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# IBM Z Reviews
**Vendor:** IBM  
**Category:** [Servers](https://www.g2.com/categories/servers)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 89
## About IBM Z
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.





## IBM Z Discussions
  - [What is IBM Z used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ibm-z-used-for) - 1 comment

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## IBM Z Integrations
  - [(E)JES](https://www.g2.com/products/e-jes/reviews)
  - [IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-db2/reviews)
  - [IBM Security zSecure](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-security-zsecure/reviews)


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