It’s 3 AM, and your phone buzzes—another system alert. A critical workload is lagging, and users are starting to notice. You roll out of bed, still half-asleep, and scramble to log in. The clock is ticking as you dive into the usual chaos—flipping between tools, scanning endless logs, cross-checking dashboards, and firing off a desperate message to a colleague, hoping they’re awake to help.
By the time you identify the issue, half an hour (or more) is gone. Sound familiar?
Now, imagine this instead: You get the alert, ask a simple question, and within seconds, an AI-powered assistant gives you the exact insight you need—what’s wrong, what’s impacted, and how to fix it.
For years, managing IBM Z® systems meant relying on deep expertise, years of experience, and a fair bit of intuition. But what if those insights were not locked in the minds of a few experts? What if anyone—whether a seasoned pro or someone new to mainframes—could access the right knowledge instantly and even automate complex tasks?
That is exactly what IBM watsonx Assistant for Z delivers. It’s not just another tool—it’s a smarter, faster way to manage your mainframe.
Why IBM watsonx Assistant for Z?
IBM watsonx Assistant for Z enhances productivity by eliminating time-consuming manual tasks, providing instant guidance, and codifying expert knowledge to ensure critical expertise is always accessible. Users can quickly access system health insights, automate workflows, and personalize the assistant based on their role or team needs.
Transforming Mainframe Operations
Smarter Operations with AI-Driven Conversations
Mainframe operators traditionally rely on multiple tools—OMEGAMON for monitoring, System Automation for policy management, IntelliMagic Vision for performance analysis, and more. Constantly switching between them delays issue resolution. Now, IBM watsonx Assistant for Z provides a centralized, AI-driven interface that answers queries, identifies issues, and recommends corrective actions. Instead of navigating through multiple tools, users can simply ask their AI assistant and get instant insights.
Effortless Automation with Low-Code Skills Studio
With an intuitive low-code interface, IBM watsonx Assistant for Z enables users to build custom workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and integrate with existing automation tools like Ansible, REXX, and JCL. Whether automating alerts or generating ServiceNow tickets, this platform makes advanced automation accessible to all.
Flexible Deployment with Lower Hardware Requirements
Optimized for both on-premises and cloud environments, IBM watsonx Assistant for Z reduces infrastructure costs by supporting cost-effective GPUs and requiring fewer resources. This results in a lower total cost of ownership (TCO), making AI-driven automation more accessible and efficient.
Powered by IBM watsonx Orchestrate
IBM watsonx Assistant for Z is built on IBM watsonx Orchestrate, leveraging a customized large language model (LLM) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) framework to deliver reliable, domain-specific AI insights tailored for IBM Z operations.
Ready to Elevate Your Mainframe Experience?
With IBM watsonx Assistant for Z, mainframe productivity reaches new heights. Say goodbye to complex workflows, knowledge silos, and time-consuming manual tasks—this is AI-powered efficiency at its best.
But this is just the beginning. What will you build? What new efficiencies will you unlock? The future of mainframe operations is waiting.
Want to see it in action? Explore the interactive demo and discover how IBM watsonx Assistant for Z can transform your mainframe operations today!