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Cost Reduction
How to Lower TFP Baseline Before Signing IBM's Contract
June 1, 2026

IBM Tailored Fit Pricing contract

Cost Reduction
Three TFP Risks Every Mainframe Customer Needs to Manage
May 29, 2026

TFP risks every mainframe customer must manage: consumption creep, the Dev/Test container ratchet, and renewal baseline drift

Mainframe Modernization
AI Mainframe Cost: Why It's Growing 3x Faster — and What to Do About It
May 25, 2026

AI workloads are growing mainframe MIPS capacity 3x faster. Here's how AWLC and TFP customers can control AI-driven cost growth — without leaving the mainframe.

Cost Reduction
AWLC vs TFP: Should You Switch to IBM Tailored Fit Pricing?
May 15, 2026

What you give up when you stop managing peaks. Before you walk into IBM negotiation you need to understand both sides of the equation

Data Integration
Best Data Observability Tools for Hybrid Environments
June 26, 2025

Explore the best data observability tools for hybrid IT environments. Benefit from integrated observability across mainframes and distributed systems.

Mainframe Modernization
Modern Mainframe Computer: Sustaining the Legacy
March 17, 2025

Mainframe Evolution through the Decades. This post explores the history of the mainframe and examines the characteristics of its modern form, demonstrating its continuing importance in our digital world.

Mainframe Modernization
How to Optimize Your Tailored Fit Pricing (TFP) Environment for Maximum Efficiency
January 22, 2025

Transform your TFP from a fixed-cost model to a strategic framework that supports growth, whether it's staying within contractual boundaries, achieving more with the same budget, or planning future commitments.

Data Integration
Unlocking Insights: The Power and Potential of a Data Observability Platform
December 13, 2024

Data observability is a crucial technology that offers deep visibility into complex IT environments. By integrating metrics, logs, and traces, it provides a comprehensive view of system performance and behavior.

Cost Reduction
Maximizing Savings: Transitioning from CMP to Tailored Fit Pricing
November 26, 2024

If you're operating under the CMP model, moving to Tailored Fit Pricing can seem complex. However, with the right preparation, you can achieve up to a 20% reduction on your MLC bills.

Mainframe Modernization
Mainframe Solutions to Take IT Operations to the Next Level
October 31, 2024

Elevate your IT operations with ZETALY's mainframe solutions. Achieve unmatched efficiency, cost savings, and observability to drive superior decision-making

Cost Reduction
Transitioning from AWLC to Tailored Fit Pricing: A Guide for Mainframe Optimization
October 1, 2024

Before making the leap to TFP, businesses currently on AWLC should focus on optimizing their environment to reduce their baseline costs.

Cost Reduction
Mainframe MIPS Cost: Strategies for Cost-Effective IT Operations
September 17, 2024

Discover essential strategies for optimizing mainframe MIPS costs to ensure cost-effective IT operations and get back control of operational expenses.