IBM Targets Application Modernization Across Hybrid Clouds

IBM has launched new capabilities for modernizing applications across hybrid cloud environments.

Application modernization is a big deal. Thousands of organizations throughout the world still rely on decades-old programs that run locally and on-premises. But in a world of remote and hybrid work, as well as ongoing digital transformation, they need to bring these expensive platforms — that they are often locked into — into the cloud era.

One way IBM intends to enable this is by delivering IBM Z as a service on IBM Cloud. This will support development and testing environments, as well as tools for developing hybrid apps. The capability will be available in the second half of the year.

“IBM recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to modernization,” said Tarun Chopra, vice president of IBM Z Hybrid Cloud. “By leveraging both IBM Z and IBM Cloud, clients can benefit from a hybrid cloud approach that allows them to capitalize on the innovations, technical advancements, security andresiliency of each platform.”

IBM also will make the IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Stack generally available on March 15.