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IBM z17â„¢ and eXate: Empowering Enterprises to Simplify Compliance and Enhance Mainframe Security

  • alicewild4
  • 6 days ago
  • 3 min read

eXate is thrilled to announce that we have recently joined the IBM Technology Partner Program! This partnership is an exciting step forward, enabling us to bring cutting-edge solutions to our customers. By leveraging the power of IBM z17™ with eXate’s data protection capabilities, we provide enterprises with tools to simplify compliance, enhance security, and boost productivity.


The Hybrid Cloud Challenge: Fragmentation and High Costs

 

Today, most enterprises are building their tech estates on hybrid cloud architectures. However, when these environments are pieced together in a disjointed manner, they can lead to fragmented systems, silos, and higher operational costs, limiting innovation and agility. A more strategic and unified approach is needed—one that incorporates a Hybrid-by-Design framework, where each system and workload is placed in the most suitable computing environment. This is where IBM z17™ and eXate shine.

 

IBM Z and eXate: The Power of Hybrid-by-Design

 

A Hybrid-by-Design approach recognises the central role of mainframes in securely storing and sharing critical data. Mainframes are not just a legacy solution but a modern, vital part of any hybrid cloud strategy. 78% of executives agree that mainframe-based applications will continue to play a significant role in digital transformation, highlighting their ongoing relevance in today’s IT landscape. IBM z17™, combined with eXate, represents the ultimate example of how to execute a hybrid framework that ensures optimal performance, scalability, and security.


Mainframes are well-suited for workloads that demand the highest levels of security, reliability, and scalability, such as financial transactions or other critical enterprise applications. By assigning these workloads to IBM Z, enterprises can achieve unmatched performance and efficiency, significantly reducing costs and risks.

eXate complements IBM z17â„¢ by providing dynamic data protection and policy enforcement across hybrid environments. Together, they offer a comprehensive solution that ensures optimal performance while maintaining stringent security and compliance standards.

 

Enhancing Mainframe Security with eXate

 

In industries like banking, where compliance is critical, eXate plays a pivotal role in unifying compliance policies across different systems, ensuring that enterprises can stay ahead of evolving regulations without compromising productivity.

 

Together, IBM z17â„¢ and eXate help enterprises transform their hybrid cloud strategies into powerful, secure, and cost-effective solutions, driving innovation while ensuring that compliance is always at the forefront.


eXate adds an additional layer of data-centric security by enabling:


  • Central Access Policy Enforcement: eXate allows organisations to implement centralised, automated data protection policies that adapt to the data’s context and usage, ensuring compliance across diverse environments.

  • Data Masking and Minimisation: By applying techniques such as data masking and minimisation, eXate ensures that sensitive information is accessible only to authorised personnel, aligning with principles of least privilege and Zero Trust architectures.

  • Comprehensive Audit Trails: eXate provides detailed logging and monitoring of data access and policy enforcement actions, facilitating transparency and aiding in regulatory audits.


Integrating eXate with IBM z17’s™ security capabilities creates a fortified environment where data is protected at rest, in transit, and in use.

 

Achieving Higher ROI with a Hybrid-by-Design Strategy

 

Moreover, Enterprises adopting a hybrid-by-design approach can expect to unlock more than three times higher ROI than a hybrid-by-default approach (1).

Adopting a hybrid-by-design approach, where workloads are strategically placed in optimal environments, can lead to significant returns on investment.  Modernising mainframe applications and improving their integration within hybrid environments is crucial for digital transformation.


Looking Ahead


eXate’s collaboration with IBM represents a commitment to transforming how enterprises manage security and compliance in hybrid cloud environments. By integrating IBM z17™ with eXate’s data protection solutions, it empowers organisations to modernise confidently, ensuring that security and compliance are integral to their digital transformation strategies.


 

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