Mainframe Storage Management
Controlling data management can be a daunting task. BCL offers a variety of services for mainframe storage management. The solution includes an analysis of the client’s systems hardware, software storage requirements, DASD, tape usage, and plans for future growth. BCL has experience with most hardware storage solutions including the implementation of Ramac Virtual Array (RVA) […]
Websphere Host on Demand
IBM’s WebSphere Host On-Demand product provides quick, easy and secure access to host applications using a standard Java-enabled Web browser. WebSphere Host On-Demand requires no client or middleware software, minimizing software implementation and maintenance costs. Supported are System z, System i and DEC/UNIX platforms, as well as TN3270E, TN5250, VT52, VT100, VT220 and IBM CICS© […]
Mainframe Consolidation
Mainframe Consolidation/Relocation One of the most difficult projects that faces an Information Technology (IT) department is the consolidation of two or more Data Centers. Often the scope of such a project is tremendous and crosses many boundaries of expertise. Lack of planning, extended time frames and budget overruns challenge many mainframe consolidations. BCL has successfully […]
IBM Technical Enterprise Support
Team up with experts at BCL for your IBM Enterprise support needs. BCL provides certified expertise in a wide range of areas at competitive prices to help you reach your business goals by leveraging technology and maximizing resources. When you have a problem or question, BCL’s consultants are here to help. Consultants can be reached […]
Parallel Sysplex
BCL’s implementation services for Parallel Sysplex is a set of services that enable you to establish a Parallel Sysplex environment. The services provide help in defining, building, and implementing a Parallel Sysplex to provide a basis for future exploitation. This service provides specific deliverables and support to accelerate your production use of Parallel Sysplex. The […]
CICS Transaction Server
Clients benefit from the informed advice, planning methodologies, design, implementation skills provided by BCL to a growing number of major Information Technology (IT) projects throughout the nation. BCL provides high value service for CICS environments including CICS support, installation, conversion, CICS migration, and performance tuning/capacity planning. BCL maximizes the effectiveness of CICS to improve productivity […]
z/OS UNIX System Services
z/OS UNIX System Services or z/OS UNIX (formerly known as OpenEdition Services) are now very tightly integrated into the System z platform. z/OS UNIX System Services is considered an essential element in the open and distributed computing strategy undertaken by IBM. By leveraging the ability to use the z/OS operating system out-of-the-box as a UNIX […]
z/VM Services
VM (Virtual Machine) has long been recognized as a robust computing platform, spanning the entire IBM Z and LinuxONE server families. Every day, virtually millions of people access information served by VM systems. With rich function and superior quality, z/VM continues as the premier virtualization solution for IBM Z and LinuxONE servers. z/VM provides a […]
Mainframe Performance
The need to accurately forecast business strategy and projected growth is a primary focus of many Information Technology (IT) managers today. They are asking: Mainframe Capacity Planning & Performance Reporting To this end, BCL provides Mainframe Capacity Planning and Performance Reporting for z/OS systems. Mainframe Capacity Planning is the estimation of future computing resources, including […]
z/OS Security Server (RACF)
z/OS Security Server (RACF) The reasons for security solutions and policies for System z networks and Internet connectivity are obvious. With numerous third party security suites available on the market, the time spent trying to internally define and document security policies and requirements can be the most important time spent. BCL’s staff can facilitate the […]