Racksquared Updates and Insights

Fortifying Your Business Against the Rising Ransomware Tide

Ryan Sanecki on Dec 11, 2025 8:39:11 AM Disaster Recovery, Security, Managed IT Services

The global threat of ransomware is accelerating, with damage costs projected to reach a staggering $57 billion annually by 2025, and it is predicted that ransomware will cost the world more than $20 billion per month in 2031, up from $20 billion per year in 2021, with high-volume attacks occurring every few seconds. This pervasive threat targets organizations of all sizes, with small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often proving the most vulnerable due to limited security resources. While no company is entirely immune to sophisticated cyberattacks, many breaches are opportunistic, exploiting common, easily fixable security gaps. The good news is, we have some simple, foundational recommendations that any company can use to better protect itself from an attack and, in the event of an attack, help it recover quickly, significantly reducing the cost and overall impact.

5 Reasons You Shouldn't Purchase Extended Support for Your IBM Power9 Server

Ryan Sanecki on Oct 30, 2025 4:32:12 PM Data Center

IBM's Power9 servers have had an impressive run of reliability, robustness, and being built to last. However, as all good things eventually do, Power9 will reach End of Support (EOS) by the end of January.

Looking Ahead to IBM Power11

Ryan Sanecki on Oct 23, 2025 11:35:05 AM IBM Power, Data Center

Now that the Power11 has started making its way into the world, we wanted to share our perspective on Power11 and its poise to deliver significant advancements that will redefine the landscape for enterprise workloads, particularly in the world of AI, hybrid cloud, and business continuity.

IBM Power9 End of Support

Ryan Sanecki on Sep 15, 2025 9:15:00 AM IBM Power, Data Center

The IBM Power servers have been reliable workhorses for over 30 years for many organizations, providing the computing power needed to run critical workloads. However, as technology advances and new hardware becomes available, older technologies become outdated and have an increased risk of failure and security breaches.

Migrating from Physical Server to Cloud Server: A Strategic Move 

Ryan Sanecki on Sep 11, 2025 9:45:00 AM IBM Power, Data Center

As technology evolves, many organizations consider migrating their infrastructure to the cloud as a futureproofing strategy. Cloud computing offers numerous benefits, including scalability, flexibility, and reduced maintenance overhead. It is an increasingly attractive option for businesses looking to move beyond their physical Power9 servers as they approach the end of life. To help you decide if moving to the cloud is right for you, we would like to share some guidance on why you might want to move to the cloud.

Why Colocation with Racksquared Makes Sense

Ryan Sanecki on Sep 2, 2025 8:30:00 AM IBM Power, Data Center

Suppose you're part of a lean IT team. In that case, you're probably juggling far more than you should, including keeping infrastructure running, managing backups, ensuring compliance, all while trying to support the business. At some point, the server hidden in a closet just doesn't cut it anymore.

IBM Power8 End of Support: What’s Next for Your Business?

Ryan Sanecki on Aug 21, 2025 8:15:00 AM IBM Power, Data Center

IBM Power8 has been a reliable foundation for mission-critical workloads for the last decade. Regardless, as of 2024, the Power8 generation has officially reached its End of Support (EoS), meaning it no longer receives IBM hardware maintenance, firmware updates, or security patches.

3 Ways to Overcome IT Challenges as an SMB

Lindsay Weiser on Mar 17, 2025 9:42:05 AM IBM Power, Security, Managed IT Services, Cloud, Data Center

Small to medium-sized businesses are constantly under pressure to do more with less, especially when it comes to technology. With a limited budget, they face multiple challenges that can hinder growth and efficiency including costly infrastructure, defending against cyber threats, and juggling a wide range of IT responsibilities. Fortunately, there are strategic, cost-effective solutions that can help. Embracing cloud technology, investing in cybersecurity, and leveraging managed services are three ways SMBs can let their teams focus on what truly matters: serving customers and growing the business. Let’s look at each of these now.