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Unleashing Nostalgia: Charon-PDP Brings Vintage Computing to Europe’s Modern Age

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of technology, there's a charm in revisiting the roots of computing, and for enthusiasts all over Europe, Charon-PDP has become a gateway to the past. Charon-PDP has emerged as a remarkable solution, creating a virtual replica of the original PDP-11 hardware, enabling the revival of...

Legacy System Migration to Cloud: Embracing a Modern Future

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, businesses constantly strive to stay ahead of the curve, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to remain competitive. However, many organizations find themselves shackled by the burden of legacy systems, which hinder their ability to adapt and innovate. Legacy systems, though once revolutionary, can become obsolete and pose...

On-Premises vs. Cloud Virtualization: Making the Right Choice with Stromasys

Optimizing IT Infrastructure for Enhanced Performance and Flexibility Introduction In the era of digital transformation, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to modernize their IT infrastructure. Virtualization has emerged as a game-changer, allowing organizations to optimize their resources, increase scalability, and reduce costs. Stromasys, a leading provider of virtualization solutions,...

Stromasys Cloud Solutions: Revitalizing Legacy Applications for the Modern Era

In the dynamic landscape of technology, businesses constantly face the challenge of balancing legacy applications with the need for modernization and innovation. Legacy applications, though once revolutionary, can become roadblocks to progress, hindering agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. However, with Stromasys Cloud Solutions, organizations can embrace the transformative power of the...

Top Considerations for UK Enterprises Adopting Charon-VAX Emulation Solutions

Modernizing Legacy Systems for Enhanced Business Performance Introduction In an ever-evolving technological landscape, UK enterprises face the challenge of keeping their legacy systems up-to-date and secure. As legacy hardware, such as VAX systems, become obsolete, businesses must find innovative ways to modernize their infrastructure without disrupting critical operations. Charon-VAX, a...

SPARC Hardware Emulation in the Cloud with Charon by Stromasys: Bridging the Gap between Legacy and Innovation

The ever-evolving landscape of technology presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses that rely on legacy SPARC systems. While these systems have served enterprises faithfully for years, the time eventually comes when they face limitations in performance, scalability, and compatibility with modern applications. However, with the advent of SPARC hardware...

The Power of Choice: How Stromasys Empowers Businesses to Customize Cloud Solutions

Unlocking Flexibility and Innovation for Modern IT Environments Introduction In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking agile solutions to adapt to changing market demands. Many enterprises still rely on legacy systems to support critical operations but face the challenge of integrating these systems with modern Cloud-based applications....

Cost-Efficiency in the Cloud: Maximizing ROI with Charon

Unlocking Financial Benefits for UK Businesses Introduction In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies across the UK are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations while minimizing costs. As legacy systems like VAX, Alpha, Sun SPARC, HP3000, HP9000 and PDP-11 become outdated, many UK enterprises are turning to cloud computing...

Re-Hosting SPARC, Alpha, or Other Legacy Systems to AWS with 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 go up, and reliability declines due to their age. Re-architecting these applications is complex and expensive. Fortunately, they can be re-hosted...

Still Running A SPARC System? There is a Better Way!

Despite the fact that it is old and outdated, many organizations still choose to run and use a SPARC system for their operations. Often they have critical applications running on this outdated hardware, which if it goes down can put their business at a standstill. Whatever the reason, if your organization...

Integrate Legacy Systems with Modern Applications

Many businesses still rely on legacy systems. This may be due to an investment in the system, preferring not to change their current method of operation, or a variety of other reasons. Whatever the reason, at Stromasys, we never pressure you into making a change you don’t want to make....

OpenVMS on the Cloud

Many businesses rely on the OpenVMS operating system, despite the fact that its VAX and Alpha hardware are no longer manufactured. If your organization currently uses this OS and would like to continue to do so, but in a more modern, efficient way, Stromasys has you covered. We offer both cloud-based...

OpenVMS

OpenVMS Operating Systems The OpenVMS operating system, since its release in 1977, has been used by businesses worldwide because of its outstanding reliability. While the VAX and Alpha hardware that it typically ran on is no longer manufactured, the operating system has withstood the test of time and the critical...

Tru64 and Charon

Charon-AXP, the line of Alpha hardware emulation solutions from Stromasys, offers businesses a way to continue running not only the mission-critical applications but also the time-tested legacy Tru64 operating system. As it ages, the Alpha hardware becomes less reliable, but the applications and operating system are still in the middle...

OpenVMS for DEC Servers

Are you running applications on legacy DEC systems? DEC legacy systems are everywhere: banks, energy and nuclear facilities, manufacturing and process control, the defense industry, transportation, hospitals, insurance, and more.  At Stromasys, we work with organizations of all sizes and across just about every vertical with production or business critical...

Achieve sustainable, effective business continuity

Charon solutions from Stromasys enable businesses to maintain their critical applications by moving them, unmodified, off of legacy hardware and onto modern, standard x86 servers. Companies still rely on mission-critical applications running on their classic VAX, Alpha, HP 3000, and SPARC systems. As time goes on, the maintenance costs for these systems...

The Importance of Server Virtualization for Modern Businesses

Many businesses, especially those that have been in operation for many decades, rely heavily on outdated computer systems. While systems, such as SPARC, VAX, PA-RISC, and others, may have once served them well, but they’re now problematic for the business and its most vital operations. Not only is the system...

Legacy Hardware Virtualization Comparison

If your business relies on aging legacy systems, the clock is ticking. High maintenance costs, old hardware, and high electricity bills make doing nothing untenable. But starting from scratch isn’t much more attractive, what with the associated costs of programming, hardware, and retraining and re-certifying users. There’s a third way....

Leave your Legacy Hardware

Mission-critical software can’t be allowed to let you down. But if those applications run on aging hardware, you’re at risk. For more than 20 years, Stromasys has provided the world’s leading organizations with a better way to break free from the growing risks associated with legacy hardware maintenance. Our Charon®...

Creating Agility and Continuity for a Global Product Company

The Challenge: Aging Hardware Limits M&A Activities Businesses are managing more data and IT systems today than ever before. So, it’s no surprise that during mergers and acquisitions (M&A), getting the technology integration right can be an issue. Effective technology integration during M&As can give business units more effective systems...

Cerner announces end of support for HNA Classic Archive

Early last year, Cerner announced end-of-support for Cerner HNA Classic Archive effective August 30, 2023. As a professional courtesy, Cerner notified Stromasys of their end-of-support decision. For over 16 years, Stromasys has provided second-line support to Cerner for customers running our Charon-VAX or Charon-AXP software, along with Cerner HNA Classic...

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