IBM recently announced the new IBM z17, the first mainframe fully engineered for the AI age. Powered by the new IBM Telum® II processor, IBM z17 expands the system's capabilities beyond transactional AI to support a diverse range of new workloads.
The need for modernization
In a recent survey, 78% of respondents agreed that mainframe-based applications will continue to play an important role in their digital transformation, and 79% agreed the mainframe is essential for enabling AI-driven innovation and value creation. To address these needs, IBM z17 introduces new AI capabilities to enhance efficiency and productivity. Read more about it here.
A new z/OS
IBM also previewed z/OS 3.2, the next version of its flagship operating system for IBM Z, which is planned for release in the third quarter of 2025. z/OS 3.2 is designed to support hardware-accelerated AI capabilities across the system and provide operational AI insights for system management. Here are some of its key capabilities, among others:
- Modern data access methods
- Hybrid cloud data processing
Looking forward to the future
These are exciting times for Dynatrace. As part of the IBM Z ISV Ecosystem, we are dedicated to helping companies maximize the value of their investments. Dynatrace fully supports IBM mainframes as a part of its seamless, end-to-end observability platform, which includes AI-driven root cause analysis and optimization to monitor service quality and cost. We look forward to supporting IBM z17 in the future and are excited to partner closely with the IBM Ecosystem to bring cutting-edge innovations to our clients.
Contact us to learn more about our mainframe observability and how you can leverage Dynatrace to gain insights into your mainframe systems.
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