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BMC AMI Data leverages automation, advanced analytics, and predictive insights to streamline data maintenance, improve performance, and ensure the availability of critical workloads across Db2, IMS, VSAM, and related systems. The solution enables data teams to move from reactive management to proactive, insights-driven operations. Key capabilities include: - Automated data management and maintenance to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency - Real-time analytics and predictive insights to optimize performance and anticipate issues before they impact workloads - CPU and resource optimization to control costs and improve system efficiency at scale - Data protection and risk reduction to safeguard critical information and maintain data integrity - Support for modernization initiatives by simplifying how mainframe data is managed and integrated with evolving business needs - On-platform processing that keeps data secure and managed directly within the IBM Z environment By modernizing mainframe data management with automation and intelligence, BMC AMI Data helps organizations control data growth, reduce operational risk, and ensure high-performance delivery of always-on, business-critical applications. 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