Hitachi Vantara and BMC Transform Mainframe Innovation
Hitachi Vantara and BMC Software have announced a strategic alliance to enhance mainframe and open systems environments. The partnership combines Hitachi Vantara's storage platforms with BMC's software offerings to help enterprises improve IT operations and maximize data value.
According to a Forrester study, 66% of organizations are focusing on updating mainframe infrastructure, with 96% of IT decision-makers expecting future benefits. The collaboration integrates BMC AMI mainframe software portfolio with Hitachi's Virtual Storage Platform One and Hitachi Content Platform (HCP).
Key benefits include cost reduction through optimized resource use, enhanced security with real-time threat detection, improved automation, data monetization capabilities, and increased operational simplicity. The partnership features BMC AMI Cloud for storage optimization, BMC AMI Security for threat protection, BMC AMI Ops for efficiency, and BMC AMI DevX for DevOps practices.
Hitachi Vantara e BMC Software hanno annunciato un'alleanza strategica per migliorare gli ambienti mainframe e dei sistemi aperti. Questa partnership combina le piattaforme di storage di Hitachi Vantara con le soluzioni software di BMC per aiutare le imprese a ottimizzare le operazioni IT e massimizzare il valore dei dati.
Secondo uno studio di Forrester, il 66% delle organizzazioni si sta concentrando sull'aggiornamento dell'infrastruttura mainframe, con il 96% dei decisori IT che si aspetta benefici futuri. La collaborazione integra il portafoglio software BMC AMI per mainframe con la Virtual Storage Platform One di Hitachi e la Hitachi Content Platform (HCP).
I principali benefici includono la riduzione dei costi attraverso un uso ottimizzato delle risorse, una maggiore sicurezza con rilevamento delle minacce in tempo reale, automazione migliorata, capacità di monetizzazione dei dati e maggiore semplicità operativa. La partnership presenta BMC AMI Cloud per l'ottimizzazione dello storage, BMC AMI Security per la protezione dalle minacce, BMC AMI Ops per l'efficienza e BMC AMI DevX per le pratiche DevOps.
Hitachi Vantara y BMC Software han anunciado una alianza estratégica para mejorar los entornos de mainframe y sistemas abiertos. La asociación combina las plataformas de almacenamiento de Hitachi Vantara con las ofertas de software de BMC para ayudar a las empresas a mejorar las operaciones de TI y maximizar el valor de los datos.
Según un estudio de Forrester, el 66% de las organizaciones se está enfocando en actualizar la infraestructura de mainframe, con un 96% de los tomadores de decisiones de TI esperando beneficios futuros. La colaboración integra el portafolio de software BMC AMI para mainframe con la Virtual Storage Platform One de Hitachi y la Hitachi Content Platform (HCP).
Los principales beneficios incluyen la reducción de costos a través de un uso optimizado de los recursos, mayor seguridad con detección de amenazas en tiempo real, mejor automatización, capacidades de monetización de datos y mayor simplicidad operativa. La asociación incluye BMC AMI Cloud para la optimización del almacenamiento, BMC AMI Security para la protección contra amenazas, BMC AMI Ops para la eficiencia y BMC AMI DevX para las prácticas de DevOps.
히타치 반타라와 BMC 소프트웨어가 메인프레임 및 오픈 시스템 환경을 개선하기 위한 전략적 제휴를 발표했습니다. 이 파트너십은 히타치 반타라의 스토리지 플랫폼과 BMC의 소프트웨어 솔루션을 결합하여 기업이 IT 운영을 개선하고 데이터 가치를 극대화하는 데 도움을 줍니다.
포레스터의 연구에 따르면, 66%의 조직이 메인프레임 인프라 업데이트에 집중하고 있으며, 96%의 IT 의사결정자가 향후 혜택을 기대하고 있습니다. 이 협업은 BMC AMI 메인프레임 소프트웨어 포트폴리오와 히타치의 가상 스토리지 플랫폼 원 및 히타치 콘텐츠 플랫폼(HCP)을 통합합니다.
주요 혜택으로는 리소스 사용 최적화를 통한 비용 절감, 실시간 위협 탐지를 통한 보안 강화, 개선된 자동화, 데이터 수익화 기능 및 운영 단순화가 포함됩니다. 이 파트너십은 스토리지 최적화를 위한 BMC AMI 클라우드, 위협 보호를 위한 BMC AMI 보안, 효율성을 위한 BMC AMI Ops, DevOps 관행을 위한 BMC AMI DevX를 특징으로 합니다.
Hitachi Vantara et BMC Software ont annoncé une alliance stratégique pour améliorer les environnements mainframe et systèmes ouverts. Ce partenariat associe les plateformes de stockage de Hitachi Vantara aux offres logicielles de BMC pour aider les entreprises à améliorer leurs opérations informatiques et à maximiser la valeur des données.
Selon une étude de Forrester, 66% des organisations se concentrent sur la mise à jour de l'infrastructure mainframe, avec 96% des décideurs IT s'attendant à des avantages futurs. La collaboration intègre le portefeuille logiciel BMC AMI pour mainframe avec la Virtual Storage Platform One de Hitachi et la Hitachi Content Platform (HCP).
Les principaux avantages incluent la réduction des coûts grâce à une utilisation optimisée des ressources, une sécurité renforcée avec détection des menaces en temps réel, une automatisation améliorée, des capacités de monétisation des données et une simplicité opérationnelle accrue. Le partenariat comprend BMC AMI Cloud pour l'optimisation du stockage, BMC AMI Security pour la protection contre les menaces, BMC AMI Ops pour l'efficacité et BMC AMI DevX pour les pratiques DevOps.
Hitachi Vantara und BMC Software haben eine strategische Allianz angekündigt, um Mainframe- und offene Systemumgebungen zu verbessern. Die Partnerschaft kombiniert die Speicherplattformen von Hitachi Vantara mit den Softwarelösungen von BMC, um Unternehmen dabei zu helfen, IT-Betrieb zu optimieren und den Datenwert zu maximieren.
Laut einer Studie von Forrester konzentrieren sich 66% der Organisationen darauf, die Mainframe-Infrastruktur zu aktualisieren, wobei 96% der IT-Entscheider zukünftige Vorteile erwarten. Die Zusammenarbeit integriert das BMC AMI Mainframe-Softwareportfolio mit der Virtual Storage Platform One von Hitachi und der Hitachi Content Platform (HCP).
Zu den wichtigsten Vorteilen gehören Kostenreduktion durch optimierte Ressourcennutzung, verbesserte Sicherheit durch Echtzeit-Bedrohungserkennung, verbesserte Automatisierung, Datenmonetarisierungsmöglichkeiten und erhöhte betriebliche Einfachheit. Die Partnerschaft umfasst BMC AMI Cloud zur Speicheroptimierung, BMC AMI Security zum Bedrohungsschutz, BMC AMI Ops für Effizienz und BMC AMI DevX für DevOps-Praktiken.
- Integration of BMC AMI portfolio with Hitachi's storage platforms enables cost reduction through optimized resource use
- Enhanced security features including real-time threat detection and encryption
- Data monetization capabilities through transformation of mainframe data for AI/ML solutions
- Automation tools to streamline operations and reduce manual tasks
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New alliance combines Hitachi Vantara's data infrastructure with BMC's software expertise to help enterprises reduce costs, optimize operations and secure mainframe data
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As organizations increasingly adopt hybrid cloud technologies, they face new challenges in data management, security and operational efficiency. A recent Forrester study found that
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:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- With a focus on efficiency and automation, BMC automation and scheduling tools leverage built-in AI to streamline operations.
- BMC AMI DevX
- 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."
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