IBM Z Reviews & Product Details

What I really liked about IBM Z is that it provides an unmatched scalability for critical applications. It's strong in processing large volumes of transactions securely, which makes sense why many enterprises rely on it. What I really like is how an old technology like mainframe is able to integrate modern capabilities like APIs, AI, Cloud, and etc. without sacrificing its strengths in performance and security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think one think I find as a struggle (not something I completely dislike), would be the learning curve. New developers might find the mainframe environment intimidating compared to modern cloud platforms. Implementation can required specialized knowledge. Also, it may be costly for small organizations to setup a mainframe environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate the reliability and scalability of IBM Z, as these are top concerns for any financial institution I work with. The security standards, including the latest quantum-safe security offerings, are impressive and meet the high demands of my industry. The evolution from console mode to GUI-based interactions, along with Watson x assistance, has made life easier by simplifying tasks. The platform efficiently handles IO-intensive core banking applications with minimum downtime and impressive response times, offering strong reliability, availability, and scalability. IBM Z integrates well with Red Hat Linux, enhancing my operations with wide support for various software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the form factor of IBM Z could be improved further. While there's been some change with the introduction of rack-mounted options for business class servers, enterprise class servers still come as large units that can take up several racks. It would be beneficial if the form factor could be minimized even more. Additionally, although electricity consumption has already been reduced, making further reductions would help align with sustainability standards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Z is unmatched in its reliability, scalability, and security. As an administrator, I’ve seen how its processing power effortlessly supports high-volume, mission-critical workloads while ensuring near-zero downtime. Its resilience gives both IT teams and business stakeholders strong confidence in operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main challenge is cost. Licensing, hardware, and skilled resource requirements make IBM Z a significant investment, which can be difficult for organizations exploring more cost-effective platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Performance, Realiability, security, scalability, energy efficiency and ability to provide fault tolerant platform with zero down time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is too expensive and people cant practice this through open platform. Learning Z is also expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The stability and security are unparalleled. The ability to process a gigantic volume of transactions consistently and with extremely high performance is the main differentiator. The robustness of the hardware and the z/OS operating system gives us the peace of mind that our most critical applications will always be available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve for new professionals is quite steep, and there is a certain difficulty in finding the answers in the manuals. Additionally, the integration with more modern DevOps and cloud-native tools, although improved, can still be more complex when compared to other platforms. The cost of software licensing is also a point of concern. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform proves to be very reliable and secure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a user in an environment with millions of transactions, I see no disadvantages in using IBM-Z. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm working on the server side as an administrator, responsible for maintaining and taking care of IBM products to keep client tools supportable. Output Job is what I like the most. As an admin, you want to know what happens to your work and review it. Learning it is the most important thing for an early tenure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm practically new to this field, and none of these skills were taught in college. Yes, there is a lack of human resources, but once you put your mind to learning, you will be able to catch up and understand your working environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's a reliable platform with a immense power for data proccess, a huge security environment, and so on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The worst part of z platform is it's costs (hardware and software). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Reliability is one of the characteristics that most catches my attention. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Still needs to improve the integration with the low platform products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a platform with greater transactional processing power, very secure and resilient, which generates greater satisfaction for users and customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have no dislikes, just a few professionals in the market, due to the difficulty of training. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.