Companies with core applications that reside on IBM Power Systems running AIX, IBM i, or Linux, which includes the majority of Fortune 500 companies, can now move these workloads to the cloud with ease.

From internal training organizations at large enterprises to companies that develop or sell software, the ability to reliably offer high-performance, global remote training complete with complex lab environments is critical to maintaining business and sales continuity.

The most effective way to learn is by doing. That makes hands-on labs a key component of any software training program. Working with software in an isolated yet realistic sandbox environment helps learners retain new knowledge and hone their skills — critical to maximizing the impact of limited training budgets.

A great product demo is more than just a feature walkthrough. It’s a chance to build credibility with your customer by showing that you understand their business problems — and that you can help.

By moving traditional workloads to Azure, companies can extend the capabilities of applications that are crucial to the business, ensure business continuity, and spur innovation.

By using Skytap to move traditional workloads to IBM Cloud, companies can enhance development, provide virtual hands-on labs and demos, and ensure business continuity.