{"id":10597,"date":"2026-08-06T12:11:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T16:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/?page_id=10597"},"modified":"2026-09-14T14:53:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T18:53:57","slug":"mainframe-optimization-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/professional-services\/mainframe-optimization-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Mainframe\u00a0Optimization Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-optimize-your-ibm-z-environment-without-changing-your-cobol-applications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimize\u00a0your\u00a0IBM Z\u00a0environment without changing your COBOL applications<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your COBOL applications running on IBM Z are among your organization&#8217;s most valuable assets, supporting critical business processes with proven reliability, security, and scalability. As workload demands continue to grow, however, available General Processor (GP) capacity can become a constraint,&nbsp;limiting&nbsp;performance and restricting your ability to take on new initiatives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mainframe&nbsp;Optimization Services help organizations maximize the value of their existing IBM Z investments by&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;opportunities to redistribute COBOL workloads to&nbsp;zIIP&nbsp;specialty processors&nbsp;by using Software AG\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/jopaz\/\">JOPAZ <\/a>product. By leveraging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/jopaz\/\">JOPAZ<\/a>, organizations can reclaim valuable GP capacity, improve processing efficiency, and create room for innovation\u2014without application rewrites, data migration, or changes to existing COBOL source code.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional Services experts help you evaluate your current environment,&nbsp;identify&nbsp;optimization opportunities, and develop a strategy to achieve maximum value from your IBM Z platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-begin-simply-on-your-terms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Begin simply, on your terms.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"h-introductory-conversation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introductory conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re ready for a detailed assessment or simply want to explore your options, our Professional Services specialists can start with an introductory conversation to discuss your organization&#8217;s needs and priorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/contact\/\">Talk to an expert<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"h-one-day-workshop\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">One-day workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For organizations seeking a deeper evaluation, we also offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/free-workshop-ps\/\"><u>free, one-day workshop<\/u><\/a>. Following this expert-led session tailored to your unique needs, you\u2019ll walk away with actionable insights, clear next steps, and a high-level plan. No cost, no commitment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/free-workshop-ps\/\">Book a free workshop<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect during your workshop:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identification and review of COBOL programs, copybooks, and JCL in scope&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessment of current compilation, testing, and batch processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluation of performance and benchmarking requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification of integration points with existing SDLC processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review of operational challenges and support requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Definition of priorities, risks, and modernization opportunities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshop deliverables include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessment of your current IBM Z environment and capacity utilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identified opportunities to improve processor efficiency and reclaim GP capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommended workload optimization strategy using JOPAZ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritized roadmap outlining key optimization initiatives and next steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estimated capacity gains, implementation considerations, and resource requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear recommendations to support scalable growth while preserving existing COBOL applications and operational processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/free-workshop-ps\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"5550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">no-obligation workshop<\/a>&nbsp;provides a clear understanding of your current COBOL environment and outlines practical next steps for modernization and validation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-benefits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-reclaim-capacity-improve-efficiency-enable-growth-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reclaim capacity. Improve efficiency. Enable growth.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/jopaz\/\">JOPAZ <\/a>enables organizations to&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;processor&nbsp;utilization&nbsp;and unlock&nbsp;additional&nbsp;value from their IBM Z environments. By shifting eligible COBOL workloads to&nbsp;zIIP&nbsp;specialty processors, organizations can create&nbsp;additional&nbsp;capacity while preserving existing applications and business logic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased available GP capacity for new and existing workloads&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved processing efficiency and batch performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better&nbsp;utilization&nbsp;of&nbsp;zIIP&nbsp;specialty processors&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced need for disruptive modernization projects&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preservation of existing COBOL applications and development processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater flexibility to support business growth and innovation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced scalability for future workload demands&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster realization of business value through immediate capacity gains&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations have achieved significant CPU savings for eligible COBOL batch workloads while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;their existing applications and operational processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"articletext_969775174\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service offerings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-comprehensive-services-for-capacity-optimization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comprehensive services for capacity optimization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From&nbsp;initial&nbsp;discovery through&nbsp;Proof-of-Value&nbsp;and deployment planning, our Professional Services team provides the&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;and realize optimization opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Core services&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environment discovery and workload assessment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IBM Z capacity and&nbsp;utilization&nbsp;analysis&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COBOL workload identification and profiling&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/jopaz\/\">JOPAZ <\/a>optimization strategy development&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity planning and forecasting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance analysis and validation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof-of-Value planning and execution&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimization roadmap development&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advanced capabilities&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Workload redistribution planning&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance benchmarking and measurement&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>zIIP&nbsp;utilization&nbsp;optimization&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scalability and growth planning&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational readiness assessments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mainframe modernization alignment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovation and capacity enablement strategy&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"articletext_1555444085\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trust the experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IBM Z optimization requires specialized&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;and a proven&nbsp;methodology. Our Professional Services team combines deep mainframe experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/jopaz\/\">JOPAZ <\/a>product&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;to help organizations maximize performance while minimizing risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand the importance of&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;operational stability while preparing for future growth. Rather than relying on costly rewrites or disruptive migrations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/jopaz\/\">JOPAZ <\/a>focuses on&nbsp;leveraging&nbsp;your existing assets and infrastructure to&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;unlock&nbsp;additional&nbsp;processing capacity and business value.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-left-aligned pre-footer-cta has-purple-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignfull has-grande-font-size has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1\" id=\"h-want-to-make-your-core-applications-future-ready\">Want to make your core applications future-ready?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Build on your legacy. 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