IBM ComputeMission-critical infrastructure for applications that can’t fail
High-availability applications need infrastructure that doesn’t compromise on reliability or performance. IBM Compute platforms – Power Systems for open-source workloads and IBM Z for transaction processing – deliver the uptime, throughput and security mission-critical applications demand.
- 99.99% uptime SLA across all platforms with transparent downtime tracking
- Secures 85% of the world’s business transactions through IBM Z
- FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified; supports 50+ compliance frameworks
- 1,200+ UK organisations rely on IBM compute for mission-critical applications
IBM Power Systems
Power Systems deliver high-performance computing for open-source workloads including Linux, SAP HANA and custom applications. The architecture combines multi-socket processors, direct-attached storage and network fabric in a single chassis, eliminating bottlenecks that limit x86-based systems at scale. Ideal for database workloads, ERP systems and analytics applications that benefit from unified memory and processing architecture.
IBM Z Systems
IBM Z handles transaction processing workloads with throughput that traditional IT infrastructure cannot match – processing millions of transactions per second while maintaining ACID compliance and data integrity. The platform includes cryptographic processing, data masking and audit capabilities required for banking, insurance and payment processing applications. Running applications on zSystems reduces infrastructure footprint and operational complexity.
IBM Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure
Both Power and zSystems integrate with hybrid cloud architectures, allowing teams to extend workloads across on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments. The platforms support containerisation, Kubernetes orchestration and cloud-native APIs alongside traditional hosted applications. Teams avoid the trap of rebuilding applications to match cloud-native architecture when their existing systems can operate more efficiently on specialised infrastructure.
IBM Infrastructure Resiliency Services
Disaster recovery, business continuity and high availability require careful architecture and ongoing testing. IBM’s resiliency services team designs replication, failover and recovery strategies specific to your applications and RTO/RPO requirements. Services include regular DR testing, failover coordination and post-incident analysis – reducing the likelihood of unplanned downtime and the duration of planned maintenance.
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Speak to a specialist
Mission-critical infrastructure decisions have long-term consequences. Our specialists assess your current workload characteristics, performance bottlenecks and uptime requirements, then recommend the IBM platform that minimises cost per transaction and maximises resilience. We help you avoid the common mistake of forcing open-source workloads onto zSystems or transaction workloads onto Power Systems.
