IBM Mainframe Remote Management
Remote Mainframe Management with FNTS Cloud for Mainframe
Secure, scalable mainframe operations—remotely managed by FNTS experts through our flexible cloud service tiers.
Extend Your Mainframe Team with Remote Management from FNTS
For organizations that want to retain hardware ownership or data center control while offloading routine mainframe operations, FNTS Cloud for Mainframe offers Remote Management services. This flexible model allows you to tap into our mainframe experts to enhance reliability, maintain uptime, and optimize performance—without the burden of staffing or training an in-house team.
Whether you're transitioning from a retiring workforce, addressing skill shortages, or seeking operational efficiency, FNTS helps you manage your IBM Z environment with confidence.
What’s Included in FNTS Remote Management
- 24/7/365 mainframe monitoring and operations
- Batch job scheduling and workload automation
- System health checks and incident management
- Capacity planning and performance tuning
- Backup job management and reporting
- IPL support and system restart procedures
- Software patching and maintenance (as needed)
- Integration with your existing support teams
Why Choose FNTS for Remote Mainframe Management?
- U.S.-Based Mainframe Expertise: Tap into a seasoned IBM Z team with decades of enterprise experience.
- Flexible Delivery: Offered through Infrastructure Only or Partially Managed tiers of FNTS Cloud for Mainframe.
- Compliance-Ready: Aligned with HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2, FFIEC, and other key regulations.
- Security-Driven: Benefit from layered cybersecurity and support for cyber resiliency.
- Cost Optimization: Reduce staffing and training costs while boosting performance.
- Business Continuity Support: Seamlessly integrate with FNTS backup and recovery services.
Use Cases for Remote Management
- Supporting legacy IBM Z systems as internal experts retire
- Reducing operational overhead while maintaining infrastructure control
- Transitioning to a hybrid or fully outsourced mainframe model
- Enhancing uptime and resiliency without CapEx investment
- Supplementing your team during talent shortages or after-hours shifts
Available as Part of FNTS Cloud for Mainframe
Remote Management is included within two of our flexible service levels:
Infrastructure Only: FNTS supports the system while you maintain operations control.
Partially Managed: FNTS takes on more of the day-to-day operational duties, reducing internal workload and improving responsiveness.
Want a fully managed mainframe experience? Explore Mainframe-as-a-Service (MFaaS) for turnkey infrastructure, operations, and support.
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