BMC Enriches the Mainframe with January 2025 Updates
BMC has announced a January 2025 release that emphasizes the modernization of mainframe operations. The updates promise to “break new ground” in what’s possible on the mainframe, featuring a new approach to secondary data storage and utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) that enhances productivity and efficiency.
Featured innovations of the release include:
- Smooth transitions from traditional tape to cloud storage using the industry’s only solution for reading and writing directly from mainframe tape to cloud object storage with BMC AMI Cloud.
- Empower developers to understand and maintain complex PL/I, JCL, Assembler, and COBOL code with clear generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-driven code explanations within BMC AMI DevX Code Insights, powered by BMC AMI Assistant.
- Minimize outages and enhance service resilience using actionable root cause insights from hybrid AI, AI and machine learning (ML) with GenAI, with BMC AMI Ops Insight, powered by BMC AMI Assistant.
- Reduce errors and increase operational efficiency by generating and managing certificates directly from the Venafi web interface within BMC AMI Enterprise Connector for Venafi.
- Increase ramp up speed and realize faster value from your BMC AMI solutions with a new, streamlined install experience that spans the portfolio, starting with BMC AMI Security.
“Since its creation, the mainframe has continuously evolved to meet user needs,” said Priya Doty, VP Solutions Marketing for BMC AMI solutions. “With recent advancements in technology and the adoption of new processes and approaches, the platform has proven itself to be a hub of innovation while maintaining the reliability and security that have been its hallmarks for over 60 years. At BMC, we’re committed to providing you with the tools and innovations that you need to establish competitive advantage and satisfy your customers while keeping your core systems secure and efficient.”
Source: BMC
Australian Department of Home Affairs signs IBM mainframe contract
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs is preparing for the June 2025 expiry of its long-standing $924 million mainframe agreement with IBM under its new ‘Future Compute’ strategy. It has signed a $165 million contract with IBM for software licenses, hardware, and maintenance to support its enterprise mainframe and storage services. This contract includes “transition-in activities” as part of the department’s broader effort to modernize its legacy infrastructure.
The ‘Future Compute’ strategy aims to separate IBM’s product and support provisions from managed services, with the department currently seeking a managed services supplier through an active tender launched in January 2024. The new contract was signed via IBM’s whole-of-government arrangement, which now exceeds $1 billion in value.
Source: CRN Australia
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Sonja Soderlund is an Oregon-based B2B freelance writer. Whether writing about mainframe computers, educational technology, or sustainable retail, she strives to bring clarity to complex issues. Connect with her at sonjasoderlund.com or LinkedIn.