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Description
As the pace of digitization accelerates, the intricacies of managing mainframe capacity and associated costs also increase significantly. The BMC AMI Capacity and Cost portfolio enhances system availability, anticipates capacity constraints in advance, and streamlines mainframe software expenses, which can account for a staggering 30-50 percent of the overall mainframe budget. Striking a balance between risk and efficiency is essential to achieving operational resilience, necessitating clear visibility into workload fluctuations that could affect both mainframe availability and business requirements. The management of mainframe software licensing costs and pricing structures can be clarified, providing measurable business insights into technical cost data and their underlying factors. By diagnosing capacity challenges before they disrupt operations, organizations can leverage intelligent workflows informed by nearly 50 years of BMC expertise, thus empowering the future generation of mainframe systems. Additionally, effectively managing the capacity settings of less critical workloads can lead to cost optimization while simultaneously safeguarding service levels, further enhancing organizational efficiency. In this way, businesses can remain agile and responsive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Description
BMC AMI Cost Management offers comprehensive reporting driven by data, enabling budget forecasts and impact modeling while effectively pinpointing areas for cost optimization by converting technical cost information into valuable business metrics. This solution features transparent cost reporting through user-friendly, interactive dashboards that monitor historical performance and efficiency gains, as well as analyze both system and overall cost data. It allows for the detection of workloads that contribute to mainframe software expenses, enabling businesses to align their cost optimization strategies with actual demand. Furthermore, the platform employs predictive analytics to assess the implications of optimizing IBM software license costs, aiding in planning and continuous budget oversight. It also ensures proactive monitoring of planned versus actual expenditures, highlighting variances and predicting whether expenses might jeopardize the budget. Additionally, the Tailored Fit Pricing (TFP) reporting capabilities grant insight into monthly TFP cost drivers, empowering organizations to manage their TFP expenses effectively while fostering a deeper understanding of their financial landscape. Overall, this tool serves as a critical asset for companies seeking to streamline their cost management processes and enhance financial decision-making.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
BMC Compuware Topaz Connect
BMC Middleware Management
BNM360
Bluemetrix
Cyber360
DNSWatch
E-GEN
IBM Apptio
InsightCloudSec
Kumoco Cloud Manager
Integrations
BMC Compuware Topaz Connect
BMC Middleware Management
BNM360
Bluemetrix
Cyber360
DNSWatch
E-GEN
IBM Apptio
InsightCloudSec
Kumoco Cloud Manager
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
BMC
Founded
1980
Country
United States
Website
www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-cost.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
BMC Software
Founded
1980
Country
United States
Website
www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-cost-management.html
Product Features
Cloud Cost Management
Cost Reduction Optimization
Dashboard
Data Import/Export
Data Storage
Data Visualization
Resource Usage Reporting
Roles / Permissions
Spend and Cost Reporting
Product Features
Cloud Cost Management
Cost Reduction Optimization
Dashboard
Data Import/Export
Data Storage
Data Visualization
Resource Usage Reporting
Roles / Permissions
Spend and Cost Reporting