Preface:
Thank you for joining us for this 10-part series to discuss the Top 10 Ways You can Save on your Mainframe Costs in 2023.
Introduction:
When it comes to Mainframes, NET(net) sees incredible savings opportunities in 2023 and into 2024. Not since 2008 has there been as much downward pricing pressure on technology incumbents, and we believe meaningful savings targets can be achieved, but due to the market conditions, technology incumbent suppliers are seeking to increase prices and will be highly disruptive to any cost savings agenda, so it will require a commitment to do the hard work to realize meaningful reductions.
With that as a backdrop, we give you our Top 10 Ways You can Save on your Mainframe Costs in 2023.
In case you missed our previous installments, look back at our previous posts:
Part #8 of 10: Replacing Custom Developed Applications with Packaged Applications
Mainframe computers are powerful and reliable, but they can also be expensive to operate and maintain. One way for large enterprises to save money on their Mainframe costs is to replace custom developed applications with packaged applications.
Packaged applications are software applications that are developed and sold by a third party. They are typically less expensive than custom developed applications, and they are often easier to maintain and update.
One example of a packaged application that can be used to replace a custom developed application is Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. CRM software is used to manage customer interactions and relationships. It can help businesses to track sales leads, manage customer accounts, and provide customer support.
There are a number of benefits to replacing custom developed applications with packaged applications, including:
However, there are also some potential drawbacks to replacing custom developed applications with packaged applications, including:
Overall, the benefits of replacing custom developed applications with packaged applications often outweigh the drawbacks. Packaged applications can help large enterprises to save money on their Mainframe costs, and they can also help businesses to improve their efficiency and productivity.
Here are some specific examples of how large enterprises have saved money on Mainframe costs by replacing custom developed applications with packaged applications:
If you are considering replacing a custom developed application with a packaged application, it is important to carefully evaluate your needs and requirements. You should also compare the different packaged applications that are available to find the one that is best for your business.
Stay Tuned
Our next installment (9 of 10) in this 10-part series of the Top 10 Ways You can Save on your Mainframe Costs in 2023 is a detailed look at how client organizations can reduce costs by competitively displacing packaged mainframe applications.
Summary
In all respects, extracting value from the mainframe supply chain in 2023 is not going to be easy as the big iron cartel will not only be wildly disruptive to any cost savings effort, but they will also be implementing their own cost increase agendas. If you're ready to take on the challenge and are dedicated to the hard work needed to achieve success, Contact Us today to learn more about working with NET(net) can help you save on your mainframe as well as all your other technology investments or Sign up now for a Savings Cloud subscription, and we will get started on helping you save money right away.
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