Mainframe Cost Optimization: Mainframe Survey

The In FUTURE of the mainframe 6th Annual Mainframe Survey 85% 67 52 %. from IT PROFESSIONALS AMERICAS Who participated in the survey 1347 %, RESPONDENTS +$1BILLION Mainframe optimism continues to grow 63% Despite cost concerns in the face of recent economic downturn, mainframe systems are continuing to experience 57% strong growth in today's hybrid data center. 51% Percentage of surveyed who think the mainframe will continue to grow 2011 2007 2010 Mainframe security strengths 2011 75% For the first time, the security 2010 70% advantages of mainframes surpassed availability as a reason for purchase. These security advantages played 2009 65% a key role in increased MIPS consumption. 2008 62% Percentage of surveyed who think security strengths contributed to continued investment Talent gap concerns ALERT! of companies surveyed are concerned about qualified staffing One-third of companies are concerned about qualified staffing. Intelligent Technology Organizations are addressing their mainframe skill needs via internal training programs, Mainframe hiring experienced candidates, Status and using technology with built-in intelligence. Increasing Concerns Intelligent Feedback Social media adoption Respondents are more likely to want to manage Mobile Support Social Media their mainframe IT staff are beginning to see 34% environment from their 25% iPad or mobile. social media as an effective tool, and are increasingly interacting with their systems via mobile and iPad apps. Users Respondents are less likely are also using social media to want to incorporate as a means to communicate social media functionality with team members. within their mainframe management applications. BMC Industry Insights (bmcsoftware We learned a lot from our survey respondents. You can too. To get the facts and learn more, go to bmc.com/mainframesurvey. ООoб 1111 1111