Mainframe software for IBM Z

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IBM TechXchange – October 6-9

Join us in Orlando, Florida, to explore the newest IBM Z innovations through more than 150 technology sessions, hands-on labs, demonstrations, and more.

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Powering modernization with IBM Z software

IBM Z® mainframe software delivers programs, applications and operating systems tailored for IBM Z systems. With hybrid cloud, AI, resiliency and security, it helps organizations modernize IT with the flexibility and portability they need.

Featured software

IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for z/OS
Accelerate and simplify your move to COBOL 6, modernize legacy apps, and boost performance on IBM Z.
IBM Concert for Z
Improve resilience with AI that consolidates data, prioritizes issues, and simplifies mainframe operations.
IBM Synthetic Data Sets
Designed to accelerate AI adoption and increase predictive accuracy to drive business innovation and value.
IBM watsonx Assistant for Z
Enhance customer and employee support with AI-powered virtual agents built for IBM Z environments.
IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS
Use no-code, AI-driven analytics for proactive performance tuning, risk detection, and cost control.

Application modernization

IBM Application Delivery Foundation for z/OS
Accelerate DevOps on IBM Z with integrated tools that streamline development, testing, and deployment.
IBM Test Accelerator for Z
Automate and speed up testing on IBM Z to improve quality, reduce risk, and deliver applications faster.
IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z
Accelerate mainframe modernization with generative AI that assists in COBOL to Java code conversion.
IBM Z Anomaly Analytics
Detect and resolve anomalies with AI insights to protect critical workloads and maintain system health.
IBM z/OS Connect
Unlock mainframe applications as secure APIs to integrate IBM Z with hybrid cloud and digital services.

Core software

Explore the latest enhancements to help you gain productivity and efficiency .
IBM CICS Transaction Server

Deliver high-volume, secure, and scalable transaction processing to support critical business services.
IBM Compilers

Boost application performance and modernization with compilers optimized for IBM Z and LinuxONE.
IBM Db2 for z/OS

Enable secure, high-performance data management and AI-ready analytics for mission-critical workloads.
IBM IMS

Support high-volume, low-latency transactions with a reliable database and messaging system for IBM Z.
IBM OMEGAMON

Monitor and optimize IBM Z systems in real time to improve performance, availability, and efficiency.

What we offer

Browse IBM Z software categories to find the right tools for developing, securing, and managing your systems.
Developer tools

Build, debug, test and maintain applications efficiently with tools tailored for IBM Z environments.

 Transaction software

Support reliable, secure, high-volume transaction processing essential for enterprise operations.

 Analytics software

Use AI, machine learning and open source to analyze data directly on IBM Z for fast, actionable business insights.

 IT automation software

Monitor, control and automate diverse IBM Z resources to improve efficiency and reduce complexity.

 Security software

Protect IBM Z from evolving cyber threats with automated defense, compliance and resilience tools.

 Management software

Monitor performance, manage apps and automate tasks to keep IBM Z operations running efficiently.

 Databases

Manage mission-critical data with high security, scalability, and compliance on IBM Z platforms.

 Storage software

Ensure efficient, secure and scalable storage for IBM Z data while maintaining integrity and access.

Resources

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Explore content tailored for IBM Z software, providing technical expertise and resources to technical professionals, Business Partners, clients, and the broader marketplace.
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