End-to-End OpenVMS Expertise

From Daily Operations to Long-Term Strategy

What is OpenVMS?

OpenVMS is one of the most reliable operating systems ever built. For many organizations, it remains the backbone of operations. Salem Automation provides comprehensive OpenVMS services that keep your environment stable, supported, and positioned for the future, whether you are running VAX, Alpha, Integrity hardware, or a virtualized platform.

What We Offer

Our OpenVMS services span the full lifecycle of your environment. From routine administration and break-fix support to application enhancement, training, and managed services.

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Application and Systems Administration

Many organizations rely on decades-old OpenVMS applications written in FORTRAN, C, Pascal, VAX BASIC, or PowerBuilder. That code works, and encodes irreplaceable business logic. We help you keep it running and extend its value.
 
Our OpenVMS support services include:
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Managed Support Services

For organizations requiring proactive, ongoing coverage, Salem Automation delivers fully managed OpenVMS support, shifting from reactive break-fix to sustained operational resilience.

Our managed services include:

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Salem Automation’s OpenVMS support is delivered through three service lines:

Remote System Administration (RSA)

A fully managed service that includes all features of lower tiers plus operational capabilities carried out on your behalf. 

Remote System Monitoring (RSM)

Includes proactive health checks, email-based alerts, and detailed reporting. When an issue is identified, you can engage the underlying support contract or open a ticket directly. 

OS Telephone Support

A reactive service built around an enterprise SLA with unlimited tickets. You get direct access to senior engineers on the first call, no Tier 1 or Tier 2 barriers.

Our Training Approach

Why Work with Salem Automation

Salem Automation is recognized as a leader across multiple industries, including Legacy IT Infrastructure Solutions, Systems Integration, IT Analytics, Business Intelligence, Custom Software Programming, and Process Control Automation.

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Largest vtAlpha reseller in the Americas

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Proven expertise in complex Alpha environments

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Tailored migration strategies

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Full lifecycle support — from planning to optimization

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Deep understanding of legacy system challenges

FAQ

No. We specialize in maintaining and extending legacy OpenVMS applications written in FORTRAN, C, Pascal, VAX BASIC, and PowerBuilder—preserving your irreplaceable business logic without costly rewrites.

We support secure, phased data strategies: from RDB/SQL database maintenance and backup validation to controlled migration paths when modernization is pursued—all with full integrity checks and rollback planning.

Yes. Our managed OpenVMS support includes 24/7 monitoring, tiered SLAs, and multi-site coverage (US, EU, Latin America) designed for high-availability environments and complex, distributed deployments.

When properly maintained, yes. We implement hardening best practices, patch management, access controls, and audit-ready documentation to help your OpenVMS environment meet modern security and compliance expectations.

We offer structured training (classroom or e-learning) and knowledge-transition programs to build your team’s capability—reducing reliance on tribal knowledge and ensuring long-term operational continuity.

Ready to Modernize Your OpenVMS Environment?

Salem Automation helps you extend, migrate, or modernize your OpenVMS infrastructure with minimal risk and zero disruption, preserving your existing applications, data, and workflows while preparing for the future.

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