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IBM Z® are modern mainframe platforms that include enterprise operating systems and IBM z/OS or Linux software. Offering multiple options, IBM Z can be configured as a single-frame, multi-frame, or rack mount to fit your workload optimization and infrastructure needs. IBM Z is designed to bring AI, security, resiliency and scalability to your hybrid cloud environment to meet the evolving demands of the world's largest enterprises. Today, the IBM z17™, powered by the IBM Telum II® processor and paired with the IBM Spyre™ Accelerator , integrates advanced AI into hybrid cloud, optimizing performance, security and decision-making where critical data resides. Combined with the IBM Telum II processor, IBM Spyre™ Accelerator, is designed to increase the AI acceleration available to handle larger, more complex AI use cases, including generative AI and multi-model. As a scalable PCIe card-based solution, Spyre enables, clients to leverage this efficient solution for next-generation AI challenges. In addition, with custom designed automations and libraries engineered to enable greater operational efficiency, IBM z17™ is built to streamline IT operations, reduce complexity and empower workforce . The IBM z17™ is designed to help protect crucial data and workloads from current and future threats with its advanced security features like quantum-safe cryptography, enterprise-grade encryption, secure key management, and tamper-resistant technology. Also, it is built to help support high availability and continuous operations amid evolving business and regulatory requirements thought cyber resiliency features. Overall, IBM z17™ helps clients drive innovation, power new workloads and enhance their productivity.

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Ali K A.

Head Of IT Department

Non-Profit Organization Management

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/23/2022

"Solid, Reliable and Long Life Solution."

5/5

What do you like best about IBM Z?

As an IT expert, IBM Z catches my interests in cloud development which needs a high level of availability, security and performance. which IBM Z Heals the boil with "ZERO DOWNTIME" Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Z?

It's color..!!, Just Joking nothing to dislike..!!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vigneshwaran K.

Software Designer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/23/2021

"Mainframe Z Series - Non stop"

5/5

What do you like best about IBM Z?

Efficiency and performance. IBM Z series mainframe system is like a veteran in the industry and serves a lot of benefits in various sectors. It has compatibility with a lot of new technology as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Z?

There is nothing like I dislike in the IBM Z series. Maybe bettering the GUI-based access would be a more flexible and visual treat. Currently, black and white screens are also good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brijesh Singh P.

Senior Software Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/15/2022

"IBM Z"

5/5

What do you like best about IBM Z?

Secure, Resilient enterprise plates for critical apps and data on hybrid multicloud

High availability with zero down time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Z?

Initial integration difficulties.

Documentation can be drafted for migration with example. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lincoln C.

Sales Manager

3/15/2022

"ibm z"

2/5

What do you like best about IBM Z?

fairy liked and I love selling IBM Z series Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Z?

fairly dislike and in occasion need sales services to overcome my issue Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User

3/12/2022

"Stable business computing environment"

4/5

What do you like best about IBM Z?

The uptime and the ability to handle transactions at scale. Also very protected against vulnerability and security threats! Very few platforms can compete with z in the areas of performance and security Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Z?

The outdated cobol language and jcl syntax. Has a learning curve but works really well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/28/2021

"Old but still Gold"

4.5/5

What do you like best about IBM Z?

The most unique feature of Z OS is the Time Sharing Option. It lets us work simultaneously on the same system with other teammates which easily benefits the division of work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Z?

Sometimes the CPU issues make the overall batch slow as the jobs are interdependent on each other. So the batch sequence gets affected leading to delay in the whole batch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/3/2021

"Better for large-scale performance and processing"

4/5

What do you like best about IBM Z?

Data handling is being encrypted by dedicated encryption processors throughout the ecosystem and a highly secured hardware security module. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Z?

The cost is expensive, including both software and hardware.

Personnel with operational and technical skills should be acquired. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gadi B.

z/OS system Programmer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/28/2020

"The best system there is"

4.5/5

What do you like best about IBM Z?

It's reliable, secure and can do anything, almost Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Z?

Has a learning curve

Has a rep as expensive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rajesh G.

Associate Project Manager

8/27/2020

"IBM z series"

3.5/5

What do you like best about IBM Z?

In this new world of AI, data science many banking, insurance solution are running on IBM Z Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Z?

New generation are not much aware of IBM z or mainframe system. They don't like to learn IBM z Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User

10/31/2021

"Good for existing customers"

3.5/5

What do you like best about IBM Z?

Reliable, fast, stable, and easy to scale Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Z?

The learning curve is shallow and it can be expensive. Hard to find experts. The cost of acquisition can be high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.