Liberate your mainframe data with ibi Mainframe

Mainframes are the bedrock of critical business operations, trusted by the majority of Fortune 100 companies. Yet, businesses face a multitude of challenges in harnessing mainframe data for modern digital experiences. Two weeks ago, we introduced ibi Mainframe - a new platform designed to liberate your mainframe data. With unlimited usage and access to advanced software technologies, you will innovate, grow and deliver unparalleled digital experiences at a faster pace than ever before.

Mainframes: The most reliable transaction engines

Mainframes remain unparalleled in reliability, scalability, and performance. They are the trusted backbone for two-thirds of Fortune 100 companies, 45 of the top 50 world banks, 8 of the top 10 insurers, and 7 of the top 10 global retailers. Not only are they efficient—using 75% less energy and 67% less space to process 2 million transactions compared to Google’s 60,000—but they are also incredibly reliable. Take, for instance, the recent CrowdStrike outage that put many Windows systems on “strike,” while the mainframe systems just kept on calmly processing, like the reliable marathon runners of the tech world.

A new era of mainframe modernization

As part of the new ibi platform, ibi Mainframe is packed with technologies that modernize mainframe systems using an augmentation and integration pattern. This involves enhancing your existing mainframe infrastructure with modern capabilities without disrupting its core functions. Key components include modern developer tools, seamless data replication, API enablement, and robust automation. With unlimited usage and access to the entire ibi Mainframe software suite, you gain unrestricted access to powerful tools that transform your mainframe data into a dynamic asset.

Think of it as upgrading from a limited DVD rental service to the unlimited streaming model that Netflix pioneered. Imagine the excitement when consumers could stream endless hours of content on Netflix. Our platform brings that same “wow” factor to your business operations, allowing you to tap into the vast potential of your mainframe data to drive innovation and deliver superior digital experiences to your customers.

Mitigating business risks

Modernizing your mainframe data isn't just about keeping up with trends – it’s about mitigating business risks. By becoming more responsive to customer needs, you can stay ahead of the competition and ensure customer satisfaction. Modernizing your mainframe allows you to quickly adapt to market changes and adopt new technologies without sacrificing the stability and performance of your core systems.

Reducing technical debt and complexity

The shortage of mainframe skills is a growing concern. Our platform helps you address this by removing technical debt and operational complexity. By simplifying mainframe operations and integrating modern development tools, you can alleviate the pressures caused by the shrinking pool of mainframe experts. This means smoother operations and fewer headaches for your IT teams, all while lowering operational costs and boosting efficiency.

Enhancing agility with hybrid architectures

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, agility is key. Our platform enables you to create hybrid application architectures, blending the strengths of your mainframe with modern development tools. This hybrid approach allows for faster feature delivery and more efficient workflows, enabling your business to stay agile and responsive. Additionally, it reduces operational costs by optimizing resource usage and enables technical convergence with other platforms, ensuring seamless integration across your IT ecosystem.

Unlocking insights with advanced analytics

Visibility into mainframe data is crucial for making informed business decisions. Our platform provides the tools needed to apply advanced analytics, data science, and machine learning to your mainframe data. This opens up a world of possibilities, from uncovering key business insights to identifying new growth opportunities. With these capabilities, your business can transform mainframe data into a strategic asset.

Don't just take our word for it: Real-world success stories

Mainframe modernization isn't just a concept; it's a transformative approach already delivering significant results for leading organizations. Here are two specific examples:

Improving customer experience in investment advisory

A leading investment advisor sought to enhance their customer experience without overhauling their reliable mainframe systems. By replicating data from the mainframe and leveraging microservices, they created a flexible architecture that scales with demand. This approach allowed them to maintain the robust performance and security of their mainframe while offering a more responsive and dynamic service to their clients. As a result, they improved client satisfaction and were able to adapt more swiftly to market changes, all while keeping operational costs in check.

Boosting product quality with real-time data and ML

A top manufacturing company utilizes real-time production data to analyze tolerances and predict potential product failures. They plan to leverage Python's machine learning libraries on the real-time data stored in their proprietary VSAM file system. Instead of using ETL tools to migrate data, they opted for ibi Mainframe, enabling real-time data access while maintaining their mainframe's robust security. This approach not only avoids the need to replicate data to another platform but also uses a specialty engine to offload CPU-intensive tasks from the central processors, significantly reducing processing costs, eliminating latency, and ensuring high-level security and system integrity. This innovative strategy allows the manufacturing company to proactively address potential product failures, deliver superior products, and enhance both their brand value and customer satisfaction.

Conclusion: Explore the future of mainframe modernization

The future of mainframe data liberation is here. ibi Mainframe offers an unmatched combination of unlimited access, advanced technologies, and the power to transform your mainframe into a catalyst for innovation. We invite you to visit our new product website to learn more about how our solutions can help your business thrive. Share your experiences and feedback on our user community forum, and join us in revolutionizing mainframe data management.