THE ORIGINA BLOG

Reassessing Z Mainframes: Optimization and Support

Don’t look at Z mainframes as just technical debt. Optimizing these workhorse systems can result in better software support and extended value.

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Bringing Service Back: Origina’s Global Experts Deliver Exceptional IBM Support

Origina is known for our concierge service approach for legacy IBM software. Read more about what our CSMs and GIEs can do for your company and its tech estate.

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Stop Playing Games With Your IT Roadmap

Explore the advantages of breaking free from vendor lock-in to drive your own digital agenda. Discover actionable, real-world examples of how one company mitigated a potential EOL disaster and the questions to ask when evaluating a potential upgrade.

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Right to Repair Awareness Month at Origina

How much potential does your business throw away when OEMs force you to send hardware to the landfill too early? Get a primer on the corporate Right to Repair.

What Does a Great Place To Work Look Like? Like Origina.

We’re excited about our certification as a Great Place To Work™ both in Dublin, Ireland and in Plano, Texas. Read more about what makes Origina a positive environment for all our employees.

Are You Spending Too Much on Enterprise Software? Three Experts Weigh In

Overcome three problems that keep businesses perpetually overspending on software: cybersecurity, overcommitment, and uncertainty. Featuring experts from Liberty Mutual, Free ICT Europe Foundation, and Origina.

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Upgrade Alternatives: What To Do When Your IBM MQ Has an EOS Date

You don’t have to upgrade just because your IBM® MQ implementation is going EOS. Learn ways around the costs and efforts of MQ End of Support here.

Maximizing Your IT Roadmap: Unlocking Growth and Innovation

Learn effective strategies to maximize the impact of your IT roadmap, unlock growth, and foster innovation. Gain insights on strategic alignment, uncovering hidden opportunities, and future-proofing your technology investments. Revolutionize your IT roadmap for real business outcomes.

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Ready to jumpstart your IT cost optimization? Here’s how.

Despite today’s business climate, now is not the time to slow down investing in innovation. Get a start on your IT cost optimization plan with these three steps.

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