OMAHA, Neb. (Sept. 9, 2025) – FNTS, a leading provider of multi-cloud infrastructure solutions and an IBM Platinum Partner, has expanded its Software Advocacy practice with the launch of FNTS Passport-as-a-Service (PaaS), an efficient and cost-effective solution for organizations to manage, modernize and optimize their IBM Passport Advantage software portfolio and associated infrastructure.
FNTS PaaS is a comprehensive, managed solution designed for organizations with x86 and Power workloads that require IBM software licenses. FNTS PaaS combines software licensing, cloud, and managed infrastructure services with holistic operational support into one predictable annual cost structure to help simplify and optimize the total cost of ownership.
“By leveraging FNTS’s scale, software contract experience and multi-cloud skills, businesses can evolve their IBM Passport software estate while significantly reducing operational expenses,” said Jim Cannon FNTS Senior Manager of Sales and Software. “FNTS PaaS isn’t just for an improved infrastructure TCO, it’s a strategic shift supporting a cloud first approach, IT efficiency, flexibility and operational control.”
FNTS PaaS also simplifies lifecycle management, tracks entitlement verification and software estate management, freeing technical teams from complex renewals, rising costs and administrative burdens. Whether providing cloud-delivered service models or on-premise infrastructure services, FNTS offers seamless migration and optimization of distributed infrastructure environments to provide a flexible and scalable multi-cloud solution.
As software environments grow increasingly complex, FNTS continues to grow its Software Advocacy practice to help IT leaders reduce costs, regain control and align software investments with business strategy. FNTS negotiates with ISVs to secure favorable terms, reduce complexity and deliver tangible savings, all while simplifying vendor relationships.
Learn more about FNTS Passport-as-a-Service at: https://www.fnts.com/software-advocacy/passport
About FNTS
As a nationally recognized trusted advisor in managed IT services for 30 years, FNTS has a proven history of optimizing and modernizing mainframe environments, along with a wide range of operating systems including: Windows, Linux, AIX and IBM i. FNTS also has a passion for all things multi-cloud and provides flexible, industry-specific cloud solutions, with a continued focus on orchestrating agility, transparency and IT optimization for our customers, all while keeping cost containment top-of-mind. With an elevated security posture consisting of layered security solutions, FNTS specializes in partnering with customers in highly regulated and compliance-driven industries.
FNTS operates one of the most secure, technically advanced data centers in the United States, where the full scope of its operations is based. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, FNTS is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska (FNNI). FNNI and its affiliates have $32 billion in assets and nearly 5,000 employee associates. For more information, visit www.fnts.com.
