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z/INSIGHT for Mainframe Optimization

Software-based service for mainframe performance management

z/INSIGHT is an innovative, software-based service for z/OS environments, developed by SVA. It combines expert services with intelligent software in a way that’s truly unique. At the heart of z/INSIGHT is the decades of experience our mainframe consultants bring — not just technical expertise, but a deep understanding of your individual requirements and needs.

Intelligent software, expert services, and decades of mainframe know-how — together, they set the stage for smarter and more impactful mainframe optimization. From precise data analysis to actionable recommendations, all the way through implementation and success monitoring. With z/INSIGHT, we’re with you every step of the way. We make sure your mainframe doesn’t just operate but truly excels at peak performance.

Your toughest mainframe challenges, solved.

Many companies face the same challenges in the mainframe space: lack of transparency is one of the biggest obstacles in modern mainframe management. Without clear visibility into workloads, system utilization, and performance bottlenecks, informed decisions are nearly impossible. Early reactions to critical developments become equally challenging.

At the same time, organizations are struggling with a critical skills shortage. Experienced mainframe specialists are hard to find, and existing staff often lack the expertise to efficiently analyze complex system data. The consequences are serious: rising costs from expensive mainframe infrastructures and increasing difficulty in meeting SLAs.

This is where z/INSIGHT comes in. Our software-based service delivers significantly better mainframe performance, ensures SLA compliance, and sustainably reduces costs.

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Turn raw mainframe data into smart decisions with z/INSIGHT

Bringing Light into the Darkness of your Mainframe

With z/INSIGHT, you turn data into decisions. Our service leverages the extensive SMF data from your z/OS environment as the basis for precise analysis. This data captures all the critical details about workloads, resource utilization, and system activity.

We consolidate and interpret this data to deliver clear, actionable recommendations, including performance optimization, cost control, strategic capacity planning and more.

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Key benefits of z/INSIGHT

Performance Optimization

In-depth analyses, early bottleneck detection, and identification of underperforming applications and workloads.

SLA Compliance

Clear & detailed reports with actionable recommendations support compliance with Service Level Agreements.

Higher Transparency

Clear insights into your z/OS environment, including subsystems like CICS, DB2, and more – for a complete picture of your system environment.

Saved time

Root cause analysis completed in just a few days instead of weeks of manual effort.

Cost Reduction

Identification of areas for improvement and targeted actions to reduce resource consumption and licensing costs.

Capacity Planning

By analyzing historical SMF data, we support decision-making in budget planning, investments, and compliance matters.

z/INSIGHT SaaS-solution for detailed visualizations

Our software-based service also includes the z/INSIGHT software as a SaaS solution. The z/INSIGHT software filters and aggregates your system data and presents it on modern, interactive dashboards and reports.

Interactive dashboards

The dashboards in z/INSIGHT provide a comprehensive view of SMF data across all critical areas of the mainframe: from batch jobs, workloads, and CPU utilization to storage, network, and security activities, as well as DB2 and CICS. Thanks to flexible customization options, you can tailor the dashboards precisely to your requirements. This ensures a clear, interactive display of the information that truly matters to you.

450+ reports with drill-down function

z/INSIGHT offers more than 450 reports with drill-down capabilities for deep insights into system and performance data. Seamlessly move from a high-level overview to detailed analysis: dive into individual reports to precisely examine key metrics and root causes, enabling faster problem resolution. Whether you’re analyzing workload behavior, resource utilization, or performance anomalies, z/INSIGHT’s 450+ consolidated, easy-to-understand reports keep your teams informed and help them make confident decisions.

CEC Overview

The CEC overview in z/INSIGHT provides a centralized view of your entire mainframe infrastructure. Hosting customers see only the information intended for them. This consolidated overview brings all critical components together in a single, easy-to-navigate interface — giving IT teams a clear understanding of system architecture, resource allocation, and operational status immediately.

WLM Policies

z/INSIGHT enables visualization and analysis of Workload Management (WLM) policies and priorities. At a glance, you can see how workloads are classified, prioritized, and managed within the system, ensuring optimal resource allocation and performance. With detailed insights into WLM configurations, you gain the ability to understand impacts caused by policies, identify changes, and adjust workloads with precision.

Your data. Our expertise. Your success.

Why z/INSIGHT is the right choice for you

z/INSIGHT is more than a solution — it’s your key to turning complex data into clear strategies that optimize and future-proof your mainframe operations. z/INSIGHT combines the best of both worlds: an expert service powered by SVA’s deep mainframe expertise and a modern SaaS solution. You benefit not only from a software-based service for mainframe optimization but also from a partner who understands your challenges and delivers real mainframe solutions.

SVA’s Mainframe Expertise

Recognized and independent mainframe consulting company in the market
60 SVA mainframe consultants with expertise across all areas
Present at nearly all German mainframe customers with further support services
Largest IBM Business Partner in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (consultants, revenue)
Extensive IBM zStack expertise (over 500 badges and certifications)

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