Optimizing IT Operations

Strategies for Integrating IBM Z and IBM i Systems

The Need for Resilient and Strategic IT Operations Management

Integrating IBM Z and IBM i systems into IT security and operations management platforms comes with significant challenges that can undermine an organization’s goals. One major challenge for IT professionals is resiliency; teams often find themselves in crisis mode, scrambling in war rooms to diagnose outages. Then, the pressure mounts as system failures prevent the delivery of essential services to customers, partners, and employees, leading to frustration from the C-suite. In this environment, it can be challenging for IT professionals to shake the feeling they’re being unfairly judged when things go wrong.

Additionally, maintaining outdated systems while trying to innovate is a considerable feat, especially with tight budgets for technology and staff.  Constant criticism for delays in resolving system issues only adds to the stress. Managing insights from legacy technology can also be a headache, especially when trying to juggle a growing number of new solutions.

Implementing change management policies is critical, yet there’s often pushback that complicates operations even more.  This combination of challenges makes it hard for organizations to meet their operational goals, highlighting the urgent need for better integration and strategic management.

In the modern landscape, IT teams can no longer rely on a single platform or vendor to meet their needs for operational analytics, security monitoring, event management, and more. Most are piecing together the best features from various platforms to create a solution with the compatibility, coordination, and scalability necessary to meet their goals.  This approach helps IT teams reduce risks, cut costs, and enhance operational experiences while staying accountable for the results they deliver.

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