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Great Start!

Shortage of skilled workers in the Swiss ICT market? Sure, there is one. We see it as an opportunity and are doing something about it.
We have been successfully training IT specialists for 20 years. This year, we achieved the "Great Start!" certification from Great Place to Work. This makes us one of the top training companies in Switzerland.

What can you expect during your apprenticeship as a platform developer at UMB?

In our specialist teams, we train you to become a platform developer with a broad range of specialist knowledge.
UMB is known for an exceptional team spirit, lots of variety at work and, of course, fun with your teammates.
We offer apprenticeships at almost all of our locations. For 2024 we are looking for

  •     Volketswil

  •     Cham

  •     Frauenfeld

are still looking for apprentices.
Is your interest aroused?

Your application

You can apply for a position as "Computer scientist platform development with EFZ" with immediate effect.


We only accept applications electronically via e-mail. It is important that you send us your application as a PDF file.

We would like the following documents from you:

  • Secondary school reports from the first to the third year of secondary school

  • A letter of application (letter of motivation)

  • A curriculum vitae with picture, with your contact data, hobbies, etc.

  • If available: Stellwerk test and other certificates

Send your application to the following e-mail address: young.talents@umb.ch

UMB Trial Days

We will hold trial days again in the spring of 2024.

This is what your apprenticeship process will look like

After the Apprenticeship

After your apprenticeship, the learning is not over. We have our own school within UMB, the UMB Academy. If everything goes well during your apprenticeship, we would like to keep you in our team.

This is what distinguishes us

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AWS Cloud Day Zurich - 26. September 2023

AWS Cloud Day Zurich on 26 September 2023: We are there. Join us and learn how you can drive your cloud and innovation with UMB and AWS. Find out more and register now.

Dr. Risch: One of Switzerland's Fastest Medical Laboratories Accelerates Even More With UMB.

At Laboratory Dr. Risch, precision, safety and speed are paramount. When it comes to laboratory samples, every minute may count, and downtime is not an option. That's why Dr. Risch is renewing its hardware with the assistance of UMB. Three geo-redundant data centers in Switzerland, based on new and…

What it Takes to Achieve a Successful Multi-Cloud Strategy.

There are numerous advantages to using multiple cloud providers. Business risks can be minimized, performance optimized, and agility and flexibility increased. A multi-cloud strategy makes particular sense in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). However, careful planning and implementation…

The 8 Most Important Changes You Need to Be Aware of in the New FADP.

The preparatory phase is over, and the totally revised Data Protection Act ( FADP) will enter into force on September 1. The FADP has been adapted to reflect technological developments and is designed to ensure the better protection of personal data. Self-determination is strengthened and…

Mayflower, Oceanus and Peregrine: AI on the Seven Seas.

The first AI-guided voyage across the North Atlantic from Plymouth, England, to Halifax, Canada, was just a start. Now the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) is undergoing a process of optimization in Massachusetts before being used for other scientific projects. In addition, the AI-controlled fleet is…

From Gigabytes to Zettabytes: Data Management becomes Indispensable.

The amount of worldwide data generated is growing ever faster. In 2025, some 180 zettabytes of data are expected to be created - that is 180 trillion gigabytes. In 2018, that amount only reached 33 zettabytes[i]. Such extreme growth is driving demand for effective data management and storage…

UMB Hybrid Power: Combine the Best-in-Class Technologies.

In the modern workplace, businesses strive to provide their employees with secure and flexible digital environments that enable productivity from anywhere, on any device. For this, many organizations are deploying Citrix with Microsoft Intune. This combination enables seamless application delivery,…

Prices Set to Drop Soon for Microsoft Cloud Licenses in Switzerland.

The strong Swiss franc is making a difference: Swiss customers can look forward to a nine percent price reduction for Microsoft Cloud Services as of September 1. The reasons behind the adjustment not having an immediate impact everywhere, and what nonprofit organizations will need to consider in the…

Advantage and Business Innovations Thanks to Automated Workflows and Processes

The trend towards work process automation and remote working, already identified in the World Economic Forum's «The Future of Jobs Report 2020», continues today. Together with our partner Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, we offer solutions, technologies, and know-how for the move to autonomous networks to…

Transforming Training: Novae Restoration uses VR for More Safety and Quality

Vaud-based gastronomy company Novae is using a virtual training program to enhance employee safety and improve quality in its daily operations. In order to realize this pioneering project, UMB connected the company with suitable partners and supported the development of virtual reality scenarios. In…

Unleashing the Power of Virtualization in Your Organization.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face the dual challenge of providing a seamless user experience while safeguarding critical data and applications. Virtualization, particularly with solutions like Citrix, offers several benefits that can greatly enhance IT infrastructure…

UMB Awarded AWS Advanced Status!

Cham, July 18, 2023 - Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched its Swiss Region in November last year. The largest public cloud provider in the world has thus brought a lot of movement to the Swiss market. UMB has now been awarded Advanced status by AWS. This makes us one of the leading Swiss AWS cloud…

UMB Realigns Cloud Business and Taps into New Business Opportunities

Cham, July 3, 2023 - The IT service provider UMB is bundling its cloud business with the public clouds of AWS, Google, and Microsoft Azure as well as UMB's own cloud in a new corporate unit and is further expanding its Cyber Defense Center. The shift to the cloud, cybersecurity, as well as the…

How Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Safeguards Your SaaS Solutions.

Cloud usage has increased dramatically in recent years, and many companies are deploying the technology, among other things, to deploy software as a service applications (SaaS). Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a cloud access security broker (CASB)[i] and part of the Microsoft Defender suite. It…

‘Great Start!’: UMB Recognized as One of the Top Apprenticeship Companies in Switzerland.

Zurich, June 5, 2023: At UMB, we are at the forefront when it comes to the quality of our apprentice training. We have received multiple awards as the best employer in Switzerland and Europe, and now we have been recognized by the Great Place to Work organization with the 'Great Start!' award as a…

Digital Transformation Calls for New Storage Models.

Today, enterprise storage functionality must be decentralized and delivered in innovative ways. In doing so, storage infrastructure must adapt to the fact that many enterprises operate in hybrid cloud infrastructure, run AI workloads and edge computing, and prioritize data protection and security.

UMB Named Fortinet Swiss Partner of the Year Again!

Leading again: After 2019, UMB is awarded the Swiss Partner of the Year Award by Fortinet for the second time - in two categories at once, Best Mid Market and Best MSSP. Last year, UMB received the very first Fortinet Cloud Innovator Award and was named Switzerland's first Expert Cloud Partner. UMB…

This is how patient needs and digitalization are driving Swiss hospitals forward.

In the IT for Health Special article of Netzwoche you can learn about how we support the Zurich City Hospital together with our partner Unify.

Bye-Bye Microsoft Office, Hello Microsoft 365 Apps – Soon With AI Copilot.

Microsoft has made two important announcements, indicating that the time of the classic Microsoft Office suite is coming to an end. One is an important end-of-support announcement, and the other is about new AI features that are meant to make our daily work easier in the future.

Modernized unified communications and alerting solution for Triaplus

For Triaplus, telecommunications with emergency alerting is an elementary factor for optimal work processes and for the safety of its team and clients. UMB implemented an open platform with mobile communication, unified communications and customized alerting.

Project Aurora: No Space and No Time for Cyber Risks Thanks to Zero Trust.

Trust is fine, but control is better - this is how the zero trust principle works. But where should this control begin - and where should it end? The engineers of HPE's Aurora project have an answer to this question. Control begins with the chip construction and ends only at the end of the IT…

Number One in Switzerland: UMB is Now a Lenovo Platinum 360 Partner!

Cham, April 13, 2023 - Lenovo has revamped its partner landscape and UMB is once again one of the hardware manufacturer's top Swiss partners. The new Lenovo Platinum 360 status confirms our standing as Lenovo's largest partner  and we remain the first address when it comes to Lenovo's innovative…

More Time for Business: Vitra relies on SAP S/4HANA and the UMB cloud.

For 25 years, SAP worked just fine at Vitra AG. Over the years, the company had perfectly aligned SAP with its needs until it reached the limits of these legacy systems. A modern solution with sufficient power to achieve Vitra's business goals was needed. Today, thanks to the migration to SAP…

Backup Disaster: Only 55 Per Cent of Data Can Be Restored

The question is not whether you will ever need your backup data; the question is when you will need it. Therefore, it is all about using the right backup and recovery solutions in your organization to protect data from ransomware attacks, natural disasters, or user error.

Windows 365: The OS from the cloud, for the PC in the cloud.

Applications from the cloud have become indispensable in many areas - one very well-known example is Microsoft Office. For more than a year now, Windows 365 has also been available in the cloud. It makes it possible to access a Windows PC containing all your applications and files on many different…

UMB and Mitel Expand Partnership for Optimal Business Communication

UMB and Mitel are further expanding their long-standing successful cooperation in the Swiss market. Mitel is a global leader in business communications, with customers in nearly 100 countries. Mitel solutions with cloud, enterprise, and next-gen collaboration technology are trusted by millions of…

Why virtualisation in the cloud is good for the climate.

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WiFi 6, VoIP and UVV: Polytype Modernizes its Network and Communications

The network and telephone system of the machine manufacturer Polytype AG at the Fribourg site no longer met the requirements. UMB AG implemented a modern communications infrastructure that is characterized by comprehensive functionality, high performance, and reliable security.

From Language to Images: AI Makes Itself Indispensable

ChatGPT has proven itself in recent weeks to be an extremely capable, powerful, and practical language tool, already used by millions of users in a wide range of disciplines. But the GPT-3 language model, developed by the American research company OpenAI, can do much more. It is also the basis of…

Pro Senectute Canton Zurich is Approaching the Digital Future With a Clearly Defined Digital Strategy.

Every industry and every company will have to change over the next few years in order to successfully master the digital revolution. Those who properly approach this challenge will benefit from numerous advantages and opportunities. To this end, UMB has developed a digital strategy for Pro Senectute…

Multimedia Terminals for Balgrist University Hospital

Balgrist University Hospital is a highly specialized competence center for musculoskeletal disorders and is one of the leading organizations in orthopedic research. UMB AG was chosen to implement the Atos Unify OpenScape Health Station HiMed V11 solution in this innovative environment.

As of May 1, Moving Microsoft 365 Data to Switzerland is No Longer Free.

Data from Swiss companies are automatically stored in Zurich and Geneva, provided that they have established their Microsoft 365 environment after Microsoft launched its Swiss data centers. Existing Microsoft 365 customers from before these Datacenters were built, have been able to request the free…

TPF is renewing its telephony and integrating it with modern collaboration tools

Mobility has been the existential basis of the Transports publics fribourgeois (TPF) since 1868. Today, it covers the entire canton of Fribourg with its trains, regional buses, and urban local transport. In 2020, TPF decided to modernise its office communications. UMB installed its new unified…

ChatGPT: When AI Suddenly Becomes Truly Intelligent and Suitable for the Masses.

Intelligent killer robots are the AI creations of the future that make for nightmares. But the word is stronger than the sword - even when it comes to artificial intelligence. A chatbot from a Californian lab with a lot of money behind it (Sam Altman[i], Microsoft and Elon Musk are three of the…

Thanks to FIDO2 We May Finally Forget Our Passwords

Managing many passwords is too cumbersome for most users. This leads to keywords being written down or constantly reused. But now, once again, a remedy is promised. FIDO stands for "Fast Identity Online," and represents a technology that is more secure - and supposed to be more convenient. Google,…

Reaching for the Stars: UMB Earns Top Marks in Microsoft Cloud Partner Program.

The Microsoft Partner Network ceased to exist at the beginning of October. It has been replaced by the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program - MCPP for short. With the start of the new program, the familiar gold and silver awards are no longer valid. Around 400,000 Microsoft partner organizations…

Yes, we do_IT: Olympic champion Ryan Regez and UMB join forces.

We are thrilled to support last year's fastest Ski Cross champ beginning this 2022/2023 season. Ryan is the Olympic champion and overall World Cup winner in this cutting-edge speed sport.

Green IT that Keeps its Promise: Saving Energy with a Linux Server System.

Highest performance and environmentally friendly computing are not mutually exclusive, as is demonstrated by IBM with the latest LinuxONE generation.  Its top model is a highly scalable Linux and Kubernetes-based platform based on the new z16 technology. IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 runs exclusively on…

Performance up, Costs Down: UMB Migrates SAP for Condair.

Many companies face similar situations today: Outdated SAP systems and expiring contracts force a reorientation. The Condair Group, active in industrial air humidification, has opted for a sustainable SAP transformation and migrated with UMB to both the Azure Cloud and SAP HANA and the latest…

DaaS: Your desktop from the cloud without interruptions.

There are several excellent reasons for a company to opt for desktop as a service (DaaS). Being able to continue business in the event of outages due to cyber-attacks or natural events is one of them, and decentralizing the workplace is another. DaaS makes it possible for all employees, wherever…

Partnership with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise opens up completely new opportunities in the network sector.

UMB is expanding its network portfolio with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE). Thanks to ALE's wide range, in the fields of network and WLAN we address not only office networks but also primarily complex industrial and transport networks, which depend on extremely robust IT components.

Leica Geosystems: UMB and Juniper Revolutionize the Network in the Areas of Core, Distribution and Access.

An outdated structure, growing data volumes, and increasing performance requirements led Leica Geosystems to commission UMB to find a solution for a new network. Today, a powerful, flexible, and easy-to-manage system from Juniper Networks ensures that plenty of performance will be available for…

UMB becomes Fortinet's first Expert Cloud Partner!

UMB has been recognized by Fortinet as an Expert Partner for the Cloud Business Model - as the first Swiss company ever! This award underlines the comprehensive know-how of UMB in the important area of cloud technologies.

Ransomware: Paying Ransom is for People Who Don't Back Up Their Data Properly.

Awareness of the growing threat of ransomware and malware has increased in recent years, leading to more vigilant IT teams and employees. However, most ransomware attacks still happen because unsuspecting or careless users click on malicious links, visit insecure websites, or fall for phishing…

IT Staff Leasing: The Basics

Different recruitment models are used in the IT sector depending on the skills required. In addition to employment agencies, companies can also find specialists at IT companies and through informal networks. (Article from Swiss IT Magazine, September 2022)

Cybersecurity: No Unprotected Access Points with Zero Trust.

More home offices and more cyber attacks: These developments are driving demand for future-proof security solutions that prevent unauthorized access, secure complex networks, and make network administration more transparent. The Zero Trust concept promises a modern and comprehensive solution…

Imagine_IT: UMB is the Best Employer in Europe!

Venice, September 8, 2022. We have accomplished what no Swiss company has managed to do before. In Venice, Great Place to Work ranked us the best employer in Europe. It all started in 2012 with a clear vision that has now become reality. Imagine_IT, believe_IT, live_IT 

NFT Watches: Virtual Timepieces Provide Investment Value and Bragging Rights

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are becoming increasingly popular as digital assets and collectibles. Music, art, tweets or watches are sold as digital originals for a lot of money. Especially when it comes to watches, the market seems to be insatiable - even in Switzerland, a country that has long been…

Time for Digitization at ZHAW: Augmented Reality Lab Introduction with HoloLens 2.0.

For many, augmented reality glasses are either a gadget for gamers or a thing from the future. However, the Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW has proven in a project with UMB that, with Microsoft HoloLens 2.0, innovative business applications are very much possible. Introduction to the bio…

Getting Ready for the Yottabyte Era: Decoupling Computing and Storage

The production of data in the digital world continues to accelerate. AI and edge computing in particular are contributing to exponential growth. In order to productively use the enormous amounts of data generated, they must be captured, stored, transported and analyzed. This in turn requires…

More UMB Team Power: ngworx and alphaTrust.ch Are Now Called UMB.

Cham, July 1, 2022 – The integration of ngworx and alphaTrust.ch has been completed on schedule. Thus, the merger of the BKW Building Solutions IT companies under the UMB brand is on track. The next step will be the integration of swisspro Solutions. As of January 1, 2023, UMB as a unified brand…

UMB Again Named Sophos MSP Partner of the Year!

For the second time after 2020, UMB has won the coveted Sophos MSP Partner of the Year Award. We are very proud of this recognition, as we have enjoyed a close partnership with Sophos for many years. This distinction again validates UMB's leading edge approach to cybersecurity. 

UMB Wins First Cloud Innovator Award from Fortinet!

UMB has made a real splash at the Fortinet Security Days in Bern: UMB is the first company in Switzerland to win the Fortinet Cloud Innovator award as well as being nominated for three further awards. These recognitions are the result of a long-standing and trustful cooperation with Fortinet. They…

IBM i OS Staying Power: 15,000 Applications Can't Be Wrong.

IBM has released IBM i 7.5, the first major update to the IBM i operating system for Power CPU-based servers in three years. The continuous development of IBM i technology is especially welcomed by the numerous companies that have been running their business applications on these much-used…

Hybrid Work – after the Pandemic More Popular Than Ever.

The pandemic is over (hopefully), but at least for the time being, the home office will not be cleared out. On the contrary. The world of work has changed significantly in recent years, and for many companies the challenge now is to keep their employees happy without impeding their business. Or even…

WALO Leverages Collective Intelligence: Step by Step into a Digital Future with UMB.

Digital transformation is not a question of tools but of organization and culture, which must be fundamentally changed. The name WALO is synonymous with the Swiss construction industry. For more than a hundred years, this construction company has combined consistency and innovation. Today, with…

Breaking News: UMB is Switzerland's Best Employer for the Fifth Time in a Row!

Cham, May 10, 2022 – Team spirit, reliability, and enthusiasm have won again! UMB has been named the best employer in Switzerland in the highest category. The internationally renowned Great Place to Work Institute recognizes UMB as the best Swiss employer for the fifth time in a row. This makes us…

Sun, Sea, and Artificial Intelligence: The Mayflower is on the Move (Again)

The new Mayflower, also known as MAS400, is to sail from Great Britain to America without a captain or crew - 5200 kilometers across the temperamental North Atlantic, from England to the east coast of the USA. With this project, IBM, together with the marine research organization ProMare and other…

World Password Day: From 1234567 to 4Se¢&uri%tY2

Today’s digital society leaves us almost no choice: Passwords are still one of the most important access tools when it comes to IT. But there are ways to make the use of passwords secure without any of the usual frustrations. We just have to use them.

Meier Tobler Cybersecurity: When a Crisis Becomes an Opportunity.

Building technology company Meier Tobler made headlines for months due to a serious ransomware incident. However, the crisis has been overcome and Meier Tobler has responded: A new strong IT is being implemented together with UMB.

Do Your Former Employees Pose a Data Security Risk?

People who terminate their employment usually do so in order to leave the company for good. However, in our digital age, leaving is often more complicated. In recent years, various surveys have investigated whether and how former employees gain access to the digital environment of their former…

FC Basel 1893 and UMB: This is Why Team Spirit and Sportsmanship are Also Crucial in IT.

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Hybrid Cloud Storage – at the Center and «on the Edge»

More and more companies are turning to hybrid clouds to realize or accelerate their digital transformation. This transformation makes securing the permanent availability of business data everywhere in the enterprise a necessity - from the data center to the farthest edge. Today, suitable,…

The UMB Expert Team

An all-round IT strategy constitutes the beating heart of any digital transformation. Only those who have a team of experts are able to provide a 360° service. Each expert brings their own knowledge. Let our professionals guide you into the depths of the specialist areas and take advantage of the…

Deep Dive: Debugging Transit Traffic on Switches and Routers

WKS KV Bildung Digitizes Its Communication Channels

The Corona crisis has created challenges for many education organizations: Remote teaching, technical rearrangements, work away from the classroom, and difficult communication due to the home office situation. WKS KV Bildung in Bern therefore converted its operations over to digital and made its…

Artificial Intelligence - Inconspicuous yet Omnipresent Little Helpers.

We are already assisted by artificial intelligence in many areas of our daily lives - often without even realizing it. Over the next few years, AI will become an even more ubiquitous but still inconspicuous phenomenon.

UMB Twice Recognized with Platinum!

Cham, February 23, 2022 – UMB has been awarded double Platinum status by Veeam as the first and only Veeam partner in Switzerland to date.  This means that ‘cloud & service provider platinum’ as well as ‘value-added reseller platinum’ are now combined under one roof. The double platinum recognition…

Fueling up_for the UMB mission.

UMB remains UMB. The IT surround strategy is the vital engine of digital transformation. Everything, always, everywhere - that is our goal. Let our experts guide you through the changing trends. We will gain even more brain power for our mission by the end of the year when the three IT companies…

Deep Dive: Unboxing eines Arista-Switches

Meine persönlichen Erfahrungen mit Arista-Switches begannen im Jahr 2021. Damals arbeitete ich mit virtuellen Arista-Switches, um Konfigurationen zu entwickeln und zu testen. Wenn ich damals mit physischen Arista-Geräten zu tun hatte, waren diese von jemand anderem eingebaut worden. Ich habe nur aus…

UMB Receives IBM Ecosystem Award as Top Partner of the Year 2021

Cham, February 8, 2022 – The IT service provider UMB, one of the largest IBM partners in the DACH region, is the first Swiss company recognized with the new IBM Ecosystem Award as Top Partner of the Year 2021. 

Ensuring the Calm after the Storm: Business Continuity Management.

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Cyber Threats 2022: Those Who Do Not Defend Themselves Will Lose.

"Cybercrime is the greatest threat to every business in the world," says Ginni Rometty, the former head of IBM. That statement will certainly hold true in 2022 while IT security issues will continue to grow in complexity. Ransomware attacks will become even more dangerous and the supply chain will…

UMB Is Now a Certified Gold Partner of SentinelOne.

January 18, 2022, Cham – IT service provider UMB has been certified as a Gold Partner by SentinelOne. The appointment as Gold Partner by this specialist for cybersecurity is based on UMB's expertise, its strategic orientation with its own Cyber Defense Center, as well as its rapid growth. The…

Parkinson's Law and our daily quest for more time.

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Breaking News: UMB AG becomes a part of BKW Building Solutions.

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Deep Dive: Thoughts on Juniper’s new product: Cloud Workload Protection

Juniper announced a new security product on August 3rd 2021, that I did not expect to see from Juniper: “Juniper Cloud Workload Protection”

All-Flash: More Speed, Less Heat, Lower Costs.

Chinese technology group Huawei is best known as a 5G mobile network equipment provider and smartphone manufacturer. The organization, founded in 1987, is now the world's most valuable telecommunications infrastructure brand, with a brand value of around USD 65 billion[i]. But the company also…

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Many companies face the challenge of replacing their ERP suite with the new S/4 Hana software generation. Cleverly used, SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) provides support throughout the migration project.

Basler and Hofmann Ready for the Future With a Modern Network for All Locations.

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AI and the Cloud Call for a New Data Storage Approach.

The hybrid cloud and the processing of location-independent data as well as the huge amounts of data generated by AI are forcing storage technology vendors to adopt new approaches and different ways of thinking. Consistent access to and availability of data streams in a hybrid cloud infrastructure…

Windows Server Update: Here Are Your Options.

Windows Server and its users are facing a transition: The lifecycle of Windows Server 2012 is slowly (but surely) coming to an end. Support will end on October 10, 2023, just two years from now. In January 2023, the extended security updates (ESU) program for Server 2008 will also end.

VMworld 2021: The Magic Word is… Multicloud.

Deploying a wide variety of applications on a wide variety of public clouds within a company is set to become the norm when it comes to business IT in the coming decades. That's how VMware sees it and is therefore focusing all its activities on supporting the business world in tapping the full…

UMB massively expands capacity for ICT vocational training.

Cham, October 4 - The IT service provider UMB continues to invest in the promotion of young talent in the IT sector. Starting in 2022, the company will hire 8 to 10 new ICT apprentices each year instead of the current 4 to 5. This will increase the number of positions for apprentices and interns at…

Practical quantum computing moves closer.

Quantum computers are something like the holy grail of information technology. In the world's most advanced laboratories, the best physicists, mathematicians, and IT specialists are striving to make quantum computing available for everyday use outside the labs. The reason: Due to its enormous power…

Deep Dive: FW assessment and hardening

What to do if your firewall is like Swiss cheese, full of holes …

Collaborating and Winning

Talent win games, but teamwork and intelligence win Championships.

IBM Power10 Launch: Powerful IT for the Hybrid Cloud.

The new IBM Power10 servers are computers with immensely powerful 7-nanometer processors designed to meet the demands of modern cloud computing platforms. The latest IBM Power generation will be launched globally at a virtual event on Wednesday, September 8.

Deep Dive: JunOS Upgrade best practices

Upgrades of network devices can be like open-heart surgery. It is a risky procedure that requires meticulous planning and precise execution. Let us help you to make your upgrade experience hassle-free.

World Market Leader Belimo Relies on Business Automation from UMB and CAS.

Belimo is the world market leader in the development, production, and sale of field devices for the regulation and control of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Only those who constantly develop innovative products will remain at the forefront. Thanks to UMB and CAS Case Manager for…

Deep Dive: MX Configuring Port Speed

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Deep Dive: JNCIP-SEC Exam Preparation

It all started on August 20 2021 when I received an email from Juniper education services reminding me that my JNCIP-SEC certification was due to expire in six months.

NUSSLI: Time for High Emotions Will Soon Be Here Again!

Grandstands, event structures, pavilions, halls, stages: There is virtually nothing that NUSSLI, a leader in event construction, cannot construct. For many years, UMB has taken total care of the IT of the company from Hüttwilen in the canton of Thurgau. We are happy with NUSSLI that the event skies…

Age Discrimination not an Option for the IT Industry.

The shortage of skilled workers in the IT industry has been an issue for years - and will remain so for some time yet. That is why it is all the more important that seasoned IT specialists continue to work in their field. Utilizing the potential of older professionals is absolutely essential for a…

IBM Nanometer Processors - Specialized in the Hybrid Cloud and AI.

When it comes to computing power and processors IBM has been a pioneer for decades. Recently, the company has announced its development of 2-nanometer processors. The design allows up to 50 billion transistors to be placed on a chip measuring one and a half square centimeters. But IBM is also…

Identity Management: What You Know. What You Have. Who You Are.

"We won't be able to rely on passwords in the future", Bill Gates predicted nearly 20 years ago.[i] His prediction has come true. Passwords are no longer enough to protect IT infrastructures.  However, there are ways and means to drastically reduce the risk of data theft, account takeovers and other…

Deep Dive: Troubleshooting 101

With a single operating system Junos OS, a large portfolio of physical, virtual networking and security products, Juniper has become an important player in the global market.

An ISP Network for the Future: Powerful, Stable, Fast and Economically Scalable

Internet service providers are faced with ever-increasing demands in terms of technologies and network infrastructure. To thrive in this competitive market, they need high-performance, stable networks that can be scaled easily, quickly and economically. This is exactly why the infrastructure and…

How Much Home Office Does the New Normal Need (and Tolerate)?

The COVID-19 pandemic is still slowing down businesses and social life. But forward-thinking companies are already planning for the time after Corona, which, thanks to successful vaccination campaigns, will hopefully arrive sooner rather than later. One trend is emerging: home office is good,…

UMB Expands Its Business & Technology Transformation Offerings.

Cham/Wallisellen/Zürich, May 3, 2021. ubitec and meshTec are reinforcing UMB with their experienced teams in the development of software and on the way towards cloud native. This creates a unique Swiss offering for the holistic digitization of companies, further advancing UMB's brand promise of…

Malware via Update: Sunburst Will Keep us Busy for Quite Some Time.

Imagine the next operating system update for your PC to include a malicious program, making your device accessible to hackers. This is what happened to users of the SolarWinds Orion platform. Updates for their IT management software were contaminated, and subsequently compromised the IT…

Warning: Your Next Caller Could Be a Hacker.

The scam is not new, but it still seems to work and is currently being used again, according to a warning from UMB security specialists. Cyber criminals call people in target companies and notify them of a delivery bill or confirmation of receipt that will arrive shortly by e-mail. Neither the…

Condair: UMB consulting ensures a healthy IT climate.

Condair Group is a leader in the field of commercial and industrial air humidification. The company, which is based in Pfäffikon SZ, has opted for a complete realignment of its IT via a CIO-ad-Interim mandate from UMB. This creates time, frees up space for core business activities and thus ensures a…

The Many Benefits and Opportunities of a Forward Cloud Strategy.

SMEs as well as large enterprises are investing billions worldwide to migrate their data and IT workloads to the cloud. In doing so, they are contributing to a veritable cloud boom. The advantages of the cloud are far-reaching: it facilitates the use of new technologies, is almost infinitely…

The IBM Top Partner of the Year Award Goes Again To UMB!

UMB has become one of the biggest IBM partners in the DACH region by achieving high double-digit growth rates and has thus been awarded the IBM Top Partner of the Year Award for the second time. This Award goes to the top-selling IBM partner with the highest level of commitment.

A New Campus Network: Powerful, Cost-Effective and Stable

High-availability and high-performance IT infrastructure is indispensable for modern school teaching. This is also known at the Kantonsschule Zug, where the demands on their IT network have increased massively in recent years. Despite high cost pressure and scarce resources, the optimal solution was…

Microsoft Viva: Long Live the Integrated Digital Employee Platform.

The pandemic has led to an unprecedented experiment in remote working, says Microsoft boss Satya Nadella. For those affected, this brought sometimes dramatic consequences.  But it's not just employees who suddenly had to set up their workstations in their own homes and learn to adjust. The new…

Chain IQ in the UMB Cloud: More Time for Smart End-to-End Procurement Solutions.

Chain IQ Group is a specialist for procurement processes. The global company, based in Zurich, bundles purchase volumes and offers numerous procurement services as part of their end-to-end procurement 4.0 solution. For IT services and digital transformation, Chain IQ relies on UMB and thus creates…

Backing up the Data Flood with SaaS from the Cloud.

Individuals, businesses, governments and other organizations are producing unimaginably large amounts of data. Last year alone, 59 zettabytes were added worldwide [i] – which equals one billion terabytes or one trillion gigabytes. A large portion of this data needs to be backed up. To do this,…

Strategic Games and Virtual Fans: Playing Soccer in Pandemic Times

The digitization of society not only assists us in our work, but also helps us to pursue our hobbies in these extraordinary times. Virtual soccer, for example, is attracting more and more followers around the world. You don't need an Xbox or PlayStation to play it - a smartphone or PC is quite…

UMB Achieves Highest Red Hat Partner Status!

Cham/Zürich, February 18, 2021. UMB has achieved the highest Red Hat partnership level with the Premier Business Partner status. At the same time, UMB is the largest IBM partner in Switzerland and a long-standing SAP partner; thus, the company can offer unique know-how around containers, cloud, and…

UMB's Top VMware Partner Status Will Boost Your Transformation.

UMB once again attains Principal Partner status, the highest level at VMware. Together, VMware and UMB are creating the digital foundation for the continuing development and operational excellence of your company.

Azure, AWS & Co.: Why More and More Are Getting on Board.

The public cloud has gone mainstream: Forecasts predict that more than 90 percent of all workloads will be processed in cloud data centers this year - most of them in the public cloud. The most important reason for the popularity of the cloud is the ability to access data from anywhere - and…

Technology, Time, Money, and Us.

For Aristotle, the Greek philosopher and natural scientist, time was "the measure of change"; for Albert Einstein it was relative. For many people, time is simply a scarce commodity - although technology has never before taken so much work off our hands as it does today. We spend the time created by…

Hecht and Claudio Zuccolini: UMB is when the Christmas party goes on anyway!

23 December 2020 - What does the best employer in Switzerland do when the Christmas party can't take place? A Christmas party. Simply digital, but with the same enthusiasm and top show acts as every year. Probably the hottest Swiss rock pop band at the moment, Hecht, and Claudio Zuccolini,…

Put the Cloud on Your Wish List!

Inevitably, the pandemic has had an impact on the digital strategies of many companies, which in turn has led to much greater use of cloud technologies. The cloud is now part of the IT infrastructure at most companies. Those who do not have it put it on their wish list.

Leading the Way: UMB Named Commvault Market Builder!

Cham/Wallisellen, December 14, 2020. Once again at the very top: UMB is the only Swiss IT service provider to achieve Commvault's Market Builder partner status. At the same time, UMB is the only Commvault Service Advantage+ partner in Switzerland. This guarantees first-class know-how for your…

From the Depths of the Internet: Hackers Attack Large Cyber Security Company!

FireEye, a major U.S. cyber security company that makes its money protecting high-profile customers, has announced that its systems have been breached by “a nation with world-class attack capabilities”. The hackers succeeded in stealing digital attack testing tools that will be useful to them in…

Internet from Space for the Azure Cloud.

What do Microsoft's Azure cloud and Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink project have in common? The two enterprises enable data processing and data transport even in the most remote regions of the world. Thanks to Microsoft and Starlink, cloud computing can be brought to areas where no communications…

UMB Recognized Twice by Huawei!

Cham/Zurich, December 3, 2020. UMB has reached the highest partner level with Huawei: Gold. At the same time UMB has been awarded the title of Breakthrough Partner of the Year. Both awards stand for UMB’s superior Huawei know-how and numerous successful customer projects. 

Especially the Small Ones Need to be Protected!

Cyberattacks can strike any company any day. Recent experience has clearly demonstrated this. Although the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach is small, with just over 100 users, it rightly takes the issue of security very seriously - and places its trust in UMB and Sophos.

Award-Winning Security: UMB Chosen as Sophos MSP Partner of the Year!

Sophos has named UMB MSP Partner of the Year 2020. We are very proud of this award, as we share a long-standing and trusting partnership with Sophos. This award underlines UMB's leading edge claim in the field of security.

IBM Power10 is Three Times More Powerful, Three Times More Efficient, and a Hybrid Cloud Specialist

IBM Power Systems[i] have been indispensable for many large companies and SMEs for years. Now IBM has introduced the next generation of this series. The design is entirely focused on energy efficiency and performance. The 7-nanometer chip is only as big as a postage stamp and contains 18 billion…

In the Age of Ransomware, Only Uncompromising Data Security Will Do.

Ransomware attacks have increased significantly in recent months. How can business data be efficiently protected against such attacks? Data backup is one of the most important components of any data security concept. It must ensure that business data can be recovered absolutely safely and easily in…

Business Apps: “Build once, deploy anywhere“

Red Hat, the world leader in open source solutions, is leading the global race for multi-cloud container platforms. According to Forrester Research, OpenShift is the most widely deployed multi-cloud container platform in the market.

Servers Work More Reliably Under the Sea.

Two years ago, Microsoft immersed a data center in the Scottish Sea. 864 servers with 27.6 petabytes of memory, housed in a watertight steel cylinder, were submerged some 30 meters below the surface of the water to do their job. The energy for the system's operation was exclusively provided by solar…

Deep Dive: Junos upgrade: filesystem is full part 2

We have some new developments to the issues regarding the upgrade of EX2300 and EX3400 devices.

Awesome: UMB is the Best Swiss Employer in Europe, Again!

Cham, 10. September 2020 – After four consecutive victories as best employer in Switzerland, we are also among the top 5 in Europe - with well over 3,000 companies evaluated! This year, the UMB Winning Team took fifth place in the European category of Medium Workplaces of Great Place to Work! This…

Covid-19 Still Poses a Health Risk for Your IT Infrastructure

Covid-19 not only threatens your health but also your IT infrastructure. This is not just an assertion by IT security experts who see some great business opportunities but a fact backed up by hard numbers. Even Interpol has issued a global warning.

Swiss Federal Railways: Creating a Lot of Time Traveling South (and Back).

The opening of the Ceneri Base Tunnel on September 4 marks the completion of the new railway link through the Alps (NRLA). With enormous investments and state-of-the-art technology Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), a UMB customer, has succeeded in significantly shortening travel time to the south.  UMB…

Exchange 2010 Support Will End on October 13, 2020

After a prolonged grace period, support for Exchange 2010 will now definitely end on October 13, 2020. Companies still using Exchange 2010 should start preparing for migration immediately to avoid coming under pressure. They have a choice between the cloud-based Exchange Online version (Office 365)…

This is How Much Security Your Home Office Needs.

Insufficient security awareness and inadequate security measures are putting the home office at greater risk of cyberattacks. Now is the right time to correct this situation.

Why Home Office Upsets Corporate Strategy and Culture.

During the six-week lockdown, Swiss commuters spent 17 million hours less being stuck in rush-hour traffic. This represents 8,850 working years. Time gained that the market, businesses and particularly many employees no longer want to do without - and rightly so. Geographical proximity is no longer…

Mövenpick now has more time to create unique experiences with Wine

UMB has gradually separated the entire IT of Mövenpick Wein Schweiz AG from the existing environment and transferred it into the UMB cloud. UMB is thus laying the foundations for Mövenpick’s wine division operational excellence and creating more time to offer customers a unique shopping experience…

Digital Transformation is a Powerful Time Machine.

It is such a fascinating idea that an entire literary sub-genre has been built upon it: The invention of a time machine, a device that makes it possible to travel into the past or to the future. But what would we do if we were actually able to travel through time, visiting destinations in the past…

Top of the List Again: UMB Recognized for Fastest Growth of the Year by Veeam!

the leading provider of backup solutions for cloud data management, has presented UMB with the 'Fastest Growth of the Year Award' for 2019. This makes UMB the fastest growing partner with the greatest expertise for Veeam. 

Deep Dive: Juniper Memory Leak

Don’t you hate it when critical network devices reboot spontaneously? Then this article “Juniper Memory Leak” is for you!

Device as a Service: IT à la Carte from UMB.

Just sit down and enjoy: Device as a service from UMB means that, from now on, you no longer have to worry about your end devices. You will benefit from as much IT as you need at any time. This will save you investments and dispense with lengthy life-cycle projects and time consuming updates.

Hybrid-Cloud, Multicloud, and Colocation for Your Connection to the World.

Companies that log on to the right service can exchange data with a wide variety of clouds and their own branch networks in different locations - often via software-defined platforms and a single connection to the outside world. In the age of multicloud and hybrid cloud environments this is easier…

LUNGE ZÜRICH and COVID-19: A UMB Customer in Permanent Demand.

LUNGE ZÜRICH is dedicated to providing for healthy lungs and a high quality of life for people with lung disease. In times like the COVID-19 pandemic, it is particularly evident how important the services of organizations like LUNGE ZÜRICH are. With a tailor-made IT solution UMB LUNGE ZÜRICH gains…

Time for More Joy of Life.

Laughing with others is perhaps the best medicine against loneliness. The Lebensfreude Foundation is dedicated to providing humorous and respectful clown visits to homes and institutions. This is beneficial for people who suffer from dementia, are ill, elderly, or mentally and physically impaired.

Changing work patterns lead to new risks.

There is a clear trend towards home office, future workplace, and BYOD. This is a sensible development leading to a high degree of work flexibility but unfortunately also makes cyber criminals happy. After all, approximately 70 percent of successful cyberattacks are conducted via the end point. The…

Awesome: UMB is Best Swiss Employer Again.

Cham, 13. May 2020 – It is not size that counts but team spirit and enthusiasm! Even in the top class - over 250 employees - UMB is the best employer in Switzerland. The internationally renowned Great Place to Work Institute has recognized UMB as the best Swiss employer for the fourth time in a row.…

And the IBM Top Partner of the Year Goes To: UMB!

UMB has become one of the biggest IBM partners in the DACH region by achieving high double-digit growth rates and has thus been awarded the Top Partner of the Year. The Award goes to the top-selling IBM partner with the highest level of commitment.

It’s always good to have time. Creating time is even better.

Our newest baby is a Bernese one. We are starting small and will grow, together with our Bernese customers. Our new branch is located at Spitalgasse 28, just a few minutes walk from the train station. creating time - right in the heart of Bern. 

UMB is a NetApp Platinum Partner!

UMB has reached the highest partner level with NetApp. This distinction stands for above-average experience and competence. It guarantees the best possible access to NetApp's top technologies.

I see U _ UMB Cyber Defense Center.

Every end-user device represents a potential vulnerability and time is of the essence when it comes to cyber security. The new UMB Cyber Defense Center is always ready to intervene. We will monitor your IT security around the clock, seven days a week. This is essential, because only permanent…

Microsoft and the Azure Cloud: The Perfect Linux Ecosystem.

Microsoft is "the largest open source project supporter in the world," says Microsoft cloud boss Scott Guthrie. The reason for this lies in the immense success of the Microsoft Azure Cloud, which Microsoft has been positioning as a Linux ecosystem for years. Today, well over half of all Azure VMs…

UMB IT As a Service Is a Neat Solution for Vebego.

Vebego offers services in the field of facility management. This family business operating 22 locations ensures cleanliness throughout Switzerland. UMB now takes care of its IT. This leaves Vebego more time to ensure their customer’s clean appearance.

How to Achieve Top Performance, Security, and Maximum Availability for Your Network.

Secure and highly available access to company data is essential for the success of any business. Accordingly, outsourcing this data into the cloud places high demands on networks and connections. Yanick Ulrich, Senior Network and Security Engineer, explains how network solutions designed to meet…

Does Your SAP Provide Adequate Grip for the Digital Age?

The future belongs to SAP S/4HANA. However, the changeover to S/4HANA while still utilizing old systems may bring only limited productivity gains. That's why many users are biding their time. Why not use the system change to rethink your entire SAP basis and push ahead with digitization? SAP offers…

myclimate: Shaping the Future with UMB Managed Services.

myclimate is a partner for effective climate protection - globally and locally. Together with partners, myclimate wants to shape the future of the world through consulting and educational services as well as its own projects - market-oriented and as a non-profit organization. With managed services…

Security - To the Very Edge Of Your Network

Today, employees access cloud applications and security as a service (SaaS) solutions from both company headquarters and branch offices. This makes operating a wide area network (WAN) and its perimeter security more difficult than ever. In addition, Internet of things devices added to such branch…

And Suddenly, You're Right In The Middle Of It.

The current situation around the coronavirus also affects UMB. Read in our blog how we deal with it, what measures we take, how we adapt our behavior. We use our organization, culture, and governance, combined with state-of-the-art technical tools, to be able to continue working efficiently.…

UMB Berne Says Thank You!

Being ready for the cloud and Azure Switzerland with UMB: We thank our loyal audience in Berne. We hope that UMB - as an early adopter of Microsoft Azure Switzerland - was able to provide you with the decision-making fundamentals for your entry into the Swiss Azure cloud.

Ransomware Attacks in Switzerland: Protect Your Business Now!

There have been more than a dozen new ransomware attacks in Switzerland in recent weeks. Criminal attackers encrypted the IT systems of both SMEs and large companies, rendering them unusable. The perpetrators demanded ransom money, sometimes in the millions, for decryption.

Ready for SAP S/4HANA? We will feel the pulse of your SAP environment!

Soon SAP R/3 will no longer be supported. Better to deal with the topic now in order to avoid later heart palpitations. Migration can be very costly. It is therefore worth clarifying now what migration to S for HANA means for you in terms of organization, technology, and application. Our SAP S/4HANA…

Time to further develop your SAP.

Do you still maintain your SAP environment yourself? UMB can handle SAP Basis operations for you. You will benefit from exactly calculable costs, clearly regulated responsibilities, and perfect scalability. Enjoy the time you will have gained for the further development of your SAP - or simply for…

IBM z15: The Cloud, as Secure and Private as You Need It

The cloud is becoming increasingly important, prevalent and secure. More and more companies are moving their applications to the cloud. IBM has developed the latest mainframe generation in the wake of this development. The newest mainframe model z15 was developed following the mantra "the cloud you…

Heartwarming Moments at Zurich's Cold Main Station. UMB Creating Time.

"Hello, do you have a moment for me? I would like to give you some time - holiday time". This is how random passers-by were greeted at Zurich Main Station - straight from the UMB time machine.

1_Rebranding ___ the art of creating time

Cham, 13. January 2020 – We believe that time is one of the most valuable resources in the world. Time is therefore the raw material to turn good ideas into great projects. By giving our clients more time, we help them to continuously strengthen their core competencies and produce exceptional…

Digital Cooperation Requires Special Security Measures

In many companies, Citrix stands for mobile working and allows people all over the world, regardless of their location, to cooperate digitally. In doing so, data security plays an immensely important role. This often leads to a dilemma: How can security, usability, and operating costs be balanced?

UMB Supports UBS Card Center.

The UBS card center is one of the leading Swiss providers of credit card transactions. UMB has been supporting IT operations since 2017, thus creating more time for customer-oriented innovations.

ESPC19: SharePoint Puts AI into Collaboration.

ESPC19, the annual SharePoint conference, is designed to provide expert content and contacts for SharePoint, Office 365 and Azure professionals. And of course there is always plenty of collaboration news. 2500 participants came to Prague this year to participate. For UMB our SharePoint expert Elvira…

5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Time for ___

The countdown is on. On January 13, UMB will ignite another stage and continue its successful corporate mission. You may look forward to a rebranding. One thing has already been revealed: Time will play a major role in this.

Office 365 Now Available from the Swiss Microsoft Cloud.

A few months ago, Microsoft celebrated the opening of their new data center in Switzerland. UMB has covered this opening at various Azure events. The next event will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 'Welle 7' in Bern. Office 365 is now available. We know the answers to all your questions…

Hallenstadion: 3'500 Hours More for Pure Emotions!

The Zurich Hallenstadion, the star among Switzerland’s event locations, has transformed from a velodrome into a temple for popular culture. This is why the Hallenstadion relies on the UMB Cloud.

UMB Review Azure Zurich

With UMB ready for the Cloud and Azure Switzerland: We would like to thank our dedicated audience at Au Premier in Zurich. We hope that UMB, as an early adopter of Microsoft Azure Switzerland, was able to provide you with the necessary decision-making basis for your decision to move into the Swiss…

Apps, Devices, and the Cloud: Networking Without Boundaries.

The European edition of VMworld, the virtualization and cloud computing conference hosted by VMware, was again held in Barcelona this year and was very well attended. Around 14,000 analysts and journalists participated in the largest virtualization-specific event in the world to learn about the…

Deep Dive: Junos upgrade – filesystem is full

Not enough storage during Junos upgrade (EX2300 and EX3400). An extension of Juniper’s article KB31198 mainly addressing issues on the EX series switches:

Time for blissful vacations.

58 Hapimag resorts in Europe, North Africa, Turkey and Florida have something in common: the flexible UMB private cloud. It ensures smooth and efficient IT services and operational excellence - the basis for perfect vacation pleasure for all Hapimag guests.

From Km/h to GHz and Gbits - with Speed and Enthusiasm.

Speed, precision, responsiveness and the appropriate tools: this is what a racing driver needs just as much as a systems engineer who applies his talents to work for UMB. If this UMB system engineer is also a hobby racing driver at the Nürburgring, then his job and leisure activities are a perfect…

Microsoft Azure in Switzerland: What Does This Mean For You?

The Microsoft Azure Cloud will arrive in Switzerland later this year. With UMB you are at the forefront of this development. UMB has been selected by Microsoft Switzerland as an early adopter - and may exclusively use the Swiss Microsoft datacenters in Zurich and Geneva - even before the official…

Arosa revolutionizes mountain tourism!

Arosa is in the UMB cloud utilizing a revolutionary IT pricing model. Applying business linked pricing, Arosa Tourism only pays when the beds are full and the tickets to the mountains have been sold.

UMB Achieves Platinum status in Veeam ProPartner Program!

UMB, today announced it is a Platinum partner in the Veeam® ProPartner program, the highest level for a Veeam® Partner, indicating its experience and expertise in delivering easy, reliable and flexible Veeam-powered Cloud Data Management for businesses that want to always be available.

Cyber Security: Ransomware – To Pay or not to Pay, that's the Question.

Until now it was quite clear: blackmailers should not be paid. That is still the recommendation of the authorities in charge. However, in case of a ransomware emergency, the decision is not that easy any more. After all, it can prove very costly for a company to be blocked for days or even weeks. In…

UMB St. Gallen Says Thank You!

Being ready for the cloud and Azure Switzerland with UMB: We thank our loyal audience in St. Gallen. We hope that UMB - as an early adopter of Microsoft Azure Switzerland - was able to provide you with the decision-making fundamentals for your entry into the Swiss Azure cloud.

More time for the People of Zurich.

The city of Zurich processes over 500,000 accounts payable invoices annually. UMB has implemented a digital solution that can be used throughout the city administration for the approval of invoices. This ensures operational excellence for the accounts payable workflow and creates more time for…

Phishing Is the More Dangerous Hacking.

Hacking is not always hacking - even if cyberattacks are almost always referred to as such in the headlines. Attempts to get into IT systems through phishing emails are happening far more frequently because software and antivirus programs are virtually powerless against such attacks. Phishing…

Container for Faster, Leaner and More Agile IT.

In the age of digitalization and agile software development, virtual servers are often no longer sufficient. Today, IT must be even faster, leaner and much more flexible. This is one reason for the growing popularity of containerization. Although this technology is not entirely new - it has been…

Ransomware: Swiss Companies in the Crosshairs.

Criminal hackers do not take summer breaks, as various Swiss companies discovered during the last weeks. According to the Swiss Federal Reporting and Analysis Centre for Information Assurance (MELANI), a number of businesses were attacked, their corporate networks successfully infiltrated, and their…

UMB Power for Medical Facilities in Ticino.

EOC - Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale - is a provider of IT services for hospitals and other medical institutions in the canton of Ticinos. As a result of its growth, its entire IBM Power infrastructure had to be brought up to date. This creates reassuring margins for nursing care and emergencies in…

Should DirectAccess Still be Used? What Are the Alternatives?

Always On VPN is currently a hot topic and at the same time DirectAccess seems to be losing popularity. Some time ago, Microsoft has announced that DirectAccess will no longer be further developed and therefore 'Always On VPN' should be used. However, DirectAccess has not yet been officially…

Vitra: Excellent Design Even More in Focus.

Time and again, Vitra creates new furnishing icons in collaboration with its designers. The company stands for excellence in furniture manufacturing. Vitra also relies on operational excellence in IT. UMB operates the entire data center platform, providing IT as a service from the highly available…

State-of-the-art Dynamic IT Infrastructures Demand Flash Technology.

Over the past year, the global flash memory market has grown by some 40 percent. More and more IT infrastructures are being equipped with flash technology, and the number of users and applications is rising. Flash has not only become cheaper, it is also the only storage technology that is able to…

UMB Wins IBM Bestseller Award!

UMB is the winner of the coveted IBM Bestseller Award. UMB was not only recognized for its IBM sales but also for its exceptional know-how in IBM hardware, software, and services.

UMB named Fortinet Swiss Partner of the Year!

Secure Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence. Fortinet offers comprehensive security for networks, end-user devices, applications, as well as secure access products. UMB delivers secure digital transformation and thus operational excellence using Fortinet products.

Candrian: More Time for Guests.

Candrian, the long-established gastronomy company headquartered in Zurich, wants to focus even more on its core business and thus now obtains all IT services from the UMB Cloud as IT as a service. True to the company's motto, Candrian now has more time for their guests - even in the Clouds, Zurich's…

IBM FlashSystem 9100 NVMe: High Performance All-Flash, Multi-Cloud Memory.

The new IBM FlashSystem 9100 has launched with two models. Both versions are identical in terms of functionality, with the more affordable entry-level 9110 featuring four 8-core Intel Skylake 1.7GHz CPUs, while the more powerful 9150 features four 14-core Intel Skylake 2.2 GHz CPUs. Both new IBM…

Office 365 Does Not Make Data Backup Redundant.

There are many misconceptions when it comes to important business data in the cloud. This is also true for Office 365. One of the most common misunderstandings is caused by confusing replication and backup. Replication ensures availability, but only backup ensures recoverability.

It's Time to Give Up SUSE 11. New Versions Are Waiting!

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, currently with Service Pack 4, has been the standard SAP operating system for many years. Even today, the majority of SAP and SAP HANA systems are operated on a SUSE basis. On March 31, however, standard support for version 11 finally came to an end.

UMB: Attractive Through Expert Knowledge and Transformation Experience.

Global IT market research company IDC has issued an extensive analysis dealing with the development of digital transformation of Swiss companies. The shifting of business activities into the cloud, involving containers and PaaS (Platforms as a Service), plays a key role in these activities. In its…

NewVision Consulting and UMB AG join forces.

Owner-managed NewVision Consulting will now operate under the umbrella of UMB AG and strengthen their focus on leading edge SAP consulting, engineering, sourcing, and cloud services within UMB AG. Managing Director Martin Bär - as well as his partners Mathias Lang, Peter Leutwyler and Daniel…

Requirement Engineering: Determining What the Customer Wants and Needs.

The creation of requirement analyses, also known as requirement engineering, is a key factor when defining IT services. The aim is to determine the exact user expectations for a product or service. These requirements must be relevant, detailed, and quantifiable. This process is an important aspect…

Quick and easy: How to Set Up Your Own DevOps Environment.

The development of software is undergoing radical change; monolithic software is obsolete; agile, scalable, and constantly available programs are in demand. Software agility is driven by DevOps and modern software development utilizing containers. We have developed a solution based on the UMB cloud…

Innovation Management Drives Digitization.

Innovation does not automatically arise in a business. In order for innovative ideas to grow and generate entrepreneurial success, not only ideas at management level, but ideas at all levels of the organization must be encouraged and supported. This requires process-based systematic innovation…

Confiserie Sprüngli: SAP Power for Exquisite Delicacies.

Confiserie Sprüngli has been pampering customers worldwide with its exquisite Swiss chocolate delicacies for over 175 years. Only the best is good enough. True to this principle, Confiserie Sprüngli relies on IBM Power technology and UMB for its ERP system.

Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence: A Promising Combination.

Business intelligence (BI) and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly going hand in hand but have not yet reached the same level of integration in day-to-day business. IBM wants to change this. With its PowerAI Enterprise platform, IBM offers an opportunity to profitably deploy artificial…

Data Backup and Data Protection in the Cloud.

Last year, cloud computing revenues of approximately CHF 143 billion were generated worldwide. A large part of these services relate to the outsourcing and backup of data in the cloud. Cloud providers are well aware that business customers attach top priority to the security of their outsourced…

Stihl: A Powerful Data Centre for Powerful Tools.

Anyone familiar with chain saws is well aware of the name STIHL. Since 1971, STIHL has been the best-selling chainsaw brand in the world! STIHL is also the market leader in Switzerland. To ensure that this remains the case in the future, STIHL Chain Works Switzerland have transformed their data…

Swiss IT Cup 2019 Arosa - Where the IT Industry Meets the Soccer Stars of the World.

This year for the sixth time, the fight for the title of Swiss IT scene football champion took place at the Swiss IT Cup in snow-covered Arosa.

UMB Expert Update from the Citrix Summit 19 in Orlando.

The Citrix Summit in Orlando ended on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Robert Magasi, Simon Fritschi, and Mirco Suter attended the conference in Florida for UMB. You can read a summary of our Citrix engineering team leader Mirco Suter here - for all those who couldn't be there.

Davos Klosters: More time for the perfect winter day!

Davos Klosters is one of the most famous and tradition-rich ski resorts in the world. In order to ensure operational excellence in the future and to be able to concentrate on its core business, the resort has outsourced all IT services into the UMB Cloud. And thus has time to organize the perfect…

Digitization for SMEs: Neither Expensive nor Complicated.

A digitization gap exists in Switzerland. Consumers are not to blame - they have long been enthralled by the digital revolution, and digitization had reached many of them even before they started using their smartphones. The situation is different for many Swiss SMEs. Major problems exist in…

Cellere: More Capacity for Living Spaces.

Road construction and civil engineering, conversions, renovations, and even riding arenas: At Cellere they know how to build really well. UMB ensures smooth SAP basic operation and thus creates additional capacity which Cellere can successfully use for its core business.

How to Move Your IT Smoothly From One IT Landscape to the Other.

Most business IT systems consisting of servers, networks and clients have undergone many years of organic growth. Moving such complex and highly integrated legacy applications into the cloud-dominated modern IT landscape is anything but easy. It is particularly difficult to carry out IT transitions…

SPAR Enhances Customer Care.

185 SPAR neighborhood markets and SPARexpress convenience markets as well as 11 TopCC cash & carry pick-up markets would be at a standstill without SAP HANA. This is why SPAR opted for UMB when it came to hardware and database migration, release upgrades, replacement of the backup tool, and the…

Counteracting the Communication Paradox.

There are more communication possibilities today than ever before - and yet it is often not easy to reach team members at the right time to involve them in current business processes. This situation gives rise to the development of a whole range of products and services: unified communication and…

Zur Rose: Largest Online Pharmacy Delivers Medications Faster than Ever Before.

Europe's largest online pharmacy "Zur Rose" ensures the reliable delivery of medications for thousands of MDs and patients. More than 50,000 medications are mailed out every day. This top performance is only possible with highly performant and scalable IT systems.

IT Operations Manager's Key Role: From Technician to Digital Intermediary!

In many companies, the operation of an IT infrastructure is no longer a priority; a functioning interface between company stakeholders and external service providers is more important. IT operations specialists, until now primarily excelling through technical skills, will increasingly have to…

Digital Twins: Virtual Counterparts for Your Business Reality.

The Internet of things, fast wireless networks, highly developed sensor technology, cloud computing and AI: all of the above have made the digital twinning of devices or processes possible.

Watson Demonstrates Cognitive Intelligence in Day-to-Day Operations.

AI industry leader IBM finds more and more application possibilities in everyday business activities for its Watson platform. Practical applications can be found in manufacturing, the energy sector, the postal service, or the finance sector.