emulation at ITEXPO, set to be held February 11-13, 2025, at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ITEXPO is the communications and digital transformation event where influential buyers gather to make their purchase decisions. Meet Stromasys at ITEXPO at Booth # 2063 to learn more about Stromasys’ strategy legacy server emulation. Register Now For more than 20 years, executives, technology buyers, sellers, resellers and manufacturers from companies of all sizes and industries have assembled at ITEXPO to forge new business partnerships, collaborate and learn together and from one another. Dozens of conferences sessions, keynotes and panels will be focused on helping attendees move their businesses forward. “The Stromasys team is excited to be a first-time sponsor at ITEXPO this year. We are looking forward to meeting industry professionals that can benefit from our legacy server emulation solution to reduce legacy technical debt and help with infrastructure modernization initiatives. ” Stromasys hardware virtualization is the easiest, most cost-effective way to move mission-critical systems off vulnerable, aging legacy hardware without changing your applications. Minimize risk while maximizing performance with Stromasys. Register now for ITEXPO using the exclusive Stromasys link to receive a free Expo Plus pass and save $149. About Stromasys: Stromasys is the original and leading provider of enterprise-class cross-platform virtualization solutions for SunSPARC, PA-RISC, DEC VAX, DEC Alpha, and DEC PDP-11 servers. Since... --- > Charon-SSP 6.0 has set records with its next-level cloud performance and groundbreaking MMU pass-through for seamless legacy system migration. - Published: 2024-11-05 - Modified: 2024-11-07 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-launches-charon-ssp-6-0-next-generation-sparc-emulation/ Riverside, CA – November 5, 2024 - Stromasys is thrilled to announce the launch of Charon-SSP 6. 0, the latest version of our flagship SPARC emulation solution. Building on years of industry-leading legacy system emulation, this new release introduces powerful performance enhancements, increased compatibility, and refined user functionality, all aimed at providing seamless and efficient migration for organizations moving their SPARC workloads to the cloud or modern virtual environments. Charon-SSP 6. 0 represents a major step forward, especially with its pioneering MMU pass-through feature that brings virtualized performance to unprecedented levels. Key Features and Enhancements in Charon-SSP 6. 0: MMU Pass-Through for Enhanced Performance: A significant performance improvement is achieved with the new MMU pass-through feature for Charon-SSP/4U and Charon-SSP/4V. This innovation brings performance levels to Charon-SSP instances running in virtual environments—such as the Cloud or on VMware—that were previously only available on physical Charon hosts. Improved I/O and Network Performance: Additional I/O and network performance upgrades have been implemented for Charon-SSP/4V, ensuring faster and more efficient operations across demanding applications. Flexible Multi-CPU Emulation Options: Users with multi-CPU Charon-SSP/4V systems now have the option to represent emulated CPUs as either individual cores or as cores with multiple hardware threads. This flexibility enables a more accurate representation of legacy hardware, which is crucial for certain customer applications. Extended OS Support: Charon-SSP 6. 0 expands its compatibility to include RHEL / Oracle Linux / Rocky Linux up to version 8. 10 and 9. 4. It also introduces support for Amazon Linux 2023... --- > PartnerOne, one of the fastest growing enterprise software conglomerates, announced today that it has successfully acquired Stromasys. - Published: 2023-03-30 - Modified: 2023-09-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/partnerone-completes-the-acquisition-of-stromasys/ RIVERSIDE, Calif. , March 30, 2023 Partner One, one of the fastest growing enterprise software conglomerates, announced today that it has successfully acquired Stromasys SA, the world-leader in enterprise-class emulation solutions for legacy systems. Founded in 1998, Stromasys has revolutionized the field of legacy system modernization, allowing businesses to run their critical applications on modern, secure hardware platforms and on the Cloud, without sacrificing performance or functionality. The company's flagship product, Charon, is widely recognized as the industry standard for emulation, with support for a wide range of legacy systems. Partner One's acquisition marks a major milestone for Stromasys. The financial strength, resources, and expertise of Partner One will enable Stromasys to expand its reach, accelerate its growth, and continue to innovate and deliver world-class emulation solutions to its customers. "We are excited to welcome Stromasys to the Partner One family," said Nick Riuma, Principal at Partner One. "Stromasys is a world-class company with a strong track record of innovation and customer service. We are confident that our investment will enable Stromasys to continue to grow and deliver best-in-class solutions to its customers. " "We are thrilled to join forces with Partner One," said John Prot, CEO of Stromasys. "Partner One's investment is a strong vote of confidence in our team, our products, and our vision. Partner One's support will provide a tremendous growth opportunity for Stromasys and allow us to expand our reach and continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers. " Stromasys will continue to operate as... --- > Geneva, Switzerland, October 4, 2022 - Stromasys, an industry-leading legacy server emulation company, announced today the availability of its Charon… - Published: 2022-10-03 - Modified: 2025-06-11 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-legacy-hardware-emulation-is-now-available-in-a-new-aws-middle-east-uae-region/ Geneva, Switzerland, October 4, 2022 - Stromasys, an industry-leading legacy server emulation company, announced today the availability of its Charon server emulation solutions for customers using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Middle East (UAE) Region, which will support the acceleration of innovation and digital transformation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new AWS Middle East (UAE) Region consists of three Availability Zones (AZs) and becomes AWS’s second region in the Middle East, with the existing AWS Region in Bahrain, which launched in 2019. The new AWS Region gives organizations even greater choice for running their applications and serving end users from data centers located in the UAE, using advanced AWS technologies to drive innovation. “This expansion into the Middle East provides even more choice for customers,” said Myriam Khan, Head of Sales for Stromasys in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. “With our proven solution and AWS’s commitment to customers in the UAE, customers will be able to significantly accelerate their cloud migration strategies. ” Stromasys recently achieved AWS Migration and Modernization Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Competency status for AWS Partners. This designation recognizes that Stromasys has demonstrated technical proficiency and proven customer success, automating and accelerating customer application migration and modernization journeys. “Customers want migration and modernization solutions that remove obstacles and preserve the applications that are critical to their organizations,” said John Prot, CEO of Stromasys, “With Charon in AWS Marketplace, we make it easy for customers to virtualize and preserve their applications in the cloud without... --- > Explore how Charon SSP by Stromasys enables a smooth and efficient data center exit strategy. Learn how our solution empowers you to transition from legacy systems with confidence. - Published: 2022-08-26 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/charon-ssp-enables-data-center-exit/ Stromasys software Charon-SSP carried a mission-critical insurance app into service on the AWS cloud. Vinay Arumalla, DevOps Architect at insurance-analytics firm Verisk, says, “When we saw an article that Charon is a Sun SPARC emulator that can run Sun Solaris on AWS, we said, okay, let's try it. We did the proof of concept and made the application work. ” Aging Sun hardware at Verisk—along with a corporate mission to put applications into the AWS cloud—sparked the transition. AWS is the only cloud that Verisk uses. Replicating the operations and speeds of the app was crucial. Michael Ruane, IT Development Manager, says, “Our integration went very smooth. Our response times for the application were on par with what was happening on-prem today, and they met our service level agreements. ” Ruane adds, “We set our application up in a true production and DR environment, using Stromasys to bring our systems out to AWS, so we could get the app out of our datacenter. ” SPARC emulation compatibility in AWS is a unique offering in the industry. “Ever since we integrated this Stromasys solution,” Arumalla says, “I still don't know of any other solution like it to host a Solaris emulator on AWS. ” --- > Discover how Stromasys attains the AWS Migration and Modernization Competency, showcasing expertise in seamlessly migrating and modernizing legacy applications on the AWS Cloud platform. - Published: 2022-06-28 - Modified: 2023-08-02 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/aws-migration-and-modernization-competency/ Stromasys has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration and Modernization Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Competency status for AWS Partners. This designation recognizes that Stromasys has demonstrated technical proficiency and proven customer success automating and accelerating customer application migration and modernization journeys. AWS launched the AWS Migration and Modernization ISV Competency to allow customers to quickly and confidently engage highly specialized AWS Partners that help AWS customers modernize their applications. The AWS Migration and Modernization ISV Competency takes on the heavy lifting of identifying and validating industry leaders with proven customer success and technical proficiency in migration and application modernization tooling. “Customers want migration and modernization solutions that remove obstacles and preserve the applications that are critical to their organizations. ” said John Prot, CEO of Stromasys, “With Charon in AWS Marketplace, we make it easy for them to virtualize and preserve their applications in the cloud without changes. Receiving the Migration and Modernization Competency is a recognition of the hard work our teams have done helping customers achieve those goals. I am so proud of the team that achieved this and of the company they represent. ” Achieving the AWS Migration and Modernization ISV Competency differentiates Stromasys as an AWS Partner with deep domain expertise in helping organizations around the world modernize their operations and extend the lives of their mission-critical legacy applications. With Charon® legacy server emulation software, available in AWS Marketplace, Stromasys enables customers to remove the constraints associated with legacy application modernization by freeing them from the... --- > Charon-SSP version 5.4 update, with Rocky Linux support, improved graphics, and Ethernet emulation. Upgrade now for enhanced IT efficiency. - Published: 2022-06-22 - Modified: 2024-08-08 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/announcing-a-new-version-of-charon-ssp-5-4-stromasys-enhances-its-solution-to-migrate-legacy-applications-from-aging-sparc-hardware-to-the-cloud/ CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts – June 22, 2022 – Stromasys announced the release of its new version 5. 4 of Charon-SSP. With this update, Charon-SSP features support for Rocky Linux, new graphics and Ethernet emulation features, and an updated version 2. 0. 1 of the VE License Server. IT departments with SPARC hardware running mission-critical applications can use Charon-SSP to migrate applications off legacy hardware to the cloud or a modern platform. Organizations can continue to use their existing application binaries without recompilation or recertification. IT professionals will have a lower maintenance cost without the worry of unplanned downtime. Updates to version 5. 4 include: Redesign of graphic card emulation remote rendering, eliminating the open-source dependency Added support for Rocky Linux New suspend & resume function in SSP/4V SCSI EFI booting in SSP/4V More virtual Ethernet cards in SSP/4V BGE emulation in SSP/4U Floppy emulation in SSP/4U Several minor bug fixes The VE licensing model, designed and implemented by Stromasys, offers flexible individual cloud installations or preconfigured images on selected marketplaces. Version 2. 0. 1 of the VE License Server included in this update adds an AutoVE license model as well as bug fixes and other minor updates. “We’re thrilled to offer this update as IT departments continue to shift their operations to the cloud,” stated Stromasys CEO, John Prot. “As our most popular product, Charon-SSP offers what our customers need: more options to modernize legacy IT infrastructure. ” Version 5. 4 is available now from Stromasys or in selected cloud marketplaces.... --- > Discover Charon-SSP's cross-platform virtualization, bringing legacy apps to modern hardware. Seamlessly transition while preserving functionality. Learn more. - Published: 2022-06-16 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/legacy-applications-on-modern-hardware-made-possible-with-charon-ssp-cross-platform-hardware-virtualization/ Rochester Electronics relies on legacy intellectual property (IP) to support customers with the challenges of semiconductor obsolescence as part of a fully authorized semiconductor replication process. Legacy applications on unsupported hardware can be a vital part of Rochester’s procedures and workflow. They provide a link to intellectual property (IP) that may still hold significant value. This link is at risk of being lost due to aging hardware and the inability to repair systems. By utilizing Charon-SSP by Stromasys Rochester was most recently able to preserve legacy licensed design IP written and compiled in 1996 for Sun Sparc architecture. Stromasys is an original and leading provider of enterprise-class cross-platform virtualization solutions. They offer a remedy that allows for continuous use of legacy applications and mining systems for legacy IP. Charon-SSP/4M/4U/4V are members of the Charon cross-platform hardware virtualization product family. Charon-SSP creates the virtual replica of the original SPARC hardware inside a standard 64-bit x86 compatible computer system. For Rochester, the transition from legacy hardware to emulated system started with imaging the storage from the legacy system and saving it to a modern system. Merging the commands of the past and the technologies of the present, the Stromasys and Rochester teams preserved the operating system, legacy application, and design data. This preservation meant no software rework was necessary. Original operating systems settings (Solaris 2. 5. 1), including kernel options, were kept intact. No translation of commands or data was necessary. Accessing the emulated machine with Free and Open Source (FOSS) provided... --- > Explore how Stromasys' Charon emulation empowers OpenVMS footprint reduction. Learn how our innovative solution optimizes resources while preserving legacy systems. - Published: 2022-05-11 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/charon-enables-openvms-footprint-reduction/ The most important steel company in Europe needed a recovery plan for IT disasters. Disaster Recovery (DR) is essential to non-stop operations like the one at the ArcelorMittal plant in Sestao, Spain. The challenge was to build recovery infrastructure for an AlphaServer system. Manufacturing of such systems stopped more than a decade ago. ArcelorMittal has run OpenVMS on an AlphaServer for more than 20 years. The company was facing a shortage of replacement servers, a problem for thriving enterprises that depend on legacy systems. Moving its DR system to an emulated platform was a way to release its hold on legacy hardware. “We scouted four different solutions and tested them extensively,” says Process Engineer Jose Luis Laso. “We finally chose Charon-AXP from Stromasys, based on advantages that we experienced during our testing. ” Emulation-based architecture succeeds when it triggers no changes to applications. An identical platform is the goal, one where more common hardware—easy to procure, maintain, and upgrade—stands in for legacy servers. With more than two decades of solid service from its Meltshop and Rolling Mill software, ArcelorMittal wants to preserve investments in mission-critical technology. Standing at the heart of the steel company’s meltshop and mill solution is an Alphaserver DS20. The hardware continues to serve, but its future is assured because of the Stromasys Charon emulation. “We found superior stability, ease of use, and no need to change anything in our applications,” Laso says of Charon-AXP. On the other hand, some new opportunities will enhance the ArcelorMittal operations.... --- > Universitat Oberta de Catalunya overcame AWS migration challenges with Stromasys' Charon emulator, ensuring efficient legacy system hosting in the cloud. - Published: 2022-05-11 - Modified: 2024-01-07 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/accenture-leverages-charon-ssp-on-aws-cloud-to-preserve-mission-critical-legacy-applications/ As part of their end-to-end migration to AWS, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) faced numerous challenges. One of them was the fact that as per not having updated their infrastructure for a significant period of time, they were hosting some parts of their IT platform using rather ancient and legacy technologies. AWS, as other key hyper-scalers, do not often support legacy systems, and this is generally a substantial drawback for legacy-system-based enterprises trying to migrate their IT infrastructure to the cloud. When Enimbos Part of Accenture was appointed as UOC migration partner, there was no clear direction on what to do with some Solaris servers containing critical applications and information for UOC, because both UOC and Accenture migration teams knew legacy systems not being supported in AWS would present an impediment for the whole success of the transformation program. Thanks to Stromasys’ Charon emulator and support team, the project team was able to successfully deploy an environment to contain these Solaris servers that were critical to UOC operation. Once migrated, connectivity from the Charon-contained instances to the rest of the environment is effective and smooth. Now, these Solaris servers run efficiently within the Charon emulator and the client is more than happy with a cloud-based solution for a critical part of their operation than before the migration they resignedly accepted to host on-premises. - Javier Tavera, Accenture – PMO UOC Transformation Program --- > Simplify Solaris workload migration to AWS using Charon. Achieve seamless transitions, optimized performance, and modernized infrastructure. Learn more. - Published: 2022-03-22 - Modified: 2024-11-19 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/migrating-solaris-workloads-to-aws-with-charon/ A global supply chain management company that helps companies in dozens of industries replace manual and complex processes with efficient, automated, and more reliable ones was faced with the challenge of modernizing their aging data center. This included databases and applications on aging SPARC/Solaris infrastructure, something no cloud provider offers. They turned to Effectual for its technical resources and expertise and to find a solution for lifting and shifting their applications, without modification, to a modern environment. To resolve one of the primary issues preventing a rapid migration, Effectual identified the Charon solution by Stromasys as the answer to lifting and shifting Solaris workloads, without modification, to modern x86 environments. Following an on-premises proof of concept, the Solaris workloads were assessed for performance requirements in their native legacy environment, and virtual SPARCs were sized for VMware Cloud on AWS for hosting Solaris and native applications. Workload performance in the cloud matches that of the original SPARCS and the legacy applications (without modification) now have access to elastic storage and data protection services available in AWS. “This project shows the true strength of what companies can accomplish together,” says Tom Spalding, Effectual’s Chief Growth Officer. “Our customer’s team and partners were able to provide business value that far exceeded what a single company could have achieved on its own. This was a result of the customer’s openness, partnership, and willingness to pursue a holistic solution; Effectual’s creativity, focus on business outcomes and desire to execute on behalf of our customers; and... --- > UNITEC swiftly modernized with Charon-SSP, achieving a 24-day data center exit to Google Cloud. Experience enhanced performance, cost optimization, and a seamless transition with Stromasys. - Published: 2022-01-25 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/charon-ssp-enables-unitec-to-complete-their-data-center-exit-to-google-cloud-in-24-days/ Universidad Tecnológica de México (UNITEC) is one of the post-secondary education learning institutions under the Laureate Education, Inc. , umbrella of Laureate International Universities. The CIO of UNITEC decided it was time to modernize the university’s IT infrastructure and that the most efficient way to do this was a full data center exit to migrate all IT workloads to Google Cloud. UNITEC took full advantage of Charon-SSP’s SPARC system virtualization to move the legacy applications to Google Cloud, with no change to the applications or operating systems. The project was completed in twenty-four days. “Given the time-crunch situation we were in, the Stromasys and Google Cloud teams stepped up and migrated all the servers, applications, and data in the promised time. I couldn’t have been more proud of the team. ” —Ivan Alonso, CIO, IT Services, Laureate International Universities Laureate was running a SPARC T5-2 server ( 512 RAM | 32 Cores) to host their application servers, whereas the database back end was in an on-premises VMware cluster. The SPARC system had eight LDOMs, each with around 3-10 zones running Solaris OS versions 8-11. The legacy application now running on Google Cloud not only gets a new lease on life, but can now take advantage of options and new capabilities. The benefits of Charon cross-platform virtualization of legacy SPARC, DEC, and PA-RISC systems on Google Cloud: Risks of a legacy workload failure are mitigated (legacy hardware is gone) Costs are optimized with Google Cloud pay-as-you-go consumption model Google Cloud CPU... --- > Learn how Stromasys' Charon emulation remains secure and unaffected by the Log4j vulnerability. Discover our commitment to providing reliable and protected solutions for your legacy systems. - Published: 2021-12-13 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/charon-does-not-use-log4j/ Our engineers have been following the news of the highly publicized Log4J vulnerability. Our Charon legacy hardware emulation products do not use Log4J and are unaffected. We recommend that customers continue to monitor updates from other vendors and refer to the official bulletin and detail regarding this vulnerability below. https://www. cisa. gov/uscert/ncas/current-activity/2021/12/10/apache-releases-log4j-version-2150-address-critical-rce https://logging. apache. org/log4j/2. x/security. html --- > Discover Charon-SSP 5.0, expanding legacy app migration to the cloud. Upgrade from aging SPARC hardware seamlessly. Explore the latest innovation. - Published: 2021-04-30 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-announcing-a-new-product-version-with-charon-ssp-5-0-stromasys-expands-its-offering-to-migrate-legacy-applications-from-aging-sparc-hardware-to-the-cloud/ Stromasys announced the release of its new version 5. 0 of Charon-SSP. With this update, Charon-SSP can accommodate more versions of Solaris (including 11. 4) and the virtual environment (VE) licensing is now extended to VMware and additional cloud vendors. For more information about Charon-SSP 5. 0, please download the Software Product Description or contact Stromasys for a free demo. Download the full press release here. --- > Discover Charon-SSP 4.2 with simplified cloud licensing, enabling seamless migration of mission-critical apps from end-of-life SPARC hardware to the cloud. - Published: 2021-01-19 - Modified: 2024-07-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-announces-product-version-charon-ssp-4-2-which-includes-easier-cloud-licensing-to-migrate-mission-critical-applications-from-end-of-life-sparc-hardware-to-the-cloud/ Press release: Stromasys announces product version Charon-SSP 4. 2, which includes easier cloud licensing to migrate mission-critical applications from end-of-life SPARC hardware to the cloud Stromasys announced updates to its emulation solution, Charon-SSP 4. 2, which now allows organizations to implement secure licensing in all major cloud provider environments. IT professionals using aging SPARC hardware to run essential legacy applications can migrate them to the cloud or a modern on-prem platform. They can continue using the apps without the fear of unplanned downtime and enjoy lower operational costs. Companies can use the new Virtual Environment (VE) licensing model, designed and implemented by Stromasys, for flexible individual cloud installations or with preconfigured images offered on selected marketplaces. “IT Managers have struggled to find solutions to quickly lift and shift mission-critical applications off end-of-life hardware as they modernize their infrastructure,” stated CEO John Prot. “The ongoing pandemic has further highlighted the urgency to take steps towards a cloud strategy. Charon 4. 2 enables IT departments to accomplish this effort for legacy workloads. ” Charon-SSP 4. 2 has additional key features, including a new appliance-type package for easy on-prem installation and management as well as support for Red Hat/CentOS 8. For more information about Charon-SSP 4. 2, please download the Software Product Description or contact Stromasys for a free demo. --- > Read about Stromasys' certification of non-vulnerability from SolarWinds Orion. Learn how our commitment to security ensures the safety of your systems and data. - Published: 2020-12-16 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/certification-of-non-vulnerability-from-solarwinds-orion/ In light of the security alert published on December 13 (https://cyber. dhs. gov/ed/21-01/), we certify that none of our products or internal tools for development or management of our IT infrastructure is impacted. We do not use the Orion product to manage any of our assets and none of the solutions developed by SolarWinds are used to build, monitor, or analyze performance of our Software products in any phases of our processes from Research and Development up to Support. The only exception is the 'SolarWinds IP Address Tracker', an IP scanner from SolarWinds and not a product affected by the breach, which we are removing out of abundance of caution. --- > Learn about the seamless transition of Charon SSP Solaris emulator to Microsoft Azure VMs. Explore how Stromasys empowers Solaris applications to thrive on the Azure cloud platform. - Published: 2020-09-14 - Modified: 2020-09-14 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/from-microsoft-azure-charon-ssp-solaris-emulator-on-azure-vms/ This reference architecture shows how an emulator called Charon-SSP from the Microsoft partner, Stromasys, can run SPARC processor-based Solaris virtual machines (VMs) in Azure. Charon-SSP is a member of the Charon cross-platform hardware virtualization product family. The emulator can create virtual replicas of Sun-4m, Sun-4u, or Sun-4v SPARC family members on standard x86-64 Linux physical computers or hypervisors. Read more on the Microsoft website --- > See Charon SSP 4.0 in action at Nutanix Global .NEXT. Virtualize SPARC on Nutanix for cost-effective, seamless IT modernization. - Published: 2020-09-03 - Modified: 2024-07-31 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-to-show-new-product-offering-at-nutanix-next/ Stromasys, a Nutanix Ready AHV partner, announced it will demo its latest hardware virtualization product, Charon SSP 4. 0, at the Nutanix Global . NEXT Digital Experience from September 8th to September 11th. A leading provider in hardware virtualization solutions, Stromasys, with its SPARC emulation software, allows IT professionals with endof-life legacy hardware to continue using essential Solaris applications, without modification, while also lowering operational risk, costs, and energy consumption. “We work closely with Nutanix to bring their customers through the last mile of IT modernization,” stated John Prot, CEO of Stromasys. “For many IT managers, migrating away from aging hardware is an integral part of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, especially during this uncertain time. With the release of Charon SSP 4. 0 and in partnership with Nutanix, we can emulate more widely-used SPARC systems on hyper-converged infrastructure. ” Charon SSP 4. 0 creates a virtual replica of Sun4M, Sun4U, and Sun4V SPARC systems on standard x86-64 computer systems. These virtual legacy systems run on Nutanix AHV hypervisor and the associated applications are freed to run “as is” on Nutanix infrastructure (hybrid or public cloud) in a matter of days. The Nutanix Global . NEXT Digital Experience will bring together visionaries, developers, and IT leaders from around the globe to share the latest in hybrid and multi-cloud computing, datacenter infrastructure, storage, end user computing, database and more. The interactive event will feature a virtual “expo floor” where attendees can explore and discover new ways to modernize and optimize... --- > Navigate the new workplace with IT modernization. Seamlessly migrate legacy applications to the cloud for enhanced agility and productivity. Learn how. - Published: 2020-08-20 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/it-modernization-for-the-new-workplace-migrating-legacy-apps-to-the-cloud/ As governments worldwide put stay-at-home measures in place, organizations moved quickly to have their employees work from home while continuing normal business operations. It fell on IT managers to rapidly respond with an optimized IT infrastructure that ensured complete business continuity. Cloud computing, with its flexibility and IT agility, is a major component for optimizing operations. Migrating to the cloud adds several benefits, such as scalability with new technologies, lower cost of ownership, and security patching. In 2018, according to LogicMonitor’s Cloud Vision Study, main factors to move to the cloud are “IT agility, excelling at DevOps, mobility, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) adoption. ” Further, once migrated to the cloud, IT professionals are seeing that data analytics and disaster recovery are “two application areas with great opportunity. ” The ongoing pandemic intensified this need, with organizations “realizing the importance of cloud computing, as it has emerged as the biggest enabler for business continuity. ” However, the one issue in many organization’s data centers, and often their last hurdle in IT modernization, is critical and essential legacy applications running on legacy hardware. Aging technology is at an increasing risk of failing, recently highlighted with State department legacy IT systems seized with the recent influx of activity. Not only are they at risk of failing, legacy systems are holding organizations back from moving to new technologies, better performance and faster delivery. In 2018, 76% of companies wanted to migrate to a cloud model to... --- > Stromasys Charon: Swift legacy server emulation for legacy systems. Rapidly modernize, ensuring quick benefit processing in times of crisis. - Published: 2020-04-14 - Modified: 2024-07-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-government-it-paralysis-can-be-instantly-cured-with-lifting-and-shifting-legacy-applications/ As over 26 million Americans file for unemployment due to COVID-19, the computer systems processing state unemployment benefits are straining under the unprecedented increase in claims. 40-year old Cobol-based systems need extra capacity and the expertise of engineers who have the know-how to address decades-old servers. The Charon solutions, by Stromasys, is “lift and shift” software; can be installed remotely and does not require re-authentication or re-certification by users. No changes are made to the applications, users experience the same “look and feel” and agencies can accelerate to full-speed operation, without the reliance on aging hardware. “We’re here to help. Our solution will dramatically decrease the time it takes to process benefits and hopefully bring everyone some peace of mind during this uncertain time,” stated CEO, John Prot. “We understand state and government dependence on mission-critical programs, and we can quickly deploy and install our software to address the current crisis. ” Within a few days, legacy applications can be migrated on to modern hardware with legacy server emulation and can quickly scale, enabling antiquated systems to run on modern platforms or the cloud. State and government employees can then process claims quickly and efficiently. More than 7,000 Federal, DOD, State, Municipal and Enterprise users have already implemented Stromasys software to rapidly unclog or cloud-enable legacy applications and servers developed in the 80s, 90s and 2000’s. --- > Experience a swift escape from struggling legacy systems with our 'lift and shift' solution. Unclog bottlenecks and enhance efficiency within 24 hours. Contact us for immediate assistance. - Published: 2020-04-09 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/dramatically-decrease-constituents-time-to-response-time-to-benefits-and-time-to-peace-of-mind/ As the Covid-19 crisis continues, state governmental IT systems are struggling and buckling with the near-instantaneous influx of teleworkers and constituent processing of unemployment insurance, federal benefit programs and other social safety-net submittals and processing. Legacy apps created over 20 years ago (and end-of-life hardware servers installed 25/30 years ago) cannot maintain the capability persistent streams to service the high demands and many have seized or crashed. We can help stop this. Since 1998, we specialize in migrating legacy hardware and applications onto modern platforms or onto the cloud. Our “lift and shift” solution can be done remotely and doesn’t need recertification. No changes are made to the applications but they are off the aging hardware. More than 7,000 Federal, DOD, State, Municipal and Enterprise users have already implemented Stromasys software to rapidly unclog or cloud-enable legacy applications and servers developed in the 80s, 90s and 2000’s - WITHOUT RIP & REPLACE. Give us a call today to hear how we can quickly get you away from struggling legacy systems (i. e. , potentially within 24 hours we can remotely configure, implement and eliminate many of you legacy vulnerabilities and bottlenecks. ). Our government team is standing-by and ready to help your team during this crisis. --- > Learn how PTM safeguarded its critical customer database using Stromasys Charon in their disaster recovery plan. Embrace business continuity without hardware hassles. Contact us for a free consultation. - Published: 2020-03-04 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/emulation-in-disaster-recovery-plans/ Martin Novak, IT Manager at Professional Target Marketing (PTM), needed to protect one of the company’s main assets. A large database of customer information was mission-critical for the company and Martin knew he needed to ensure business continuity and put a strong disaster recover (DR) plan in place. Based in Toronto, PTM is a marketing firm primarily servicing the pharmaceutical industry. We sat down with Martin to find out the “hows” and the “whys” he got to the DR plan he ultimately put in place. Tell us about your company and why it was a priority to have a DR plan PTM, formerly Formedic Communications, helps pharmaceuticals target Health Care Professionals (HCP's) as part of their go-to-market strategy. With ongoing work with a dedicated team of data professionals, we continue to update our growing database of HCP's and their information for marketing campaigns on behalf of our clients with their consent. So, essentially, the customer database forms the "bread and butter" of what we do. If it's gone, our main asset is gone. I knew I needed a strong DR plan and it was up to me to find it. What were the different options you looked at before choosing Stromasys? At that point, most of our production VM servers were backed up to the cloud. Except, I had an OpenVMS system running on two Alpha servers. OpenVMS was being used as the critical application server to update data in our Oracle database. I knew I could buy another Alpha... --- > Read about the transformation of a legacy Alpha application into a Microsoft Azure SaaS offering. Explore the journey of modernization and innovation. - Published: 2020-02-25 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/on-the-microsoft-blog-legacy-alpha-application-gets-a-new-life-as-saas-on-microsoft-azure/ For years, a successful actuarial services company relied on a vital financial application that ran on Alpha hardware—a server well past its end-of-life date. To modernize its infrastructure with as little risk as possible, the company turned to Stromasys Inc. , experts in cross-platform server virtualization solutions. In a matter of days, the company was running its mission-critical application on Azure. Soon after, it began to offer the software as a service (SaaS) to other companies, turning the formerly high-maintenance legacy software into a growing profit center. Read the full success story on the Microsoft blog... . --- > Upgrade to Charon-SSP 4.0 for SPARC-V9 64-bit processor emulation. Emulate sun4m, sun4u, and sun4v SPARC systems seamlessly on x86. - Published: 2020-01-30 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-announces-a-new-product-version-charon-ssp-4-0-to-include-emulation-of-the-hardware-sparc-v9-64-bit-processor/ Stromasys announces a new product version, Charon-SSP 4. 0, to include emulation of the hardware SPARC-V9 64-bit processor Stromasys announced today its release of Charon-SSP version 4. 0 (SSP 4. 0), which extends the number of processors the Charon software can emulate to a modern platform or the cloud, as well as offering more memory and increased performance. IT professionals with end-of-life SPARC servers can use the Charon-SSP emulation software in order to continue using mission-critical applications, while also lowering operational costs and energy consumption. With SSP 4. 0, Stromasys enhanced its cross-platform hardware virtualization product to include a virtual replica of sun4m, sun4u, and sun4v SPARC systems on standard x86-64 computer systems. These systems are running Linux on top of physical hardware, or a hypervisor, and can be emulated on a cloud through a cloud-specific product variant. “The SPARC-V9 64-bit processer is more widely used than other SPARC systems. Thanks to this addition to our product line, more companies can now fully modernize their IT departments, use new technologies, have IT agility and take part in cloud migration,” stated John Prot, CEO of Stromasys. “They will not be held back by aging technology. ” Key features of SSP 4. 0 include an integrated SSH tunnel in Charon manager, an automatic initial password change, emulator suspend and resume, USB removable device support, and various bug fixes and improvements. For more information about Charon-SSP 4. 0, please download the Software Product Description or contact us for a free demo. --- > Stromasys Charon-SSP now available on Azure Marketplace. Migrate aging SPARC hardware seamlessly to Azure cloud for reliability and cost-effectiveness. - Published: 2020-01-03 - Modified: 2024-07-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-releases-its-legacy-sun-sparc-emulation-product-in-the-microsoft-azure-marketplace/ Microsoft Azure customers can now migrate any Sun/Solaris applications – without modification – from their aging SPARC hardware to the Azure cloud, ridding themselves of the increasing risks of aging hardware. Stromasys, a leading provider of enterprise-class cross-platform virtualization solutions for SPARC, Digital Alpha and VAX; HP 3000 and HP 9000; and PDP-11, announced today that its Charon-SSP solution for aging SPARC hardware is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Stromasys customers can now move critical applications running on SPARC servers into the Azure cloud platform in a reliable and cost-effective way. Business-critical and customized applications run on these aging servers, and while they are at risk of failing, legacy systems are also holding organizations back from embracing new technologies. Classic hardware doesn’t run on modern IT infrastructure that could easily migrate to the cloud. The Charon-SSP solution from Stromasys virtualizes the SPARC hardware layer on industry-standard x86 computer systems, with no need for conversion code or source code. “Our participation in the Azure Marketplace marks our expanding commitment to Azure customers to help embrace new technologies by moving away from aging hardware,” stated Stromasys CEO John Prot. “Classic hardware, such as SPARC, should not keep an organization from IT agility, and we’re here to offer a solution. ” The virtual layer acts as SPARC hardware and is compatible with any Sun/Solaris software running on it. Charon-SSP is fully binary compatible with SPARC hardware, including storage, Ethernet, and... --- > Explore the press release unveiling Virtual SPARC's release on AWS Marketplace as an Amazon Machine Image (AMI). Experience modernization in the cloud. - Published: 2019-11-05 - Modified: 2024-07-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-announces-the-release-of-virtual-sparc-in-the-amazon-web-services-marketplace-as-an-ami/ Press release: Stromasys announces the release of virtual SPARC in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace as an AMI Stromasys, an industry-leading legacy server emulation company, announced today that Charon-SSP is available to customers in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace as an AMI offering (Amazon Machine Image). Charon-SSP recreates a virtual SPARC hardware layer on AWS. The layer is compatible with any Sun software running on it and acts as SPARC hardware, with no need for code conversion or source code. Charon-SSP is one of a family of cross-platform hypervisors (emulators) from Stromasys which extend the lives of mission-critical legacy applications by freeing them from the underlying, past-end-of-life SPARC, VAX, Alpha, HP 3000, and PDP-11 servers. In particular, the Charon-SSP can replace SPARC systems from the Sun4m and Sun4u family and it supports SunOS 4. 1 to Solaris 10. Additionally, this AMI is also offered on AWS GovCloud to U. S. government customers and their partners. “We can now help our customers completely modernize their IT operations,” said John Prot, CEO of Stromasys, “By having our Charon-SSP in the AWS Marketplace, we are giving customers access to modern cloud hardware without recompiling. We are excited for this latest development and for being able to offer a solution on a problem that seemed unsolvable. ” Charon-SSP is fully binary compatible with SPARC hardware, including storage, Ethernet, and serial line I/O. Stromasys also offers a bare-metal version that is available but not under this AMI. --- > Learn how Stromasys, an Oracle Cloud Marketplace Partner, facilitates seamless app migration. Explore the benefits of modernization and innovation. - Published: 2019-09-17 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/on-the-oracle-blog-migrate-apps-with-stromasys-an-oracle-cloud-marketplace-partner/ Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is the ideal platform for enterprises that depend on and need to migrate their on-premises-based enterprise applications to the cloud. We offer the only marketplace where you can download Oracle Applications and middleware images, fully automated solution stacks, and automated migration and lifecycle management tooling for Oracle E-Business Suite, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Siebel, and WebLogic. We also understand that you might have applications running on legacy OSs or even SPARC, but want to take advantage of the scalability and agility of cloud. And we're collaborating with leading ISV partners to offer solutions to help you do so. In addition to offering integrated solutions to help you develop, test, and migrate applications to the cloud, partners also offer innovative solutions like Robotic Process Automation to support automating and streamlining core business processes. Now, with the newly launched Oracle Cloud Marketplace paid listings, you can easily click-to-launch third-party solutions to help you migrate and augment enterprise applications in the Oracle Cloud. You have the flexibility to bring your own license (BYOL), pay by the hour or use Universal Credits (UCM),and in the end, you receive one unified bill for both Oracle and ISV partner solutions. Stromasys Stromasys is the inventor of enterprise-class, cross-platform virtualization of legacy servers. Their software extends the lifecycle of mission-critical applications by virtualizing their aging hardware. Stromasys solutions virtualize legacy Sun SPARC, DEC VAX, Alpha, and PDP-11, HP 3000, and HP 9000 systems on modern x86 servers running on-premises or in the cloud. “We are... --- > Explore the official press release from Oracle, introducing the availability of Stromasys products through the Oracle Cloud Marketplace. Learn more about this partnership. - Published: 2019-09-17 - Modified: 2024-01-30 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-from-oracle-purchase-stromasys-through-the-oracle-cloud-marketplace/ Oracle Expands Ecosystem and Announces Simplified Third-party Software Purchasing Oracle Cloud helps software partners achieve improved customer experience and lower costs, and adds the ability to sell complete solutions through Oracle Cloud Marketplace ORACLE OPENWORLD, San Francisco, Calif. —Sep 16, 2019 Oracle today announced that Oracle Cloud Marketplace now supports billing for third-party software listings. Customers can now use their Universal Cloud Credits in addition to bringing their own license to consume enterprise applications and solutions directly from premier software vendors including A10 Networks, Aviatrix, Blue Prism, Center for Internet Security (CIS), Compellon, Couchbase, Fortinet, Kinetica, Palo Alto Networks, Pyramid Analytics, ScyllaDB, Sesame Software, ShieldIO, and Stromasys. Oracle Cloud has the only marketplace that offers click to deploy solutions for Oracle WebLogic and Oracle Applications in addition to certified and optimized partner solutions. A link to the full press release is here. --- > Discover how Wheeler Manufacturing transformed its operations with Stromasys Charon solution. Improve performance, reliability, & save costs. - Published: 2019-08-13 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/when-production-stopped-a-q-a-with-wheeler-manufacturing/ In 2014, everyone at Wheeler Manufacturing was working overtime to fulfill orders ahead of their busy season. Wheeler is a wholesale domestic jewelry manufacturer in South Dakota and its clients were resellers in the travel, resort, tourist, and jewelry industries. Their high seasons are May, June, July, and August and they needed to have orders turned around within three to four days. But all production stopped when Wheeler’s hardware, a DEC AlphaServer, failed. It wasn’t the first time a drive had failed but it was the first time it had happened during business hours. Wheeler lost a day of production in addition to everything on the drive... and it took three or four days to receive necessary support. Over the 15 years Wheeler had been using the Alpha server, it was historically a reliable system but it had started to fail and receiving a support quickly was increasingly a difficult challenge. Looking for a solution, the search eventually led Wheeler to Stromasys. We were able to sit down with Jason Rambo, Treasurer and Comptroller at Wheeler, and catch up with what happened at the time and how things have been since then. What systems were running on the server when it failed? A completely customized software, called Workwise, ran off the VMS operating system which sat on the Alpha server. That Workwise software handled many aspects of the manufacturing process, including inventory control and order processing, as well as accounts payable and financial statement. It’s a critical piece in our... --- > Break free from the legacy IT trap. Discover how Stromasys provides solutions and strategies for getting out of outdated systems and embracing modernization with confidence. - Published: 2019-07-05 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/getting-out-of-the-legacy-it-trap/ When mission-critical systems get older, operating costs skyrocket and the risk of outages increases dramatically. But what if the legacy environments cannot be replaced, but continue to operate for years to come? Despite cloud, Internet and digitization, very few organizations can move their mission-critical applications to modern architectures overnight. Frequently, legacy applications continue to be used- with some dating back to the last century. These systems are often the headaches of the IT department. With each year of operation, they become more unreliable and error prone. As the underlying hardware is outdated, maintenance and repair become increasingly difficult. As a result, IT staff spend more and more time on eBay - not because they are bored with their jobs but looking for spare parts for the long-deadlocked computer systems. Despite these difficulties, legacy issues are not a priority in many companies. More pressing challenges and more important tasks such as digital transformation, and integration of cloud resources into the IT infrastructure and are far more burdensome to IT than a few legacy systems in one corner of the world Server room do their service. No wonder, then, that there is little budget for the replacement or further development of legacy applications. Only when the neglected systems fail, companies realize just how important these legacy applications are. They often occupy key positions in production, the supply chain or financial accounting. Production stoppages, delivery shortages or defaults are often the result of such failures. In regulated industries such as healthcare or the... --- > Read the press release on Stromasys achieving VMware Partner Ready status for VMware Cloud on AWS, offering virtual SPARC, VAX, Alpha, and HP3000 solutions. - Published: 2019-06-21 - Modified: 2024-11-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-announces-virtual-sparc-vax-alpha-hp3000-for-vmware-cloud-on-aws-and-attains-vmware-partner-ready-for-vmware-cloud-on-aws-validation/ Stromasys’ virtualizations solution, Charon, provides customers with the ability to move legacy workloads – unchanged – to modern x86 infrastructure or a hybrid cloud Raleigh, NC, June 21, 2019 -- Stromasys, the industry-leading legacy server emulation company, today announced Charon-SSP, Charon-VAX, Charon-AXP, and Charon-HPA are available to customers of VMware Cloud™ on AWS. The company has also attained VMware Partner Ready for VMware Cloud on AWS validation. VMware Cloud on AWS brings together VMware’s enterprise-class Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) software and elastic, bare-metal infrastructure from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to give organizations consistent operating model and application mobility for private and public cloud. Charon delivers extended life expectancy for legacy applications, many born last century, to customers of VMware Cloud on AWS . Charon emulators perform dynamic instruction translation of legacy-to-modern OS hardware commands, while taking advantage of modern processor speeds—without making changes to legacy applications or data. Combining Charon with VMware virtual machines provides additional failure protection should the physical server—which hosts a VMware virtual machine—fail. The associated Charon virtual machine takes advantage of vMotion to transfer to another vSphere-based server. This also works for virtual machines on which Charon is running VMS Cluster. By validating Stromasys with VMware Cloud on AWS and attaining the VMware Partner Ready for VMware Cloud on AWS logo, Stromasys has tested and verified interoperability and can fully manage customer support requests for Charon solutions with VMware Cloud on AWS. “Stromasys Charon for VMware Cloud on AWS will help our customers go the last... --- > Explore the press release announcing the availability of Stromasys Charon-AXP and Charon-VAX on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, powered by Oracle Cloud infrastructure. - Published: 2019-05-13 - Modified: 2024-07-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-charon-axp-and-charon-vax-is-powered-by-oracle-cloud-and-now-available-in-the-oracle-cloud-marketplace/ Press Release: Stromasys Charon-AXP and Charon-VAX is powered by Oracle Cloud and now available in the Oracle Cloud Marketplace Oracle Cloud Customers Can Use Cross-Platform Alpha and VAX Server Virtualization Solutions for Oracle Cloud May 13, 2019 - CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Stromasys, the original and leading provider of enterprise-class cross-platform virtualization solutions for PDP-11, HP 3000 and HP 9000, SPARC, Digital Alpha and VAX, and a Gold level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announces its Charon-AXP and Charon-VAX has achieved Powered By Oracle Cloud and is now available in the Oracle Cloud Marketplace offering added value to Oracle Cloud customers. The Charon-AXP and Charon-VAX helps enable Oracle Cloud customers to move critical applications running on their aging Alpha and VAX servers into the cloud in a reliable and cost-effective way. The Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a one-stop shop for Oracle customers seeking trusted business applications and service providers offering unique business solutions, including ones that extend Oracle Cloud Applications. Oracle Cloud is the industry’s broadest and most complete public cloud, delivering enterprise-grade services at every level of the cloud technology stack including platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS). “With our Charon virtualization products, we now have an expanded cloud solution by collaborating with Oracle,” stated John Prot, CEO of Stromasys. “Stromasys’s participation in the Oracle Cloud Marketplace further extends our commitment to the Oracle community and enables customers to easily reap the benefits of Charon-Alpha and Charon-VAX. We look forward to leveraging the power... --- > Stromasys hardware virtualization solutions have everything your enterprise-level business needs for legacy application modernization. Learn more. - Published: 2019-05-06 - Modified: 2024-11-19 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/webinar-moving-away-from-aging-hardware-cost-effective-solutions/ Here the archived webinar from the Digital Government Institute (DGI) here: https://dgi. webinato. com/archives/379476 Within government organizations, critical and customized applications keep operations running or hold much-needed data, from issuing licenses to keeping tax records. These applications run on legacy servers and while the hardware is reliable now... they are quickly beyond end-of-life status with critical applications at risk. In addition, the source code for these applications is often not replicable, causing an expensive dilemma for the organization. Find out how to keep mission-critical applications through cost-effective virtualization, IT modernization and system enhancement. In this webinar, you'll learn the benefits associated with legacy server emulation, as well as: The solutions to keep integral applications without having the headaches of aging hardware How migrating away from legacy hardware, you can potentially save your agency excessive operational expenses Maintain the critical applications and operating systems, while adding performance enhancements How these solutions play into your cloud or data center modernization strategy In conjunction with the Digital Government Institute, presented by: Kathryn Carson, Chief of Staff Joining Stromasys in 2018, Kathryn served as a program and product manager for many years at BBN Technologies, a research subsidiary of Raytheon. Dave Clements, Head of AMS Field Engineering With over 30 years of experience, Dave brings proven technical performance in network infrastructure management and server virtualization Introduction by: Roger Hockenberry, CEO of Cognitio The former CTO for the National Clandestine Service of the CIA, he is a proven technologist with over 20 years working with... --- > Discover the escalating expenses associated with maintaining aging hardware. Learn from Stromasys about the four significant cost factors and how modern solutions can provide relief. - Published: 2019-03-14 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/four-increasing-costs-of-keeping-your-aging-hardware/ Things are running smoothly so far... the operating systems and applications, in which you’ve invested thousands of man hours and millions of dollars are still reliable and critical to your company’s operations. BUT the decades-old legacy hardware these valuable applications rest on is starting to cause you headaches. Your legacy system is reaching end-of-life status and you find yourself in an organization that continues to put off upgrading or replacing these systems. While it’s tempting to push your hardware to its limits, you’re incurring significant costs. In fact, continuing to use aging legacy hardware can turn out more expensive than investing in our virtualization solutions. Below, we’ve outlined the primary hidden costs of keeping classic hardware: Hidden Cost #1: Downtime It’s the most dreaded scenario for any organization. The financial losses that often accompany downtime come in the forms of lost production time, quantities, sales revenue, overtime costs, and IT recovery costs. Gartner put the hourly cost of downtime for computer network at $42,000. In addition to these measurable costs, there are the less measurable ones: damage to employee morale, disruption of ongoing developments, and irreversible damage to the company’s reputation for not delivering on customer products and services. With hardware emulation, eliminate unplanned hardware downtime by running your mission-critical applications on industry standard servers or in the cloud. Hidden Cost #2: Maintenance Companies spend large parts of their budgets on maintenance, and it’s a no-brainer than the maintenance for aging hardware systems consumes a large portion of that budget.... --- > Discover how Stromasys simplifies re-hosting Sun SPARC, Alpha, and other legacy systems on AWS. Cut costs, enhance reliability in days. - Published: 2019-01-08 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/re-hosting-sparc-alpha-or-other-legacy-systems-to-aws-with-stromasys/ By Thomas Netherland, Global Head of Alliances at Stromasys Companies still rely on mission-critical applications running on Sun SPARC, Alpha, or other legacy systems like PDP, VAX, or HP 3000. As time goes on, however, the maintenance costs for these systems goes up, and reliability declines due to their age. Re-architecting these applications is complex and expensive. Fortunately, they can be re-hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in a matter of days using cross-platform hypervisors from Stromasys, an AWS Partner Network (APN) Standard Technology Partner. In this post, we’ll describe the challenges customers face with legacy systems, the Stromasys technical solution, and a successful customer migration to AWS. Read the full post on the AWS Partner Network Blog: https://aws. amazon. com/blogs/apn/re-hosting-sparc-alpha-or-other-legacy-systems-to-aws-with-stromasys/ --- > Explore how emulation and virtualization drive digital transformation, preserving critical applications, minimizing risks, and reducing costs. Learn how Stromasys enables legacy systems to embrace modernization and automation. - Published: 2018-07-17 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/digital-business-transformation-benefits-from-emulation/ June 28, 2018- Stromasys, the world's leading provider of business class multiplatform emulation and virtualization, provides an analysis of how emulation and virtualization are key to the digital transformation process of any company. Emulation and virtualization are regarded today as technologies that drive important transformations in industries by allowing something rigid and obsolete to become more flexible and capable of offering companies numerous benefits; but what does it mean? According to Eduardo Serrat, CTO of Stromasys, "Legacy systems include legacy software and hardware. Actually, it is software that has been in operation for a long time and that still satisfies a need of the company. ” Legacy technology has a critical mission and is subject to a version of an operating system or hardware model (subject to an exclusive provider) that has already reached the end of its existence. Often, the life of the hardware is shorter than that of the software. Over the years, the hardware becomes more difficult to maintain, but it is retained because it is installed and (for the moment) working and it is too complex or expensive to replace it. Further, the applications themselves are excellent: they work, they address a business need, and they don’t need to be replaced. It is the hardware—not the software—that presents a business risk and added expense. Stromasys virtualizes the legacy hardware and thus extends the system’s useful life. In this scenario, legacy systems are everywhere: banks, energy companies (including nuclear plants), production of all kinds (process control), the... --- > Secure your systems from Intel Lazy FP vulnerability. Charon products on Linux hosts and Microsoft Windows OS provide effective mitigations. - Published: 2018-06-19 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-charon-security-advisory/ Intel released security advisory SA-00145 classified as moderate on June 13th, 2018 about a vulnerability in their Intel Core processors using Lazy FP state feature that delays the update of Floating point state until it is used. An unprivileged attacker could reveal FP register values using a cache side channel techniques as in the reported Spectre/Meltdown vulnerabilities. Mitigation on Linux Hosts: On systems running Charon that are not exposed to external access this exploit cannot happen. Additionally Charon products do not set FP Lazy mode and when running on new Intel core processors (Sandy Bridge and later) with RedHat/Centos 7. x Linux will default to FPU setting of eagerfpu=on which disables Lazy FP state vulnerability. For older versions of RedHat/CentOS this can be mitigated using “eagerfpu=on” as boot parameter. Users can check the CPU flag eagerfpu to make sure Lazy FP mode is disabled with the following command in their Linux systems: # cat /proc/cpuinfo | grep eagerfpu The “eagercpu” flag should be displayed. RedHat official advisory can be read here. Mitigation on Microsoft Windows OS: Microsoft has acknowledged the vulnerability and will provide workaround shortly. Refer to ADV180016. MS Windows hosts running Charon should be protected from external access in the meantime. Charon AXP+ Considerations: Charon AXP+ contact support for kit with patches. --- > Join our webinar to uncover the ROI potential of SPARC emulation. Learn from a top virtualization provider about modernizing your legacy systems effectively. - Published: 2018-06-07 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/leading-classic-hardware-virtualization-provider-webinar-on-the-roi-of-sparc-emulation/ With options to emulate legacy Sun SPARC hardware on an x86 server or in the cloud, Charon-SSP enables customers to preserve mission-critical applications, mitigating risk of unplanned downtime and improving ROI. This webinar will address a number of benefits of SPARC emulation: • Modernize business by eliminating legacy hardware and providing a modern x86 or cloud environment for legacy applications • Reduce the costs associated with aging hardware, including costly maintenance, high utility fees, and the costs associated with unplanned downtime • Experience enhanced capabilities in the cloud over on-prem (ex: additional storage, CPUs, disaster recovery, etc. ) • Significantly reduce risk of downtime due to hardware failure • Expand business to the cloud with SaaS cloud offering • Gain potential performance improvements over original hardware platform The top 3 customer takeaways: 1. Preserve your legacy software investment 2. Eliminate costs associated with legacy hardware 3. Reap all the benefits of modern infrastructure Watch the full-length webinar here: http://www. ioug. org/p/cm/ld/fid=153 --- > Discover how Stromasys, a top hardware emulation provider, enhances OpenVMS client support with expert solutions. Elevate your system's performance today. - Published: 2018-04-18 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/leading-classic-hardware-emulation-provider-stromasys-leverages-expertise-to-enhance-support-options-for-openvms-clients/ Leading Classic Hardware Emulation Provider, Stromasys, Leverages Expertise to Enhance Support Options for OpenVMS Clients RALEIGH, NC — April 18, 2018 – Stromasys, Inc. , the global leader in legacy system virtualization solutions, today announced the launch of its OpenVMS Operating System support on both the original VAX hardware and emulated platforms. This new initiative complements its virtualized Charon VAX platform. It is a seamless service solution that guarantees the legacy hardware clients an outstanding ongoing service experience. The primary role of this additional support offering is to assist this passionate community of software professionals in keeping their mission-critical applications and systems running smoothly around the clock. The classic VAX/ OpenVMS OS clients will benefit from the launch of the new Support platform through: 1) Industry- leading service levels and response times. 2) Support during standard business hours on a global basis. 3) Multiple support channels to make sure any event is logged, processed, and resolved. “We approached the new offering as a way to support a thriving software community,” said John Prot, CEO of Stromasys. “We welcome all OpenVMS OS customers to the Stromasys family and are excited to provide support to those customers still utilizing VAX physical or emulated hardware to run mission-critical applications. By providing ongoing support to classic systems, the organizations can keep moving forward with their company’s key business initiatives and with increasing their footprint. ” The leading provider of legacy hardware emulation solutions in the world with an installed base of more than 70... --- > Meet Susan Skonetski, the new Director at Stromasys. Join us in preserving legacy systems, and driving innovation in cross-platform emulation. - Published: 2018-04-03 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-names-vms-software-guru-susan-skonetski-to-the-director-of-customer-development-position/ RALEIGH, NC — April 3, 2018 – Stromasys, Inc. , the global leader in legacy server virtualization solutions, has named Susan Skonetski to the position of director of customer development. Ms. Skonetski will be responsible for assisting Stromasys with user modeling, forming a legacy hardware and software ecosystem, expanding growth opportunities, and helping to execute the company’s product strategy. Ms. Skonetski was most recently employed as vice president of customer advocacy at VMS Software Incorporated. Sue has extensive experience in customer relations, client development, and community building within the OpenVMS user base. “Stromasys continues to grow at a record pace,” said John Prot, CEO of Stromasys. “Charon is now deployed in 70 countries, offering conclusive evidence of the benefits it brings to our customers: preserving classic applications with faster performance and at lower cost. Sue will enhance our growing team, which is focused on reaching even more companies and organizations, through new channels. ” Sue Skonetski added, “Through my experience, I’ve seen up close the critical role that these legacy systems play in daily business cycles. Helping to ensure the availability of these applications is imperative with decreasing service and support options for SPARC, Alpha, VAX, and HP 3000. Stromasys’s innovations—along with their strong team of software designers, solution’s executives, and account management professionals—made joining the organization a natural fit. I’m proud to help bring to market both cutting-edge solutions and the user communities of these systems. It will create efficiencies for the unique business needs of organizations while also... --- > Stromasys' Charon Legacy server emulation for Japan's semiconductor industry. Emulate legacy systems, reduce costs, and enhance precision. - Published: 2018-03-20 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/semiconductors-and-legacy-hardware-emulation/ Read an interview with Chris Li, Stromasys managing director in Asia Pacific, about the important role of legacy hardware emulation in the semiconductor industry: SEAJ: What do you understand about Japan’s semiconductor industry? Mr. Chris Li, Stromasys managing director, Asia Pacific: I have been following the trends of the semiconductor industry worldwide, as I have spent a good amount of time studying semiconductors at university. I was an electronics and electrical engineer, and I graduated from London Imperial College in the early 90s. Semiconductors fascinate me with their ability, with the ever increasing packing of transistors, and their versatility, with manipulation by doping. Japan is the world’s third largest electronics manufacturer and the fourth largest export market for SME (semiconductor manufacturing equipment). The semiconductor monthly sales figures for Japan are over three billion U. S. dollars. The industry had been facing some stiff challenges in the past few years due to a stagnant economy and the fact that Japan missed the mobile trend. However, consumer trends directly impact the semiconductor industry and the trend is moving towards IoT (Internet of Things). Japan is poised to tap this opportunity over their time. SEAJ: How could Stromasys contribute to Japan’s semiconductor industry? Li: Given the long history of Japan’s semiconductor industry and the mission-critical applications that have been in use in various stages of the semiconductor manufacturing process, there are inevitably legacy systems being used. By legacy system, I mean a previous or outdated computer system for which production had been stopped... --- > Gain valuable insights from an interview with John Prot, CEO of Stromasys, as he discusses innovative approaches, industry trends, and the future of legacy system emulation. - Published: 2018-02-22 - Modified: 2024-11-19 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/an-interview-with-john-prot-stromasys-ceo/ Read a recent interview with John Prot, CEO of Stromasys, as he discusses the company's success in 2017 and plans for growth in 2018: How did Stromasys perform in 2017? What were the major accomplishments? 2017 was a record breaking year for Stromasys. Not only did our financials turn out to be the best in company history, but we also solidified ourselves as the worldwide leader in legacy platform emulation solutions with our added Charon-SSP Sun/Solaris virtualization solution. Customers continue to trust Stromasys to help them modernize their legacy systems, and we are seeing healthy growth across all of our platforms. What is Stromasys’s vision and focus for 2018? Our vision for this year is to continue our company growth through three major channels: Our people: We are adding new positions to the organization to support new product lines and key performance initiatives. Our products: We are currently testing new product lines to support additional emulation solutions, as well as expanding our bare metal solution and cloud implementations. Our customers: In 2018 we will continue our growth through industry leading support and services. We have re-engineered portions of our staff to better accommodate our customer-first philosophy. Are there strategic plans for 2018? In which countries or regions do you see the greatest growth opportunity for Stromasys? Why? During 2017 we strengthened our position in the USA, EMEA and APAC markets, and launched our LATAM strategy. As we move forward we are looking for LATAM to accelerate, while looking at global... --- > Discover Charon's AWS Well-Architected status, ensuring reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for preserving mission-critical applications in the cloud. - Published: 2018-02-13 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/charon-hardware-emulation-solutions-achieve-aws-well-architected-status/ As an AWS Well-Architected solution, Charon meets AWS criteria and is found to be aligned with the best practices for the use of AWS. By granting Charon solutions the AWS Well-Architected status, AWS acknowledges that Stromasys offers a trustworthy solution for AWS cloud customers and potential customers who need legacy system cross-platform virtualization. Charon hardware emulation solutions were evaluated against the following five criteria in order to be determined AWS Well-Architected solutions: Operational Excellence Security Reliability Performance Cost Optimization Charon is known for being a high-quality and cost-effective way to preserve mission-critical applications while simultaneously reducing the risks associated with legacy hardware failure, such as increased maintenance costs and unplanned downtime. Now AWS customers can implement Charon in the cloud with the assurance that AWS has found it to be aligned with their best practices. --- > Charon ensures security against Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. No patch needed now; trust in Charon's secure emulation technology. - Published: 2018-02-05 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/protecting-your-charon-instance-from-vulnerabilities-to-meltdown-and-spectre/ If you’ve heard about Meltdown and Spectre, the security issues that allow cybercriminals access to your digital information, you may be concerned about the vulnerability of your Charon instances and whether the currently available patches are necessary. We want to help our customers be sure they are protected. The following information addresses the cybersecurity concerns related to Meltdown and Spectre. Is my Charon instance vulnerable to attacks from inside the Guest Operating System (VMS, Tru64, Solaris, MPE-iX)? No. Charon products do not emulate out-of-order execution, speculative execution and cache. The binary code is translated dynamically into a subset of x86 instructions which do not allow Meltdown or Spectre attacks. Nobody with access to the Guest OS can compromise the system on the Charon virtual system level or at the hosting system level. Is my Charon instance vulnerable to attacks from inside the Host Operating System (Linux, Windows)? The hosting system that runs the Charon software stack (including the emulator, guest OS, and guest applications) can be affected by Meltdown and Spectre. However, as long as the hosting system (Linux or Windows) is protected, Charon users can rest assured knowing their Charon system is secure. This means that someone who has access only to the Charon virtual system cannot compromise the system on a virtual level, or at the host level, because the host is protected. Do I need to get a patch? We don’t recommend that customers patch their host systems at the moment. The patches, either from Intel or... --- > Get the latest details on Oracle's recent layoffs, affecting 964 individuals from the former Sun building. Stay informed about industry changes and workforce shifts. - Published: 2017-09-12 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/confirmed-oracle-laid-off-964-people-from-former-sun-building/ https://www. theregister. co. uk/2017/09/12/confirmed_oracle_laid_off_964_people_from_former_sun_building/ --- > Discover Oracle's Solaris-to-cloud transition strategy. Explore migration options, security benefits, and seamless SPARC emulation. Join us at OpenWorld! - Published: 2017-09-05 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/solaris-update-plan-is-real-but-future-looks-cloudy-by-design/ https://www. theregister. co. uk/2017/09/05/solaris_update_plan_is_real_but_its_future_looks_cloudy_by_design/ --- > Stromasys appoints Robert Ruiz as GM for Latin America, focusing on virtualization solutions. Reduce risks, cut costs, and enhance efficiency. - Published: 2017-08-09 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-announces-increased-presence-in-latin-america/ Stromasys, the world's leading provider of enterprise-level cross-platform virtualization and emulation solutions, announces its increased presence in Latin America and the appointment of Robert Ruiz as General Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean. In this role, Ruiz will be responsible for developing Stromasys' strategy for the region, building relationships with partners and expanding the Stromasys presence in Latin America and the Caribbean. Ruiz commented, "We believe that emulation and virtualization are key to reducing the risks and costs associated with legacy systems without compromising the business. Our solution has a return on investment that can be monetarily measured, compared to costs of unplanned downtime due to hardware failure. ” According to a study by IDC in the Fortune 1000 companies segment, the impact of these unplanned failures can amount to up to 2 billion dollars per year. Ruiz added, "One of the keys to managing risk is simply to plan for the future: anticipating the weaknesses of legacy hardware and taking steps to reduce business impact by implementing our emulation and virtualization solution. ” Ruiz has more than 25 years of experience in the technology industry in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Throughout his career he has held leadership positions with companies such as HPE, 3Com Corporation, Lucent Technologies, FORE Systems, BlueCoat and Digital Equipment Corporation. His work highlights his experience successfully integrating companies into new markets as well as creating high-performance sales teams, managing key alliances, and generating strategies for new market routes, leading to... --- > Stromasys VMworld 2017, Visit Booth 1720 to explore Charon's legacy server emulation, enabling cloud migration for legacy application - Published: 2017-07-25 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-showcases-legacy-system-virtualization-at-vmworld-2017/ http://vmblog. com/archive/2017/07/25/VMworld-2017-Stromasys-Showcases-Legacy-System-Virtualization-Booth-1720. aspx#. WZGnT1WGOM8 --- > Explore Stromasys' cloud initiatives and insights. Learn how our expertise contributes to successful cloud endeavors, ensuring seamless migration and optimization of legacy systems. - Published: 2017-05-15 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/cloud-doings/ http://3000newswire. blogs. com/3000_newswire/2017/05/3000-cloud-doings-are-might-and-never. html? utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+3000Newswire+%283000+NewsWire%29 --- > Experience seamless migration of SPARC, Alpha, VAX, and HP 3000 applications to Oracle Cloud with Stromasys Charon. Cost-effective solutions for legacy servers. - Published: 2017-04-05 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/press-release-stromasys-announces-first-cross-platform-server-emulation-solution-for-oracle-cloud/ CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --Stromasys, a pioneer in legacy server emulators and Gold level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork, announces Charon as the first solution to migrate SPARC, Alpha, VAX, and HP 3000 critical applications to the Oracle Cloud Platform. The Stromasys Charon on Oracle Cloud offering enables SPARC applications to run on the cloud in a reliable and cost-effective way, within just a matter of days. “We are thrilled to offer a robust cloud solution to our customers by collaborating with Oracle,” says John Prot, Stromasys CEO. “This is the perfect fit for our SUN SPARC emulator, powered by the reliable Charon technology for which Stromasys is renowned. ” “The cloud represents a huge opportunity for our partner community,” said David Hicks, vice president, ISV, OEM and Java Business Development, Oracle. “Stromasys’ Charon technology coupled with Oracle Cloud can help deliver effective solutions for migrating SUN SPARC environments. ” About Stromasys Stromasys is a pioneer in enterprise-class cross-platform legacy server emulation solutions, providing modern infrastructure for legacy applications running on PDP-11, Digital VAX and Alpha, HP 3000, and SPARC servers. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with sales offices as well as engineering, development and research labs located around the world, Stromasys has implemented more than 5,000 cross-platform virtualization solutions to the world’s leading companies in over 50 countries. About Oracle Cloud Oracle Cloud is the industry’s broadest and most integrated public cloud, offering a complete range of services across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. It supports new cloud environments, existing... --- > Unlock seamless legacy system transition with CHARON-SSP, a virtual SPARC emulator. Experience high-performance solutions at Oracle OpenWorld - Published: 2016-09-19 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/meeting-performance-goals-with-virtual-sparc-from-stromasys/ For many organizations considering virtualizing their legacy systems, the joy of eliminating the risk of aging hardware is just one piece of the puzzle. Another important consideration is whether a virtual environment can achieve the same performance levels as the original hardware. While hardware emulation often carries with it the implication of a slower system, we work with our customers to optimize our solutions to meet performance requirements — and, in some cases, even surpass them. Thales Alenia Space used a SPARC system to support the Centre National des Etudes Spatiales (CNES, the French space agency). It processed assembly, integration, and testing data from the IASI instrument before its long journey in space. The SPARC hardware was aging, and in order to protect the applications and data, they needed a solution that could emulate the SPARC hardware without changing the software. It was essential that the virtual solution be able to meet the speed and floating point precision performance requirements of the original system. Stromasys engineers collaborated with the Thales Alenia Space team to implement CHARON-SSP, our virtual SPARC solution, making sure that it would achieve the required performance. The team found the SPARC emulator from Stromasys to be both high-quality and cost-effective, allowing their application to continue running on new industry standard hardware just as it had on the legacy server. They can now continue to support the research goals of CNES without the risks associated with the aging SPARC hardware. Interested in learning more? Click here to read... --- > Explore improved layout, centralized management, and enhanced performance. Contact Sales for details on CHARON-SSP v1.0.36 upgrade. - Published: 2016-04-28 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/announcing-charon-ssp-version-1-0-36/ We have now released our newest version of our Legacy SPARC Emulator - CHARON-SSP: Version 1. 0. 36. If you are currently running CHARON-SSP and have an active support contract, contact the Stromasys Sales Team or your Stromasys Partner to request your upgrade. Benefits of CHARON-SSP Version 1. 0. 36: CHARON Manager layout improvement Introduction of CHARON Director for centralized management of CHARON SSP instances running on many Servers X11 nested server panel with keyboard layout and graphics resolution configuration options Password encryption between CHARON Manager and Agent New Barebone versions based on CentOS with ISO images and USB installers Bugs fixed In addition, the following updates were released for specific versions of CHARON-SSP: CHARON-SSP/4U and CHARON-SSP/4U PLUS Performance improvement of approximately 10% Up to 32 Serial Ports support with full modem control CHARON-SSP/4M Support for 2nd Ethernet Adapter emulation Serial lines support for full modem control Interested in more information about CHARON-SSP? Read about CHARON-SSP, the Legacy SPARC Emulator Contact our Sales Team to see a demo, request a quote, or request additional information Thank you, The Stromasys Support Team --- > Streamline virtual network management using Charon-SSP solutions. Optimize performance and efficiency for your IT infrastructure. Learn more today. - Published: 2016-01-12 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/improve-virtual-network-management-charon-ssp/ Improve Virtual Network Management with Legacy SPARC Emulation: CHARON-SSP Version 1. 0. 34 -- and introducing CHARON-SSP/4U PLUS We have now released our newest version of CHARON-SSP: Version 1. 0. 34. If you are currently running CHARON-SSP and have an active support contract, contact the Stromasys Sales Team or your Stromasys Partner to request your upgrade. Benefits of CHARON-SSP Version 1. 0. 34: Improved virtual network management on host Improved X11 start-up In addition, the following updates were released with our 1. 0. 34 Beta releases earlier this fall: Mapping host hard disk or partition to virtual disk image by hard disk serial ID Better support on SCSI command pass through Improved performance in LOAD/STORE instructions Fixed booting problem in Solaris 10 u4 and u7 Added Solaris idle support Optimized DIT for memsetfunction in C library Improved OpenBoot emulation Big improvement database application performance Optimized page last instruction handling in DIT SCSI: Response with unsupported opcode in mode sense(10) command Implemented dedicated interrupt thread for interrupt housekeeping Furthermore, we are glad to announce the release of CHARON-SSP/4U PLUS, our new solution for SPARC systems that runs on hardware and provides equivalent 1GHz SPARC CPU frequency: CHARON-SSP/4U performance level on Intel v3 Processors @ 3. 6 GHz is equivalent to 700+ MHz SPARC CPU frequency. Introduction of new CHARON-SSP/4U+ that relies on Intel VT-x/EPT to provide 1GHz of equivalent SPARC CPU frequency when running on Intel v3 Processors @ 3. 6GHz. Refer to SPD for features and SPEC2000 results. CHARON-SSP/4U PLUS... --- > Eliminate risk and cost with Charon™ virtualization. Run mission-critical applications on legacy systems seamlessly. Join our webinar to learn more! - Published: 2015-11-16 - Modified: 2024-01-30 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/reduce-downtime-risk-cost-in-your-datacenter/ Risk and cost are major concerns for organizations running applications on legacy hardware. The hardware, as it ages, becomes less reliable. As systems reach end-of-life, replacement parts grow scarce. And as the generation of these legacy system experts enters retirement, support is harder to find and its cost rises. Organizations can expect to face 87 hours of system downtime per year. Hardware failure accounts for The State of Business Technology Resiliency, Q2 2014 31% of unplanned downtime, and businesses lose between $84,000 and $108,000 USD, on average, for every hour of downtime. This is a high price to pay—but more than that, it’s avoidable. Why risk unplanned downtime caused by hardware failure when you don’t have to? Charon™ virtualizaton solutions from Stromasys present a way forward for companies running heavily customized or mission-critical applications on legacy systems. Charon eliminates the need for the aging hardware, and applications run unchanged in a virtualized environment. Attend our webinar on November 20 at 10 am CET, Legacy Hardware Transformation: How to Reduce Risk & Cost! Learn why virtualization is the natural path to a secure and cost-effective data center. Click here to register for the webinar. --- > Don't let hardware failures disrupt your production. Explore how Stromasys helps you avoid the risk of losing a full day of production with robust solutions for hardware failure prevention. - Published: 2015-04-28 - Modified: 2023-08-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/dont-risk-losing-a-full-day-of-production-because-of-hardware-failure/ Wheeler Manufacturing, a jewelry manufacturer based in South Dakota, needed to protect their critical production applications running on an AlphaServer. These applications were highly customized, and the system itself had been in use for 15 years. When a disk drive failed and a full day of production was lost—in addition to the drive’s contents—Wheeler knew they needed to find a way to reduce the risk of future downtime. Replacing the broken drive would solve the immediate problem, but Wheeler wanted a more permanent solution. For businesses like Wheeler Manufacturing, classic systems house time-tested, mission-critical applications that oversee production. These have been running for a very long time, and have been customized and perfected over the years to accommodate the precise specifications of the company’s manufacturing process. When the hardware begins to malfunction or fail, companies must assess their options: They can search for spare parts and ongoing support, but this can be hard to find as classic systems are reaching End of Life. New parts are no longer readily available, and the workforce of knowledgeable technicians to support and repair these machines is dwindling. An alternative is to invest in a new system. A new system can of course be customized to the company’s needs, but the process is time-consuming, expensive, runs the risk of losing years or even decades of important data, and requires extensive retraining of employees. For companies that work with tight budgets and can’t afford to shut down production for long periods of time, this isn’t... --- > Revolutionize your SPARC hardware with CHARON-SSP. Virtualize classic Sun SPARC systems seamlessly on x86. Connect with Experts today! - Published: 2015-04-27 - Modified: 2024-01-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/stromasys-brings-new-life-to-sun-sparc-applications-with-charon-ssp/ Stromasys helps customers swap out aging SPARC-based hardware for a new virtualized environment to lower operating costs, and reduce risks – all at once, and in a matter of days. Stromasys today launches CHARON-SSP, a seamless solution for virtualizing classic Sun SPARC hardware. CHARON-SSP brings new life to the classic Sun SPARC systems under a virtualized environment on industry standard x86 computer systems. CHARON-SSP swaps out the end-of-life (EOL) hardware and moves the entire software stack to the new virtualized environment in a matter of days. “For over 15 years, Stromasys has been keeping thousands of factories, businesses, and governments running when innovation has made their hardware obsolete. We have been delivering continuity to businesses by virtualizing their classic hardware,” said John Prot, CEO of Stromasys. “Today, we proudly present to our clients CHARON-SSP, which will change the game for mission-critical applications and will enable them to continue running long into the future. ” CHARON-SSP allows Sun Solaris applications that ran on SPARC systems to remain working with no change. As a member of the Oracle Partner Network, Stromasys makes it easier for customers to move to CHARON-SSP on an Oracle x86 server. CHARON-SSP offers different versions, designed for 32-bit and 64-bit machines, from 1-24 CPUs. CHARON-SSP is available for Linux, and VMware. For more details about CHARON-SSP, please visit www. stromasys. com/Charon-ssp. The launch of CHARON-SSP extends Stromasys virtualization offerings from VAX, Alpha, HP 3000, and PDP-11 to SPARC hardware, increasing their market presence and reinforcing their position as... --- > Explore how SPARC hardware virtualization preserves your investment. Enhance performance, extend hardware lifespan, and optimize costs. Learn more about the benefits. - Published: 2015-04-06 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/sparc-hardware-virtualization-saves-your-hardware-investment/ Looking for a SPARC hardware virtualization? Charon-SSP is your choice Headache with increasing costs for aging SPARC servers’ maintenance and management? The power and cooling costs rise over time? SPARC Servers have come to end-of-life and no hardware replacement is available? Migration is too expensive and risky? Charon-SSP is your choice of SPARC hardware virtualization. Charon-SSP is the virtualization solution that recreates the SPARC virtual hardware layer on industry standard x86 computer system. There is no expensive migration process, no software re-engineering and even no training for system managers or users required. Charon-SSP virtualization solution brings benefits to your business Business Continuity Reduce Risk Lower Costs Data Center Consolidation Charon-SSP supports Sun Solaris that ran on systems by SUN Microsystems, which were eventually bought by Oracle. Stromasys, as a member of the Oracle Partner Network, we make it easier for customers to move to Charon SSP on an Oracle Sun x86 Linux server. Download the CHARON-SSP datasheet or contact a Stromasys expert to learn more about our Charon virtualization solutions. --- > Discover the enhanced integration capabilities of the latest Charon versions. Simplify and accelerate your virtualization solutions. Learn more now. - Published: 2015-03-12 - Modified: 2024-01-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/news-events/news/new-features-of-our-latest-charon-versions-make-integrating-virtualization-solutions-faster-and-easier-than-ever/ At Stromasys, we’re always improving our virtualization solutions. Now, we are glad to announce that we are offering a version upgrade to our CHARON-AXP customers running 4100, DS, ES, and GS versions of Charon as well as to our CHARON-VAX customers on Windows (X64) and Linux. Version 4. 6 is now available, offering numerous new features. For customers running CHARON-AXP/SMA, upgrade to version 2. 2. 40. Update your Charon software to our latest version to take advantage of new improvements. This update is free for customers with active Stromasys support plans. Benefits: Fiber Channel PCI Pass-through for CHARON-AXP for Linux IDLE support for SMP configurations HALT for SRM console Extended license control options including configuration options for combining Local (hardware), Software, and Network licenses as primary production and backup licenses Guest and host OS time synchronization options Various emulated peripheral devices, including DE602 network adapter and PCI to PCI bridges Log monitoring utility improvements mkdisk utility capable of extending container files Improved licensing and networking configuration utilities, including VLAN support; also available now on Linux Improved diagnostics and statistics collection to a local log file or to a remote server --- --- ## Events - Published: 2025-05-22 - Modified: 2025-05-22 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/events/unlock-the-power-of-stromasys-legacy-emulation-solutions-at-the-hpe-discovery-2025/ Stromasys is delighted to announce its participation in HPE Discover 2025, scheduled for June 23rd to 26th at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas. --- - Published: 2025-04-28 - Modified: 2025-04-28 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/events/join-stromasys-at-the-red-hat-summit-2025/ Join us at the Red Hat Summit 2025, from May 19–22 in Boston, MA (Booth 657). Meet Stromasys' legacy experts Meghan Fitts and Matthew Kirven to gain firsthand insights into extending the life of mission-critical applications while modernizing your infrastructure. Join us at the Red Hat Summit 2025, from May 19–22 in Boston, MA (Booth 657). Meet Stromasys' legacy experts Meghan Fitts and Matthew Kirven to gain firsthand insights into extending the life of mission-critical applications while modernizing your infrastructure. --- - Published: 2025-04-09 - Modified: 2025-04-09 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/events/aws-summit-london/ Stromasys is thrilled to announce its participation in one of the most sought-after events in the technology landscape – AWS Summit London. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Excel London. Stromasys is thrilled to announce its participation in one of the most sought-after events in the technology landscape – AWS Summit London. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Excel London. --- --- ## Resources > Planning OpenVMS migration? Explore key factors for preserving OpenVMS application reliability and stability during infrastructure transformation and cost reduction. - Published: 2025-06-26 - Modified: 2025-06-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/openvms-migration/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation, Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator OpenVMS, or Open Virtual Memory Systems, has been running critical operations for several decades. Known for its security, uptime, and reliability, it has been powering several key industry sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and financial institutions, among others. With digital transformation reshaping the IT landscape, businesses still operating on OpenVMS are facing several challenges like limited support, integration issues, hardware failure, and more. OpenVMS has continued to deliver exceptional value for years; however, with the evolution of technologies, it is now becoming a hindrance to business continuity. With OpenVMS migration to a modern platform, businesses will preserve the stability and reliability of this legacy application while unlocking new opportunities for innovation, improving efficiency, and minimizing costs. Here are the top 5 considerations that businesses should make before choosing OpenVMS migration to Unix, Linux or Windows platform options. What are the Benefits of OpenVMS Operating Systems? Here are some significant advantages of OpenVMS operating systems: Uptime and Reliability: The architecture of OpenVMS enables it to maintain its availability and fault tolerance even during disruptions, ensuring the seamless operations of critical applications. Backward Compatibility: OpenVMS supports many legacy systems and is compatible with previous versions of outdated hardware, allowing seamless integration and migration processes. Scalability: This operating system can easily manage growing workloads, which makes it suitable for both large and small enterprises. Robust Security: OpenVMS features numerous built-in security measures to protect sensitive information. Networking: With extensive networking capabilities, OpenVMS operating systems support a wide range of communication standards and protocols. Top... --- > Discover how cross-platform virtualization solutions bridge legacy systems and modern platforms. See its benefits and explore the leading solutions. - Published: 2025-06-26 - Modified: 2025-06-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/cross-platform-virtualization-solutions/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Technology is growing rapidly, leaving legacy hardware at risk of obsolescence. Yet, for many organizations, legacy operating systems and applications remain critical for daily operations. Imagine being able to run these applications (unchanged) without needing the underlying hardware. With cross-platform virtualization, this is entirely possible. Additionally, it lowers costs and facilitates a seamless transition to modern IT infrastructure. In this article, we will explore cross-platform virtualization in depth, explaining how it works, when to consider it, and the problems it solves. We'll also highlight Stromasys, the leader in this space, to showcase how this technology is transforming legacy system management. What Is Cross-Platform Virtualization? Put simply, cross-platform virtualization makes it possible for software written for specific hardware and operating systems to run unmodified on completely different hardware. This is done through a combination of dynamic binary translation and operating system call mapping. A virtualized environment is set up to allow the legacy software to function without any changes. The best part? This frictionless approach eliminates the need for expensive and risky application rewrites. Organizations can move from older legacy technology to new hardware without disruption. In other words, cross-platform virtualization ensures uninterrupted business continuity without sacrificing familiar processes. Imagine using modern servers to run software originally built for discontinued architectures. And they are working seamlessly. That’s the power of cross-platform virtualization. How Does Cross-Platform Virtualization Work? Wondering how your old software will still run on the new platform? Let's break down this process and its technical foundations. The Abstraction Layer: Cross-platform... --- > Discover proven strategies for zero-code data center modernization. Learn how to reduce costs, enhance agility, and boost performance. - Published: 2025-06-24 - Modified: 2025-06-24 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/moving-away-from-heavy-data-centers-what-can-you-do-to-modernize-your-infrastructure/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Is your organization struggling with escalating data center costs and maintenance demands? How much energy and physical space are your traditional data centers consuming? As someone who has been leading data center exit projects for 10 years, I’ve seen firsthand the growing pressures enterprises face to manage these challenges. In my experience, the primary issues with legacy data centers are technology integration and staff turnover. --- > Discover the AlphaServer 1000's legacy, key features, and architecture specifications. Learn why sticking to outdated hardware could put your business at risk! - Published: 2025-06-24 - Modified: 2025-06-24 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/alphaserver-1000-architecture-legacy-future/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation You’re likely reading this because you’ve crossed paths with the AlphaServer 1000 – maybe you managed one, supported critical applications on it, or simply heard stories about it. But what really is the AlphaServer 1000? Is it just an old piece of hardware, a milestone in server history, or something more? For many, AlphaSever has been a reliable cornerstone for years. Over time, the lack of vendor support has created a significant business obstacle for many companies. If you’re new to this legacy hardware, this article will give you a deeper understanding of how enterprise computing was shaped. However, if you use this aging hardware to support mission-critical workloads, this article can completely change how you manage your legacy applications. Overview of AlphaServer 1000 Feature AlphaServer 1000 Specification CPU DEC Alpha 21064/21064A (64-bit RISC) Max RAM 1GB Storage 1GB Expansion PCI and EISA slots Operating Systems Digital UNIX, OpenVMS, Windows NT Form Factors Pedestal, Rackmount, Cabinet Typical Use Application, file, print, compute server The AlphaServer 1000 is a 64-bit server computer designed and sold by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). Underlying AlphaServer 1000 is the DEC Alpha 64-bit RISC microprocessor, a workhorse processor which furthers both business and technical enterprise workloads. But AlphaServer 1000 is more than a processor or a collection of parts. It comprises: the underlying hardware, the operating environments supported, and its deployment in the enterprise landscape. AlphaServer hardware The server is based on a single-processor using the PCI/EISA bus for I/O and expansion. That means IT teams can... --- > Discover how to migrate your legacy systems to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, ensuring business continuity, enhanced performance, security, and cost savings. - Published: 2025-06-17 - Modified: 2025-06-17 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/transitioning-your-legacy-system-to-oracle-cloud-infrastructure/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Cloud The shift towards digital innovation is compelling organizations to reimagine their IT infrastructure. While legacy systems have proven their durability over the years through their reliability and seamless operations, they are now struggling to meet the growing demands of flexibility, security, agility, and compatibility with modern technologies. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) provides seamless options for modernizing legacy systems, maintaining reliability, enhancing performance, and minimizing costs. Businesses that have incorporated OCI into their infrastructure have seen annual growth of more than 40% in 2024, indicating the strong momentum of Oracle Cloud migration among large enterprises. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to migrate legacy systems to Oracle Cloud while exploring various approaches and best practices for a seamless transition. Why Choose Oracle Cloud Migration for Legacy Modernization? Oracle Cloud is a robust cloud solution designed to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses. Whether it is a startup or a large enterprise, businesses are migrating workloads to Oracle Cloud to cater to a wide range of operational needs. It offers a comprehensive suite of services like: Modern services and tools for managing databases can reduce administrative demands, such as the Oracle Autonomous Database. The Oracle Cloud migration services offer businesses high-performance computing and AI capabilities. OCI has inbuilt compliance frameworks for advanced security. Seamless integration is possible with Oracle Cloud. Businesses can incorporate ERP, HCM, SCM, and other applications with any scalability and flexibility challenges. Quick technical assistance is available for Oracle Cloud to enhance the customer experience. The cost... --- > Migrating from a legacy system to the cloud can be challenging. This step-by-step infographic will help you keep track of each stage and minimize errors. - Published: 2025-06-12 - Modified: 2025-06-12 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/step-by-step-guide-to-successful-cloud-migration/ - Resources: Infographics - Solution Categories: Charon on the Cloud Aging legacy infrastructure is prompting organizations to migrate to the cloud, yet many remain uncertain about how to carry out a successful migration project without exceeding their budgets or deadlines. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you keep track of your migration. Make sure to complete each step before moving on to the next one. Contact Us --- > Learn everything you need to know about migrating legacy applications to Google Cloud. Discover key steps, best practices, and real project insights. - Published: 2025-06-12 - Modified: 2025-06-17 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/migrating-your-legacy-systems-to-google-cloud/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Cloud Many companies still depend on legacy applications for critical business functions. However, these applications often operate on outdated hardware that is no longer supported by the manufacturer. The lack of easily obtained replacement parts increases the downtime and decreases the stability of these systems. Additionally, obsolete and unsupported operating systems mean no new security patches are available, heightening the risk of breaches. Together, these issues can transform a crucial operational system into a liability that harms a company. Moving these applications to cloud platforms like Google (by using virtual machines) lets them run more reliably than before. This change helps shift from a traditional data center to a cloud setup, offering proven benefits. This article will provide a step-by-step migration plan with best practices, along with insights from a real project. Why Decision-Makers are Migrating Legacy Systems to Google Cloud According to the Deloitte US Future of Cloud Survey Report, a substantial majority of participants in surveys vouched for cloud, citing various benefits: Reduce business and regulatory risks Drive revenue through new products Foray into new markets Boost environment sustainability efforts Legacy applications remain the backbone for many organizations. However, they operate on outdated infrastructure that is costly and risky to maintain. This has prompted CIOs and CTOs to seek scalable alternatives, with Google Cloud emerging as a top-tier choice. Here are the key benefits businesses can gain by moving their legacy applications to Google Cloud: Aging legacy hardware is replaced: the chances of legacy workload failures are minimized. Business... --- > Replace your obsolete PA-RISC hardware cost-effectively without changing your business application. Check out the detailed video for more information. - Published: 2025-06-10 - Modified: 2025-06-10 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/prevent-legacy-downtime-with-charon-par/ - Resources: Video - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC Unplanned downtime caused by legacy hardware can cost a business up to $125,000 per hour. Can your organization afford it? Once celebrated for their cutting-edge performance, legacy hardware like PA-RISC now poses serious threats due to discontinued support. The stakes are extremely high. So don’t wait for a crash to make the changes. The Risks of Relying on PA-RISC Hardware Do you also run business applications on HP 3000 or HP 9000 systems? While dependable in their prime, these servers now present a business with significant challenges: Escalating Maintenance Costs: Old hardware is difficult and costly to maintain. Replacement Parts Shortage: Parts in short supply create unplanned downtime. Compliance Risk: Legacy systems are not up to today’s standards, which could result in fines and legal trouble. Data Loss Risk: Legacy infrastructure is highly vulnerable to breaches. Reputation Damage: Poor performance impacts customer experience and erodes trust in your brand. Modernize Without Rewriting Charon-PAR emulates your aging PA-RISC hardware in a modern environment, allowing you to run mission-critical legacy applications just as they did on the original hardware. This ensures business continuity and operational reliability while leveraging the scalability of a modern platform. Here’s how Charon PAR transforms risk into opportunity: 1. Cost Savings at Scale Eliminate inflated maintenance costs and extend the lifecycle of legacy systems. 2. Minimizing Migration Risks Preserve critical applications without time-consuming or complex migrations. 3. Enhanced Security Layers Upgrade your infrastructure with modern security measures to counter cyber threats. 4. Optimized Performance Achieve higher efficiency and... --- > Discover SPARC V9's key features and architecture specifications. Learn about the future of Solaris applications running on this hardware. - Published: 2025-06-09 - Modified: 2025-06-09 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/about-sparc-v9-architecture/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator SPARC (Scalable Processor Architecture) is an Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) that was engineered in the late 1980s by Sun Microsystems. Over the years, a variety of models have been introduced under the SPARC processor. The SPARC V9 architecture stands among the most significant of these rare blueprints. While it has undeniably made its mark, now it has reached the end of its life, creating challenges for mission-critical Solaris applications. This blog clears up confusion surrounding SPARC V9. It explores its origins, highlights its unique features, and delves into its design philosophy. But it doesn't stop there. We’ll also address the challenges it presents and outline the path forward. If you want insights backed by facts, historical context, and a view over the horizon, you’re in the right place. What is SPARC V9? SPARC V9 is a 64-bit microprocessor architecture implementing the latest version of the RISC design. It is the successor of the 32-bit SPARC technology used from the mid-1980s and early 1990s. Oracle Solaris is the primary OS for SPARC V9. This architecture is the creation of Sun Microsystems and was finalized by SPARC International in 1993. The design of SPARC V9 culminated in commercial processors, and companies like Sun created the UltraSPARC series in 1995. Here’s the thing: SPARC V9 is an open and non-proprietary platform, rather than a single chip. What does that mean? Any manufacturer with a license could build upon its foundation. This openness fostered competition and enabled innovation. It meant that the advances weren’t... --- > Explore the history of AlphaServer ES45 and its evolution. Discover why modernization is crucial and explore cost-effective replacement options. - Published: 2025-05-30 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/alphaserver-es45/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation Yes, the AlphaServer ES45 is obsolete. The product was discontinued in 2007, and official support ended in 2008. Before we delve into the core essentials of this legacy server, here is a quick summary of the details: Feature AlphaServer ES45 Launch Year 2002 CPUs 1-4 Alpha EV68CB (1. 0/1. 25 GHz) Max RAM Up to 32 GB Operating Systems Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS, Linux Discontinued April 27, 2007 Official Support Ended April 2008 Status (2025) Obsolete The AlphaServer ES45 was known for its strong processing power and reliable performance. It could run mission-critical operating systems like Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS. This made it a solid choice for institutions needing robust and scalable solutions. However, after its discontinuation, these servers continue to disrupt businesses silently. Even if they appear to be functioning well, they are not. In this article, we will discuss the AlphaServer ES45, its evolution over time, the reasons enterprises are actively replacing it, and how to execute a seamless modernization. About AlphaServer ES45 and Its Evolution The AlphaServer ES45 is a powerful server for mission-critical applications. It was first developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). Later, Compaq took over, and then Hewlett-Packard (HP) managed it after acquisitions. It featured the high-performance Alpha 21264C 68/1000MHz CPU. This scalable enterprise server catered to business, technical, and scientific needs. AlphaServer ES45 served as a high-capacity database server, high-performance application server, Network File System (NFS) server, and Internet server. Let’s discuss how it has evolved over time: Year Event/Development 2002 AlphaServer ES45 launched... --- > Discover how Charon-SSP helped a cement manufacturer migrate Solaris apps to the cloud. Minimize downtime, reduce costs, and boost disaster recovery today. - Published: 2025-05-29 - Modified: 2025-05-29 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/leading-cement-manufacturer-streamlined-disaster-recovery-by-migrating-solaris-apps/ - Resources: Case Study, Success Story Imagine relying on a single physical host to support mission-critical production activities. That’s exactly where a leading Saudi Arabian cement manufacturer found itself. Their on-premises setup had no backup disaster recovery site, creating a single point of failure. High maintenance costs and limited expert support made it harder to handle operational disruptions. The company needed modernization without losing crucial legacy applications. They decided to migrate to the cloud using Stromasys’ Charon-SSP emulator. Stromasys, in partnership with CloudWRKS, deployed Charon-SSP to transition the customer's Solaris applications to the AWS Cloud smoothly. The customer expressed their satisfaction, stating, “Now the business feels more confident because the disaster recovery process can reduce potential downtime and keep systems running smoothly. ” Are you interested in learning how Stromasys executed this transition without any risk while minimizing costs and downtime? Read the full case study now: Download the full success story below to read more: Download our Case study Download Now --- > Discover how to replace your aging Alpha DS20 server while minimizing downtime, reducing costs, and running your mission-critical applications. - Published: 2025-05-26 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/finding-a-replacement-for-alpha-ds20-server/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation Are you running mission-critical Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS applications on an aging Alpha DS20 Server and looking for a modern infrastructure, but unsure how to proceed? If you answered yes, then this is the article you need right now. The AlphaServer DS20E once provided high performance with the Alpha 21264 processor, but it is now obsolete and has reached end-of-life status. This leads to risks of downtime, higher maintenance costs, and security vulnerabilities. In contrast, the applications it supports are still operational, often running for over 20 years and performing business-critical tasks. They consist of millions of lines of code and contain thousands of workflow processes. As a result, decision-makers are looking for alternative solutions to protect business-critical legacy applications. In this article, we will explore the AlphaServer DS20E and the need for its replacement and equip you to choose the best strategy tailored to your business growth. Understanding the Alpha DS20 Server and Its Specifications The AlphaServer/AlphaStation DS20e is a dual-processor computer that employs the EV6 architecture. It is the final version of the DP264 family. Developed around 1999 by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), this model is part of the AlphaServer series and belongs to the Tsunami family of servers. Designed with space-saving in mind, the DS20e can be configured as a small pedestal or a standard 19-inch rack-mount server. It features enhanced application support thanks to its 64-bit very large memory (VLM64) and advanced clustering technology. Processing Power It is available with processors that can run at speeds... --- > Discover why HP-UX doesn’t natively support x86 and how Stromasys helps modernize legacy environments seamlessly. Learn more! - Published: 2025-05-16 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/does-hp-ux-support-x86/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC The short answer is no. HP-UX was never designed to have support for running directly on x86 hardware. Rather, it was optimized for HP's PA-RISC and later Intel's Itanium (IA-64) platforms. But that doesn’t mean the end of the world. Organizations can still run business-critical applications on HP-UX using modern x86 hardware. This can be done affordably through hardware emulation. Running HP-UX on x86 hardware involves more than just compatibility. Align your modernization efforts with your business objectives. This article will help guide you. First, let's explore this: Historical Porting Attempts of HP-UX to x86 Architecture Porting it to Itanium had to happen due to the decision to outsource chip development to Intel. During that transition, there were attempts to port it to the X86 architecture. Project Blackbird and Redwood were HP's hidden plan to carry out this porting. These initiatives also had financial support. Despite initial progress, these projects were ultimately cancelled due to: Market demand considerations Technical feasibility challenges Resource allocation priorities Changing industry trends Insiders say the Intel 486 machine ran for 6 months without any promising results. Some key components of the OS could not run natively on either X86 or Integrity family CPUs. This limitation was due to the push for Integrity (also known as Itanium). The platform required emulators for those components. They never developed the same emulators on X86. The chipset was much less powerful at that time. Why Modernizing HP-UX Applications Matters? HP-UX applications have been running on aging PA-RISC for ages. This... --- > Get an in-depth evaluation of SPARC servers, comparing various models and their characteristics. Explore the future of enterprise applications. - Published: 2025-05-09 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-are-sparc-servers/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator SPARC servers are server computers based on RISC processors, designed to handle demanding workloads easily and efficiently. They were originally developed by Sun Microsystems. Later, Oracle acquired them. These servers are utilized in various industries like banking, finance, telecommunications, and even in government organization. If you manage enterprise-level applications or databases, understanding SPARC servers could give you a competitive edge. Here’s a breakdown of SPARC servers, their evolution, and future. Understanding Oracle SPARC Servers Oracle SPARC servers are designed to excel in critical computing environments like database and Java workloads. They deliver rapid processing speeds, enabling businesses to tackle massive data loads and run complex applications seamlessly. Their scale-up and scale-out designs reduce the cost of modernizing UNIX infrastructure. Additionally, Oracle includes the Solaris operating system and virtualization software at no extra cost. Built-in acceleration for Oracle Database and Java workloads means enterprises can benefit from lower maintenance costs. The Standout Features of Oracle SPARC Servers What separates SPARC from other server architectures? The answer lies in its unique blend of superior hardware, built-in security, and software optimization. 1. High-Performance for Enterprise Applications The SPARC M8 processor sets benchmarks that redefine industry standards. With record per-core performance for Java operations, robust application processing becomes effortless. 2. Built-in Security at Every Layer Security lapses are a business killer. SPARC servers mitigate vulnerabilities using: Silicon secured memory for data integrity End-to-end hardware encryption without compromising performance When sensitive customer or application data is involved, the stakes are too high to settle for... --- > Discover how migrating OpenVMS on x86 architecture preserves your mission-critical applications while ensuring business continuity and enhanced performance. - Published: 2025-05-05 - Modified: 2025-06-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/integrating-openvms-on-x86-with-modern-it-ecosystems/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation, Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator OpenVMS, introduced in 1977, is an operating system that has stood the test of time with its robustness and security. It was developed by the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and has evolved through many hardware architectures, including VAX and Alpha servers. Migrating OpenVMS on x86 is a pivotal step towards legacy system modernization. It will enable businesses to continue operating on their critical applications seamlessly while preserving the high reliability and robustness that OpenVMS is known for. In this blog, we will explore how businesses can seamlessly integrate OpenVMS on x86 and why it is both a strategic and necessary evolution. What is the Need for Modernizing OpenVMS Environments? OpenVMS operating systems have continued their remarkable journey through several legacy hardware, such as VAX and Alpha systems. VSI, or VMS Software Inc. , is continuously working to ensure that OpenVMS is still fully operational and efficiently carries out businesses' critical operations. OpenVMS on x86 systems is not just the simple transition from legacy hardware to a modern platform; it's an opportunity to reimagine how this platform can bring out the potential of this legacy OS. It is not just a simple hardware refresh. By migrating OpenVMS to x86, businesses can enjoy benefits like clustering capabilities, reliability, robustness, and security. Benefits of Integrating OpenVMS on x86 Servers Here are some significant benefits of integrating OpenVMS operating systems on x86 servers: Cost Reduction: By migrating to a modern platform like x86, businesses can save on the maintenance of legacy hardware. Also, it... --- > Struggling with outdated VAX hardware? See how to choose the best VAX solutions that ensure business continuity. Learn more today! - Published: 2025-04-28 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/evaluating-different-vax-solutions/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator For many enterprises, business-critical applications still depend on aging VAX hardware. Healthcare providers. Financial institutions. Government agencies. Manufacturing giants. This dependency is nothing new. However, legacy hardware is risky and expensive, threatening business continuity. Imagine the productivity loss and disruption caused by a sudden VAX failure. This situation is all too common, making modernization a necessity. But how do you begin the modernization? Which strategy aligns with your business objectives? What approach minimizes operational disruption? Are you not sure how to replace your VAX hardware and make your current environment future-ready? This article is your ultimate guide. You will discover proven modernization approaches as well as real-world case studies – all equipped to make you an informed decision. Why Do Aging VAX Servers Need Modernization? Outdated VAX hardware is quietly undermining your business. Check out if you can relate to these challenges: Unplanned Downtime Can your business afford unexpected shutdowns? Outdated VAX servers fail more frequently with age. When they do, critical applications stop completely. Data suggests that organizations experience an average of 87 hours of system downtime annually. The results translate to productivity loss, missed deadlines, and unhappy customers. Escalating Maintenance Expenses VAX maintenance expenses increase exponentially year over year. What once cost thousands now demands millions. Vendors stopped production years ago. Third-party suppliers have dwindling inventories. Each replacement part costs more than the last as inventories diminish. Moreover, repairs take longer, and costs multiply over time. Maintaining legacy VAX systems diverts every dollar from innovation. Skilled Professional Shortage... --- > Confused about server vs hardware virtualization? Learn how both terms describe the same technology and discover an even more important comparison. - Published: 2025-04-21 - Modified: 2025-06-09 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/server-virtualization-vs-hardware-virtualization/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Are you confused about server virtualization vs hardware virtualization? You are not alone. The discussion around server virtualization and hardware virtualization is not new. But here is the truth: Server virtualization and hardware virtualization seem different. They're not. These terms describe the same technology. In fact, industry professionals use them interchangeably. Think of it as different names for one solution: Server virtualization Hardware virtualization Simply "virtualization" Now that we know the real difference, there's another layer to this discussion: full Virtualization vs hardware-assisted Virtualization. Before we can understand the differences between these virtualization techniques, we need to understand their origins. Server Virtualization: Where Did It Come From? Towards the end of the 20th century, enterprises were facing critical challenges: High power consumption Cooling issues Space constraints in data centers And all of these problems were hindering business growth. By this time systems engineers had realized that modern servers were underutilizing resources. In reality, little of the resources were being used and a lot lay dormant. This prompted renewed interest in virtualization technology, which is most notably implemented on x86 architectures. Designers imagined a virtualized computer that could handle multiple workloads or tasks at the same time. Fewer servers in the system meant less power, cooling, and space requirements as well. This idea, called server consolidation, became the cornerstone of enterprise virtualization over the years. Initially, server virtualization was achieved through full virtualization and paravirtualization. Later, hardware-assisted virtualization emerged. What is Full Virtualization? Full virtualization (also known as type 1 virtualization)... --- > Tired of managing multiple legacy servers? Watch our free webinar to get a proven roadmap that will help you consolidate them into one virtual data center. - Published: 2025-04-17 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/solving-the-challenge-of-distributed-legacy-data-centers/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Managing legacy servers is already a daunting task. But when these servers are spread across multiple locations, the complexity and risk increase exponentially. A European multisector giant knows this challenge very well. They had multiple legacy servers spread across different parts of Italy. These servers were risky, costly, and difficult to manage. Migration was an obvious choice. However, due to the complexity involved, it required meticulous planning and precise execution. That is when they needed experts who had successfully managed similar transitions before. Stromasys, in partnership with Stefanini, successfully deployed Charon to consolidate these legacy servers into a single virtual data center. This project was a huge success, and other organizations can gain valuable insights from it. To help decision-makers in addressing similar situations, we have created this webinar titled “From Multiple Legacy Environments to One Virtual Data Center : A European Multisector Case Study,” where you will get a complete breakdown of this project: starting from planning, execution, to results. Project Overview – A Complex Legacy Infrastructure The project involved several SPARC servers hosting Solaris and PA-RISC Servers hosting HP-UX, most at 64-bit and some at 32-bit. In addition, there were a few AlphaServers and VAX servers hosting OpenVMS. All of these servers were spread across different locations in Italy. Therefore, the aim was clear: consolidate them into just one virtual data centre. To achieve this, it was necessary to copy and migrate them to the new infrastructure, conduct testing, and then deploy them in production. Only after completing... --- > Migrate legacy systems cost-effectively with Charon on the Cloud. Learn why Charon is vital to your 2025 cloud strategy, removing legacy hardware. - Published: 2025-04-15 - Modified: 2025-07-02 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/why-charon-on-the-cloud-should-be-part-of-your-2025-cloud-migration-strategy/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Cloud Legacy applications often lie at the heart of mission-critical operations for many businesses. However, they are often running on aging hardware that is no longer supported or reliable. This creates significant challenges: security risks, increasing downtime, and escalating maintenance costs. Gartner estimates that by 2025, 85% of databases will move to the cloud – and it is a trend that is only gaining momentum. For legacy systems, why is it so important? Because enterprises can't get the benefits of scalability and efficiency that current platforms like the cloud offers when they stick to legacy hardware. To leverage these benefits, enterprises must have a cloud migration strategy that connects immediate business needs with long-term goals. Stromasys’s Charon on the Cloud offers a powerful solution for IT decision-makers. It helps enterprises smoothly transition legacy applications to today's leading cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Oracle, or Google. Charon on the Cloud emulator eliminates the problems that come with older hardware without costing you much or disrupting your important processes. In this blog, we discuss how Charon’s emulation technology operates, its benefits, and key considerations for the migration to be successful. What is Charon on the Cloud? Step-by-step Process Charon on the Cloud is a legacy hardware emulator that enables legacy applications to run on cloud platforms without making changes to the application. It emulates the functionality of legacy hardware like HP 3000, HP 9000, DEC VAX, PDP Alpha & Sun SPARC and creates a similar environment on the cloud, allowing existing legacy applications... --- > Discover how Stromasys experts consolidated multiple legacy servers into one virtual data center for a major European company with Charon Solutions. - Published: 2025-04-11 - Modified: 2025-06-11 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/webinar/from-multiple-legacy-environments-to-one-virtual-data-center/ - Resources: Webinars - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation, Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC, Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator, Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator, Legacy System Modernization From Multiple Legacy Environments to One Virtual Data Center: A European Multisector Case Study Studies have shown that more than 30% of an organization's infrastructure is built on legacy systems. These systems have been the backbone of business for decades. But with technologies evolving, maintaining them is gradually becoming burdensome. Not only do they need an average of 60-80% of the IT budget allocation to maintain them, but they are also not compatible with advanced technologies. Multiple legacy systems in different locations are not easy to manage. Not only is it challenging to manage them, but due to their monolithic architecture, businesses are unable to integrate them into modern technologies. It hinders business growth and creates a poor customer experience. But not anymore! We recently hosted an insightful webinar on "From Multiple Legacy Environments to One Virtual Data Center: A European Multisector Case Study. " In this event, our seasoned legacy experts shared their insights on how they have seamlessly consolidated all the legacy servers in one single data centre for one of Europe’s largest multisector companies. Here's the summary of the key topics covered: The challenge of migrating multiple legacy servers Consolidating all servers into a single data center Implementation of a unified virtualized infrastructure using Charon solutions Seamless transition with enhanced performance, achieving high client satisfaction What can you learn from this case study. Meet Our Presenters Paolo BattimielloSales Director Southern EMEA Stromasys Riccardo PaganiniSenior Engineer Stefanini Don't miss out on this exclusive webinar as we explore how... --- > Learn about OpenSolaris OS, its groundbreaking specifications, reasons for discontinuation, and its legacy in fostering open-source ecosystems. - Published: 2025-04-07 - Modified: 2025-07-02 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-is-opensolaris-os/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator OpenSolaris was Sun Microsystems’ attempt to bring the power of its Solaris operating system to the open-source community. So, like any other open-source operating system, its source code is publicly accessible and can be used freely and changed by anyone. Solaris is not open source, but OpenSolaris is. So, what makes OpenSolaris special? When we talk about 'Open', what do we mean? What is the key difference between OpenSolaris and Solaris? And why was OpenSolaris ultimately discontinued despite its promising start? In this article, we will discuss the specifications of OpenSolaris, its increased popularity, discontinuation, and what lies ahead for critical Solaris applications. Understanding OpenSolaris Operating System Solaris is an open-source operating system designed specifically for SPARC processors and x-86 based systems, built upon the Solaris kernel. Launched by Sun Microsystems in 2005, this operating system aims to encourage community development and drive innovation in the Solaris ecosystem. The project aimed to open up the Solaris ecosystem in a way no major commercial software company had done before. It promoted innovation, attracted a wider developer community, and made Solaris technology accessible to a wider audience. The majority of Solaris was open-sourced under the OpenSolaris project, but some components were legally restricted. So not all of the Solaris source code is available in OpenSolaris. Exploring the Concept of “Open” in OpenSolaris Many people want to know what "open” development parts of OpenSolaris" mean. On the open-source side, the licenses and legal details can be a bit complex – but the key... --- > Learn everything you need to know about Sun4v architecture and get a roadmap to future-proof your Solaris applications that rely on SPARC hardware. - Published: 2025-03-24 - Modified: 2025-06-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/breaking-down-the-sun4v-architecture/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator Sun launched its SPARC-based Sun4 series in the late 1980s. The Sun4v was one of the notable architectures of this series. It remains a topic of discussion primarily due to its applicability in running mission-critical legacy applications across different organizations. As enterprises aim for growth in this modern era, the important question arises: what about support and long-term viability? Is it worth maintaining? Or is modernization the only path forward? In this article, we will discuss the evolution of this architecture, its technical features, its role in legacy systems, and its relevance to the current scenario. What is Sun4v Architecture? The Sun4v architecture was introduced in the UltraSPARC T1 processor. It implemented hypervisor processor virtualization, which allowed multiple operating systems to run simultaneously. Sun4v architecture specifications: It uses UltraSPARC T1 processors Sun4v is a subset of SPARC V9 with a hypervisor Sun4v is supported by Solaris 10 (from release 3/O5 HW2) and Solaris 11 Suitable for data centers that require high-density server setups with virtualization capabilities Sun4v: Performance Overview As mentioned, Sun4v can maximize hardware efficiency by running multiple virtual machines on the same physical system. Apart from that, it is designed with strong multithreading capabilities. With technologies like CoolThreads, UltraSPARC T1 can handle 32 threads simultaneously. This boosts throughput and enhances energy efficiency. Flexible resource allocation is another notable feature of this architecture. It is also optimized for virtualized environments, ensuring consistent performance even under heavy loads. Sun4v: Use Cases Primarily, Sun4v architecture is used in: Data Centers: Its... --- > Discover how Charon Emulation Solutions ensures seamless legacy migration to modern platforms without disruption while Improving performance and scalability. - Published: 2025-03-17 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/charon-emulation-solutions-make-migrating-from-legacy-hardware-easier/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the AWS Cloud, Charon on the Azure Cloud, Charon on the Cloud, Charon on the Google Cloud, Charon on the Oracle Cloud, Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation, Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC, Charon-PDP Virtual PDP-11, Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator, Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator, Legacy System Modernization New technologies are emerging rapidly, yet several organizations depend on outdated systems for critical operations. Although the systems were once state-of-the-art, they have aged and are now hindering business efficiency and are hard to maintain. Replacing the entire outdated infrastructure can be very demanding and expensive. Another alternative option is migrating these legacy systems to a modern platform for enhanced operational efficiency, scalability, and security. Charon Emulation Solutions, developed by Stromasys, offers seamless migration to a modern platform like an x86 server or cloud provider with any disruptions and code modifications. This article will explore how the Charon emulator simplifies the legacy system migration process, ensuring business continuity and enhanced performance. Understanding the Legacy Systems Legacy systems are outdated software and servers that are still in use despite the availability of new, more efficient technologies. These systems are deeply integrated into the organization's infrastructure and are often considered the backbone of critical operations. Over time, they become difficult to manage and maintaining them becomes expensive. These outdated technologies are characterized by the following: Legacy systems using old software or hardware Incompatibility with modern technologies High maintenance costs Limited scalability Poor security infrastructure Scarcity of replacement parts Limited vendor support However, it is essential to understand that not all legacy systems are obsolete technologies. Many legacy systems can continue to run operations despite being outdated and are critical for a business's daily functions. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the legacy infrastructure before modernizing outdated technologies. Challenges of Legacy Systems Outdated... --- > Explore how the PDP 11 minicomputer revolutionized computing access & faced obsolescence in the 1990s. Navigate through its extraordinary journey & challenges. - Published: 2025-03-04 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/all-you-need-to-know-about-pdp-11-evolution/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PDP Virtual PDP-11 The PDP 11 was first introduced in the 1970s. It is a series of 16-bit microcomputers developed by the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). It was one of the most influential minicomputers in the history of computing that bridged the gap between large mainframe and emerging microcomputers. DEC PDP 11 played a vital role in developing and popularizing the Unix operating system. It was popular in research institutes, universities, and enterprises for its expandability, adaptability, and affordability. This article thoroughly explores the PDP 11 hardware, its features, evolution, competitive challenges, and the reason behind its obsolescence. Overview of PDP 11 Hardware Before the microcomputer revolution, the Digital Equipment Corporation's (DEC) PDP 11 was among the most popular minicomputers used in industries. PDP software, or Programmed Data, was introduced in the 1970s and used until the early 1990s. According to sources, DEC sold around 600,000 PDP 11 models. The PDP 11 hardware was a 16-bit computer that embraced 8-bit bytes and used the ASCII character set. In the early years of microcomputers, 8-bit bytes, 9-bit bytes, 6-bit characters, and a jumble of other encodings were widely used. Did you know? DEC still uses EBCDIC (Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code) for the 80-column punched cards because it is compatible with IBM card punch machines. The innovative features in the PDP solution, especially the general-purpose registers and instruction sets, have made programming simple in the previous models of the PDP series. Also, the Unibus system enables external devices to seamlessly interface with the... --- > Explore tips & strategies for seamless legacy system migration. Overcome legacy system challenges and enhance performance to drive innovation cost-effectively. - Published: 2025-03-03 - Modified: 2025-03-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/strategy-for-successful-legacy-system-migration-infographic/ - Resources: Infographics - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Relying on legacy systems is not a wise choice when businesses are looking for innovation and staying ahead in the digital market. Organizations face various challenges, such as hardware failure, unplanned downtime, increasing maintenance costs, security vulnerabilities, scalability, and hardware obsolescence. Legacy system migration cost-effectively enhances performance, security, and scalability. Here are some tips and strategies for seamless legacy modernization for more agile, responsive, and profitable operations. Book a Demo --- > Discover how a leading network and digital service integrator moved SPARC workloads to the Oracle cloud and extended business continuity. Download Case Study! - Published: 2025-03-03 - Modified: 2025-03-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/charon-ssp-has-ensured-a-smooth-cloud-transition-for-orange-business/ - Resources: Case Study, Success Story - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator ERP systems are crucial for the success of any business. However, running these systems on outdated SPARC hardware can lead to significant operational challenges. One of our clients, Orange Business, faced this exact issue. They needed to act quickly to ensure their business-critical processes remained operational. During this urgent situation, the Oracle team recommended Stromasys. By utilizing our SPARC emulator, Charon-SSP, they were able to achieve greater simplicity, robustness, and performance improvements. "This will ensure business continuity for at least 3 years for our legacy ERP system, which is vital for Orange Business. " Orange Business CTIO, Corporate Finance Discover how Stromasys helped a leading network and digital service integrator extend the lifespan of their legacy ERP systems by at least 3 years. The business-critical workloads are now moved to the Oracle cloud, and the entire process took only three days. Download the full success story below to read more: Download our Case study Download Now --- > Thinking about transforming infrastructure? Discover the step-by-step cloud migration process for seamless transition to enhance efficiency and scalability. - Published: 2025-02-24 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/cloud-migration-process/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Cloud Cloud migration has become essential for businesses embracing digital transformation. It improves operational efficiency, flexibility, scalability, and security and minimizes additional infrastructure costs. A Flexera report stated that over 90% of businesses now use the cloud in one form or another, with around 87% of organizations adopting a multi-cloud option for their infrastructure. Migrating to a cloud environment offers several benefits, including security, agility, scalability, and minimizing IT infrastructure costs. However, the cloud migration process is not easy and has its challenges. A survey report from McKinsey and Company stated that 70% of cloud migration processes fail to meet their aims due to poor planning and a lack of skillful professionals. In this blog, you will explore the cloud migration process explained in detail. You will navigate through 7 key cloud migration steps involved in successfully transforming the cloud ecosystem. 7 Key Steps for a Successful Cloud Migration Process Adopting cloud technology can transform a business. Here are a comprehensive 7 essential steps for the cloud migration process that can help achieve a successful and smooth transition for your business. Step 1: Assessing the Current Business Infrastructure The first step in the cloud migration process begins with evaluating the current infrastructure involving the hardware, software, and data systems to identify any potential risk and look for any requirement for optimization. This assessment will help to determine if the existing infrastructure is ready to begin the cloud migration process. Once the assessment is complete, it will be easy to understand the... --- > The complete breakdown of UltraSPARC processors, digging into their architecture (different models) and the best way to handle Solaris workloads in 2025. - Published: 2025-02-21 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/breakdown-of-ultrasparc-processors/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator Sun Microsystems wanted a faster processor for their servers and workstations. With that in mind, they started developing SPARC architecture. The result was UltraSPARC – faster, more efficient, and capable of handling more data. Since then, it has powered many critical workloads. Despite its age, many businesses still use it to run legacy operating systems and applications today. Whether you want to learn detailed insights about Sun UltraSPARC processors or are looking for a better way (risk-free, cost-effective, and less resource-intensive) to handle UltraSPARC servers, this article has got you covered. So, let’s get started. What are UltraSPARC Processors? Simply put, UltraSPARC processors are a family of microprocessors developed by Sun Microsystems based on the SPARC V9 architecture. It is an example of RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer). This was a leap from 32-bit to 64-bit computing, which allows servers to handle complex operations. As a result, UltraSPARC could perform complex operations faster. These processors have served Sun Microsystems for years to provide high-performance computing solutions. They had their place on servers, workstations, and legacy applications. Understanding the UltraSPARC Architecture As already mentioned, UltraSPARC is an example of RISC architecture that aims to simplify processing. Here are the salient features of this architecture: Memory: UltraSPARC architecture consists of 8-bit bytes of memory. There are two consecutive bytes in a halfword. Words consist of four bytes, and doublewords consist of eight bytes. Programs running on UltraSPARC utilize the Virtual Address Space (264 bytes). The virtual address space is split into pages.... --- > The latest version of Stromasys' SPARC emulator Charon-SSP 6.0 has reshaped SPARC migration to the cloud, bringing SPARC emulation to a whole new level. - Published: 2025-02-20 - Modified: 2025-04-11 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/charon-ssp-6-0-the-new-age-sparc-emulator-with-optimum-cloud-performance/ - Resources: Video - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator Imagine your SPARC workloads running on cloud platforms and still giving comparable performance to on-premise emulation. To make this dream a reality, Stromasys has launched Charon SSP-6. 0, the ultimate SPARC hardware emulator, offering game-changing features and functionalities. With this next-generation emulator, Sun SPARC migration has now become more business-transformative. Here’s why: What’s special about Charon-SSP 6. 0? With its MMU pass-through feature, this emulator eliminates the dependency on on-premise legacy hardware. Additionally, it skyrockets processing speeds, transforming cloud environments for faster, and more efficient performance. In virtual environments, such as the Cloud or VMware, this feature enhances Charon-SSP's performance to levels previously only possible on physical hosts. There's More Beyond Performance While performance is the main highlight of this Sun SPARC emulator, it also opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Other perks include: Increased compatibility Refined user functionality Smooth SPARC to cloud migration Enhanced I/O and network efficiency Multi-CPU and OS flexibility Extended OS support Better snapshot capabilities Charon-SSP hasn't left any stone unturned! Are you ready to enter the modern Sun SPARC emulation era and enjoy cloud compatibility? Talk to an Expert --- > Explore the benefits of cloud migration & various deployment options. Understand why choosing the right cloud ecosystem is essential for business transformation. - Published: 2025-02-18 - Modified: 2025-05-15 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/why-should-you-consider-cloud-migration/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Cloud The digital landscape is evolving, and everyone is moving from a traditional environment to a more advanced ecosystem like the cloud. Cloud computing has now become an essential part of the IT industry. According to a Gartner report, more than 90% of organizations will use cloud services in 2025. Most businesses prefer multi-cloud and hybrid environments for their IT infrastructure. In this blog, you will explore why you should consider migrating to cloud environments and the benefits of cloud migration. You will also learn about different cloud deployment methods, which will help you choose the right cloud ecosystem for your business. Understanding What is Cloud Migration Cloud migration is a process of moving the organization's digital resources from legacy infrastructure to the cloud environment. By adopting cloud migration, businesses can leverage several third-party services, improve productivity, gain access to many databases anywhere at any time, and incorporate advanced technologies and applications. After the pandemic, many businesses migrated to the cloud, regardless of their sectors. Reports have suggested that by 2032, the global cloud infrastructure services market size will grow to $396. 01 billion. One of the most significant advantages of cloud migration is getting real-time updates, which helps in monitoring performance and efficiency. However, cloud migration is not a simple procedure. It requires careful analysis, planning, deployment, and post-migration procedures for seamless cloud adoption. What Are the Benefits of Cloud Migration? Here are some benefits of cloud migration: Flexibility and Scalability Cloud offers pay-per-subscription options, which means businesses will only... --- > VAX servers have powered critical applications across industries for decades. Explore their history, key models, features, use cases, and migration options. - Published: 2025-02-14 - Modified: 2025-06-19 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-is-the-vax-server/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator VAX servers were among the first to bring virtual memory to minicomputers. They were widely used throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, powering legacy applications across many industries. It evokes nostalgia for those who worked with its powerful minicomputing systems. But, for businesses running their critical applications on this obsolete hardware, it can be nothing short of a nightmare. In this detailed article, we will delve deeper into VAX servers, their use cases, key models and what the future holds for. What are VAX Servers? VAX stands for Virtual Address eXtension. VAX Servers are a series of 32-bit minicomputers developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in the late 70s. The supported operating system for VAX computers was VAX/VMS (renamed OpenVMS in 1991). These servers ran the VAX instruction set architecture (ISA), which had advanced virtual memory management capabilities. The hardware was highly configurable to meet specific operational needs. It became widely adopted across many industries like government, telecom, education, and others. VAX systems supported concurrent users and were initially isolated from networks. Later it connected to a wider network via DECnet and used “set host” to access other systems. These systems were network-oriented variants of standard VAX computers. They were configured with firmware and CPU modules to run operating systems exclusively optimized for server tasks (rather than time-shared environments). Key Features of VAX Servers: Support for virtual memory, which allowed efficient multi-programming Scalable computing capabilities suitable for engineering, business, and academic environments Reliable multitasking performance for mission-critical workloads Key VAX... --- > Transform your business with a proven cloud migration strategy. Achieve operational efficiency, scalability, and innovation to drive digital transformation. - Published: 2025-02-10 - Modified: 2025-02-13 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/top-cloud-migration-strategies/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Cloud Technology is rapidly evolving, which means cloud migration is no longer an option but a necessity. Integrating cloud computing into the business infrastructure will help businesses stay competitive and give them a transformative edge. Cloud migration offers several benefits, such as agility, scalability, elevated performance, cost efficiency, and innovation opportunities to optimize operations. A survey report from Gartner states that organizations adopting cloud technologies achieve up to 30% cost reductions compared to businesses with traditional infrastructure. Organizations that want to leverage advanced technologies consider cloud computing the backbone of modern business. Today, more than 94% of global businesses use cloud services in some way. In this blog post, you will explore the top cloud migration strategy you must adopt in 2025 to stay ahead in the competitive market. This blog will help you understand how cloud migration can help your business optimize operations and elevate performance cost-effectively. Introduction: What is Cloud Migration? Cloud migration is the process of moving the organization's databases, IT resources, and applications from traditional on-premises infrastructure to a cloud environment (private, public, or hybrid). It not only improves security infrastructure but also cost-effectively enhances flexibility, agility, and scalability while streamlining operations. It means having quick availability of a wide range of resources to elevate efficiency, making innovation simpler and easier than relying on a traditional physical on-premises infrastructure. This procedure can be carried out by moving directly to the cloud or re-architecting resources to a cloud platform. Another option is re-engineering the business infrastructure, which helps... --- > Discover cloud migration best practices for AWS to transform your operations. Explore cloud migration strategies to drive innovation and business growth. - Published: 2025-01-31 - Modified: 2025-03-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/top10-cloud-migration-best-practices-for-aws/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the AWS Cloud Industry veterans and tech unicorns are moving from traditional IT infrastructure to transform their businesses. Organizations are now surfing the cloud to maintain a competitive edge in the digital landscape and ensure business innovation and growth. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a popular name in cloud computing, which assists organizations in offering simple yet powerful solutions that adjust to their growing business needs. In this blog, we'll dive deep into AWS's best practices for cloud migration, which will help in a seamless transition. Understanding What Cloud Migration is? Cloud migration is a process of migrating applications, data, and other IT resources from on-premises physical servers or on-premises data centers to a cloud-based infrastructure, which may be private, public, or hybrid. Cloud services like AWS offer instant availability of a wide range of resources that will help businesses scale up their operations and make innovation easier than relying on traditional IT infrastructure. AWS cloud migration services offer better security architecture, reliability, scalability, and flexibility and ensure seamless workload transitions. This procedure can be carried out by either directly migrating to the AWS cloud, re-architecting the applications on AWS, or even re-engineering business processes for cloud-native functionality for better alignment. Cloud migration is a continuous process in which businesses share the responsibility of staying updated with market trends. A streamlined migration plan ensures the business can leverage maximum benefits. To meet the growing needs of organizational objectives, the cloud environment should be monitored regularly. This helps identify and address areas that need... --- > Before deciding on lift and shift legacy modernization, discover how businesses have successfully applied it to make themselves risk-free and future-proof. - Published: 2025-01-27 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/explaining-lift-and-shift-migration/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Many organizations still depend on legacy systems for critical operations. In most cases, these applications perform business-critical workloads and replacing them entirely often isn’t viable. The problem, however, lies within the hardware. Aging hardware becomes very unreliable, difficult to maintain, and expensive to repair. What’s the best way forward? Replacing legacy hardware outright is costly, and re-architecting applications from scratch can disrupt operations. Thus, for many companies, the answer is the lift-and-shift migration strategy (also known as rehosting). This process enables businesses to move their business applications from on-premises hardware onto modern infrastructure, either on-premises or in the cloud – without rewriting the application code. What is Lift and Shift or Rehosting? Lift and shift involves migrating a legacy application or workload as it is, maintaining its embedded architecture while simply relocating it. No redesigning. No re-architecting. No extensive reworking. The lift and shift migration acts as a bridge to legacy application modernization: With no changes to the application, OS or database Only the underlying legacy hardware is being removed Imagine picking up an application, “lifting” it from on-premise servers, then “shifting” it into a modern hardware or cloud environment. This minimal-change method is a fast, simple and less labor-intensive approach to avoid expensive and risky application migration projects. The following illustration of Lift and Shift migration by Stromasys will give you more clarity about this process: This approach, when guided by an expert team, is key to saving both time and costs for businesses. It is a guiding light... --- - Published: 2025-01-21 - Modified: 2025-01-21 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/revival-of-rochester-electronics-with-charon-ssp/ - Resources: Case Study, Success Story The Challenge Legacy infrastructures are very popular among aging data centers. One of the big semiconductor giants, Rochester Electronics, relied on the circa 1996 Sun SPARC servers in their data centers. This native Sun hardware is obsolete and is no longer supported by the manufacturer. As this legacy SPARC hardware still drives valuable intellectual property (IP), it was at significant risk of being lost due to the aging hardware factor and the inability to repair from the Sun systems. Rochester is one of the world's largest sources of semiconductors and focuses on semiconductor lifecycle management. It offers licensed manufacturing and product replication support. As part of a fully authorized semiconductor replication process, Rochester heavily relies on legacy IP to support customers with the challenges of semiconductor obsolescence. Preserving IP was crucial for Rochester's business. With the seamless collaboration with Stromasys Charon SSP, the design technology team could migrate the 1996 Sun SPARC servers out of its data center efficiently and cost-effectively. This legacy emulation of Sun SPARC hardware with Charon SSP has enhanced the overall performance and significantly minimized the duration of CPU-intensive tasks. Earlier, their tasks would take hours to complete, but now they are being executed in just minutes. The performance of the disk has also increased, and it is no longer reliant on SCSI disks, which spin at low speeds. Rochester Electronics has significantly improved its overall performance and extended the life of its mission-critical applications through Charon SSP. Download the full success story to know more... --- > Discover the key challenges of aging Sun SPARC hardware, from performance issues to security risks. Explore strategies to modernize legacy infrastructure. - Published: 2025-01-20 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/scaling-challenges-of-aging-sun-sparc-hardware/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator Scalable Processor Architecture, or Sun SPARC hardware, has been the pillar of several enterprises for decades. It is an ISA (Instruction Set Architecture) designed in the 1980s by Sun Microsystems based on RISC principles. It was widely known for its scalability, reliability, and performance, which powered mission-critical operations in industries. As time passes, these systems age, and businesses still heavily dependent on them for their critical operations face multiple challenges, such as maintenance, performance, increasing expenses, and more. In this blog, we will explore the challenges of Sun SPARC hardware and provide insights on how to eliminate them effectively. Introduction to Legacy Sun SPARC Hardware Sun SPARC server was developed and launched in 1987 by Sun Microsystems. It was later acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2010. Solaris SPARC hardware was designed to allow UNIX-based operating systems to perform their operations seamlessly. It was primarily used in businesses with high-performance computing and was widely popular in the financial, telecom, and scientific research sectors. Some of the key characteristics that make it popular are: Scalability: Sun SPARC servers were designed to manage increasing workloads effectively due to their adaptable architecture. Reliability and Performance: They were widely known for their uptime. It works effectively even with fewer transistors for instruction sets. Compatibility: The Sun SPARC servers offer great compatibility for all generations and all Solaris SPARC hardware. Open Source offers licensing flexibility and the opportunity for enterprises to configure their own solutions using SPARC architecture. Object-Orient: Sun SPARC hardware has dominant object-oriented programming.... --- > Transforming business infrastructure with legacy systems migration on a modern platform to elevate performance, agility, scalability, and minimize costs. - Published: 2025-01-15 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-are-legacy-systems-challenges-benefits/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization There has been a widespread dependency on legacy systems. They have been a backbone for decades, and more than 66% of enterprises still rely on outdated hardware for their core operations. More than 60% are used for customer-facing functionalities. It shows businesses' reliance on these legacy systems despite challenges like high maintenance costs, limited scalability, flexibility, hardware parts scarcity, and more. In this blog, we will explore the intricacies of legacy systems, their challenges, different types of legacy software, and best modernization practices to transform the infrastructure to improve efficiency and performance. Definition: Understanding What Are Legacy Systems? Legacy systems are outdated hardware and applications that are still in daily operations. Over time, they lack vendor support, and no more patches or updates exist. Also, maintaining them becomes difficult due to the scarcity of their parts, which hinders business continuity. Technology evolves, compelling businesses to work on new technologies and innovation to adapt to the growing demands of the marketplace, economy, and other requirements. These aging systems become obsolete with time and cannot adapt to these requirements. These legacy servers have been embedded in the businesses' core operations for decades. However, several challenges, such as scalability, compatibility with modern technologies, security, hardware failure, and more, hinder day-to-day operations, resulting in unplanned downtime and escalating costs. What Are the Reasons Businesses Rely on Legacy Systems? Previously, legacy systems were mostly developed for specific purposes only. However, as technology advances, businesses need technologies and tools that are multitasking, less time-consuming, and offer... --- > This article unveils the evolution of AlphaStation computers, including the associated workstations. Also discover why modernization is a necessity! - Published: 2025-01-03 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/history-of-alphastation/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation AlphaStation served as a vital computer workstation during it’s halcyon days and played a pivotal role in important projects. One of its most notable use cases was in NASA’s space state design. But today, it has become a thing of the past, driving the need for modernizing the infrastructure so that the critical applications can run efficiently. This article explores the legacy workstation's history and its impact on crucial workloads and how modernization offers a seamless path forward. What is an AlphaStation Computer? As discussed, AlphaStation Computers were workstations based on DEC Alpha 64-bit Microprocessor. They were launched in 1994 and were typically used for high-performance servers. Let’s give you a quick overview of AlphaStation Computers: Developer: DEC (1994-1998), Compaq (1998-2002), HP (2002-2007) Type: Workstation Release Date: 1994 Discontinued: 2007 CPU: DEC Alpha Operating Systems Supported AlphaStations supported various operating systems, including: Tru64 UNIX (formerly Digital UNIX) OpenVMS Windows NT (with AlphaBIOS ARC firmware) Various versions of Linux and BSD The History and Evolution of AlphaStation Models The AlphaStation series evolved over time, incorporating something distinct to meet the growing demands. Let’s take a close look at them: AlphaWorkstation 200 On February 23, 1995, the Alpha 200 4/100, or Mustang, was launched as an entry-level workstation. It housed a single 21064 (EV4) CPU at 100 MHz - ideal for basic desktop computing tasks. Another variant was the Mustang+, or Alpha 200 4/233, which was launched in 1994. This was meant for professionals who wanted higher processing speed without a major... --- > Discover 12 key advantages of server virtualization that can transform your IT infrastructure with cost savings, enhanced security, and operational efficiency. - Published: 2024-12-27 - Modified: 2025-07-02 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/advantages-of-server-virtualization/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Did you know? The global server virtualization software market is set to reach a valuation of $13. 68 billion by 2028. Clearly, this projection highlights the industry’s rapid adoption of server virtualization and it’s critical role in supporting new-age businesses. A primary benefit of server virtualization is its ability to run multiple operating systems on a single server. Which means, operating systems like Windows and Linux can run on the same physical server. Explore our comprehensive list of 12 proven advantages of server virtualization. With this article, CTOs and decision-makers will gain valuable insights for a wider perspective. While going through all these advantages of server virtualization - security, cost savings, and physical space savings can truly make a significant difference in a company. 1. Extending the Life of Legacy Applications One of the most sought-after advantages of server virtualization is in legacy data centers. Yes, one major benefit of server virtualization is how it allows business-critical legacy applications to run on modern infrastructure. Virtual machines can emulate older hardware in a modern environment. By decoupling the aging hardware, organizations can negate the risks associated with it and still run their important applications without depending on the outdated servers. 2. Substantial Cost Reductions The advantages of server virtualization are how it removes the need for multiple physical servers by enabling one physical server to host several virtual machines which can run multiple operating systems and applications on it. This efficient server utilization process does away with the necessity of maintaining... --- > Discover what it actually takes to choose the right hardware emulator that drives ROI, eliminates risk, and makes your business future-ready. - Published: 2024-12-20 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/hardware-emulators/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Imagine running decades-old software operating smoothly on the latest hardware. Yes, hardware emulators make this possible. By removing the reliance on obsolete hardware, they ensure uninterrupted operations for mission-critical applications and strengthen IT infrastructure resilience. Beyond this, hardware emulators offer diverse use cases tailored to various needs. But how do you determine the necessity for hardware emulators? What factors guide the selection of the right one? This article reveals the workings of hardware emulators, explores their applications, and guides you in selecting the right one for your business. Understanding Hardware Emulation and Emulators Hardware emulation is the process of imitating the behavior of one hardware system to act like another. It helps network administrators run a specific operating system on a desktop that normally wouldn’t support it. This is useful for operating systems designed for specialized hardware. The tool used for this process is called a hardware emulator. It creates a similar environment, allowing related operating systems and applications to function as if they were running on the original hardware. For example, the Charon-SSP emulator replicates the behavior of SPARC servers on modern Linux-based hardware. This enables Solaris applications to run on the new hardware just as they would on SPARC hardware. The end users will not even realize that the hardware infrastructure has been replaced with a new one. Why are Hardware Emulators So Useful for Legacy Environments? Many organizations constantly worry about what to do with their mission-critical classic applications. These applications are some of the most reliable,... --- > A detailed comparative analysis of emulation vs virtualization. Explore how legacy emulation virtualization in cloud computing ensures business continuity. - Published: 2024-12-16 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/emulation-vs-virtualization-best-suited-for-legacy-systems-modernization/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Legacy systems have been the backbone of several organizations, from manufacturing to banking, defense to aerospace; a wide range of industry sectors have relied on them for running their critical operations. Reports have suggested that, on average, 31% of organizations' infrastructure is built on legacy hardware. Maintaining these aging systems can be very expensive as they take up most of the business's resources, up to 60-80% of their IT budget. According to Deloitte's survey report, an average business spends 57% of its IT budget on managing its operations, while only 16% is spent on innovation. However, to meet the market's growing demands, businesses are adapting to modern technologies like cloud computing, AI, and more. However, legacy hardware acts as a roadblock to modernization as it is unable to leverage the cloud's scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. It is where emulation virtualization in cloud computing steps in. In this blog, we will explore how to leverage cloud benefits if you are still relying on legacy hardware and looking to modernize it. We will also compare emulation vs virtualization to determine which is best suited for your business's IT infrastructure. Before diving deep into the intricacies of emulation vs virtualization, here is a brief comparison between them: Characteristics Emulation Virtualization Hardware Access Requires software connector to access hardware Accesses the hardware directly Cost Cheaper Comparatively higher Speed Quicker in operations Comparatively slower Resource-Requirements Requires translator to translate source code Executes the code directly as that is available in multiple language Backup Backup and... --- > Discover how software virtualization solutions can transform your business infrastructure by streamlining operations, improving performance & optimizing resources. - Published: 2024-12-09 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/choose-best-virtualization-solutions/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization As the economic world digitalizes, virtualization solutions are an important factor that cannot be overlooked. According to several survey reports, the global virtualization software market is estimated to reach between 120 and 149 billion dollars in revenue by 2026. Virtualization solutions are an emerging critical technology that offers more streamlined operations and optimized resource utilization. In this blog, we will explore more about virtualization solutions, their types, key features, and which are the best for your business in 2025. So, let's dive deep into the details. What are Virtualization Solutions? A virtualization solution delivers computational resources to the end users. Various resources are involved in this process, including servers, operating systems (OS), CPU, storage, memory, GPU, and network resources. One of the most essential elements in virtualization solutions is a hypervisor. It is a functionality that translates the hardware by creating and managing virtual machines that stimulate the virtual environment. The primary characteristic of a hypervisor is separating physical assets and then arranging them into different virtual environments depending on the requirements. It will efficiently manage the computing assets to prevent them from being overused and any potential threats. When additional resources are required in virtual ecosystems, the physical server and cache will receive a request from the hypervisor to make the changes. Incorporating virtualization solutions in businesses has several benefits, such as cutting down additional maintenance costs, streamlining processes, simplifying backups, enabling seamless deployments, and more. What Are the Different Types of Virtualization Solutions? Several types of virtualization solutions... --- > Struggling with outdated PDP-11 systems? Discover whether to decommission or modernize to keep your legacy applications running smoothly. - Published: 2024-12-06 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/modernize-pdp-11/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PDP Virtual PDP-11 Are you still relying on PDP-11 for your business-critical operations? While this legacy hardware has served its purpose for decades - the increasing costs, downtime, and security risks could be holding you back. As technology advances, businesses face a tough choice: stick with the old or modernize. This decision isn’t easy. Continuing with the PDP-11 can cut costs and immediate savings seem tempting at first - but the bigger picture is different. On the other hand, modern solutions are faster and more efficient. In this article, we will break down the options, examine the pros and cons, and guide decision-makers to the best choice for their future. The Legacy of the PDP-11 Computers In 1970, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) launched the PDP-11. It was a 16-bit minicomputer that provided a lower-cost option than the expensive mainframe computers of the day. The minicomputer's invention introduced a flexible and adaptable computer design that influenced future technology. This made computing more accessible to businesses and research labs alike. With production continuing for almost 30 years, DEC went on to sell some 600,000 units - making it one of DEC's most successful models. Why is it Still in Use? If the DEC PDP-11 is outdated, why do power plants still use it? Because the mission-critical legacy applications are running on the hardware. Companies want to keep these important applications running as they handle essential processes and workloads. PDP-11 is used to provide stability and dependability, but does it serve its purpose in the current... --- > Legacy application modernization is trending right now. Discover why it matters, a step-by-step plan, and the best practices to ensure you avoid potential pitfalls. - Published: 2024-12-02 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/application-modernization/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Cloud, Legacy System Modernization Application modernization is an umbrella under which different strategies fall. Here, we will focus on legacy application modernization, which involves transferring applications, databases, and workloads from one environment to another. Application modernization is the talk of the town as it comes with so many advantages to offer. This is also backed up by industry projections, with the market expected to surpass 65 billion dollars by 2032. However, many businesses still rely on legacy infrastructure, which is detrimental to their growth – especially when the application performs business-critical workloads. Application modernization with modern platforms paves the way forward, keeping the enterprise competitive with new-age businesses. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about application modernization for legacy systems, from benefits to best practices – so that you can better understand and implement your modernization plan. What is Legacy Application Modernization? Why It Should be the Top Priority in 2025? Simply put, legacy application modernization is moving the application from a legacy environment to a modern platform - either on-premises or in the cloud. Many consider it a method for converting monolithic applications into microservice-based cloud applications. The process involves migrating older programs, databases, applications, and frameworks to a more advanced, reliable, scalable and cost-effective platform. In the modern era, discussion of application modernization revolves around migrating monolithic, on-premises apps to cloud-based systems (using microservices and DevOps) for faster, more efficient releases. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to application modernization. You can choose from a wide array of modernization approaches... --- > Discover cost-effective legacy server emulation to boost performance, cut costs, and modernize applications with Stromasys Charon. - Published: 2024-12-02 - Modified: 2025-04-11 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-server-emulation/ - Resources: Video Running mission-critical applications on older servers causes significant risks as the hardware ages. Eventually, replacement parts grow more expensive and difficult to get, while getting professional help becomes cumbersome. Also, hardware failures could result in unexpected downtime, affecting critical processes. Stromasys's Charon emulator offers a non-disruptive solution to address these challenges. By emulating legacy servers, it ensures you don't have to sacrifice essential business applications. The Lift-and-Shift Emulation Stromasys provides a lift-and-shift approach to modernizing your IT infrastructure: Migrates essential applications from aging hardware to an x86 platform or the cloud. Requires no rewriting, re-certification, or recompiling. Ensures no changes to the operating system, delivering a smooth transition. Fast and Remote Modernization In just a matter of days, and possibly even remotely, Stromasys can help you overcome IT challenges. With Charon, you can: Modernize your legacy systems Lower operational costs Enhance application performance Minimize risks associated with aging hardware Promote Business Continuity with Caron Charon empowers organizations to maintain business continuity, ensuring that vital legacy applications remain operational without the need for costly and time-consuming hardware upgrades. Get Started Today With Stromays, legacy system modernization looks so easy. Learn about our method of modernizing legacy systems and see how our legacy server emulation and virtualization solutions can change your IT infrastructure and lower risks. Talk to an Expert --- > Stay on top of your business operations by migrating legacy systems to the cloud. Take a deep dive into the key essentials of a successful migration. - Published: 2024-11-27 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/cloud-migration-for-legacy-systems/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Cloud Replacing legacy applications isn't always the most strategic choice. This is especially true when these systems handle mission-critical workloads for your business. This is where cloud migration comes in. What if you could run your mission-critical applications in the cloud without losing important data or sacrificing your familiar processes? Let's explore cloud migration strategies and crucial considerations. You'll discover a proven method to modernize your legacy application on the cloud - all without making any modifications. What is Cloud Migration for Legacy Systems? For legacy systems, cloud migration involves moving outdated or traditional on-premises infrastructure, applications, and data to a cloud environment. Legacy systems can benefit from cloud migration in terms of scalability, cost-efficiency, and security. Assessing your legacy infrastructure and setting clear goals is the crucial first step Choosing the right migration strategy and the desired cloud platform Executing the migration and ensuring the processes are running seamlessly without a glitch Why Should Business Consider Cloud Migration for Legacy Systems? Migrating legacy applications to the cloud can revolutionize your business. By doing so, you adapt to changing needs and harness the advantages of cloud technology. A) Trends Driving Cloud Migration Cloud migration is on a rapid rise. By 2024, the market is projected to hit USD 232. 51 billion. Fast forward to 2029, and it will reach an impressive USD 806. 41 billion, with a CAGR of 28. 24%. The rapid growth highlights a pressing need for IT leaders to plan the cloud migration of legacy applications. Once this... --- > What is hardware virtualization? Learn about its types and benefits for running legacy applications on modern platforms without compatibility issues. - Published: 2024-11-26 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/ultimate-guide-to-hardware-virtualization/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization According to G2, organizations have improved their operational efficiency by 50% after embracing virtualization. In fact, 66% of the enterprises have reported a boost in agility after adopting virtualization. On the other hand, for enterprises dealing with legacy systems, sourcing repair components for inefficient hardware is a critical challenge. The fear of system failure is real, especially when critical applications depend on the hardware. Legacy Hardware virtualization emerges as a breakthrough for IT departments. It allows businesses to move existing workloads to virtual machines and run the original environment in a modern environment. It's a smart move that balances old and new tech seamlessly. The use cases of Virtualization are growing rapidly. Today’s virtual machines offer stability comparable to physical ones. They reduce hardware costs by consolidating systems onto fewer servers. This technology also simplifies operations and eases administrative tasks for organizations dealing with legacy systems. Hence, embracing legacy hardware virtualization could streamline your processes significantly. What is Hardware Virtualization? Legacy Hardware Virtualization, often known as just virtualization, is the process of abstracting computer resources from the software that uses them. Put simply, a single physical machine is divided to act like multiple virtual machines (VM). Virtual machines function independently, each with its own OS and applications. They behave like standalone computers. This single host system can support multiple virtual environments, each functioning independently while sharing the same architecture. As a result, businesses can run various applications or even different operating systems on one server seamlessly. This is achieved through... --- > What is emulation, its different types, its working, and advantages in legacy system migration. Discover how it bridges the gap between old and new systems. - Published: 2024-11-20 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-is-emulation-types-and-advantages/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Emulation is an indispensable technology in the digital environment that bridges the gap between legacy systems and modern computing. Reports have suggested that despite their limitations, 60%-80% of businesses still rely on legacy hardware for their core operations. Also, changing the entire IT infrastructure is not a feasible option. Therefore, emulation is the best solution for businesses looking to modernize their infrastructure. It is a procedure of emulating the behavior of one system or software on a different system. In this blog, we'll explore what is emulation, along with different types of emulators and their key advantages. What is Emulation? Emulation is a process in which computer software replicates the behavior of another system. It enables the computer system, which is called the host system, to operate on a different system, which is known as the guest system. Understanding What Emulators Are? Emulators are platforms (software or hardware) that enable the system to behave like a host system so that applications can seamlessly run on the guest system. So, it can be said that an emulator is a program that simulates another system. Here are some examples of emulators: WINE is an emulator that enables Microsoft Windows operating systems to operate on Linux or Mac systems. Applications like Dolphins enable Nintendo GameCube and Wii games to run on personal computers. Charon SSP is an emulator that creates an SPARC system-like environment on a cloud platform or x86 system so that Solaris operating systems and other legacy applications can seamlessly run... --- > Transform your legacy SPARC workloads seamlessly to the cloud with Charon-SSP 6.0, achieving the same performance level and compatibility as on-premises. - Published: 2024-11-15 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/transform-legacy-sparc-systems-on-cloud-with-charon-ssp-6-0/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator Cloud migration is not a new term for businesses. More than 95% of businesses prefer to have their own on-premises hardware servers to manage their IT infrastructure, but the pandemic has brought about a major transformation. Organizations have started moving their legacy infrastructure to the cloud to ensure business continuity. A survey has indicated that more than 50% of global decision-makers have confirmed that usage and expenditure on cloud infrastructure will rapidly increase in the upcoming years. In this article, you will read about the benefits of migrating legacy SPARC systems to cloud infrastructure. You will also explore how businesses can now achieve the same performance and efficiency on a cloud platform that was available on-premises with Charon SSP 6. 0. Benefits of Migrating SPARC Workloads to the Cloud Legacy SPARC cloud migration has many advantages. Here are some significant reasons why businesses must migrate legacy to the cloud: Scalability and Improved Performance Different cloud infrastructures, such as Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Aure, Amazon AWS, and more, offer robust infrastructure that boosts the performance of SPARC workloads. The migration to the cloud enables businesses to leverage high-performance computing resources, which allows them to scale up or down their performance based on requirements. It helps in optimizing both costs and resources. Cost-Effectiveness Managing aging legacy hardware is not only expensive but also tedious. Many cloud providers offer pay-as-you-go pricing subscriptions, which means businesses will only need to pay for the resources they use. Also, with cloud migration, businesses will no longer have... --- > Discover critical strategies to manage Solaris end of life, transition from legacy systems, and ensure operational continuity through cost-effective upgrades. - Published: 2024-11-11 - Modified: 2025-06-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/solaris-reaching-end-of-life/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator Solaris is a Unix-based operating system developed in 1992 by Microsystems and later acquired by Oracle. It is renowned for its robustness, security, and scalability. For decades, it has played a vital role in running mission-critical applications for businesses. It powered legacy hardware like SPARC servers to support high-performance workloads. As businesses gradually move to modern infrastructures, Sun Solaris end of life (EOL) like several other legacy applications have become a major concern. Oracle has officially moved Solaris into the “sustaining support” category, signaling Sun Solaris version end of life, marking the end of its official life cycle. Oracle will no longer offer new updates, security patches, or support. In this blog, explore Solaris OS end of life stage, challenges, and strategies for staying updated while transitioning from legacy systems. What is Sun Solaris Operating Systems? Sun Solaris operating system is a successor to SunOS and a proprietary Unix operating system designed to run on legacy SPARC architecture. It has been largely used in server and workstation ecosystems. It supports not only SPARC hardware but also x86-64 servers and is well-recognized for its compliance with nearly every Unix specification. Over the years, there have been numerous updates and various versions of Solaris operating systems. The latest version is Oracle Solaris 11. 4. Key Features of Solaris Operating Systems Here are significant features of Solaris OS that make it popular for running critical operations: Scalability and Performance: The Solaris operating system can be efficiently scaled on SPARC emulators. It seamlessly manages... --- > Dive into the world of Unix. Discover its history, features, why it matters for IT professionals and explore the future of this legacy OS. - Published: 2024-11-08 - Modified: 2025-06-18 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/all-about-the-unix-operating-system/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator Dissatisfaction with a different project called Muletics led to the creation of the Unix operating system – an invention that no one could have imagined would become the foundation for other operating systems. One of Unix's most defining features is its multitasking capability, which remains an important aspect to this day. Due to its distribution to the government and universities, it was adopted in various hardware components. This article explains how Unix has shaped the computing world, particularly regarding performance and efficiency. You will also learn about its future. So, without further ado, let’s begin. What is the Unix Operating System? Unix is considered and accepted to be the cornerstone of operating systems (OS). Developed at Bell Labs around the late 1960s to early 1970s, it was created by visionaries like Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie. But what makes Unix so enduringly powerful? Fundamentally, Unix operates on some fundamental principles: simplicity, modularity, and interoperability. The journey from the original Unix to modern derivatives like Linux and Mac OS is fascinating. Initial proprietary versions such as HP-UX and SunOS highlighted the need for standards due to growing incompatibility issues. This led to the development of interoperability standards like POSIX – ensuring different systems could communicate effectively. Have you ever wondered why Unix remains relevant today? Its robust kernel architecture plays a significant role here. The kernel manages everything from processes and memory to networks and files – ensuring smooth operation across various tasks. What is UNIX Philosophy? The Unix Philosophy represents... --- > Aging legacy systems hinder exponential data growth. Discover Azure data migration best practices, challenges, and strategies for a seamless cloud migration. - Published: 2024-11-04 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/azure-data-migration-tips-strategies-for-seamless-cloud-migration/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Azure Cloud With the rising market demands, data is growing exponentially. Gradually, businesses are experiencing challenges that make them realize the present infrastructure is not enough to compete with the current marketing requirements. To excel, they must migrate their aging legacy systems to a modern infrastructure like cloud platforms. Migrating to cloud platforms like Aure has several benefits, like scalability, enhanced flexibility, data security, streamlined process automation, and more. According to the latest survey report, by 2026, 75% of businesses will embrace digital transformation, focusing on cloud platforms. Azure data migration is also challenging; it has many challenges and complexities that drive businesses to make more strategic decisions regarding the right Azure services, along with architecture and optimal designs for new environments, site deployment, and migration processes. In this blog, you will explore what are the best practices and strategies to migrate either specific databases or an entire on-premises workload, which is crucial for a seamless Azure cloud migration journey. What Are the Different Ways of Data Migration? Data migration involves several processes, including data selection, preparation, extraction, and a set of instructions before uploading to the desired location. Here are two significant ways of migrating databases to the cloud: Online Migration Process: Data is transferred over a dedicated WAN or internet connection without any disturbance. This ensures that the applications running in the background continue to operate smoothly without impacting the migration process. Offline Migration Process: In this process, data is transferred using a storage device from the source to the... --- > A comprehensive strategic guide for legacy application modernization to transform your business operational performance, customer experience, and ROI. - Published: 2024-11-04 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/the-complete-guide-to-modernizing-legacy-applications/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Legacy application modernization goes beyond just technology—it transforms business operations and elevates the customer experience. Most companies approach this as part of a broader digital transformation effort to reshape processes and keep up with shifting market demands. Research also supports this trend. A study shows that the U. S. application modernization market will grow at a 17. 5% CAGR from 2024 to 2030. What is Legacy Application Modernization? Legacy application modernization means updating old systems by replacing them with newer solutions. It can be a cloud-based solution or leveraging any other modern technology. The goal is to make these essential applications faster and adaptable to today’s technology standards and achieve smoother operations. Example of legacy application modernization Imagine a bank relying on legacy software for online transactions. Upgrading to a cloud-based system could speed up transaction times, improve security, and add mobile-friendly options. This in turn will create a better experience for both customers and bank staff. Why Do Decision-Makers Consider Legacy Application Modernization? Basically, businesses consider legacy application modernization due to two reasons: Operational Challenges Market trends 1. Operational Challenges Operational challenges stem from the applications or hardware itself. Here are the most obvious one you should know: High maintenance and support costs: The legacy application is built on extensive code and monolithic architectures. This is why it is costly to maintain, and even minor updates are time-consuming. Compliance and integration challenges: They often struggle to meet modern data privacy standards, such as GDPR, and face limitations in connecting... --- > Learn the pros and cons of HP-UX vs Linux for your enterprise infrastructure. Cost savings, performance, and flexibility are highlighted in this guide. - Published: 2024-10-29 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/hp-ux-vs-linux-in-depth-comparison-between-operating-systems/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC HP-UX and Linux are two popular names in the landscape of operating systems (OS), and they both have histories and unique characteristics. HP-UX is a proprietary Unix operating system developed by Hewlett-Packard, which is well-known for its reliability in enterprise infrastructure. In comparison, Linux is an open-source platform and is widely known for its flexibility and community support. Both operating systems are immensely popular in the modern computing environment and are rooted in UNIX. This blog explores the in-depth comparison of HP-UX vs Linux operating systems and their characteristics, challenges, and mitigation methods that businesses encounter while operating on them. Before moving further, here is a brief overview of HP-UX vs Linux operating systems comparison: Feature HP-UX Linux License Proprietary of HP Open-Source Hardware Compatibility Limited to HP hardware Runs on a wide range of hardware Costs Very Expensive Cost-effective File System Supports VxFS Supports multiple file systems like ext4, XFS, and more. Performance Optimized for enterprise workloads only Flexible for different applications Support Vendor support only Active community support Understanding the UNIX Operating Systems? The UNIX operating system was previously known as UNICS (UNiplexed Information and Computing Service). It was developed at AT&T's Bell Labs in 1969 by the late Dennis Richie and Ken Thompson. They were two distinguished scientists and researchers who collaborated on a project with Generic Electric and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to design an interactive timesharing system called Multics. UNIX introduced many exceptional concepts, such as a hierarchical file system, multi-ser capabilities, and multitasking.... --- > Discover how Charon-VAX reduces costs, minimizes downtime, and keeps legacy applications stable without full replacements. - Published: 2024-10-25 - Modified: 2025-05-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/virtualize-with-charon-vax-emulator/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator "It's even more stable than the original VAX," said a client after deploying Charon-VAX. For businesses still relying on VAX hardware, this statement speaks volumes. With each passing year, maintaining outdated hardware becomes riskier and more expensive. With Charon-VAX’s lift and shift approach, you gain stability without the headache of a full replacement. The virtualization process is simple, effective, and keeps operations running smoothly. In this blog, we’ll explain why Charon-VAX is the smart choice, how it simplifies virtualization, and why it’s the right answer for keeping essential systems alive. Why is Charon-VAX the go-to Choice for IT Decision Makers? Because mission-critical applications are hanging by a thread on failing hardware. The stakes are so high that enterprises have no choice but to act quickly. VAX hardware has served its purpose, but it’s old. It is costly to maintain, parts are harder to find, and the risk of unplanned downtime increases every day. When these systems go down, business grinds to a halt. That presents a critical risk scenario. On the other hand, replacing the entire application itself is risky. Business continuity is dependent on it. A complete replacement means downtime, retraining and a hefty cost. Above all, there is no guarantee that a newer application will handle all your business requirements as effectively as your existing OpenVMS application. This is where Charon-VAX emulator emerges as a cost-effective, quick and less risky alternative. It enables businesses to keep their current applications on modern hardware with minimal modifications without the need... --- > Get a detailed comparison of the different versions of HP AlphaServer . Learn more about their architecture, key features, and legacy. - Published: 2024-10-24 - Modified: 2025-06-12 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/alphaserver-versions/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation HP acquired Alpha servers through its purchase of Compaq, which had earlier taken over DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) in the 1990s. The HP Alpha Server, built on DEC’s Alpha processor, primarily ran the VMS operating system, known for its security and stability. It became the go-to choice for government agencies like the MOD. Alpha servers could also run Tru64 UNIX, giving users flexibility. Initially, HP continued to support Alpha hardware and OpenVMS beyond 2010. But eventually, they shifted to the Integrity line, powered by Intel’s Itanium processors, and optimized OpenVMS for the new architecture. From DEC AlphaServer to HP AlphaServer, several models were released under the AlphaServer brand during its evolution. In this article, we will explore each AlphaServer model in detail to give you a clear understanding of its capabilities. But before we dive in, let’s take a quick look at the comparison table. Model Processor Memory Expansion Slots Operating Systems Industries AlphaServer 400 166 MHz EV4 192 MB 2 PCI, 3 ISA OpenVMS, Tru64 UNIX, Linux, FreeBSD Small businesses, research labs AlphaServer 800 EV5 ECC memory 2 PCI, hotswap disk drives, RMC OpenVMS 6. 21h3, Tru64 UNIX 3. 2C, Windows NT SMBs, education, IT infrastructure AlphaServer 1000 200 MHz Up to 512 MB 2 PCI, 7 EISA OpenVMS Finance, insurance, SMEs AlphaServer 1200 Based on AlphaServer 4000 design Up to 4GB 5 PCI, 1 PCI/EISA Windows NT, OpenVMS, Digital UNIX Healthcare, retail, large businesses AlphaServer 2000 EV4/EV45/EV5 (200–375 MHz) 640 MB–1 GB 3 PCI, 7 EISA OpenVMS Telecom,... --- > Explore the DEC Alpha Processor's legacy and architecture, essential insights for IT decision-makers managing Alpha servers and seeking continuity solutions. - Published: 2024-10-18 - Modified: 2025-06-19 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/the-dec-alpha-processor-a-comprehensive-overview/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation The DEC Alpha Processor significantly transformed the tech landscape, but its journey faced several obstacles. What ultimately happened to the DEC Alpha processors? How can we understand their architecture and legacy? DEC Alpha processor design was based on 64-bit RISC model. This shift aimed to enhance performance for Unix workstations and similar systems. Let’s explore the architecture, key models, and understand its legacy. For IT decision-makers at companies still using Alpha servers, this article will offer a proven solution for seamless business continuity. Understanding DEC Alpha Processor The DEC Alpha processor (originally known as Alpha AXP) is a 64-bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). It was developed to replace the 32-bit VAX architecture and its Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC) model. DEC Alpha processor design aimed to provide high performance for Unix workstations and similar systems with a strong emphasis on both simplicity of design and speed. Historical Context The Alpha 21064, the first implementation of architecture as a commercial product, was introduced in 1992. This processor represented a major step forward in microprocessor technology by featuring its dual-issue superscalar architecture that could execute two instructions at once. The following models added further capability, such as on-chip secondary caching in the case of Alpha 21164. DEC workstations and servers such as the DEC 3000 AXP series used Alpha processors almost exclusively. They also supported other operating systems, such as OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX in addition to Windows NT on the same hardware. Architecture... --- > Understand the importance of Alpha AXP architecture in the computing industry. Explore its design principles, challenges, and performance advantages. - Published: 2024-10-18 - Modified: 2024-10-18 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/alpha-axp-legacy-powerhouse-for-data-intensive-applications/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation The computing technology landscape is continuously evolving, and some significant architectures like DEC Alpha AXP have left their indelible mark on the industry. It is a 64-bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) processor developed by DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation), which was popularly used for data-intensive applications. The Alpha AXP architecture was the successor to the DEC VAX architecture, which reigned over the minicomputer domain in the 1980s. It was launched in 1992 and offered great processing power and scalability. This blog explores the design principles, challenges, performance advantages, and other aspects of legacy Alpha AXP, including its significance in the computing industry. Understanding the Alpha AXP Architecture and Its Design Principles The success of Alpha AXP processors was due to their intricate design. Its 64-bit RISC architecture makes it highly recognized for growing computing demands. 64-bit RISC Processor The Alpha AXP is the first commercially successful 64-bit RISC processor. RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) design focuses on small and simple instruction sets that can be executed at high speed. This makes it ideal for managing large amounts of data and memory addresses suited for database management, scientific computing, and other data-intensive applications. Load-Store Instruction Set One of the distinct features of Alpha architecture is its load-store instruction set. In this type of processor design, registers perform operations, whereas memory access is limited to storing data in registers or loading it back to memory. This essential characteristic enhances CPU performance and simplifies instruction decoding for more efficient pipelining. Endianness The Alpha... --- > Discover the simplest yet effective way to migrate DEC Alpha to Azure cloud without even touching your mission-critical applications, within a matter of days. - Published: 2024-10-18 - Modified: 2025-03-20 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/dec-alpha-to-azure-migration-decoding-the-migration-process/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Azure Cloud, Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation OpenVMS and Tru64 applications are crucial for maintaining business continuity. But aging AlphaServers are vulnerable and prone to failure, prompting businesses to seek a modernization strategy which does not require changing their critical applications. A proven solution for businesses looking to migrate legacy systems to the Azure cloud is Charon-AXP. As a Microsoft partner, Stromasys collaborates closely with them to deliver tailored solutions, which allows businesses to run their critical applications on Azure while retaining their important applications. Here, you will learn the ins and outs of migrating from Alpha to Azure to transfer your mission-critical workloads to Azure while minimizing the risks associated with AlphaServers. The Problems with AlphaServers Aging AlphaServers have reached a point where they are no longer reliable. This causes serious threats for businesses. Downtime For some businesses using Alpha servers, unplanned downtime is the major source of challenges. This can result in lost production and missed deadlines. System failures affect not just daily operations but also weaken customer trust and satisfaction. Also, the longer a system is down, the greater the potential impact on an organization's finances. High Maintenance Costs Running aging Alpha servers is often an increasingly expensive proposition. Sourcing replacement parts for obsolete hardware can be frustrating and quite expensive. In addition, finding skilled technicians versed with the classic hardware may also be more difficult, driving increased expenses. These ongoing maintenance costs force an organization to spend more to keep aging systems running than they would have paid for innovation. Performance Issues As... --- > Discover the challenges, benefits, and strategies for seamless alpha cloud migration. Improve efficiency, security, and scalability to transform your business. - Published: 2024-10-11 - Modified: 2024-10-11 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/alpha-to-cloud-migration-tips-and-strategies/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon on the Cloud, Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation Did you know that a survey report stated that the cloud migration market will reach USD 232. 51 billion by 2024? This report proves that businesses understand the benefits of cloud migration and its potential. Therefore, they are looking for means to migrate their aging legacy hardware and applications to the cloud. Alpha cloud migration is a pivotal shift for businesses looking to modernize their IT infrastructure. It is not just a technical upgrade; this transition is a strategic move to elevate operational efficiency and improve security and scalability. Businesses have understood the need for agile and innovative solutions, and legacy alpha cloud migration will help them maintain competitiveness. This blog will explore the benefits of migrating on-premises alpha to a cloud ecosystem. What is Legacy Alpha Cloud Migration? Alpha cloud migration moves alpha hardware and servers from on-premises environments to modern cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and more. By legacy cloud alpha migration, businesses leverage the latest technologies and tools to enhance their productivity and improve customer experience. Companies are moving towards cloud migration primarily due to reduced operational costs, enhanced security, improved scalability, and elimination of legacy systems limitations. This transition is gaining popularity because of its advanced features and benefits. With the growing demands for innovation and agility, migrating to the cloud enables businesses to leverage the latest technologies without burdening themselves with outdated hardware maintenance. It also improves communication and collaboration within organizations operating in different parts of the world. What are the Benefits... --- > Get a comprehensive understanding of DEC Alpha and the differences between it and x86 so that you can make an informed decision for your business. - Published: 2024-10-10 - Modified: 2024-10-17 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-is-dec-alpha-and-differences-with-x86/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-AXP Alpha Emulation DEC Alpha was a key microprocessor developed by Digital Equipment Corporation to replace the obsolete VAX architecture. However, over time, it has transitioned into legacy status and with that many organizations ponder some critical questions: should they continue to rely on this AlphaServers, or is it time to embrace modern architectures like x86? What are the differences between modern architectures such as x86 and DEC Alpha processors? In this article, you will gain a deeper understanding of DEC Alpha processors and explore the differences between these architectures. By the end of this article, you will have an insider's perspective that will empower you to make an informed decision for your organization. What is DEC Alpha? DEC Alpha was a microprocessor created by Digital Equipment Corporations (DEC) using the original name of Alpha AXP with the intention of replacing the 32-bit, complex CISC-based VAX architecture. Therefore, it was based on the principle of 64-bit Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) architecture developed after the initial wave of RISC designs. While Alpha was mostly a fresh design, it had retained some unusual floating-point rounding modes to ensure compatibility with VAX. Because of these similarities, emulating VAX systems using Alpha was easier. Alpha arrived as a simple 64-bit RISC architecture. It had fixed-length instructions, 32 integer registers, and could address virtual memory with 43-bit addresses to facilitate later expansion. It was designed to be simpler, enabling pipelining. Five types of instruction were defined: integer, floating-point, branch and compare, load and store, and PALcode instructions.... --- > Migrating legacy systems to the cloud can cut costs and minimize risks posed by the legacy system. Explore the right strategy, mistakes, and key considerations. - Published: 2024-10-04 - Modified: 2025-06-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-systems-to-cloud/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization The cloud migration market is expected to grow to $806. 41 billion by 2029. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 75% of enterprise data will be created and processed outside the traditional data center or cloud. The data above clearly reflects the potential of cloud migration. This is a very good chance for businesses that rely heavily on legacy systems to move towards creating an IT environment that is reliable as well as efficient. Migrating legacy systems to the cloud is advantageous as it reduces risk and cost of keeping aging infrastructure. At the same time, businesses can leverage scalability, reliability and advanced features of modern cloud platforms. So, if you are a key decision-maker in an established organization still working form on-premises legacy systems for critical functions – the choice is clear: migrating your legacy system to the cloud could be a move worth making. Migrating Legacy Systems to Cloud – What Does it mean? At its core, the migrating legacy systems to the cloud is defined as a process of moving data, applications and OS from on-premises computing infrastructure and hardware to the cloud. It helps companies exponentially increase data distribution, scalability, agility and cost efficiency. Let’s explain this with an example: our client Professional Target Marketing (PTM) is a marketing agency specializing in the pharmaceutical industry. Their database was mission-critical for their business. And this is why they wanted to make sure that their OpenVMS OS ran flawlessly. Unfortunately, that hardware was inconsistent and prone to failure. With... --- > Downtime and maintenance can cost you more than you think. Replace legacy systems by choosing the right legacy system replacement strategy with us. - Published: 2024-09-27 - Modified: 2025-06-24 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/replacing-legacy-systems/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Decision-makers often consider replacing legacy systems with modern alternatives. But there is one common mistake they repeatedly make. It’s not the time they spend on the project. No, it’s not the budget either. What they really lack is the right tactic. Choosing the right solution comes from knowing the nitty-gritty of the entire legacy modernization process. There are numerous ways of replacing legacy systems. But, limiting yourself to a popular solution is not a smart move. The simplest way to handle this is to find a solution that is cost-effective, fast, fits the specific architecture and doesn't disrupt your operations. In this article, you will get to know everything related to replacing legacy systems. Most importantly, you will uncover how to replace legacy systems the right way. Reasons for Replacing Legacy Systems Why replace legacy systems? IT leaders must understand that it’s not necessarily the operating systems. In fact, the operating system is executing essential applications that are vital to the business. Chaning them puts your business continuity at stake. Typically, the issue stems from the hardware. It causes serious risks and leaves your system vulnerable to breakdowns. 1. Hardware Presents Unavoidable Downtime Risks Recent data shows that unplanned downtime results in a staggering 11% loss of yearly turnover for Fortune Global 500 companies, amounting to nearly $1. 5 trillion. And legacy hardware is the major contributor to this. 2. Skyrocketing Maintenance Costs Older hardware usually consumes a lot of power. This results in higher electricity costs and increased cooling... --- > Discover effective strategies to migrate legacy IT infrastructure. Explore the challenges and benefits of transforming legacy to enhance business operations. - Published: 2024-09-19 - Modified: 2024-10-14 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/how-to-migrate-legacy-it-infrastructure-without-disrupting-business/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Aging like a fine wine, this quote does not apply to legacy systems. Unlike fine wines, the outdated hardware turns sour as they age, so they do not improve and are hard to maintain. While these aging systems continue to support mission-critical applications, they often fail to meet the modern business demands for security, efficiency, and scalability. Maintaining these systems requires an astronomical price tag. The US Government Accountability Office has spent over $100 billion annually on its IT infrastructure, with a hefty chunk spent on outdated legacy hardware. However, this issue is not limited to government sectors; private enterprises are also grappling with the same costly conundrum. Given these limitations, still clinging to aging legacy systems is like a recipe for obsolescence. Therefore, it is suggested that businesses migrate legacy IT infrastructure to remain competitive. This blog deep-dives into how to seamlessly migrate legacy IT infrastructure to a modern environment. Explore the challenges and benefits of this migration. What is Legacy IT Infrastructure? Legacy IT infrastructure comprises outdated technology like software, systems, and networks that are still used in organizations. The term legacy does not always mean being ancient; with time, as technology evolves, systems that were state-of-the-art mere moments ago become outmoded and outpaced. Technology is continuously progressing and rendering yesterday's innovations obsolete faster. Comparison Between Legacy IT Infrastructure and Modern Systems Highlighting the key differences between legacy IT infrastructure and modern architecture. Characteristics Legacy IT Infrastructure Modern Systems Technology Designed on outdated systems Uses the latest technologies... --- > Learn how data migration from legacy systems can modernize your business infrastructure. Explore its processes, challenges, and benefits in this detailed guide. - Published: 2024-09-18 - Modified: 2024-10-14 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/effectively-master-data-migration-from-legacy-systems-to-modern-databases/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization For any IT professional, data migration from a legacy system is critical yet intimidating. It is essential for any business to modernize its infrastructure to migrate data from outdated systems to a modern platform. This procedure involves transferring different types of legacy data, like financial information, customer documents, and other historical records. A successful migration not only ensures improved operations but also minimizes additional expenses. No universal approach can make this procedure smoother without any challenges. This blog explores the importance of data migration from legacy systems, potential challenges, and best practices for seamless transition, ensuring all the sensitive data remains accessible and secure. What is Data Migration from Legacy Systems? Legacy systems data migration is crucial for businesses that want to modernize their infrastructure. It involves migrating data from the data management system from the older platform to a newer one. This procedure is crucial while managing legacy system data migration, as the information stored in outdated systems can hinder the business's efficiency and growth. There are several critical steps involved in the data migration: Data extraction from the source database Transforming the data to match it with the target database schema Finally, moving it to a new platform While carrying out this process, it is essential to maintain the original functionality, enhance maintainability, boost performance and data security, and ensure its accessibility. Legacy system data migration is considered a digital spring cleaning, an opportunity to clean the clutter of information and organize it efficiently. It may look daunting... --- > Integrating legacy systems with modern corporate applications is a popular solution to break free from legacy infrastructure. Learn more here. - Published: 2024-09-17 - Modified: 2024-10-14 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/integrating-legacy-systems-with-modern-corporate-applications/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization As per data, the system integration market will reach USD 665. 6 Billion by 2028. And there is a reason behind it. Here is the problem: Your current legacy set up is constantly hindering your company from leveraging modern technology like cloud and other. What if you can make the most out of modern corporate applications? Integrating legacy systems with modern corporate applications helps enterprises to take advantage of modern technologies. This reduces your traditional manual work without a lot of training about the new integration. Let's look at the process, steps, best integration strategies, challenges and an alternative plan. Legacy System Integration: What Does That Mean? Legacy system integration connects outdated software with modern tech. The process links legacy infrastructure to current databases, ERPs, CRMs, and SaaS apps. The aim? To get old and new systems working together seamlessly. This supports business operations. Integrating legacy systems with modern corporate applications ensures different generations of technology collaborate effectively. It brings legacy systems into the modern age without migrating them completely. That means there is no need to worry about data migration. Businesses rely on this process to stay competitive while still using their existing software investments. The end result is a harmonious tech ecosystem. One where old and new work hand-in-hand and drive the organization forward. Benefits of Integrating Legacy Systems with Modern Corporate Applications Integrating legacy systems with modern corporate applications is a smart alternative to full-scale migration. Here's why: 1. No Need for Full-Scale Migration Full-scale modernization is... --- > From lift and shift to rewriting, this article covers the top 8 legacy system modernization methods. Find the one that saves money and delivers results. - Published: 2024-09-16 - Modified: 2025-03-26 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-system-modernization-approaches/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Did you know that 44% of CIOs consider legacy systems as the major roadblock to business growth? This could be due to many factors – operational inefficiencies, downtime, high maintenance costs, hefty energy consumption bills and many more. These operational and financial challenges are driving enterprises toward legacy system modernization. In fact, a survey reveals that 87% of IT decision-makers believe modernizing legacy systems is essential for their success. To help the CTOs and key decision-makers with the right strategy, we have compiled the top 8 legacy system modernization approaches that will be revealed here. You will also discover the key essentials of choosing the right strategy for your business. Before diving into that, let's first take a moment to understand the process. What is System Legacy Modernization? Legacy system modernization means revitalizing old software and applications to meet today’s technology and business needs. This does not necessarily change the operating systems or applications. In most cases, legacy hardware is the main roadblock, making business-critical applications prone to failure. Modernization upgrades these systems, moving old systems to new platforms. This, in turn, streamlines IT operations, lowers maintenance costs, and boosts performance. These improvements also make systems more adaptable to future technologies. Companies that modernize are ready to take advantage of next-generation technologies such as AI, big data, and cloud computing. When to Modernize Legacy Systems? Recognizing the early warning signs is the important first step. If overlooked, they can disrupt your operations and jeopardize business continuity. Check out whether these challenges... --- > From its inception to future predictions, learn about the journey of RISC computing. Dive into market trends and its role in modern computing. - Published: 2024-09-11 - Modified: 2024-09-16 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/unlocking-the-future-trends-in-risc-computing/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC RISC computers are almost 50 years old. From its application in NASA to Apple, RISC architecture has left an incredible mark on this computing world. But in this new era, it’s natural to wonder: what lies ahead of RISC computing? Will this architecture revolutionize the industry further? In this article, we will take you on a journey through the world of RISC computing. We will start with the concept of RISC, and then trace its evolution from IBM’s research labs to today’s cutting-edge RISC-V processors. What is RISC in Computer? Reduced Instruction Set Architecture or RISC is a computer architecture known for its simplicity and fast execution. Back in the late 70s and early 80s, the need for a simple instruction set became increasingly prevalent. This led to the inception of RISC architecture, conceptualized in 1974 by John Cocke of the IBM Research team in Yorktown. The first computer to implement this architectural principle was IBM's PC/XT in 1980. Subsequently, IBM's RISC System/6000 also leveraged this architecture. Currently, many modern microchips use RISC architecture, with RISC-V being the most prominent. Let’s see the key trends and forecasts related to RISC computing. RISC introduced a new design philosophy that simplified instruction sets while boosting or maintaining performance. Each instruction performs only one function, such as copying a value from a memory to a register. With just one action per instruction, the operation execution time is much faster. Basically, this architecture follows a load-store model, where arithmetic and test instructions are separated... --- > Navigate legacy system migration risks with our guide. Discover a cost-effective alternative to mitigate challenges and ensure smooth transitions. - Published: 2024-09-11 - Modified: 2025-07-02 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/overcoming-legacy-system-migration-challenges-a-comprehensive-guide/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization A legacy system is an aging, outdated technology or software the organization still uses to perform its functions. With time, these vintage systems are no longer supported and maintained by their manufacturer. As they reach their end-of-life phase, finding their replacement parts also becomes a major challenge. As businesses are continuously evolving to adapt to the latest trends, these aging legacies are becoming obstacles to the growth of the business. So, to accommodate such changes, organizations are modernizing their legacy infrastructure, which is a challenging ordeal. Overcoming such issues requires a perfect balance between risk management and innovation. Therefore, to successfully understand the nuances of legacy system migration challenges, it is crucial to determine which modernizing strategy is best for the business. In this blog, you will explore the legacy system migration challenges and the measures taken to mitigate them. Understanding Why Are the Legacy Systems Still Being Used? Legacy systems are the aging hardware or applications that were once the cornerstone of business for carrying out mission-critical operations. Still, now they are gradually becoming a hindrance to business growth. These outdated systems, which were known for their reliability and stability, are not compatible with modern technology, have poor security infrastructure, and require additional maintenance costs. Different Types of Legacy Systems Businesses determine the type of legacy systems they are using based on various aspects. There are multiple reasons why aging hardware has become obsolete. For example, End-of-Life: When the manufacturer discontinues a product, it is called EOL or End-of-Life... --- > Legacy software vs modern alternatives comparison. Explore legacy challenges & why modernization is crucial for improved performance, security, & cost-savings. - Published: 2024-08-30 - Modified: 2024-09-12 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-software-vs-modern-alternatives/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization A survey report by the Center for Digital Government stated that 70% of various government agencies still use legacy applications. Legacy software was once a pillar of many businesses but is becoming cumbersome and challenging to maintain. When customers demand a high-quality digital experience, this legacy system software becomes an obstacle. Also, many businesses are still trying to perform their mission-critical operations with outdated legacy systems because of potential disruption issues and the learning curve associated with the new modernized systems. Optimal performance is a critical condition for any business in the current scenario, and legacy system modernization is essential due to its enhanced capabilities to streamline processes and boost revenue. This blog dives deeply into in-depth insights on the challenges and drawbacks of legacy software systems while highlighting how modernizing can benefit organizations, their operations, and, ultimately, customers. What is Legacy Software? Legacy software is built using traditional system methodologies based on monolithic architectures. This means that system codes, services, and other components are highly complex, making it harder to adapt to the latest technologies. In traditional monolithic architectures, if one component fails, the entire system will fail, as they are deeply interconnected. Legacy System Software Key Features Here are some noteworthy features that made them ideal for critical for various business operations. Reliability: After a decade of use, businesses trust legacy software to seamlessly manage critical operations and processes efficiently and reliably. Customization: These systems have been customized according to the organization's requirements, such as workflow, data model,... --- > Learn how VAX service can help maintain and modernize your legacy VAX infrastructure with reliable support and service options. - Published: 2024-08-29 - Modified: 2024-09-12 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/vax-customer-service/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator VAX has a dedicated Support Center where customers can find spare parts and accessories. But this article will go beyond that. We will dive into the bigger picture. VAX computers are years or even decades old and cause serious threats for businesses that are relying on them. But the OpenVMS OS running on them is still important to execute business-critical tasks. Enterprises must keep their legacy applications running while modernizing their infrastructure. Decision makers need VAX Customer Services to modernize their legacy environment without disrupting their business. What Can You Expect from VAX Customer Service? If you have VAX computers, the hardware is aging and prone to failure. Replacement parts are harder to come by, and in-house knowledge is disappearing as legacy hardware specialists are retiring in large. All these operational and maintenance challenges are making modernization an obvious decision. While decision makers may come across several services and strategies, what you actually need is to evaluate the risks, costs and long-term benefits. 1. Rebuilding or Rewriting Services Under this type of VAX customer service, a new application is being developed from scratch while keeping the functionality and business logic. For business owners, this approach enables them to leverage modern development frameworks. 2. Refactoring or Re-architecting It involves restructuring the application by tweaking their codes and database. This might include implementing microservices, containerization, or modular architectures. 3. Integration and Extension Integrating the existing applications with newer technology or services is another option that you can use. A popular example of... --- > Legacy applications power critical business tasks. Learn who still uses them, why they remain essential, and how to modernize them for future readiness. - Published: 2024-08-23 - Modified: 2025-03-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/what-are-legacy-applications-understanding-usability-challenges-and-solutions/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Legacy applications are often misunderstood. Some hear the term and immediately think it is outdated or obsolete. But for IT professionals and business owners, these systems hold more complexity and importance than their name suggests. Though they were designed using classic operating systems, in most cases, they still perform business-critical tasks. In fact, 31% of the technologies used by enterprises are legacy applications or systems. So, what are legacy applications? Is it a good idea to keep them? Or now is the time to modernize them? Get answers to your pressing questions in this article. But before we get into the details of legacy applications, let’s look at the differences between them and modern applications. Criteria Legacy Applications Modern Applications Architecture Built on monolithic architecture Utilizes modular architecture Technology Stack Typically built on outdated technology and programming languages Built on contemporary technologies such as cloud-native, microservices, etc. Flexibility They are mostly designed for the specific platform (on-premises development) Modern apps can be run on cloud platforms Deployment Relies on manual deployment processes Automated deployment using CI/CD pipeline What are Legacy Applications? Put simply, old software or applications that are still used today are called legacy applications. Even though they are not modern, many companies still use them because they are important for the business to survive. For instance, a manufacturing company might still rely on a 20-year-old enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to manage supply chains. In most cases, they were built years or even decades ago. These applications fulfill... --- > Explore the challenges of VAX/VMS operating systems and how they impact business growth. Discover modernization options to improve business operations. - Published: 2024-08-14 - Modified: 2025-04-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/deep-dive-into-vax-vms/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator The business landscape is rapidly evolving; however, some organizations still rely on legacy hardware and applications for their mission-critical operations. Legacy VAX/VMS is one such operating system that was developed in the late 1970s for VAX processors. In this blog, we will explore the VAX/VMS operating system, its features, benefits, challenges, and impact on businesses. What is the VAX/VMS Operating System (OS)? VAX/VMS, or Virtual Memory System, was an advanced operating system that DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) developed for the DEC VAX (Virtual Address eXtension) processors. It was mostly used in a wide range of sectors, such as manufacturing, telecom, stock exchanges, billing systems, and more, due to its exceptional features, such as virtual memory architecture that enables multitasking abilities, high availability, robust security infrastructure, scalability, and reliability. Now, it is popularly known as OpenVMS. What are the Key Benefits of the VAX/VMS Operating System? Here are the key benefits of the VAX/VMS operating system: Virtual Memory Systems (VMS) The VMS allows the systems to utilize other peripheral storage or disks as additional memory, increasing memory capacity. Multitasking Multiple processors can run simultaneously without interference, making it ideal for complex, high-end computing ecosystems. Multi-User Support The VAX VMS system enables access to the systems at the same time. Reliability and Availability The VAX VMS operating system has been running for decades, making it reliable. Its design reduces downtime to ensure operations continuity. Robust Security It provides a secure environment for sensitive information and runs mission-critical applications. Scalability and Flexibility Its... --- > As HP-UX support ends, businesses must evaluate its impact. Learn whether you should be concerned and the steps to take next. - Published: 2024-08-14 - Modified: 2025-03-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/hp-ux-end-of-support/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC For years, HP-UX was a cornerstone in the world of enterprise computing, trusted for managing mission-critical workloads. Unfortunately, HP is ending support for most versions and HPE Integrity is set to reach end-of-life (EOL) in 2025. The challenge is: you could be in big trouble if your business depends on legacy hardware to run mission-critical HP-UX applications. While HP-UX workloads are crucial for daily operations and business continuity, hardware is becoming outdated. As a result, many business owners may feel stuck, unsure about how to handle this situation and what steps to take next. This article explores the implications of HP-UX end of support, what it signifies for businesses, and a risk-free solution that combines the best of both worlds. What Happens When HP-UX Support Ends? HP-UX End of Life means that users will not receive any further security updates, bug fixes, or enhancements from the vendor. To put it simply, “HP-UX end-of-support” implies that: HPE will no longer provide software updates, bug fixes, and patches. Security vulnerabilities will not be addressed Hardware support for associated servers may also be impacted Technical support from HPE will be limited to "best-effort" with no sustained engineering HP-UX End of Support Timeline HP-UX has a defined lifecycle for its various versions. Let’s look at them: HP-UX 11i v3 (B. 11. 31): HP launched HP-UX 11i v3 (B. 11. 31) in February 2007. The HPE Integrity servers will stop getting support from December 31, 2025. The HP 9000 servers have already reached their end-of-life... --- > Explore the legacy of the VAX 9000 computers, its specifications, reasons for discontinuation, and what’s next for VAX users. - Published: 2024-08-09 - Modified: 2025-03-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/vax-9000-legacy-specifications-and-why-it-was-discontinued/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator The VAX 9000 is a remarkable yet discontinued mainframe computer. It was once the pinnacle of the VAX family. Developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), its journey was cut short. This leaves many curious about the reasons behind its early demise. Understanding VAX 9000's legacy and impact require knowing the factors that led to its discontinuation. The story goes beyond technical specifications. There are factors like market forces, financial challenges, and relentless progress. This article will explore the VAX 9000's history, specifications, and the reasons behind its discontinuation. We will also look at its legacy and what the future looks like. Understanding VAX 9000 – DEC's First Mainframe Computers The VAX 9000 series was the first line of mainframe computers developed by DEC. These machines went beyond typical minicomputers. Because with VAX-9000, DEC targeted the supercomputer domain with optional vector processors. In fact, within DEC the 9000 was perceived as "IBM killer". Although initially launched with a single-processor configuration, they were later made compatible with three additional processors within the first year of their launch. The custom ECL-based processors implement the VAX instruction set architecture (ISA). The internal bus connecting the processors and memory is anticipated to be about 10 times quicker than the one in the VAX 6000 series. The basic setup of the VAX 9000 comes with two RA91 2GB, 9-inch disk drives. These RA91 drives, initially introduced with the VAX 9000, will only be available with this system for now. Background of VAX 9000 The roots of... --- > Deep dive into the world of DEC VAX Computers and learn more about its lasting impact. Explore how emulating aging VAX enhances performance and minimizes costs. - Published: 2024-08-09 - Modified: 2025-06-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/evolution-of-dec-vax/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator The history of computing is incomplete without the DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) VAX (Virtual Address eXtension) series introduced in the late 1970s. These server computers were groundbreaking and demonstrated remarkable capabilities. Even today, they are still in use across various industries. This blog examines the evolution of DEC VAX computers, focusing on their usability and the challenges that aging legacy systems present for businesses. What are the DEC VAX Computers? DEC VAX computers belong to the DEC family of 32-bit minicomputers. Their first model was the VAX-11/780, launched in 1977. This notable DEC VAX architecture was a successor to the PDP-11 series, which was known for its implementation of virtual memory, which allowed computers to store data more efficiently than their predecessors. VAX computers gradually started dominating the computing industry as DEC expanded its VAX line by introducing a wide range of models with enhanced storage abilities, memory, and processing power. The most prominent models in the DEC VAX series are VAX-11/750, VAX-11/785, and VAX 8000. The VAX series was immensely popular in the 1980s and early 1990s due to its robust design and availability to operate on VMS (Virtual Memory System), known for its security and reliability features. VMS (later known as OpenVMS), its operating system, was a multi-user, multitasking platform that introduced features like virtual memory, file sharing, and networking. It gained popularity in its class due to a diverse array of third-party software packages. The DEC VAX computers are designed using the VAX instruction set architecture (ISA),... --- > Comprehensive RISC-V vs ARM processor showdown: Learn key differences, benefits, and market impact to determine which processor is right for your business. - Published: 2024-08-06 - Modified: 2025-06-24 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/risc-v-vs-arm-processors-comparative-analysis/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC With the humanity’s next leap towards the next technological leap, there is a clash of two mega giants in architectural computing power: RISC-V vs ARM. While at the one side is ARM which has defined mobile computing for decades while at the other end is RISC-V CPU which is a free, customizable computing architecture that is reshaping the semiconductor infrastructure. Their clash is not just tech rivalry but is essential to understand business about the fundamental of computing architecture and help in making the right choice when asking for the ideal microprocessor that will drive their technological ambitions. So, here is an in-depth comparison of RISC-V vs ARM, exploring their noteworthy features and potential impact on business and market positions. From RISC V's open-source flexibility to ARM's established mobile and embedded system preeminence, we will delve into which architecture will suit your business in this exciting showdown of processor prowess. But before we deep dive into the blog here is a summary: Attributes RISC V ARM Open Source Full Open-Source ISA Proprietary of ARM Holding Customization Highly Customizable Limited Customization Power Consumption Less than 1 Watt Less than 4 Watt Floating Point and General-Purpose Registers 32 31 Domain Embedded Systems, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Automotive Embedded Systems, Smartphone and Tablets Instruction Set Fixed Length 32-bit Fixed Length 32-bit & 64-bit Performance Optimized for specific applications High Performance Understanding What is an Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)? ISA, or Instruction Set Architecture, is the core of every processor's operation, essential for executing... --- > Explore the journey of VAX computer system – its inception, architecture, evolution, industry applications, and legacy. - Published: 2024-08-05 - Modified: 2025-01-28 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/vax-computer-systems-an-in-depth-guide/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator VAX computers redefined technology in their era. But their relevance has shifted over time with the hardware reaching its legacy status. How to evaluate their legacy? In this article, you will uncover the journey of VAX computer systems - how they have evolved. You will also get to know the nitty-gritty of the VAX architecture and the industries that still rely on these legacy computers. And lastly, you will get to know about the future of these legacy computers. What are VAX Computer Systems? VAX stands for Virtual Address eXtension. VAX computer systems refer to a series of 32-bit minicomputers designed by DEC or Digital Equipment Corporation. Simply put, VAX is the hardware, and DEC is the company that produced VAX. The series started with the VAX-11/780 in 1977 - the first commercially successful model. VAX computers primarily ran the VAX/VMS operating system, which was later known as OpenVMS. In modern days, the use of this OS is very niche - particularly used by organizations to run mission-critical legacy workloads. VAX computers were produced for over a decade, with the final model launched in the early 1990s. After that, DEC moved on to a new system. The successor to VAX was called DEC Alpha. These machines were significant in computing history. They bridged the gap between early minicomputers and more advanced systems. VAX's long production run demonstrates its impact on the industry. Originally, VAX computers were made for the science and engineering world. Early on in the 1980s, they were... --- > Explore HP-UX's evolution from a Unix pioneer to a legacy OS. Delve into its historical journey, current impact, and future in mission-critical systems. - Published: 2024-08-01 - Modified: 2025-02-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hp-ux/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC More than 13,000 companies across various industries still rely on the HP-UX OS to run mission-critical applications. Interestingly, 21% of them are in IT and services, 13% in computer software, and 9% in financial services. With important features like access-control lists for file permissions and built-in logical volume management, HP-UX used to be a leader in enterprise computing. Fast forward to today, it is a legacy OS, with the underlying hardware as a continuous source of worry. In this guide, we will discuss everything that you need to know about HP-UX, including its rich history, current landscape, and future. Whether you are a long-time HP-UX user or an IT decision-maker weighing your options, this is a must-read guide for you. What is HP-UX? HP-UX (Hewlett Packard Unix) is a proprietary Unix operating system developed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). It’s based on Unix System V and was first released in 1984. It was the pioneering Unix operating system that introduced access-control lists for file access permissions. It provides an alternative to the traditional Unix permission system. Additionally, HP-UX OS was one of the early Unix systems to integrate a built-in logical volume manager. The first version was designed to run HP 9000 series 200, 300, and 400 servers based on the Motorola 68000 series of processors and HP’s proprietary FOCUS architecture. Later, the HP 9000 computers were supported by the PA-RISC architecture. And eventually, it transitioned into Intel’s Itanium architecture with the introduction of HP-UX 11i v1. 5. This latest... --- > Discover how VAX processors transformed computing. Explore its architecture, innovative features, industry applications, & lasting impact on modern computing. - Published: 2024-08-01 - Modified: 2024-09-16 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/understanding-the-vax-processors-architecture/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-VAX: Virtual VAX Emulator VAX (Virtual Address eXtension) processor was developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1977. It is a landmark in the history of computing and is widely known for its 32-bit instruction set and virtual memory capacity. Explore the intricacies of VAX processors, including their robust architecture, expansive instruction set, key features, and diverse use cases. Understanding the Architecture of VAX Processors VAX architecture is one of the significant examples of CISC architecture or Complex Instruction Set Computer design. It supports variable-length instructions ranging from 1 to 56 bytes. Its complex design enables VAX to carry out high-end performance operations seamlessly, necessary for the complex data manipulation tasks required for programming languages. VAX processor combines a comprehensive instruction set with flexible data representation and complex memory management, making it a key player in the history of computing. Its design and ability to carry out complex operations while supporting different addressing modes and data types make it a strong computing platform. What is Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)? The VAX ISA comprises more than 300 instructions. Each instruction has its unique opcode (operation code) and operand configurations. These instructions comprise various functionalities, such as: Arithmetic Operations: This operation includes simple math functions like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Logical Operation: This operation set includes AND, OR, NOT, and XOR functionalities Control Transfer: It comprises of the instructions required to manage the flow of executions like jumps, returns, and calls. Data Movement: This instruction set comprises the data movement between memory locations, registers, and... --- > Check out our exclusive webinar to explore advancements in SPARC emulation and how to enhance cloud performance with innovative solutions from Stromasys. - Published: 2024-07-26 - Modified: 2024-11-18 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/webinar/levelling-up-cloud-performance-future-of-sparc-emulation/ - Resources: Webinars - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator WEBINAR Levelling Up Cloud Performance: The Future of SPARC Emulation Has Arrived 90% of legacy applications are projected to undergo modernization within the next three years, primarily using cloud technology. While performance concerns have previously limited the migration of Solaris applications to the cloud - but not anymore! We recently hosted an insightful webinar titled "Levelling Up Cloud Performance: The Future of SPARC Emulation Has Arrived. " During this event, our seasoned legacy experts shared valuable insights on smoothly migrating SPARC systems and mission-critical Solaris applications to the cloud while achieving remarkable performance and efficiency. Here's the summary of the key topics covered: Understanding cloud migration for legacy applications Why should you consider migrating to cloud Emulating to cloud for Risk Reductions Emulating to cloud for Cost Reduction Introducing Charon SSP 6. 0- Remarkable Performance Achieved on Cloud Meet Our Presenters Paolo Battimiello Sales Director Southern EMEA Stromasys Robert Urban Senior Support Engineer Stromasys Don't miss out on this exclusive webinar as we explore how to enhance SPARC performance in the cloud. Watch Now --- > Discover everything that you need to know about RISC-V processors – starting from their history, how they work to their potential use cases. - Published: 2024-07-19 - Modified: 2025-06-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/all-about-the-risc-v-processors/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC RISC-V has gained widespread popularity in recent times. In fact, 62. 4 billion RISC-V CPU cores are expected to be used by 2025. Many factors can contribute to this growth. To understand it better, let’s delve deep into it. The RISC-V processor is based on the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA), which is modular, extensible and customizable. The ‘V’ represents the fifth version of RISC architecture. It’s free and open-source. It has flexibility, making innovation free from the burdens of licensing fees—therefore, an interesting ISA design for both academic research and commercial purposes. It is an architecture designed to be simple and effective by reducing the complexities involved in instructions that a processor needs to manage. That design focus gets you better performance with less power dissipation—key considerations for modern computing needs. One of the noticeable advantages of RISC-V is modularity. Designers can tailor the ISA to specific applications by including the main components. Likewise, RISC-V has a lot more to offer. In this article, we will uncover everything you need to know about RISC-V processors, from their history and applications to their future. History, Background and Development of RISC-V Processor RISC-V processors have emerged as a groundbreaking instruction set architecture (ISA). Let us explore the origins, evolution, and impact of RISC-V on the computing environment. Pre-RISC-V landscape: Existing RISC processors (e. g. , MIPS, SPARC, PowerPC) Efficient but often costly and restricted RISC-V origins: Developed at UC Berkeley in 2010 Goal: Create an open-source ISA Led by Asanović, Lee,... --- > RISC vs. CISC - which is better for modern processors and applications? Learn how they differ in terms of performance, efficiency, power consumption, and more. - Published: 2024-07-17 - Modified: 2025-06-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/decoding-risc-vs-cisc-architecture/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC In computer architecture, two significant instruction set designs have dominated microprocessor engineering: RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) and CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing). These architectures elaborate on the design and implementation of a processor's instruction set, which impacts efficiency, performance, and overall system configuration. CISC architecture has prevailed for decades, especially in personal computer systems and servers. However, in recent years, there has been a shift from RISC architecture to CISC architecture because they use more complex sets of instructions capable of executing multiple operations with a single instruction. Explore the comparison between RISC processors vs CISC processors in this blog. Also, what are the main differences between risc and cisc architectures, along with the advantages of migrating from RISC to CISC processors. Before diving deep into this blog, here is a summary of CISC vs RISC processors. Basis for Comparison RISC Architecture CISC Architecture Emphasis Software Hardware Instruction Size Small Large Registers More Registers Used Less Registers Required Pipelining Easy Difficult Addressing Mode Limited addressing mode required More addressing mode required Understanding the Fundamentals of Computer Architecture Nearly all the latest CPUs have different architecture designs to work from "Instruction Set Architecture. " Primarily, there are two types of architectural designs: RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) Processors CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) Processors These two designs differ in multiple ways. RISC architecture mainly focuses on executing commands while aiding some microprocessor cycles per command for optimum performance, while CISC architecture can perform multiple operations with a single set of... --- > Can’t find Sun SPARC spare parts? Discover how you can keep Solaris OS running without running after the spare parts. - Published: 2024-07-15 - Modified: 2024-10-30 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/find-replacements-for-your-oracle-sun-spare-parts/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator Parts are getting harder to find, making the hardware prone to downtime. But your business cannot afford frequent disruptions. How to keep your mission-critical Solaris application running smoothly? As Oracle continues to phase out support for aging SPARC systems, many organizations face a growing challenge: maintaining the reliability of legacy hardware. This situation leaves many business owners at a crossroads. Do you invest heavily in stockpiling Sun SPARC spare parts? Or is it time to consider alternative solutions that can ensure the longevity and stability of your Solaris applications? Let’s figure it out. What Makes It So Challenging to Find Oracle Sun SPARC Parts? The following reasons primarily cause the scarcity of spare parts for Sun SPARC servers: 1. End-Of-Life and Discontinuation Oracle Sun Hardware often reaches end-of-life (EOL). The manufacturer may no longer produce these parts or have dismantled the production team. In fact, a news article published by The Register has also indicated this trend. It reported that “Threads on The Layoff suggest that around 2,500 layoffs have been made, covering Solaris, SPARC silicon development and storage hardware, including tape libraries, with one result being that development work has ceased on the ZFS Storage Appliance. ’’ Due to these production issues, the Sun SPARC enterprise server becomes EOL. Thus, obtaining new and original parts becomes increasingly difficult as the existing stock depletes over time. 2. Limited Availability of New Parts Oracle typically does not manufacture new parts for Sun SPARC systems. Instead, they offer refurbished ones, which can... --- > Explore the challenges faced by the semiconductor manufacturers in managing their outdated legacy systems causing costly downtime and disrupting supply chain. - Published: 2024-07-12 - Modified: 2024-09-24 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/outdated-legacy-systems-behind-semiconductor-industrys-downtime/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization The semiconductor industry is the pillar of modern technology, playing a crucial role in various everyday electronics, and its downtime can wreak havoc. It is estimated that nearly 20% of its losses are due to downtime, especially unplanned. Several factors contribute to unplanned downtime, such as improper maintenance of machinery systems or outdated legacy systems. This will result not only in production shortages but also in monetary losses. Source One major Taiwan-based semiconductor manufacturer experienced downtime in 2018, which caused a production delay and an estimated loss of $170 million. Such incidents highlight the vulnerability of system failures in the semiconductor industry. In this blog, we delve into how outdated legacy systems result in downtime in semiconductor manufacturing causing monetary loss and affecting global supply chain. What is Downtime and What Are Its Types in the Semiconductor Industry? For any manufacturing industry like semiconductors, the duration when the manufacturing process or operational activities stop is known as downtime. There are two significant types of downtime: Planned Downtime When a manufacturing company is scheduling a halt to stop its operational activities like productions for a scheduled maintenance, manufacturing changes, or upgrades is known as planned downtime. Though this downtime still results in monetary loss, the priority is to manage the machinery maintenance and changeover of products as they remain within the budgeted timeframe. Unplanned Downtime Unplanned downtime is an unexpected interruption that disrupts the functioning of production and operational activities. It occurs without any prior warning and persists for an unpredictable... --- > Get the most practical comparison between buying Oracle Sun SPARC Parts and legacy modernization so that you can make an informed decision for your business. - Published: 2024-07-11 - Modified: 2024-10-30 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/used-oracle-sun-sparc-parts-vs-investing-in-legacy-modernization/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator The immediate financial relief of buying used Oracle Sun SPARC parts is tempting. But the potential for future reliability and efficiency with legacy modernization cannot be ignored. When considering legacy modernization, hardware emulation is a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to rewriting or porting applications. With hardware emulation, you don’t need to change any code - simply replace the old hardware with modern infrastructure, and your applications will continue running as before. In addressing the issue at hand, you have two distinct options: either buying used spare parts or opting for hardware emulation. Short-term savings or long-term growth? For businesses with aging SPARC hardware, deciding whether to invest in used Oracle Sun SPARC parts or modernization can be challenging. In this blog, we will analyze the cost-benefits of buying used Oracle Sun SPARC parts and investing in legacy modernization. You will uncover the hidden costs of keeping older systems running and weigh them against the unpredictable rewards of modern tech. But before delving into the specifications, let’s first provide a brief summary: The Short-Term Solution: Buying Used Oracle Sun SPARC Parts Purchasing used Oracle Sun SPARC parts offers immediate savings. This upfront cost reduction is enticing for businesses on tight budgets. But finding these parts is becoming harder with each passing year. For example, Fujitsu, a major SPARC partner, will stop making SPARC and move to ARM CPUs. They plan to phase out SPARC servers by 2029 and end support by 2034. Therefore, SPARC parts will become harder to find, which... --- > You have yet to discover the best way to modernize your cloud infrastructure effortlessly. Explore cloud emulation with Stromasys to unlock its true potential. - Published: 2024-07-10 - Modified: 2024-10-30 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/levelling-up-cloud-performance-the-future-of-sparc-emulation/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator We recently hosted an insightful webinar titled “Levelling Up Cloud Performance: The Future of SPARC Emulation Has Arrived. ” During this event, our seasoned legacy experts shared valuable insights on smoothly migrating SPARC systems and mission-critical Solaris applications to the cloud while achieving remarkable performance and efficiency. Did you miss the live event? Here are some of the key topics covered by the Experts: The Persistent Challenge of Legacy SPARC Infrastructure SPARC systems, still available for purchase, exemplify the ongoing 'Legacy problem' in computing. Software grows more stable and efficient with time. However, the hardware it runs on becomes less reliable as it ages and becomes prone to breakdown. The legacy problem isn't just about outdated technology. It's a complex issue of risk management, resource allocation, and business continuity. Organizations face a dilemma and often postpone modernization. While convenient in the short term, this decision can increase long-term vulnerabilities. Four Primary Strategies to Address Legacy Problems To address the legacy problem, companies have four primary options: Status Quo: Put simply, it refers to the situation where companies do not take any action to modernize their existing hardware infrastructure despite knowing that the underlying risk is growing every day, and the hardware can fail anytime soon. Buying Spare Parts: Purchasing spare parts for immediate financial relief is tempting. Businesses also believe that it reduces ongoing risk. But they often ignore the important questions: Does it really reduce long-term risk? To what extent does it reduce the risk? Can you be certain... --- > Discover how to install Solaris on x86 platform. Explore the benefits of moving Solaris SPARC to x86 and how it overcomes the challenges of aging legacy. - Published: 2024-07-05 - Modified: 2024-10-30 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/deploying-solaris-on-x86-comprehensive-installation-guide/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator Sun Microsystems developed the Solaris operating system (OS), which has a rich history dating back to the 1980s. This robust OS was first introduced as a commercial Unix-based operating system and has been a cornerstone in the computing ecosystem for businesses. Over the years, Solaris has supported SPARC servers and workloads. Its advanced features and capabilities have made it a popular choice for running mission-critical applications for businesses. But now, as businesses move towards modern technology, these Solaris SPARC servers and workloads are not compatible with them. Thus, enterprises are migrating Solaris to x86-based architectures for better performance. In this blog, explore how businesses are shifting their Solaris SPARC workloads and servers to newer platforms like x86. This transition offers enhanced performance, improved security, scalability, flexibility, and minimized maintenance costs. Understanding Solaris Operating System (OS) In 1993, Sun Microsystems released Solaris OS which is a Unix-based operating system. In January 2010, Sun Microsystems was acquired by Oracle Corporation and renamed Oracle Solaris. Solaris operating system provides support for SPARC and x86 servers from Oracle and other vendors. It is well known for its enhanced security measures, enterprise-grade reliability, and advanced features. Due to performance and stability, Solaris is mainly used for mission-critical applications like high-end computing, data management, and more. The most recent version of Solaris OS, Solaris 11, was released in 2011 and later introduced with a series of updates. Why are Businesses Migrating to x86? x86 is the processor's name, which belongs to Intel's family and shares the... --- > Want to transfer HP-UX workloads to Azure? Lift and Shift is the most affordable, quickest, and disruption-free alternative to migration. Here is how. - Published: 2024-07-04 - Modified: 2025-03-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/breaking-down-hp-ux-lift-and-shift-migration-on-azure/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC IMAGINE THIS: you are running your HP-UX workload on Azure. No more dependency on outdated and risky PA-RISC hardware. No more sky-high maintenance costs. Instead, you have the reliability and scalability of the cloud at your disposal. Wouldn't it be great if you could enjoy seamless performance, robust security, and scalability? Your team can focus on innovation without having hardware concerns. Lifting and shifting your HP-UX systems to Azure isn't a mere dream. Our clients are literally experiencing it. HP-UX Lift and Shift Migration on Azure: Why It Matters? Within the next 3 years, 90% of organizations will modernize their legacy applications, with the cloud as the primary enabler. This makes Lift and shift migration on Azure a smart move for any business looking to step into the new era of HP-UX cloud computing. Experience the transformation from a business plagued by frequent system failures to a business at the forefront of future innovation. Reduced Downtime Risk Moving the aging hardware from the picture enables you to enjoy absolute peace of mind as system failure and downtime will become a rare phenomenon. Further, the modern Azure infrastructure makes your legacy workloads run more reliably than ever. Cost Savings With the lift and shift emulation, you can reduce costs significantly by removing the aging hardware. Additionally, Azure’s scalable platform (with a "pay as you go" model) gives you the flexibility to pay according to your needs. Zero Maintenance Hassle Forget the headaches of maintaining old hardware! There is no need to... --- > Find out why upgrading legacy systems is crucial for utility businesses. Avoid high costs, security risks, and customer issues with legacy modernization. - Published: 2024-06-28 - Modified: 2024-09-24 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/utility-businesses-need-to-upgrade-legacy-systems/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization Recently, we stumbled upon some fascinating data about the utility sector. Apparently, by 2026, 20% of the utility industry will undergo a significant IT transformation. Even more exciting, by 2030, the entire industry is expected to have completed this transition. But here is the catch: many utility companies still depend on outdated legacy systems that are incompatible with modern IT infrastructure, prone to failure, and often take hours to perform. This, in turn, makes the transition seem difficult. Here's what you need to keep in mind: Your legacy system is silently impacting the business and causing widespread service disruption. So, as utilities adopt new technologies, upgrading legacy systems becomes a no-brainer to ensure compatibility, efficiency, and scalability. So, opt for a carefully considered legacy system modernization strategy that leads to efficient IT infrastructure, effective inspection schedules, reporting, and data collection. With legacy modernization, you can also reduce downtime and maintenance expenses and create a safer and more efficient operating environment. Your Utility Business Isn't Growing Because of Legacy Systems: Here's Why... The utility industry is rapidly growing, so keeping up with modern demand is crucial. However, many companies are still relying on aging infrastructure, which is causing some serious problems. Honestly, the old hardware, designed for the past, just can’t handle today’s needs. Limited Efficiency and Productivity Legacy hardware was designed for a different time. Today's utility operations require systems capable of handling huge amounts of data, allowing for real-time analytics and facilitating communication between departments. Old hardware often falls... --- > If you do not act at the right time, legacy systems can damage your telecom business. Learn how you can accomplish this without spending a lot of money. - Published: 2024-06-25 - Modified: 2025-03-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-modernization-transform-your-telecommunication-infrastructure/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization The US Telecom Market is estimated to reach $4617. 78 billion by 2030. Clearly, today’s communication service providers (CSPs) must manage their business more efficiently than before to address increased customers and compete with the growing number of products. But in reality, only a few will succeed as most of them still use legacy systems to run their businesses. In fact, data suggests that telecom businesses still spend 60-80% of their IT budget on maintaining legacy systems. Maintaining the failing legacy hardware is like putting your business at risk. Unexpected system crashes can lead to production loss and unsatisfied customers. The reality is that when legacy hardware fails, businesses wish they had planned ahead. When legacy hardware breaks, there’s no longer any time: getting the system up and running again is urgent and crucial to the company’s success. So why hold on to the past when you can make your business more futuristic? The lesson is clear: modernization is not an option. It's crucial for any telecom enterprise that wants to thrive in the modern business landscape. Now, you have reached a point where something must be done with the legacy system. But where to begin? This article aims to guide you through the process. Discover the proven benefits of Legacy modernization in telecom industry and how to do it correctly. 6 Reasons Why You Must Modernize Your Telecommunication Infrastructure The irony with your business is that despite spending a lot of money maintaining your legacy telecom systems, the risk... --- > Explore how the legacy system modernization approach in the manufacturing industry boosts efficiency, reduces compliance risks, and preserves investments. - Published: 2024-06-21 - Modified: 2024-09-03 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/legacy-system-modernization-of-manufacturing-industry/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Legacy System Modernization The manufacturing industry is considered a powerhouse and economically critical sector. Millions of products are manufactured every day, and billions of dollars are exchanged. It was estimated that the global market of the manufacturing industry will be valued at approximately $44. 54 trillion in 2023, which makes it about 16% of the global GDP. Manufacturing industries rely on legacy systems to drive their operations. These resilient and reliable systems have become the essential foundation for businesses around the world. But now, with technology advancing at an extraordinary pace, maintaining this outdated legacy hardware has become tedious. This challenge has brought legacy system modernization to the forefront of manufacturing priorities. Source In this blog post, explore how legacy system modernization will help preserve investments and discover the challenges in the manufacturing industry associated with legacy Importance of Legacy Systems in the Manufacturing Industry Legacy systems are integral and long-standing technology for operations in manufacturing sectors. These were customized according to business requirements a long time ago, but as technology advances, they are becoming an obstacle. They are critical for maintaining operational continuity but are now moving towards the end of their life cycle. Challenges like downtime, supply chain disruptions, and cyber threats are just some common examples that businesses encounter. Legacy system modernization approaches, along with risk management strategies, are the solution for maintaining business continuity and stability. Outdated Legacy Systems Challenges in the Manufacturing Industry Alteryx-commissioned IDC survey reported that around 90% of businesses are not performing efficiently due to... --- > Still relying on outdated HP 3000 servers? Discover how an HP 3000 emulator can extend the life of legacy applications, and reduce costs without downtime. - Published: 2024-06-19 - Modified: 2025-03-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/hp-3000-emulator-unlock-optimum-efficiency/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC Are you still using HP 3000 servers from the 70s? If so, your business might be at risk. HP 3000, a legacy hardware from 1970s, evolved from the 16-bit Classic versions to the 32-bit PA-RISC versions. HP continued to manufacture it for many years but later, they stopped producing it. Today, some businesses, especially in manufacturing and e-commerce, still use the HP 3000 servers to run their mission-critical applications. But do you really need that failing hardware to run legacy software (MPE/iX)? HP 3000 hardware poses significant risks to your business. This article explains why it's crucial to address these issues and how you can do it effectively. We'll introduce you to the most reliable HP 3000 emulator, offering substantial savings over a complete migration. The Hidden Risks of Keeping HP 3000 Servers Today, HP 3000 is end-of-life hardware, and sticking to it is like forcing your IT team to look backward when they should be doing the exact opposite. Basically, there are two types of businesses that face this conundrum: Businesses that procrastinate and do not prioritize legacy system modernization. They have this typical mindset of “I won’t spend money until the system crashes. ” Another group of people understands the importance of the situation and is actively looking to upgrade the HP 3000 servers. After a while, the first type of business gets into trouble because waiting comes with high premiums. The following are some alarming risks associated with their approach: Operational Risk Using classic HP 3000 hardware... --- > A comprehensive comparison between AIX, HP-Unix, and Solaris Operating systems. Explore the features, similarities, and key differences between these Unix variants. - Published: 2024-06-14 - Modified: 2024-07-23 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/comparing-unix-versions-aix-hp-ux-and-solaris/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC The Unix operating system is considered the base of all operating systems and was developed in the 1970s by Dennis Ritchie, Ken Thompon, and others at AT&T laboratories. It is a multiuser, multitasking operating system initially developed for minicomputers and has many versions tailored for specific requirements in enterprise environments. Each of these Unix variants has unique capabilities and features that make it suitable for various applications used across various industries. This blog compares these operating systems by covering their overview, features, advantages, and disadvantages. But before diving into the blog, here is a brief comparison: Feature IBM AIX HP-UX Oracle Solaris File System JFS, JFS2 VxFS (Veritas) ZFS System Management SMIT SAM Command-line based Virtualization PowerVM, WPARs nPartitions, vPars, IVMs Zones, LDoms, Containers Security Role-Based Access Control ACLs, Security Containment Trusted Extensions, RBAC Hardware Support IBM Power Systems HP 9000, Integrity Itanium SPARC, x86 Understanding Unix Operating System Unix is a versatile operating system written in C programming language that has been around for decades and is widely used in workstations, servers, and other high-end processing environments. It has been ported across a wide range of hardware platforms and tailored to cater to diverse enterprise requirements. IBM AIX, Hewlett-Packard's HP-UX, and Oracle's Solaris are quite popular. Source The Unix OS was first created on a PDP-7 minicomputer and later adapted for a different computer. The Unix OS follows a fundamental principle to offer powerful yet simple tools for carrying out complex tasks. Its command-line interface allows users to interact... --- > Discover the future of outdated PA-RISC hardware in the tech world. Will it continue to be used, or is it time to consider newer alternatives? - Published: 2024-06-13 - Modified: 2025-06-17 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/the-future-of-pa-risc-hardware-in-modern-computing/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC HP stopped selling PA-RISC systems in 2008 and ended support in 2013, making them obsolete today. However, some organizations still rely on PA-RISC hardware for running classical applications, bringing us back to the most important question: What does the future look like with PA-RISC hardware? The future is bleak for those who cannot look beyond the problems. With hardware becoming obsolete and problems piling up, it's a tough world out there. Spare parts are scarce, and finding skilled professionals to maintain the hardware is also incredibly challenging. Therefore, one might feel like the future is a dark, uncertain place. But what if there’s a way to mitigate these risks and continue running mission-critical applications smoothly? Imagine a solution that seamlessly decouples outdated hardware from the software it supports. But the question, of course, is HOW. The answer lies in adaptability. This is where this article comes in. But before we get into how you can make informed decisions to future-proof your business, let’s first explore the architecture that is powering critical workload for decades. A Brief Overview of PA-RISC Architecture Basically, PA-RISC is the Reduced Instruction Based Computing architecture developed by HP. For example, HP 9000 and HP 3000 systems were prominent users of PA-RISC architecture. The HP 9000 series were workstations and servers designed mainly for technical and scientific computing. On the other hand, the HP 3000 series was a business server with a reputation for solid performance and proven reliability in enterprise environments. The key features of PA-RISC... --- > A comprehensive guide to Sun4u, Sun4m, and Sun4d architectures of Sun OS. Learn more about their architecture and processors in our detailed comparison. - Published: 2024-06-11 - Modified: 2025-03-24 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/understanding-sun4u-sun4m-and-sun4d/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator SunOS is a Unix-based advanced operating system (OS) developed by Sun Microsystems for its server computer systems and workstations. Versions ranging from 1. 0 to 4. 1. 4 and based on BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution or Berkeley Standard Distribution) were commonly called SunOS. However, versions starting from 5. 0 were known as Solaris OS, based on Unix System V Release 4. Solaris continues to be used as the primary operating system for the Sun SPARC (Scalable Processor Architecture) system, a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) microprocessor architecture designed for high-performance and enterprise-level computing. It is used in various industries, such as government, telecommunications, finance, manufacturing, and more. Solaris and SunOS are known for their reliability, scalability, and enhanced performance, making them highly suitable for mission-critical applications. Before diving into the blog, let’s get an overview of the comparative analysis between Sun4m, Sun4d, and Sun4u. Feature Sun4m Sun4d Sun4u Processor SuperSparc SuperSPARC UltraSPARC Max CPUs 4 4 64 Interconnect SBus and MBus SBus, MBus, and XDBus UPA Solaris Version Support 8 8 10 Understanding Sun4 Architecture The Sun4 series was launched in the late 1980s for their SPARC-based servers. The original Sun4 series was like the predecessor Sun3 series, which were VMEbus-based systems. Over time, the Sun4 series evolved into different models in which three notable architectures stand out the most: Sun4u Sun4m Sun4d What is Sun4m? Sun4m refers to the Sun-4 variant multiprocessor launched in early 1990. It was primarily used for SPARCserver and SPARCstation. It is based on the... --- > Extend the life of your HP 9000 systems with our comprehensive guide. Get the most practical advice so that you can make an informed choice. - Published: 2024-06-07 - Modified: 2025-06-05 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/hp-9000-migration-key-consideration-and-best-practices/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC Are you looking to eliminate the risks associated with your HP 9000 PA-RISC systems? If yes, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will show you how to decouple your aging hardware from the software and continue running your applications as usual in a modernized environment. You will also explore the cost-effective modernization strategy and a seamless solution for a smooth transition. Finally, we will present a case study to illustrate the practical benefits of this migration. But before we get into the details, let's consider why these systems need to be modernized. Understanding the Need for HP 9000 Migration First thing first, why are HP 9000 systems becoming obsolete? HP 9000 emulators, or, as they say, Hewlett Packard 9000 computers, are renowned for their robustness and reliability. They have served many organizations well for years. However, as these systems age, they become increasingly difficult to maintain. Additionally, as replacement parts become scarce, finding them is both challenging and expensive. Also, the hardware becomes prone to failures. This leads to unplanned downtime, which can cost a typical business close to $125,000 per hour. Finally, the last version of HP-UX supported on HP 9000 workload (HP-UX 11i v3) reached its end of support (EOS) on March 31, 2021. HP-UX end-of-life means you can no longer get help from the vendor. Taking all of the above into account, it poses significant risks to business operations and necessitates the need for HP 9000 migration. Key Consideration: Choosing the... --- > Is SPARC architecture still relevant today? Deep dive and discover its legacy, key features, and significance in this modern computing world. - Published: 2024-06-03 - Modified: 2025-06-11 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/definitive-guide-to-sparc-architecture/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-PAR Virtual PA-RISC Did you know that the NASA/ESA Solar Orbiter mission launched in 2020 is powered by technology from the 1990s? Yes, that's right! It was driven by the SPARC architecture. SPARC, a hardware architecture designed for microprocessors, was at its peak in the 1990s. While it may be decades old, some businesses are still using it. SPARC is a widely used architecture for UNIX-based operating systems, particularly Solaris from Sun Microsystems. In this article, we’re going to take a deeper look at the: SPARC architecture It’s history: starting from its inception Key components Where it stands today So, come along and explore the legacy architecture together and see what the future holds for it. What is SPARC? SPARC, or Scalable Processor Architecture, was introduced by Sun Microsystems in 1987, which is why many refer to it as Sun SPARC. After launch, Sun SPARC became a popular architecture for hardware compatible with UNIX-based operating systems like Solaris. This combination is commonly used in enterprises handling business-critical Solaris applications. SPARC is a 132-and 64-bit microprocessor architecture created as a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) type computer architecture. This means that SPARC, with RISC, uses a simple set of instructions to execute the tasks quickly. It differs from CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing) architectures, which use a more complex set of instructions. Another key feature is that SPARC architecture is non-proprietary. It's often called open architecture because manufacturers can easily license it to start developing their own microprocessors and semiconductors. Moreover, SPARC architecture allows... --- > Dive into the Sun Solaris operating system guide for enterprises to make informed decisions. Explore its features, benefits, challenges, and top alternatives. - Published: 2024-05-31 - Modified: 2025-04-23 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/sun-solaris-operating-system-comprehensive-guide/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator Operating systems are the foundation of a business's IT environment, enabling it to manage resources, run applications, and maintain robust security architecture. Among the myriads of operating systems (OS), the Sun Solaris operating system has been a notable player, especially in mission-critical and high-end data processing environments. This blog delves into Sun Solaris Server OS, exploring its advantages, challenges, and other alternatives, providing a comprehensive overview that will help in making more informed decisions that align with your business. What is a Sun Solaris Operating System? Sun Solaris operating system was developed by Sun Microsystems in 1992. It is a Unix-based operating system, a successor to SunOS, based on BSD Unix. Solaris SPARC is best known for its scalability. It is designed to provide a robust and stable environment for enterprise applications. In 2010, Solaris was acquired by Oracle Corporation and rebranded as Oracle Solaris. It supports SPARC Solaris hardware and x86-64 servers and workstations that comply with single Unix specifications. Despite the change of ownership, it is still a reliable and robust operating system used in several enterprise environments. What is the Open Solaris Operating System? In 2005, Open Solaris was developed on the registered Solaris version of Sun Microsystems and is now part of Oracle Corporation. It is a free software project, and the Solaris source code is released under the Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL). OSI (Open-Source Initiative) and FSF have approved the CDDL license as a Free Software license, but it is not GPL-compliant. Its... --- > Our comprehensive blog explores the key contrasts between Linux and Solaris. Understand the fundamental differences and choose the right one. - Published: 2024-05-30 - Modified: 2025-02-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/solaris-vs-linux-comparative-study/ - Resources: Articles - Solution Categories: Charon-SSP Legacy SPARC Emulator The comparison of Solaris vs Linux is simple: Linux is free and open-source, while Solaris is a proprietary Unix operating system. But what does that mean? With Linux OS compared to Solaris, you have the freedom to access, modify, and share the code as you like. However, with Solaris, that's not possible because it's owned and controlled by Oracle (originally Sun Microsystems). Well, that's just scratching the surface. There are plenty more differences between Solaris vs Linux. But don’t worry. We will delve into those differences in this article. But before we discuss each of them in detail, let’s just quickly summarize the differences between Solaris and Linux. Solaris vs Linux: Comparison Table Feature Linux Solaris Cost Free and open-source Purchased and licensed under Oracle Market Share (as of April 2024) 19. 4% (32. 9% growth) 3. 4% (7. 6% decrease) Future Orientation Low TCO (total cost of ownership), high flexibility, scalability, and reliability make it future-oriented. Less future-oriented due to higher costs and limited flexibility. Popularity Highly popular; runs on almost any machine, low TCO, supported by all major cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure). Less popular, more niche usage. Accessibility Platform-independent, accessible on various hardware architectures. It is limited to certain platforms. Development Language Developed using C language. Developed using both C and C++ languages. Initial Release Designed and released in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Initially developed by Sun Microsystems, first released in 1992. Platform Support Platform-independent, available on various platforms. Not accessible on all platforms but available for... --- > Discover how to run your mission-critical Solaris apps on Azure VMs without the need for rewriting or rearchitecting. A complete, hassle-free solution. - Published: 2024-05-24 - Modified: 2025-03-25 - URL: https://www.stromasys.com/resources/running-solaris-on-azure-vms/ - Resources: Articles If your organization is still using a legacy system like Solaris SPARC, you know the risks and costs of maintaining it. Right? So, instead of relying on this aging system, why not consider running it on an Azure Virtual Machine? This can reduce risk and cost while optimizing your Solaris workloads. With our Charon-SSP emulator, you can seamlessly run Solaris-based systems on Azure. The emulator can create virtual replicas of Sun-4m, Sun-4u, or Sun-4v SPARC family members on standard x86-64 Linux physical computers or hypervisors. As a Microsoft partner, our engineers collaborate closely with the Azure team to guide businesses step-by-step through the entire migration process. Leveraging our expertise and Azure's robust cloud infrastructure, you can move your Solaris workloads to Azure without any modifications. This article demonstrates the entire process, highlighting how Charon-SSP enables businesses to run Solaris on Azure efficiently. So, without further ado, let’s get started. Why Choose Charon-SSP to Modernize Solaris on Azure Cloud? When talking about running Solaris on Azure Cloud, Charon stands out as a top choice for several reasons. First, it provides a safety net for legacy application modernization. Moving to the cloud can seem daunting at first, especially with older applications. But with Charon, you can rest easy knowing these applications will run smoothly because it gives you the freedom to plan and modernize at your own pace. Second, it helps significantly lower maintenance costs. With Charon, you can reduce the resources needed to maintain legacy systems, freeing up the budget for... --- ---