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.