Singapore – Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. specialising in data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management, has teamed up with software solutions firm BMC Software to accelerate innovation and streamline operations across mainframe and open systems platforms.
As part of the initiative, Hitachi Vantara’s advanced storage platforms will be integrated with BMC’s software offerings, empowering enterprises to enhance IT operations and unlock greater value from their data.
Said alliance further aims to improve the operational capabilities of enterprises with a suite of easily deployable solutions tailored for hybrid cloud environments.
By incorporating BMC’s AMI mainframe software portfolio with Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform One and Hitachi Content Platform (HCP), businesses can streamline mainframe operations and lower operating costs.
Customers can benefit from this partnership as it offers reduced costs, enhanced security, improved automation, data monetisation, and increased simplicity.
Greg Bucyk, vice president of strategic partners and alliances at Hitachi Vantara, said, “By establishing this strategic partnership with BMC, we are addressing the evolving demands of hybrid cloud solutions and supporting our clients’ journey toward innovation. This collaboration enables organisations to maximise the value of their data, turning challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth and upgraded operational efficiency.”
In addition, key components of the BMC AMI portfolio include (1) BMC AMI Cloud, a solution that integrates with HCP to optimise mainframe secondary storage costs, streamline complexity, and increase scalability; (2) BMC AMI Security, a solution that enhances and complements Hitachi Vantara’s existing mainframe security capabilities; (3) BMC AMI Ops, tools used to leverage built-in AI to streamline operations; and lastly (4) BMC AMI DevX, allowing developers to innovate faster with its solutions for developing, testing, modernising, and deploying using modern DevOps practices.
John McKenny, senior vice president and general manager, Intelligent Z Optimisation and Transformation at BMC, also said, “This partnership helps improve delivery of innovative, practical solutions that help organisations maximise their data. Hitachi Vantara and BMC’s alliance combines Hitachi Vantara’s leading data infrastructure with BMC AMI’s software expertise to unlock mainframe potential. In particular, we expect that it will accelerate our clients’ ability to secure and future-proof their mainframe environments in the hybrid cloud reality which they face.”
“Integrating mainframe data is essential for success in today’s hybrid cloud environments, yet many organisations face challenges like outdated applications and security concerns,” stated Steve White, program vice president for IDC’s worldwide channels and alliances research.
“The partnership between Hitachi Vantara and BMC helps address these issues by offering efficient, low-risk solutions for modernisation. This collaboration enhances IT systems and allows organisations to tap into cloud benefits more quickly, supporting innovation and helping businesses maintain a competitive edge in a changing market.”
