Hitachi Vantara announced an alliance with BMC Software to innovate and optimize faster on mainframe and open systems
environments. This collaboration will combine Hitachi Vantara’s
advanced storage platforms with BMC’s software offerings, enabling
enterprises to improve their IT operations while maximizing the value of their
data.
As organizations increasingly adopt hybrid cloud
technologies, they face new challenges in data management, security and
operational efficiency. A recent Forrester
study found that 66% of organizations are focusing on
updating their mainframe infrastructure as part of their modernization efforts,
and 96% of IT decision-makers believe these efforts will yield greater benefits
in the future. This modernization is essential for creating a unified strategy
that spans both on-premises and cloud infrastructures, addressing concerns such
as data security, processing large volumes of data, ensuring full
accessibility, lowering mainframe operational costs, and maintaining application
integrity.
This partnership will improve enterprises’ operational
capabilities with a suite of easily deployable solutions tailored for hybrid
cloud environments. The combination of the BMC AMI mainframe software portfolio
with Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform One and Hitachi Content
Platform (HCP) will provide robust features designed to streamline operations
across mainframes and reduce operating costs.
“By establishing this strategic partnership with BMC, we are
addressing the evolving demands of hybrid cloud solutions and supporting our
clients’ journey toward innovation,” said Greg Bucyk, vice president of
strategic partners and alliances at Hitachi Vantara. “This collaboration
enables organizations to maximize the value of their data, turning challenges
into opportunities for sustainable growth and upgraded operational
efficiency.”
Customer benefits include:
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Cost Reduction: By optimizing resource use and reducing reliance
on costly legacy systems, including VTL and physical tape hardware,
organizations can help lower their IT expenses, simplifying cost management for
mainframe environments. -
Enhanced Security: Advanced security features like real-time
threat detection and strong encryption help businesses better protect their
critical data from cyber threats, ensuring a more secure and resilient
mainframe environment. -
Improved Automation: Automation tools simplify workflows and
minimize manual tasks, allowing teams to respond more quickly to issues and
focus on higher-value projects. -
Data Monetization: Companies can now transform and analyze their
mainframe data with modern open system tools, unlocking valuable insights that
help drive growth and improve decision-making. -
Increased Simplicity: The collaboration also allows companies to
optimize their IT infrastructure, reducing the complexity and costs typically
associated with managing multiple vendors and enhancing their agility and
competitive edge.
Key components of the BMC AMI portfolio are:
- BMC AMI Cloud
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The BMC AMI Cloud solution integrates with HCP to optimize mainframe
secondary storage costs, streamline complexity and increase scalability. By
moving mainframe data to HCP, organizations have the option to transform it
into an open systems format. This enables data monetization for cloud-based
AI/ML solutions, unlocking valuable insights from the data stored in the HCP
data lake. - BMC AMI Security
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As security concerns grow, the BMC AMI Security solution enhances and
complements Hitachi Vantara’s existing mainframe security capabilities. By
implementing real-time threat detection, a zero-trust approach, and compliance
readiness for immutable back-ups, BMC AMI Security safeguards sensitive
information and minimizes risks for organizations, ensuring a secure and robust
mainframe data platform. - BMC AMI Ops
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With a focus on efficiency and automation, BMC automation and scheduling
tools leverage built-in AI to streamline operations. - BMC AMI DevX
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Award-winning solutions for developing, testing, modernizing and
deploying using modern DevOps practices, BMC AMI DevX allows developers to
innovate faster.
“This partnership helps improve delivery of innovative,
practical solutions that help organizations maximize their data,” said John
McKenny, senior vice president and general manager, Intelligent Z Optimization
and Transformation, BMC. “Hitachi Vantara and BMC’s alliance combines
Hitachi Vantara’s leading data infrastructure with BMC AMI’s software expertise
to unlock mainframe potential. In particular, we expect that it will accelerate
our clients’ ability to secure and future-proof their mainframe environments in
the hybrid cloud reality which they face.”
“Integrating mainframe data is essential for success in
today’s hybrid cloud environments, yet many organizations face challenges like
outdated applications and security concerns,” said Steve White, program vice
president for IDC’s worldwide channels and alliances research. “The
partnership between Hitachi Vantara and BMC helps address these issues by
offering efficient, low-risk solutions for modernization. This collaboration
enhances IT systems and allows organizations to tap into cloud benefits more
quickly, supporting innovation and helping businesses maintain a competitive
edge in a changing market.”
