Trends Report

How To Reduce IBM System z Mainframe Software Costs

Two Strategies And Six Tips To Save Money In 2012

March 13th, 2012
Mark Bartrick, Principal Consultant
Mark Bartrick Principal Consultant
With contributors:
Christine Ferrusi Ross , Kelsey Stone

Summary

If your organization is running an IBM System z mainframe, there are several ways you may be able to do more with less. As a sophisticated sourcing and vendor management (SVM) professional, you've already gotten all of the low-hanging fruit by negotiating hard with IBM when you first contracted with the vendor. So what's next? Rather than file the IBM contract in a drawer while you look elsewhere for cost-saving opportunities, consider your options to drive more value out of your investment in System z. This report outlines two primary strategies that will help reduce your software costs and save your business money in 2012.

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