IBA Group

08/10/2026

Moving all your computing power and storage to the cloud is a big decision. On the other hand, maintaining your own on-premises data center comes with its own complexities and risks. Any power interruption, storm, or flood could create a serious situation for your business.

The decision about what to keep in your own data center and what to locate in the cloud is often presented as a highly complex one. You need to consider the type of cloud, the provider, and how to connect everything together.

But what if you could manage your own data center, multiple remote clouds, and all your infrastructure as if it were one environment? Find out how in our latest blog article https://blog.ibagroupit.com/2026/10/your-cloud-strategy-should-start-with-the-workload/

05/10/2026

Information Services Group (ISG), a global technology research and advisory firm, has named IBA Group among the Top 25 providers in Europe and the U.S. for Mainframe Application Modernization Services 🎉

According to ISG, IBA Group brings long-standing mainframe engineering expertise and a portfolio that covers application understanding, modernization, migration, and ongoing support. Read the full news release https://ibagroupit.com/news/isg-positions-iba-group-within-the-top-25-in-mainframe-application-modernization-services/

Information Services Group selected IBA Group for the Top 25, Europe and the U.S, in Mainframe Application Modernization Services.

01/10/2026

Where your data lives is a business decision.

The cloud may feel placeless, but every cloud service runs on physical servers in specific locations. Knowing where your data is stored can affect which laws apply, how you respond to a breach, and whether you meet the requirements of a client contract.

Sergei Zhmako explores why data residency matters for businesses and what companies need to know about data sovereignty, cross-border transfers, and the location of data stored by cloud and AI providers. Get all insights https://us.ibagroupit.com/insights/where-your-data-lives-is-a-business-decision/

Do you know which country your business data physically sits in? Here's why it matters for compliance, client trust, and legal exposure.

28/09/2026

A dashboard full of metrics is only useful if it can tell you what those numbers mean for customers and the business.

In an article on CIO, Vjacheslav Mikitjuk, Head of Digital Finance and Intelligent Automation at IBA Group, explains why observability should connect technical metrics with business outcomes. He discusses the difference between technical and business severity, the role of business context, and how organizations can use observability data to support architecture, investment, and reliability decisions. Discover valuable insights https://www.cio.com/article/4224447/observability-should-start-with-business-outcomes-not-infrastructure.html

A dashboard full of metrics is only useful if it can tell you what those numbers mean for customers and the business.

18/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for a thoughtful discussion on Industry 4.0 and connected data 🙌

The conversation explored the role of networked data in manufacturing, the strategic considerations behind Industry 4.0, and how companies can approach the transition based on their own technology, data, processes, and business priorities.

Thank you to our speakers Raymond Sheen and Jay Keller, and our moderator Hans Gillior for sharing their expertise and perspectives, and to the Institute for Digital Transformation (I4DT) for the collaboration.

If you missed the live discussion, you can watch the recording on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/events/7502653462787305473

16/09/2026

Just one day to go until our webinar on Industry 4.0 and connected data! ✅

Tomorrow, IBA Group and the Institute for Digital Transformation will discuss how connected data can support Industry 4.0 and help manufacturers build a stronger foundation for digital technologies.

Join us for practical insights and expert perspectives. 👇 Register via LinkedIn and turn on notifications to get a reminder before the webinar https://www.linkedin.com/events/7502653462787305473

📅 September 17, 2026
🕛 12:00 to 13:00 CET
💻 Online via LinkedIn

15/09/2026

For manufacturing executives, the tension between Industry 4.0 efficiencies and intensifying market volatility requires a fundamental shift in data architecture.

Many SMEs have digitized individual departments, but critical information often remains trapped in functional silos. In the third article of our blog series on digital technologies in manufacturing, Raymond Sheen looks at integrated data as a critical foundation for modern manufacturing.

The solution is an integrated data platform that unifies customer needs, design parameters, and manufacturing documentation into a single digital thread. Gain all insights https://blog.ibagroupit.com/2026/09/integrated-data-for-manufacturing-excellence/

Many SMEs have digitized individual departments, but critical information often remains trapped in functional silos.

10/09/2026

What does it really take to move toward Industry 4.0?

✅ In a week, IBA Group and the Institute for Digital Transformation (I4DT) will bring this question into focus during a webinar on the role of data in modern manufacturing.

Executive Advisors at I4DT Raymond Sheen and Jay Keller will discuss how manufacturers can assess their current position, define priorities, and build a stronger data foundation for connected operations.

📢 Join us to discuss what it takes to build a strong foundation for Industry 4.0. Register via LinkedIn and turn on notifications to get a reminder before the webinar https://www.linkedin.com/events/7502653462787305473

📅 September 17, 2026
🕛 12:00 to 13:00 CET
💻 Online via LinkedIn

09/09/2026

What happens when IT and OT are not working in balance?

For SMEs, IT and OT integration is a cornerstone of modern competitiveness. Connecting enterprise data with shop floor machinery enables real-time visibility, predictive maintenance, and more agile production. At the same time, applying corporate IT practices to industrial environments without considering production requirements can disrupt operations.

In the second article of our blog series on digital technologies in manufacturing, Raymond Sheen looks at the challenges of IT and OT integration. He explores what happens when either IT or OT dominates and what manufacturers need to consider to protect production, improve cybersecurity, and create reliable data flows across the enterprise. Gain all insights https://blog.ibagroupit.com/2026/09/it-and-ot-integration-finding-the-right-balance/

07/09/2026

A modern manufacturing enterprise needs reliable, connected data to make Industry 4.0 work.

✅ IBA Group and the Institute for Digital Transformation (I4DT) will host a webinar titled 'Building Industry 4.0 on Connected Data'. The session explores the role of networked data in Industry 4.0 and what manufacturers need to consider as they move toward more connected operations.

Raymond Sheen and Jay Keller, Executive Advisors at I4DT, will discuss the evolution of industrial technologies, Industry 4.0 Business Canvas, connection between IT and OT, manufacturing data network principles, and AI role in manufacturing.

Hans Gillior, Partner & Director Advisory at the Institute for Digital Transformation, will moderate the session.

📅 September 17, 2026
🕛 12:00 - 13:00 CET
💻 Online via LinkedIn

👇 Register for the webinar via the event page to discover how networked data can support Industry 4.0 and connected manufacturing https://www.linkedin.com/events/7502653462787305473