# CloudSAFE

> CloudSAFE provides managed private cloud, disaster recovery, backup, and managed IT for mid-market and enterprise teams running IBM i, AIX, Windows, Linux, and hybrid environments.

CloudSAFE Group, LLC operates purpose-built infrastructure in Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities. Services include managed private cloud, managed public cloud (AWS and Azure), hybrid cloud, FinOps, managed security, remote infrastructure management, managed cloud hosting, AI-ready infrastructure, and technology resale.

Contact: https://www.cloudsafe.com/contact/
Phone: (844) 600-0075
Sales: GoCloudSAFE@cloudsafe.com
Support: support@cloudsafe.com or (844) 600-0075, option 2
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern (emergency support 24/7 for existing clients)

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## Solutions

- [Solutions](https://www.cloudsafe.com/solutions/): Managed cloud hosting, disaster recovery, backup and recovery, remote infrastructure management, and technology procurement for mission-critical systems.
- [Managed Private Cloud](https://www.cloudsafe.com/private-cloud/): CloudSAFE's managed private cloud runs on dedicated infrastructure in our own Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities across ten data centers in North America.
- [Managed Public Cloud](https://www.cloudsafe.com/managed-public-cloud-environments/): CloudSAFE runs your AWS and Azure environments to the same standard as its private cloud: security, cost governance, 24/7 operations. You keep full access.
- [Managed AWS](https://www.cloudsafe.com/managed-public-cloud-aws/): Fully managed AWS: migration, architecture, security, cost governance, and 24/7 operations from an AWS Partner Network member. Your account, our operations.
- [Managed Azure](https://www.cloudsafe.com/public-cloud-azure/): Managed Microsoft Azure environments run to the same standard as CloudSAFE's private cloud: production workloads, dev environments, and hybrid connectivity with 24/7 operations.
- [Hybrid Cloud](https://www.cloudsafe.com/hybrid-cloud/): Private cloud, public cloud, and on-prem managed as one platform: connectivity, security, DR, and 24/7 operations across every environment your workloads use.
- [Managed Disaster Recovery](https://www.cloudsafe.com/managed-disaster-recovery/): Managed disaster recovery with real-time replication and monthly testing for IBM i, AIX, Windows, and VMware workloads. Built and tested before you need it.
- [Managed Backup & Recovery](https://www.cloudsafe.com/managed-backup-recovery/): Managed backup and recovery for IBM i, Windows, Linux, and VMware with monthly restore testing and audit-ready docs. Know it works before you need it.
- [Managed Security](https://www.cloudsafe.com/managed-security/): Layered security operated as a continuous service: monitoring, patching, hardening, and 24/7 detection and response, built into the environments CloudSAFE manages rather than bolted on.
- [FinOps & Cost Optimization](https://www.cloudsafe.com/finops-cost-optimization/): See where cloud and AI spend actually goes. CloudSAFE FinOps brings visibility, accountability, and control to AWS and Azure bills, with ongoing optimization.
- [Remote Infrastructure Management](https://www.cloudsafe.com/remote-infrastructure-management/): Remote infrastructure management: 24/7 monitoring, patching, backup, and optimization for IBM i, AIX, Linux, and Windows by a team that knows your systems.
- [Managed Cloud Hosting](https://www.cloudsafe.com/managed-cloud-hosting/): Managed cloud hosting on dedicated infrastructure with 24/7 operations, compliance-ready security, and built-in DR for IBM i, Windows, Linux, and VMware.
- [AI Ready Infrastructure](https://www.cloudsafe.com/ai-ready-infrastructure/): GPU compute, data pipelines, model security, and cost controls, built and managed by CloudSAFE across private cloud, AWS, and Azure for AI workloads.
- [Private AI Hosting](https://www.cloudsafe.com/private-ai-hosting/): Dedicated private AI on Azure or AWS: your environment, your keys, 24/7 operations, and a monthly audit-ready evidence pack. Frontier or open-weight models, enterprise search, document intelligence, and workflow agents.
- [IBM iSeries and AIX](https://www.cloudsafe.com/ibm-iseries-and-aix/): Dedicated IBM Power infrastructure run by people who know the platform: iSeries and AIX hosting, 24/7 operations, DR, and backup for regulated industries.
- [Windows and Linux](https://www.cloudsafe.com/windows-and-linux/): CloudSAFE manages Windows Server and Linux workloads in our managed private cloud with the same standards we apply to every platform.
- [Amazon Connect](https://www.cloudsafe.com/amazon-connect-service/): Design, migration, and operation of cloud contact centers on Amazon Connect: voice, chat, SMS, email, and WhatsApp on one routing engine, usage-based pricing, and built-in AI.
- [Technology Resale](https://www.cloudsafe.com/technology-resale/): Technology procurement through CloudSAFE: vendor selection, volume pricing, and integration from one partner.

## Industries

- [Industries](https://www.cloudsafe.com/industries/): Managed cloud, disaster recovery, and compliance-ready infrastructure for manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and insurance organizations.
- [Manufacturing](https://www.cloudsafe.com/manufacturing-industry-iq/): Managed IT and infrastructure for manufacturers: uptime, supply chain continuity, and production efficiency.
- [Financial Services](https://www.cloudsafe.com/financial-services-industry-iq/): Cloud hosting and disaster recovery built for banks and credit unions: exam-ready documentation, core system reliability, and 24/7 operations.
- [Insurance](https://www.cloudsafe.com/insurance-industry-iq/): Scalable, compliance-ready cloud for insurance software platforms, claims processing, and policy systems.
- [Healthcare](https://www.cloudsafe.com/healthcare-industry-iq/): HIPAA-compliant cloud and disaster recovery for healthcare: EMRs, imaging, and clinical workflows.

## Company

- [Why CloudSAFE](https://www.cloudsafe.com/why-cloudsafe/): Infrastructure specialists for mission-critical systems: dedicated private cloud, managed DR and backup, 24/7 operations, SOC 2 Type II audited. Facilities, operating model, and team.
- [Partners](https://www.cloudsafe.com/partners/): Partner with CloudSAFE: you sell or build, we run the managed cloud, DR, and IBM infrastructure behind it. Referral, resale, and procurement options.
- [Contact](https://www.cloudsafe.com/contact/): Talk to a CloudSAFE infrastructure specialist about managed cloud hosting, disaster recovery, or IBM i operations. Phone (844) 600-0075 or the inquiry form.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.cloudsafe.com/privacy-policy/): How CloudSAFE Group, LLC collects, uses, and protects personal data.

## Guides

- [Disaster Recovery for the Mid-Market](https://www.cloudsafe.com/disaster-recovery-for-the-mid-market-a-comprehensive-guide/): For IT directors and CIOs: the mid-market DR landscape, the metrics that matter, a vendor checklist, TCO, and testing practice, with IBM i and VMware in mind.
- [DR-First Cloud Adoption: A 12-Month Roadmap for IBM i Shops](https://www.cloudsafe.com/dr-first-cloud-adoption-a-12-month-roadmap-for-ibm-i-shops/): Use disaster recovery as the first step to cloud for IBM i: a 12-month roadmap that builds a safety net, cuts cost, and closes the skills gap with less risk.
- [Modern Enterprise Backup Solutions: Flash Copy Technology](https://www.cloudsafe.com/modern-enterprise-backup-solutions-the-strategic-shift-to-flash-copy-technology/): For storage and IT ops leaders: why tape-based backup fails, how Flash Copy cuts recovery time, and 7 reasons to make the switch, with cost analysis.
- [Enhancing Backup Resilience: Flash Copy Implementation](https://www.cloudsafe.com/enhancing-backup-resilience-the-strategic-shift-to-flash-copy-implementation/): Where legacy IBM i backup falls short (Save While Active, tape), how a Flash Copy implementation shortens backup windows and recovery, and what it costs.

## Blog

- [The CloudSAFE Blog](https://www.cloudsafe.com/blog/): Practical articles on disaster recovery testing, IBM i and Power Systems, hybrid cloud security, backup modernization, and mission-critical infrastructure.
- [Bulletproofing Your IBM i: Top 7 DR Practices for 2025](https://www.cloudsafe.com/bulletproofing-your-ibm-i-top-7-dr-practices-for-2025/): Seven DR practices for IBM i shops: cut data loss, tighten RTO, defend against ransomware, and test what matters. For IT directors running Power systems.
- [Defense in Depth in 2026](https://www.cloudsafe.com/defense-in-depth-in-2026-layered-security-model/): Five layers that work for mid-market cloud: governance as code, VM and endpoint security, threat detection, agentless compliance checks, and monitoring.
- [Most Cloud Breaches Are Mistakes](https://www.cloudsafe.com/most-cloud-breaches-are-mistakes/): Most cloud breaches come from misconfiguration and weak credentials, not advanced attackers. The three failure modes and a secure-by-default approach.
- [Hybrid Cloud Isn't a Compromise](https://www.cloudsafe.com/hybrid-cloud-isnt-a-compromise/): 99% of cloud breaches trace to misconfiguration, not the platform. What a secure hybrid posture requires when governance is split across private and public.
- [DR Testing Frequency](https://www.cloudsafe.com/dr-testing-frequency/): Annual DR tests miss what changed since last year. A change-based schedule by workload tier, test methods that don't take production down, and a Q1 plan.
- [IBM Power9 EOSS: The Decision Point](https://www.cloudsafe.com/ibm-power9-eoss-the-decision-point/): Power9 reached End of Standard Service on Jan 31, 2026 and maintenance pricing rose. Your options: extend, migrate to Power10, or move IBM i to managed cloud.
- [Why IBM i Systems Need Modern Security Controls](https://www.cloudsafe.com/the-hidden-vulnerability-why-your-ibm-i-systems-need-modern-security-controls/): IBM i's reputation for security hides one gap: file shares bridging to Windows networks. How the attack works, and the modern controls that close it.
- [5 Common Disaster Recovery Pitfalls](https://www.cloudsafe.com/5-common-disaster-recovery-solutions-pitfalls-lessons-from-real-world-implementations/): Lessons from real IBM Flash Copy projects: underestimating legacy backup impact, late alignment, thin collaboration, scope gaps, and missing structure.
- [Disaster Recovery for IBM i Systems, Part 1](https://www.cloudsafe.com/disaster-recovery-solutions-for-ibm-i-systems-part-1/): Why generic DR fails on IBM i: single-level storage, object-based design, LPARs, and native replication options, plus how to evaluate an IBM i DR vendor.
- [Disaster Recovery for IBM i Systems, Part 2](https://www.cloudsafe.com/disaster-recovery-for-ibm-i-systems-part-2/): How to run IBM i DR day to day: test procedures, journal management, role swaps, the ROI case, and keeping the plan current as the platform evolves.
- [Building a DR Culture of Blameless Post-Mortems](https://www.cloudsafe.com/building-a-dr-culture-of-blameless-post-mortems/): How mid-market IT teams cut repeat incidents with blameless post-mortems: psychological safety, a simple framework, and the metrics that show it's working.
- [3 Hidden DR Failure Points in Older SAN Fabrics](https://www.cloudsafe.com/3-hidden-dr-failure-points-in-older-san-fabrics-and-how-to-fix-them/): Three silent failure points in legacy fibre-channel SANs, including zone drift and RSCN storms, that only show up during failover, and how to fix them first.

## Optional

- [SOC 2 Type II audit](https://www.cloudsafe.com/press-release-cloudsafe-completes-soc-2-type-ii-audit-reinforcing-commitment-to-security-and-compliance/): CloudSAFE Group has completed a SOC 2 Type II audit of its cloud hosting and managed services, independently verifying security and availability controls.
- [IBM Gold Business Partner](https://www.cloudsafe.com/cloudsafe-achieves-ibm-gold-business-partner/): CloudSAFE has advanced to IBM Gold Business Partner, expanding its IBM i, AIX, and Power Systems hosting, disaster recovery, and managed services.
- [Doug McMaster on the reality of IBM i](https://www.cloudsafe.com/doug-mcmaster-on-the-reality-of-ibm-i/): Interview with CEO Doug McMaster: the challenge for IBM i organizations is not moving to the cloud but operating effectively once there.
- [Doug McMaster on Power Systems](https://www.cloudsafe.com/doug-mcmaster-on-power-systems/): Interview with CEO Doug McMaster: why nearly all AS/400 and IBM i environments have been hybrid from the start, and what that means for Power Systems planning.
- [Doug McMaster and John Klockenkemper on cloud service providers](https://www.cloudsafe.com/doug-mcmaster-and-john-klockenkemper-on-cloud-service-providers/): Interview: the key challenge for IBM i organizations is not accessing public cloud but knowing who should design, manage, and take accountability for it.
- [Gregg Rohaly on IBM and hybrid cloud](https://www.cloudsafe.com/gregg-rohaly-on-ibm-and-the-hybrid-cloud/): Conversation with Gregg Rohaly on CloudSAFE's evolution into a multi-platform hosting and managed services provider and IBM's place in hybrid cloud.