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30 companies use IBM Z mainframes

  • 30 companies in our database
  • 13 countries
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IBM Z is a family of mainframe computers designed for mission-critical transaction processing and hybrid cloud workloads. The platform handles real-time fraud detection, payment processing, and high-volume transaction handling for enterprises in banking, insurance, and government.

We have 32 contacts across 30 organizations using IBM Z, spanning 13 countries. Most are based in the United States.

Companies
30
Contacts
32
Countries
13
Category
Enterprise mainframe

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What is IBM Z?

IBM Z is IBM's mainframe platform for large-scale transaction processing and data management. It runs z/OS and related software designed for security, resiliency, and application modernization in hybrid cloud environments. IBM manufactures the system.

Vendor
IBM
Pricing
Consumption-based (Tailored Fit Pricing) for software and hardware; pricing varies by usage metrics and licensing model

Sample companies that use IBM Z

CompanyLocationContacts
HighmarkUnited States2
Tata Consultancy ServicesIndia2
AccentureGermany1
Allianz IndiaUnited Kingdom1
American AirlinesUnited States1
CGIIndia1
CieloBrazil1
CognizantIndia1
CreditSwitzerland1
EYIndia1
Hofstra UniversitySaudi Arabia1
InfosysUnited States1

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Who you can reach at IBM Z companies

6 Software Engineers and 3 Solutions Architects dominate our contact base, along with 3 IT Support staff. These roles typically drive platform evaluation and day-to-day operation decisions.

By role

  • Software Engineer6
  • Solutions Architect3
  • IT Support3
  • Project Manager2
  • Engineering Manager2
  • QA Engineer1
  • Business Analyst1
  • Systems Administrator1

By role, measured in contacts.

By country

  • United States12
  • India9
  • Brazil1
  • Germany1
  • Italy1
  • Australia1
  • Qatar1
  • Saudi Arabia1

By country, measured in contacts.

IBM Z alternatives

  1. 1. IBM Power

    IBM's alternative mainframe family; differs in processor architecture and workload focus

  2. 2. HPE ProLiant DL

    x86-based server line for enterprise computing; cited as an IBM Z alternative for some workloads

  3. 3. Fujitsu mainframes

    Alternative mainframe platform for transaction-heavy enterprise environments

  4. 4. Dell PowerEdge

    x86 server alternative mentioned as an option for some IBM Z use cases

Frequently asked questions

Who at these companies uses IBM Z?
6 Software Engineers make up the largest group in our contact base. 3 Solutions Architects and 3 IT Support staff are also well represented, along with 2 Project Managers and 2 Engineering Managers.
What other enterprise tools do these organizations run?
Many also use Microsoft Teams and Webex Meetings for collaboration. Some run IBM CICS Transaction Server and IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions alongside IBM Z, and others use Google Workspace and Dropbox Paper.
Which industries and companies use IBM Z?
Our database includes financial services (Highmark, Allianz India), consulting firms (Accenture, EY, Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services), travel (American Airlines), higher education (Hofstra University), and system integrators (CGI). These span banking, insurance, healthcare, and government sectors.
How much does IBM Z cost?
Pricing is consumption-based under IBM's Tailored Fit Pricing model and varies by hardware, software, and usage metrics. Exact costs depend on licensing agreements and are typically negotiated per customer.

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