First Option partnered with Netrix to scale its IBM i infrastructure and co-develop a monitoring platform that now supports clients worldwide.
First Option Inc. provides cloud accounting solutions, IBM i monitoring tools, application hosting, and disaster recovery services. The company serves clients across industries including financial services, telecommunications, nonprofit, retail, and legal, with offices in Boston and Phoenix.
As First Option expanded its services and customer base, it needed a reliable and scalable IT infrastructure to support growth. Key challenges included:
Additionally, First Option wanted to develop a monitoring tool that could simplify system management and provide actionable alerts for users with varying levels of technical expertise.
Netrix became a strategic infrastructure and managed services partner, supporting both operations and innovation. Key components of the solution included:
IBM i Watchdog Solution
"You can drop Netrix into any situation and they can quickly figure it out... I consider Netrix a part of First Option."
| Outcome Area | Delivered |
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| Scalable Growth Enablement |
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| High Availability & Reliability |
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| Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization |
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| Business Expansion |
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Netrix manages and monitors IBM i and hybrid environments so your team can focus on growth. Talk to an engineer about your environment.