The IT Leader’s Guide to Cutting Mainframe Costs
Discover five ways to reduce mainframe costs—without migrating off-platform. In this expert guide, Ensono explores how Mainframe-as-a-Service (MFaaS) enables IT leaders to cut spend, modernize operations, and close the skills gap—all while keeping mission-critical workloads secure and stable. Whether you’re facing rising infrastructure and software costs or struggling with mainframe talent shortages, this is your roadmap to a more cost-efficient future.
What you’ll learn in this whitepaper:
- Five cost optimization levers used by leading IT organizations
- How MFaaS shifts CapEx to OpEx with scalable, usage-based pricing
- The impact of automation and AIOps on performance and efficiency
- How to manage peak workloads without overprovisioning infrastructure
- Strategies for overcoming the mainframe talent crisis
- Real-world examples of public- and private-sector savings
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Mainframe-as-a-Service (MFaaS)?
MFaaS is a fully managed mainframe model that provides scalable infrastructure, automation, and expert support on a consumption-based pricing model—just like cloud.
Can I reduce mainframe costs without replatforming?
Yes. Ensono’s MFaaS helps IT leaders cut total cost of ownership without the disruption or risk of migration. It works with your current systems and adapts to your pace.
What kinds of savings can I expect?
Clients featured in the guide achieved 20–40% savings, reduced outages, and improved resilience—while maintaining control of their mainframe environments.
Ready to rethink your mainframe strategy?
Read the guide now and start reducing costs with a smarter, more flexible approach to mainframe management.
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