Hitachi Vantara & BMC Forge Alliance to Revolutionize Mainframe Modernization

Hitachi Vantara, the digital infrastructure, data management and analytics, and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., today announced a strategic alliance with BMC Software to accelerate innovation on the mainframe. This collaboration brings together Hitachi Vantara’s state-of-the-art storage platforms with BMC’s software expertise, enabling enterprises to modernize operations, lower costs, and augment security in hybrid cloud environments.

Building Mainframes for a Hybrid Cloud Future

With businesses moving towards hybrid cloud models, balancing data security, operational efficiency, and modernization costs has become critical. According to Forrester research, 66% of organizations are focusing on mainframe upgrades, and 96% of IT leaders believe that their efforts will benefit the business in the long run. 

This partnership looks to achieve mainframe modernization through the incorporation of BMC's AMI software suite and Hitashi Vantara's Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) along with the Hitachi Content Platform (HCP).

ogether, these technologies will:

✅ Reduce Costs – Minimize reliance on expensive legacy storage systems like VTL and physical tape.
✅ Enhance Security – Implement real-time threat detection, encryption, and zero-trust frameworks.
✅ Boost Automation – Improve operational efficiency with AI-driven automation and streamlined workflows.
✅ Unlock Data Insights – Transform mainframe data into actionable insights for AI/ML applications.

Key Solutions Driving Transformation

🔹 BMC AMI Cloud – Reduces storage costs and enables data monetization through cloud-based analytics.
🔹 BMC AMI Security – Strengthens data protection with zero-trust security, compliance-ready backups, and real-time threat monitoring.
🔹 BMC AMI Ops – AI-driven automation for improved IT operations and resource optimization.
🔹 BMC AMI DevX – DevOps-powered tools to accelerate application development and deployment.

Industry Leaders Weigh In

"This partnership addresses the evolving demands of hybrid cloud solutions, empowering enterprises to maximize their data's value," said Greg Bucyk, VP of Strategic Partners & Alliances, Hitachi Vantara.

"Integrating mainframe data is crucial for hybrid cloud success. This collaboration enables businesses to modernize efficiently while maintaining security and agility," added Steve White, Program VP, IDC.

With enterprises seeking seamless IT transformation, the Hitachi Vantara-BMC alliance offers a future-proof solution for mainframe modernization, helping businesses stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.