Time frame
3-6 months depending on the size and complexity of the customer’s organization and cost structure.
Customer requirements
This offering assumes that the customer has implemented ITBI, or that ITBI is implemented for the duration of the project. SMT Data also requires access to the customer mainframe environment including any performance or capacity tools available in that environment. Customer staff is available for interviews or to answer questions about the technical setup of the mainframe.
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FAQ
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How do mainframe MIPS relate to cost allocation?
Mainframe MIPS (Millions of Instructions Per Second) are often used as a shorthand for capacity in outsourcing contracts and internal reporting. While IBM software billing is based on MSUs and the Rolling 4-Hour Average (R4HA), many organizations still reference MIPS when discussing usage and costs. Translating MIPS into business-relevant cost drivers helps ensure fair allocation across departments and applications. ITBI™ supports this by mapping technical MIPS usage to financial accountability.
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What is the fastest way to cut mainframe costs?
The most effective way is to analyze workloads driving your R4HA peak and reschedule, optimize, or offload them. Even small reductions in peak usage can significantly lower software costs. Tools like ITBI™ help identify these workloads and highlight optimization opportunities.
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Can reducing MIPS always lower mainframe costs?
Not directly. IBM charges are based on MSUs and R4HA, not raw MIPS. However, because MIPS and MSUs are correlated, lowering workload demand in MIPS often contributes to reducing MSU peaks — which is what ultimately lowers costs.
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