Mainframe FinOps, IBM Z pricing, and what the platform is actually doing — written for the teams who run it.
Cost Reduction
Most mainframe cost programs start by trying to use fewer MIPS. That is the wrong target, because IBM has never (...)
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Cost Reduction, Observability
IBM has been promoting the Tailored Fit Pricing (TFP) model, citing benefits such as fixed costs, no peak-hour management, and (...)
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Cost Reduction, FinOps
For the last seven years, IBM has been pushing mainframe customers toward Tailored Fit Pricing (TFP). If your account team (...)
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Cost Reduction, FinOps
The AWLC vs TFP decision is now at the top of mind for most mainframe leaders. Both are IBM mainframe (...)
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Cost Reduction
Businesses are constantly seeking ways to modernize their infrastructure to stay competitive and agile. One such crucial aspect is the (...)
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