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IBM z17

IBM z17

The Mainframe Reimagined for the AI Era

Overview

What it is

The International Business Machines Corporation is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, with operations in over 170 countries.

Intent

I need it when

Unify data management and governance across hybrid cloud environments

IBM z17 integrates with hybrid cloud platforms to centralize data governance, enable real-time AI across the enterprise, and turn mainframe data into actionable insights while maintaining strict compliance and security controls.

Strengthen cyber resilience and ensure business continuity against persistent threats

z17 provides resilient infrastructure with advanced data protection capabilities, enabling organizations to detect threats faster, protect critical data, and recover quickly from incidents through secure replication and immutable snapshots.

Scale enterprise operations with proven, high-performance computing infrastructure

z17 delivers enterprise-grade mainframe performance for organizations managing large-scale workloads, supporting 300,000+ IBM employees across 170+ countries and proven through IBM's own Client Zero deployment model before scaling to clients.

Modernize mainframe infrastructure to support AI-driven business execution

IBM z17 enables organizations to redefine the mainframe as an engine for business execution in the AI era, embedding intelligence into core systems and workflows while maintaining proven reliability and security for mission-critical operations.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • Organization requires transparent, publicly listed per-unit pricing for budget forecasting
  • Small businesses or startups seeking entry-level mainframe solutions without enterprise sales engagement
  • Users needing self-service purchasing or immediate deployment without vendor consultation
  • Organizations with limited IT infrastructure expertise for mainframe system administration
  • Buyers seeking commodity hardware with standardized pricing models rather than custom enterprise solutions
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