"I can build a multi-region cloud application, but things like data synchronization and high availability are things I need to build into application logic. The mainframe has that in the platform, which shields developers from complexity."
"Mission-critical applications that are unlikely to change much for a decade are best-suited to the machines, as are Linux applications because the open source OS runs on IBM's hardware."
"Galimberti has seen multiple business cases in which moving from VMware to IBM makes sense under Broadcom's policy of requiring customers to buy its full Cloud Foundation private cloud stack."
"IBM continues to invest and innovate, and that the mainframe shows potential for workloads like AI, especially with recent upgrades to its Spyre accelerators."
VMware users may find it more cost-effective to transition to IBM mainframes rather than adopting Broadcom's new licensing model. Gartner's Alessandro Galimberti highlights that mainframes excel in data synchronization and high availability, which simplifies application development. While not suitable for all applications, mission-critical and Linux applications benefit from mainframes' transactional consistency. IBM's z/VM hypervisor enhances Linux performance, making the ecosystem appealing for VMware users managing numerous Linux VMs. Galimberti notes that IBM's ongoing innovation, such as the Spyre accelerators, supports the mainframe's relevance in modern workloads.
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