Mainframe software for IBM System z

Integration at every levelNew software for IBM zEnterprise exploits the breakthrough capabilities of the new zEC12 system to deliver a fully optimised platform for cloud, data, security and modernisation

What we offer

Products, solutions, events and resources for:

Mainframe applications (US)

Develop, integrate, modernise and deploy your applications and new workloads - including Rational Developer, CICS, WebSphere Application Server, MQ, Portals, and more

Mainframe data management (US)

Empower your information with databases, tools, data warehousing, content management, business intelligence/analytics - including DB2, IMS, InfoSphere, Cognos and more

Mainframe service management (US)

Effectively manage mainframe performance, availability, workloads, software assets, provisioning, storage, security and SNA & IP - including Omegamon, ITCAM and more

Mainframe software for Linux (US)

Reduce complexity and cost, and extend the flexibility of the mainframe for cloud computing, advanced virtualisation and consolidation, and ISV performance

More System z software links

Find more System z software resources in this extensive listing:

Announcing more than 30 IBM Software products for zEnterprise.

  • The new IBM zEnterprise EC12 (zEC12) is the world's fastest, most scalable and secure enterprise system, and new software offerings combine with the zEC12 to constitute a platform unparalleled in its ability to integrate resources for cloud, data, security and modernisation.

Customise the IDC White Paper on IBM zEnterprise for your organisation now!

  • IDC. Analyze the future. IBM

    IDC. Analyse the future. IBMIDC has created this Dynamic White Paper to allow you to examine the infrastructure needs for your unique workloads. By providing details about your specific IT environment, you will be able to leverage the world-leading data repository available only from IDC to gain insight into the key requirements needed to best run specific workloads within your organisation. You will also learn about the IBM z System’s approach to managing these workloads, and how the z System may be able to benefit your organisation.

Webcasts, Webinars & Virtual events

  • Webinar: Why Marist College transforms University IT delivery with IBM

    Discover why and how Marist College has been able to provide exceptional student experience gaining competitive advantage in a challenging marketplace.

  • System z Software Technology Summit


    To access Replay please click here

  • Announcement webcast


    Hear IBM leaders and experts discuss the next generation of zEnterprise.

Transforming IT delivery in higher education

Access information on how Universities can become more efficient in their operations and deliver an exceptional student experience in a challenging and rapidly changing marketplace.

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Webcasts, Webinars & Virtual events

  • Webinar: Why Marist College transforms University IT delivery with IBM

    Discover why and how Marist College has been able to provide exceptional student experience gaining competitive advantage in a challenging marketplace.
    Replay the webinar

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  • System z – Smarter Software for a Smarter Planet

    Find out more about System z events and resources available

  • Enterprise Cloud Computing

    The mainframe represents a compelling proposition as a cloud hosting environment.

  • Real world IBM System z Stories

    How Businesses are leveraging mainframe solutions for better economics and competitive advantage

Steven Dickens

Hybrid Computing & New Workload Specialist IBM UK
IBM Sales & Distribution, Software Sales

Steven Dickens

Steven takes a leadership role in working with clients to drive new workloads onto the System z platform; these could be new or existing clients in the UK and Ireland. Steven has an eclectic background spanning a 17-year career and a number of technology arenas that enables him to bring innovative approaches to client issues whether they are infrastructure, software or business solution focused.



Mainframe and Hybrid Computing (link resides outside of ibm.com)

Blog focused on the IBM Mainframe or System z or even zEnterprise. Looking to cover Cloud Computing, new workloads on the platform and general IT and Computing issues of the day.



IBM System z

Find out more about how IBM’s clients are leveraging System z hardware and software solutions to drive out cost and increase revenue.