For organizations running IBM Z environments, software licensing costs are often one of the largest ongoing operational expenses in the data center. As workloads grow and transaction volumes increase, many enterprises find their Monthly License Charges (MLC) rising faster than expected. The challenge is that reducing mainframe software licensing costs is not as simple as […]
Explore the best software tools and expert strategies for optimizing IBM Z environments, reducing MLC costs, improving workload visibility, and enhancing mainframe performance.
Mainframe MSU growth can creep up fast—especially under Tailored Fit Pricing. This article explains why workload “weight gain” happens, how a z/INSIGHT health check reveals what’s driving costs and performance issues, and how to book a demo for a free shirt.
zInsight is an affordable mainframe solution that blends powerful software with hands-on service from mainframe experts — helping enterprises cut costs, optimize performance, and reduce skill gaps.
Mainframes remain essential in 2025, but rising costs and shifting workloads demand expert optimization. SVA Software helps organizations cut costs, boost performance, and ensure stability—delivering the expertise traditional tools often miss.
Managing mainframe performance has never been more critical. Between increasing workloads, new pricing models like Tailored Fit Pricing, and the demand for real-time insights, organizations need tools that simplify complexity without sacrificing detail. That’s where zWorkload Reporter (zWR) comes in. As a managed service, zWR delivers comprehensive mainframe performance analysis with zero overhead on your […]
Over the last half century, mainframes have proven their resilience. They handle billions of daily transactions for industries like banking, healthcare, and retail. But as workloads grow—driven by remote work, cloud integrations, and digital-first business models—the pressure on mainframes intensifies. That’s why mainframe capacity planning has shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a business-critical strategy. Organizations […]
