Mainframe In-Place Optimization

Get the Most Out of Your Mainframe

Control peaks, unlock capacity, and restore balance—without changing COBOL code

  • Reduce peak CPU pressure 
  • Improve batch performance and reliability 
  • Start small and see measurable impact fast

 

Mainframe Challenges

You’re being asked to:
  • Reduce software and hardware mainframe costs 
  • Improve COBOL batch performance 
  • Support more demand with fewer resources 
  • Move faster on modernization 
 
But instead, you’re seeing:
  • CPU spikes driving up costs 
  • Batch jobs running longer and missing SLAs 
  • Constant firefighting to keep production stable
 

Common Approaches Fall Short

  • Tuning and optimization → incremental improvements, but peaks remain
  • Adding capacity → doesn’t solve the underlying issue
  • Rewrites and migrations → expensive, risky, and slow to deliver value

None of these fix the root problem: workload contention at peak

A Better Way To Fix It

JOPAZ changes how your COBOL batch workloads execute—without changing your code.

  • Makes 80%+ of COBOL batch eligible to run on zIIP instead of the general processor
  • Reduces peak CPU pressure and workload contention
  • Improves performance and batch stability
  • Works with your existing COBOL, data, and operations

Start with your most CPU-intensive COBOL batch jobs and expand over time.

What This Means For You

  • Lower peak CPU pressure and better cost control
  • More predictable and reliable batch processing
  • Get more out of your mainframe
  • Less operational firefighting
  • Progress toward modernization—without disruption

 

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Tell us what you run today, what you need to protect, and what your teams are trying to modernize. We’ll outline a zMFaaS approach that fits your environment and in-house staff.

Client Stories

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS)?

Mainframe as a Service (MFaaS) is a fully managed service that delivers mainframe computing capabilities via the cloud or hybrid infrastructure. Instead of owning and maintaining expensive on-premise mainframes, clients can access secure, scalable, and high-performance mainframe resources on a subscription basis.

What types of workloads can run on your MFaaS platform?

We support a wide range of critical workloads, including:

  • Batch and transactional processing
  • COBOL, PL/I, and Assembler applications
  • CICS, IMS, and DB2 environments
  • z/OS, z/VM, VSE, and other IBM mainframe operating systems
  • Third-party tools and legacy applications

Whether you’re in finance, healthcare, government, or retail, we can handle your enterprise-class workloads.

How secure is your MFaaS solution?

Security is our top priority. Our MFaaS environments are hosted in SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and/or FedRAMP-compliant data centers. We implement:

  • 24/7 monitoring and incident response
  • Role-based access controls (RBAC)
  • Encryption at rest and in transit
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Data backup and disaster recovery protocols

We also support compliance with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks.

What are the benefits of moving to MFaaS?
  • Cost Optimization – Avoid capital expenditures (CapEx) and only pay for what you use
  • Scalability – Rapidly scale resources up or down as your business needs change
  • Reduced Risk – Leverage our redundancy, uptime SLAs, and disaster recovery plans
  • Operational Efficiency – Free your internal teams to focus on innovation, not infrastructure
  • Access to Expertise – Get direct access to senior mainframe engineers and modernization architects
Can you help us migrate from our current on-premise mainframe?

Absolutely. We provide end-to-end migration services including:

  • Discovery and assessment of your existing environment
  • Migration planning and risk mitigation
  • Data transfer and application validation
  • Cutover planning and post-migration support

We’ve completed dozens of successful migrations with minimal disruption.

How is MFaaS priced?

Our pricing is transparent and consumption-based. It typically includes:

  • Infrastructure usage (CPU, memory, storage, network)
  • Software licensing and support
  • Managed services (monitoring, patching, backups, etc.)
  • Optional services (disaster recovery, modernization, etc.)

We tailor packages to each client’s specific needs to maximize value and efficiency.

Do you offer support for legacy applications and modernization initiatives?

Yes. We specialize in maintaining legacy systems while enabling a path toward modernization. Services include:

  • Application refactoring or rehosting
  • Interface/API development
  • Integration with cloud-native services
  • Hybrid cloud enablement
Where is your infrastructure located?

We operate multiple secure, geographically redundant data centers across North America, ensuring business continuity, high availability, and compliance with data residency requirements. On-premise and hybrid hosting models are also available.

Who are your typical clients?

Our clients include mid-sized to large enterprises, government agencies, and service providers in:

  • Financial Services and Insurance
  • Healthcare
  • State and Local Government
  • Defense
  • Education
  • Logistics & Manufacturing

They rely on us for mission-critical uptime, operational excellence, and deep mainframe expertise.

How do I get started?

It’s simple:

  1. Contact us for an initial consultation
  2. We’ll assess your current environment and business goals
  3. You’ll receive a customized proposal and migration plan
  4. Once approved, we’ll begin onboarding and transition

Our team will guide you every step of the way.