z/OS and Linux

 

​As of April 2025, IBM has introduced significant advancements in its mainframe operating systems and middleware, particularly focusing on z/OS and Linux on IBM Z (zLinux). Here's an overview of the latest developments:​

πŸ–₯️ z/OS 3.2: Enhancing AI Integration and System Performance

IBM has announced z/OS 3.2, the upcoming version of its flagship operating system for IBM Z, scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2025. This version is designed to optimize AI workloads and improve overall system performance .​IBM Newsroom

Key Features:

  • AI Optimization: Enhanced support for AI workloads, facilitating seamless integration with AI applications.​

  • Performance Improvements: System-level enhancements aimed at boosting throughput and reducing latency.​TechCrunch

  • Security Enhancements: Strengthened security protocols to protect against emerging threats.​

🧠 IBM z17 Mainframe: Built for the AI Era

IBM has unveiled the IBM z17, a mainframe engineered specifically for AI applications. Powered by the Telum II processor, the z17 offers substantial improvements over its predecessor, the z16 .​Seasoft+3TechCrunch+3IBM Newsroom+3Seasoft+1TechCrunch+1

Highlights:

  • AI Performance: Capable of processing 450 billion inference operations per day, a 50% increase from the z16.​TechCrunch

  • Integration: Designed to work seamlessly with existing hardware, software, and open-source tools.​TechCrunch

  • Security: Features full encryption to safeguard data and operations.​

🧩 Middleware Updates: IBM MQ 9.4.2

The latest release of IBM MQ, version 9.4.2, became available for z/OS on March 21, 2025. This update brings enhancements aimed at modernizing messaging infrastructure .​Avada Software

Enhancements:

  • Improved Performance: Optimizations for faster message processing.​

  • Security Updates: Enhanced features to meet contemporary security standards.​

  • Operational Efficiency: Tools and features designed to simplify administration and monitoring.​

🐧 Linux on IBM Z: Expanding Open-Source Capabilities

IBM continues to bolster its support for Linux on IBM Z, validating a broad spectrum of open-source software to run efficiently on the platform .​IBM TechXchange Community

Recent Validations Include:

πŸ€– watsonx Assistant for Z V2.2: Enhancing Mainframe Operations

IBM has released watsonx Assistant for Z V2.2, introducing AI-driven capabilities to streamline mainframe operations .​Avada Software+6IBM - United States+6IBM GitHub+6

New Features:

  • Linux on Z Support: Expanded platform compatibility, allowing deployment on Linux operating systems running on IBM Z.​

  • Pre-Built Automations: Real-time system insights and operational skills to simplify Level 1 operations.​IBM - United States

  • Enhanced LLM Control: Improved response quality through the latest Granite 3-8b instruct model.​IBM - United States

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