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April 9, 2025Broadcom Ready with Comprehensive Day One Support for IBM's z17 Mainframe
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In business, success is more than staying on top of what’s happening today; leaders actively plan for what’s next. We take a proactive stance and commitment at Broadcom. This is why we've fully tested our entire market-leading portfolio to support customers using IBM's new z17 platform. We're ready to do that with our "Day One" support, coincident with today's announcement.
Our solutions are purpose-built to amplify the value organizations can get from their mainframe investments. They empower organizations to:
- Deliver new capability faster and with confidence
- Ensure compliance
- Bolster operational resilience, and
- Fuel growth while improving ROI by modernizing the mainframe experience
At the same time, we understand that driving business value isn't just about offering advanced solutions—it's also about ensuring our customers can seamlessly integrate those solutions to maximize the potential of cutting-edge platforms. That's why we’ve put our energies, our people, and our investment behind ensuring full Day One support for the z17 across our entire software portfolio.
An Engine for Enterprise Transformation
The new IBM z17 represents a groundbreaking leap forward in hybrid cloud and AI infrastructure. When matched with the right software, its advances increase AI’s ability to drive greater impact from your most important data so you can achieve important goals: accelerate mainframe application modernization; streamline IT operations with powerful, real-time insights; and boost productivity.
From day one, Broadcom's software solutions are fully ready to help organizations leverage the z17's transformative capabilities. Our commitment to providing immediate, comprehensive support for the platform reflects our deep understanding of the critical role mainframes play in enterprise computing.
A Comprehensive Approach to Platform Support
Broadcom's Day One support eliminates barriers to adoption and enables organizations to maximize their investment in this next-generation technology.
We work closely with IBM to ensure our software solutions are rigorously tested and optimized for the new platform.
To accelerate a seamless transition to the new system, Broadcom:
- Leverages our own z17 platform in Broadcom labs to complete full testing of our technology with the new platform
- Ensures full compatibility across our entire mainframe software stack
- Provides proactive change management support for faster adoption and smooth transitions
Modern Capabilities Aligned with Customer Needs
Our commitment to the z17 goes beyond platform support—it’s about enabling business transformation. Our teams have worked closely with IBM to ensure that our joint customers can immediately tap into the platform’s full potential in areas that matter most to their business.
Broadcom's software solutions are precisely engineered to complement the z17’s advanced capabilities, providing customers with:
- AI, observability, and automation tools that drive operational excellence
- Holistic cybersecurity protection and risk management features
- Efficient storage and management of enterprise data at scale
- Simplified hybrid cloud integration through open standards and frameworks
- Modernized DevX and DevOps processes
Added Value from a Partnership Approach
Our commitment goes beyond technical compatibility. Through our tailored partnership programs, we go "Beyond Code" to address customers’ unique needs with:
- Expert guidance for seamless solution adoption
- Mainframe Resource Intelligence scans to optimize efficiency, performance, and cost
- Flexible consumption-based licensing models
- Dedicated customer success initiatives to ensure continuous value
- Ongoing investment to cultivate the next generation of mainframe skills and talent
Fostering Skills Across the Industry
Innovation in this ecosystem also means ushering in a skilled pipeline of mainframe professionals who will support this next-generation platform for years to come.
Through dedicated initiatives like the Vitality Residency and Mainframe Expert programs, alongside our participation in initiatives such as the Mainframe Skills Council, we are making mainframe education and talent development more accessible. These efforts are not only meeting the skills needs of today, but are also supporting organizational succession planning strategies for mainframe businesses.
Looking Forward: The Future of Mainframe Computing
The z17 isn’t just another mainframe—it’s a testament to the continued power, resilience, and business value of the platform. As the mainframe cements its role at the heart of hybrid cloud and AI strategies, Broadcom will continue to lead the way with software solutions that help enterprises gain maximum value from their investments.
The next chapter of mainframe computing is here, and Broadcom is ready to help organizations seize the full potential of the z17—starting from Day One.
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Broadcom Ready with Comprehensive Day One Support for IBM's z17 Mainframe