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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:

  • What satisfies the information technology needs of today?
  • What will be the path that allows a company the ultimate in future scalability?
  • What are the short- and long-term costs and benefits?

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 system and network resources that are required to meet business needs. This plan is achieved through the use of various software tools to review historical data. Using this data and any known business objectives, we work with the client to develop a vendor-independent strategy.

z/OS has introduced many new facilities that need consideration when producing mainframe capacity planning and mainframe performance evaluation reports. Facilities such as sysplex, parallel sysplex, UNIX System Services (formerly OpenMVS), APPC/MVS, TCP/IP, and the z/OS Workload Manager are changing the focus of traditional mainframe performance and capacity management.

We at BCL provide a step-by-step approach to create a road map for the future. This makes it possible for our clients to predict, plan, improve productivity, and gain a competitive edge through better managing of their overall IT resources.

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This is the premier company that z/OS Enterprise Systems Managers and IT Systems Managers and Executives rely on for assistance, information, and support for mainframe and open-source business-critical computing.

Why Choose Us

For over 40 years, BCL has been the premier mainframe service provider for mid-market customers in the U.S. We offer our customers best in class service and we are a quality focused organization.

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Client Stories

Chief Information Officer, State Government Agency

“BCL helped us modernize our legacy systems without disrupting critical citizen services. Their team’s responsiveness and deep understanding of the public sector’s compliance landscape made them an invaluable partner. We’ve gained scalability, security, and budget efficiency — all without compromising service delivery.”

Director of IT Operations, Federal Defense Contractor

“Our mission-critical operations demand zero downtime and uncompromised security. BCL delivered exactly that. Their mainframe-as-a-service platform met all our strict security standards, while offering the agility we need to evolve. Their team feels like an extension of our own.”

VP of Technology, Regional Insurance Carrier

“Our core systems are built on decades of mainframe investment, and we needed a partner who could modernize without breaking what works. BCL delivered a seamless migration and now manages our infrastructure with the uptime and compliance we demand. We’ve saved costs and gained peace of mind.”

CTO, Private University

“BCL helped us move off aging hardware and into a cloud-based environment that better supports our student services and administrative needs. Their support team is incredibly responsive, and we’ve dramatically reduced our IT overhead while improving system performance.”

CIO, University Hospital

“We needed to secure patient data, modernize our clinical and claims systems, and ensure HIPAA compliance — all within tight timelines. BCL delivered a fully managed mainframe solution that exceeded expectations. Their technical depth and healthcare expertise made them the ideal partner.”

Head of IT, Global Logistics Firm

“Our supply chain systems depend on reliability and performance. BCL transitioned us from a legacy on-prem setup to a managed mainframe environment with zero disruption. We’re now more agile, with better visibility and uptime — and none of the hardware headaches.”

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.

We provide enterprise-grade hosting, seamless disaster recovery, and 24/7 support to keep your mainframe secure, resilient, and running at peak performance.

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