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20 December 2025 0 Comments

Modernization and Migration of IT Infrastructures to IBM Power, VMware, and Cloud

Modernisation et migration des infrastructures IT

Modernizing IT infrastructures has become a major challenge for companies dealing with complex legacy environments.

According to IDC, nearly 70% of critical applications will need to be modernized or migrated by 2027 to meet new performance and security requirements.

However, migrating critical infrastructures remains a delicate process that requires rigorous planning.

Challenges of Infrastructure Migration

Migration projects often involve complex systems:
  • legacy applications
  • large databases
  • numerous application dependencies.
The main risks associated with these projects include:
  • service interruption
  • software incompatibilities
  • data loss
  • performance degradation.
An effective migration strategy must therefore rely on a detailed analysis of the existing environment.

Assessment and Infrastructure Mapping

The first step of a modernization project consists of performing a complete infrastructure assessment.
This analysis makes it possible to identify:

  • dependencies between applications
  • performance constraints
  • regulatory requirements
  • business continuity needs.

This information helps define an appropriate migration roadmap.

Progressive Workload Migration

Successful migrations generally rely on a progressive approach.
Rather than moving all applications at once, IT teams migrate workloads in stages.
This method allows:

  • reduction of operational risks
  • performance testing
  • adjustment of configurations.

Environments based on IBM Power and AIX provide several tools that facilitate these migrations, particularly Live Partition Mobility mechanisms, which allow workloads to be moved without service interruption.

Hybridization with VMware and Cloud

In many modernization projects, organizations combine multiple platforms.
Hybrid architectures may include:

  • IBM Power servers for critical workloads
  • VMware clusters for virtualized applications
  • cloud environments for modern applications.

This approach allows sensitive systems to remain in controlled infrastructures while benefiting from cloud flexibility.
Infrastructure modernization and migration services offered by Focus follow this logic of progressive transformation.

Automation and Infrastructure Management

Modernization projects also include the automation of operations. Infrastructure as Code tools make it possible to standardize deployments and reduce human errors. Common practices include:
  • automated server deployment
  • centralized configuration management
  • performance monitoring.
These mechanisms improve the stability of environments and simplify their management.

A Progressive Transformation of Information Systems

Modernizing IT infrastructures is a continuous process. Organizations that succeed in these transformations generally adopt a structured approach combining:
  • virtualization
  • cloud hybridization
  • automation
  • improved resilience.
These evolutions allow information systems to adapt to new business needs while ensuring the stability and security of critical environments.

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FAQ

An assessment makes it possible to analyze applications, technical dependencies, and performance requirements before any migration. This step helps IT teams identify risks, define priorities, and choose the most appropriate target architecture.
Live Partition Mobility allows logical partitions to be moved between IBM Power servers without service interruption. This feature facilitates maintenance and migration operations while ensuring the continuity of critical applications.
IBM Power is often used for critical applications and high-performance databases, while VMware enables the virtualization of a large number of servers and applications. This combination provides a flexible infrastructure capable of supporting different types of workloads.
Migration projects can lead to service interruptions, application incompatibilities, or performance degradation if the environment is not properly analyzed. A progressive and well-planned migration helps reduce these risks.
Automation helps standardize deployments, reduce human errors, and improve the stability of environments. Infrastructure as Code tools also simplify configuration management and accelerate IT operations.
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28 May 2022 0 Comments

Focus in the “Tunisia CyberSecurity and Cloud Expo 2022”

Participation de Focus au Salon "Tunisia CyberSecurity and Cloud Expo 2022"

Focus’s Participation in the "Tunisia CyberSecurity & Cloud Expo 2022"

On May 25th and 26th, Focus was present as a Platinum Sponsor, alongside its partners Dell Technologies and VMware, at the “Tunisia CyberSecurity and Cloud Expo 2022,” which took place at the Palais des Congrès in Tunis.

The goal of this participation was to enhance Focus’s visibility among IT professionals and decision-makers in Tunisia. Our presence also provided an opportunity to expand contacts and generate new business opportunities that could materialize in the future, focusing on Focus’s Cloud and Cybersecurity offerings.

In addition to the exhibition stand, Focus organized two workshops at the event on the topics of “Cloud Migration: The 5 Mistakes to Avoid” and “Best Practices for Protecting Your Data Against Ransomware.”

Furthermore, our HR team was present at the Job Fair held alongside the Expo to engage with students and promote our employer brand.

Through these various activities, Focus’s presence was notably impactful during this inaugural edition of the Expo. Thanks to the different Focus teams (sales, technical, HR, and marketing) whose availability and commitment contributed to the success of this participation.

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11 February 2020 0 Comments

Focus partners with VMware to launch Cloud services

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Focus Partners with VMware to Launch Cloud Services

The software development and IT services company, Focus, has partnered with VMware to launch its cloud offering, aimed at meeting the growing demand for cloud services and supporting Tunisia’s ambitious digital transformation plans under “Tunisia Digital 2020.”

Focus aims to deliver premium cloud services designed to meet the performance, availability, resilience, and security requirements of its clients’ critical applications.

The Focus Cloud catalog offers solutions such as virtual private servers, Virtual Datacenters, and cloud-based Disaster Recovery. Initially, the Focus offering will focus on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions based on VMware technology to address the needs of organizations looking to securely extend or migrate their infrastructure to the cloud.

The Focus Cloud solutions are built on high-quality infrastructure coupled with VMware technology, including vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and vCloud Director.

As an established VMware cloud provider, Focus will also bring its expertise and experience as a recognized integrator for critical environments, offering additional professional services, managed services, and support for integrating private and on-premises cloud environments. This will ensure clients benefit from data sovereignty guarantees, with data hosted in Tunisia, along with local 24/7 professional support combining quality, responsiveness, and proximity. Clients will also enjoy high-level SLAs tailored to their performance and high-availability needs.

Regarding this, Karim Ghandri, General Director of Focus, stated: “With the increasing demand for flexible IT services, we are excited to offer a diverse range of cloud services in the market with VMware. These services and solutions will set a new benchmark for digital services in Tunisia and assist organizations in their journey towards digital transformation.”

Hervé Basso, Director of Cloud Provider Sales EMEA at VMware, added: “Focus’s cloud solutions will leverage the power and simplicity of VMware technologies to provide the flexibility and efficiency needed to overcome the challenges of managing physical infrastructure and resource scarcity, while optimizing operations and costs. These services will help Tunisian organizations digitally transform, contributing to national objectives.”

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