Mainframe Hosting & Co-Location Services

Q: What is the difference between mainframe hosting and mainframe co-location?

Mainframe hosting typically means your workloads run on infrastructure managed by a provider, while co-location allows you to place or transition mainframe infrastructure into a secure data center environment with expert operational support. The right fit depends on how much control, ownership, and day-to-day management your organization wants to retain.

Q: When should a business consider IBM Z infrastructure services?

IBM Z infrastructure services are a strong fit when internal mainframe expertise is limited, costs are becoming harder to predict, infrastructure needs to scale, or the organization does not want to keep investing in in-house data center management.

Q: Can mainframe hosting help reduce infrastructure costs?

Yes. Mainframe hosting can reduce the need for large upfront infrastructure investments, data center management costs, and internal staffing burden while giving organizations access to scalable IBM Z infrastructure and experienced mainframe support.

Q: Do we keep control of our workloads with managed IBM Z infrastructure services?

Yes. With PSR’s managed IBM Z infrastructure services, your organization can retain production control over its workloads while PSR manages the infrastructure, operations, scalability, and support needed to keep the environment running effectively.

Experience Unmatched Performance with IBM Z Infrastructure Services

For over 40 years, PSR has been a trusted partner for IBM Mainframe users across the United States. We understand how important mainframes are to your business, but we also know the challenges of managing them in-house. From a lack of expertise to security concerns, the need for scalability can be overwhelming.

This is where PSR's customer-centric Z Infrastructure Services can help. We offer custom solutions to optimize your mainframe experience, freeing you up to focus on what your business does.

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Meet with one of our experts to discuss your business challenges and unique hosting and co-location needs.

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Understanding Your Needs: A Customer-Centric Approach

At PSR, we know that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for mainframe solutions. This is why we take a consultative approach and work closely with each client to understand their needs and challenges. Our experienced team will ask insightful questions to understand important details, such as:

Workload size

Security posture

Budget

Through open dialogue and careful analysis, we collaboratively identify what is causing you the most pain. Some common business challenges you may be facing could include:

Lack of internal expertise in mainframe solutions

Escalating costs that are difficult to predict

Concerns about scalability

Lack of a reliable disaster recovery strategy

Once we identify the underlying causes of your challenges, we can recommend the best solution, starting with whether mainframe hosting or co-location will work best for you.

Managed IBM Z Infrastructure Services: Peace of Mind for Your Business

Managed IBM Z Infrastructure Services mean you are no longer responsible for the day-to-day management of your systems. Instead, PSR's mainframe professionals handle your workloads, and you and your team can focus on core business initiatives.

By choosing managed Z Infrastructure Services, you gain access to PSR's state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology housed in secure data centers. This includes:

The latest and fastest mainframe processors, enterprise disks, and virtual tape systems

Many versions of z/OS, zVM, and zVSE in both supported and unsupported versions

Disaster recovery and data replication services

And you retain complete production control over your workloads.

Z Infrastructure Services give your business more resilience, less risk of downtime, and the ability to scale resources up and down as workloads change, eliminating the need to invest upfront in new infrastructure.

Co-Location: Secure Hosting for Your Existing Mainframe

Co-location is a secure and reliable choice for businesses that want to control their existing mainframe hardware. PSR's data centers provide a robust environment designed with mainframes in mind with top-notch security, ensuring your hardware remains physically protected and access is strictly controlled.

Co-location means you can take advantage of PSR's infrastructure while retaining ownership of your mainframe. Benefits of co-location include:

Redundant power and cooling systems

Eliminate risks associated with single points of failure

Optimal performance of your systems as part of our high-speed network

Significant cost savings as compared to managing your own data center as you eliminate the need to maintain infrastructure and facility staff

Improved disaster recovery abilities and protection against localized disruptions thanks to geographic separation of your mainframe from your business location

Who Should Consider Managed IBM Z Infrastructure Services or Co-Location?

While a meeting with our experts will help you determine which solution best fits your needs, either co-location or managed Z Infrastructure Services may be just what you're looking for if you are facing any of the following challenges:

Limited IT resources or expertise: PSR will help you free up your internal IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.

Security concerns: Our solutions prioritize data security with robust infrastructure and ongoing maintenance.

Performance or scalability bottlenecks: Our offerings allow you to optimize performance and easily adapt to changing needs.

Data-center management burden and costs: Eliminate the need for in-house data center management and associated expenses.

If you're wondering about the challenge of relocation, there is no need to worry. PSR manages the entire process, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting your users.

What is the difference between mainframe hosting and mainframe co-location?

When should a business consider IBM Z infrastructure services?

Can mainframe hosting help reduce infrastructure costs?

Do we keep control of our workloads with managed IBM Z infrastructure services?

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Mainframe

Choosing PSR as your IBM Z Premier Systems Business Partner means you get a tailored solution for your unique mainframe needs. We offer peace of mind with expert management, industry-leading infrastructure, and enhanced security. Don't let mainframe challenges obstruct your business's growth.

Request a consultation with our experts to explore a customized solution and discover what mainframe computing should be.