Hitachi Vantara and BMC to transform mainframe and open systems environments

Hitachi Vantara has announced an alliance with BMC Software to innovate and optimize faster on mainframe and open systems environments. This collaboration will combine Hitachi Vantara’s advanced storage platforms with BMC’s software offerings, enabling enterprises to improve their IT operations while maximizing the value of their data.

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.”

The benefits for customers 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.

“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.”