Why Invest in watsonx Assistant for IBM Z Systems?
IBM watsonx Assistant for Z Systems delivers more value and functionality in Z environments than other AI assistants. Unlike other virtual agents for IT automation and mainframe support, watsonx Assistant provides:
- Native IBM Z integration
- Out-of-box Z task automation
- Security and compliance
- Prebuilt skills for deploying Z workflows
For teams that need smart automation, self-service, and AI-powered support for IBM Z mainframes, watsonx Assistant for Z is the clear choice. Watsonx Assistant for Z is built on the IBM watsonx Orchestrate platform in partnership with IBM Research to deliver generative AI capabilities.
IBM watsonx Assistant for Z: Bridging the Mainframe Skills Gap in the Age of AI
Watsonx Assistant for Z meets the challenge of maintaining optimal operations at a time when many mainframe systems engineers are retiring. Assistant for Z uses AI to simplify interactions with IBM Z Systems by:
- Providing accurate and up-to-date answers to Z-related queries using Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Automating both complex and repetitive, routine tasks
Key Features of watsonx Assistant for Z
IBM watsonx Assistant for Z is an AI-powered tool designed to enhance IBM Z mainframe operations. Key features of the solution include:
Conversational AI
Delivers precise answers with detailed steps and links to support learning and task execution.
Integrated Automation
Streamlines operations by enabling users to execute automation tasks confidently, often through conversational, natural language interactions.
Pre-Built Skills
Offers multiple pre-built skills to simplify Level 1 operations, such as checking the status of critical applications and systems.
Low-Code Skills Studio
Allows users to create custom automation skills with minimal coding.
Contextual Search and RAG
Uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to provide contextually relevant answers from expanded IBM Z content.
Flexible Deployment
Supports various deployment options, including on-premises and in the cloud, to meet different operational needs.
Role-based Task Support
Enables administrators to import skills from Red Hat Ansible controllers, tailoring functionality to specific roles.
Operational Insights
Provides insights into IBM Z system performance and status, boosting user control and confidence.
Assistant for Z reduces onboarding time, increases productivity, and supports IBM Z users by making complex mainframe operations more accessible and efficient.
Watsonx Assistant for Z Use Cases
Watsonx Assistant for Z Systems has many use cases that solve business problems for organizations.
Task Automation & Intelligence
Watsonx Assistant for Z automates tasks using Natural Language Processing (NLP). The solution optimizes AI-powered workflows for Z Systems and conducts proactive issue resolution via System Management Facility (SMF).
Security & Compliance
Assistant for Z enables companies to maintain Z-compliant security through Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) role awareness. An enterprise-grade audit trail gives users confidence that they are meeting compliance.
Collaboration
Watsonx Assistant for Z enhances productivity for project teams by integrating with the collaboration tools they use to communicate. Assistant for Z integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and more.
Why Choose PSR for IBM watsonx Assistant for Z?
PSR exclusively provides IBM Z Systems solutions and services, making us the ideal partner to help your company adopt watsonx Assistant for Z. Our more than 40 years of experience supporting and advising mainframe users on how to progress in their IBM Z journey means we can identify Assistant for Z use cases within your organizations.
PSR Managed Mainframe Services, including those for Mainframe Modernization, ensure that your company benefits from the latest innovations in IBM Z Systems, such as watsonx Assistant for Z. Our goal is to encourage mainframe growth by using our Systems Engineering expertise to empower companies to explore the full potential of the mainframe.