Considering IBM Storage Fusion? Here’s What You Should Know.
Organizations adopting Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms often face a difficult reality: legacy storage and backup tools weren’t designed for containerized workloads or hybrid cloud environments.
IBM Storage Fusion changes that. It brings backup, disaster recovery, and automation directly into the platforms running your apps without requiring third-party add-ons or manual workarounds.
At Jeskell Systems, we help clients deploy Fusion to simplify protection, speed up recovery, and eliminate the complexity of managing hybrid storage environments.
Here’s what you need to know before making a decision.
What Makes IBM Storage Fusion Different?
Unlike traditional storage products, Fusion is built for cloud-native infrastructure. It supports Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift natively, enabling organizations to:
- Apply backup and recovery policies directly within their container environment
- Protect stateful workloads without relying on traditional VMs
- Automate disaster recovery across clusters and locations
This approach has proven especially valuable for:
- DevOps teams who need application-consistent recovery with minimal overhead
- Government and education sectors deploying OpenShift at scale
- Organizations migrating to hybrid cloud that need unified storage across environments
Can Fusion Replace Legacy Backup Systems?
Fusion doesn’t replace everything, but it fills a gap most legacy tools can’t touch. It provides application-aware protection for modern, container-based workloads… something many traditional platforms struggle to manage without manual scripting or bolt-ons. It’s an ideal fit for:
- Organizations modernizing infrastructure but still running traditional apps alongside containers
- Teams managing critical microservices that need fast, policy-driven recovery
- IT departments trying to reduce tool sprawl by consolidating functions into fewer platforms
Is Fusion Hard to Deploy?
Not with the right partner. Fusion is software-defined, scalable, and designed for flexibility, but it requires thoughtful integration to maximize its value. Jeskell helps organizations:
- Align Fusion to existing container and backup strategies
- Automate policies based on service-level needs
- Ensure performance, resilience, and security from day one
Our clients in public and private sectors often implement Fusion to replace outdated systems, support modernization efforts, or add robust disaster recovery to agile DevOps pipelines.
How Does Jeskell Support Fusion Deployments?
As an IBM Platinum Business Partner, Jeskell brings technical expertise and real-world deployment experience. We work alongside your infrastructure and DevOps teams to:
- Evaluate your current environment
- Design and integrate Fusion with OpenShift or Kubernetes clusters
- Ensure consistent recovery workflows across hybrid and multicloud setups
Our focus is not just on technology—it’s on making your operations smarter, safer, and more scalable.
📞 Want to explore how Fusion can simplify hybrid cloud recovery? Contact Jeskell Systems →