Linux on System z offers a variety of solutions
Oracle software on System z
Together, IBM and Oracle can provide a virtualized, optimized data center.
Powerful business intelligence on System z
Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing on the same platform as the transactional data.
Effective cloud computing infrastructure
Cloud computing promises operational efficiency and cost reduction due to the standardization, automation and virtualization.
Security solutions
IBM System z servers running Linux offer an attractive foundation on which to build a comprehensive IT security infrastructure.
SAP applications
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Advantages with SAP applications on Linux connecting to DB2 for z/OS.
Comprehensive collaboration
Lotus collaboration suite provides a powerful mail and collaboration platform.
Systems management for the enterprise
Enterprise-wide systems management can provide better operational control and can lower administrative costs.
Application development can leverage advantages
Linux is often used for application development, leveraging the virtualized, well-integrated IBM development platform.
Industry solutions and applications
There are many independent software vendors developing products for Linux on System z that address a wide spectrum of business needs.
