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The Mainframe Reborn Why IBM's z17 Isn't A Legacy Play In An AI World

AI isn’t only reshaping software stacks—it’s redefining infrastructure expectations. In a cloud-obsessed world, IBM’s z17 mainframe re-enters the chat with a bold proposition: keep your most critical workloads sovereign, secure, and AI-ready.

But let’s pause and ask: is this truly a reinvention—or just a legacy play dressed in hybrid cloud clothing?

In this video, we unpack the architecture, use cases, and strategic trade-offs:

00:00 – The Context – Why Mainframes Are Back

02:27 – IBM Z Day: The Global Stage for a Global Bet

04:31 – Beyond the Box: IBM’s Roadmap and Client Co-Creation

06:52 – The Silicon Shift: Telum II

12:09 – The Silicon Shift: Spyre Redefines AI Infrastructure

16:11 – System-Level Advancements: Quantifying the Enterprise Impact of z17

20:50 – Proof in Procurement: Texas Bets on z17

22:17 – Quantum-Safe by Design: Hype or Hard Reality?

24:33 – AI for IT Operations: From Smart Insight to Self-Healing Infrastructure?

27:07 – AI Assistants for Application Development: Legacy Meets LLMs

30:05 – The New Hybrid Reality: Not Cloud or Mainframe — Both

35:19 – Final Word: The Renaissance Must Be Earned, Not Announced

37:27 – Analyst In Focus – Sanchit Vir Gogia

38:08 – Greyhound Research Copyright Policy

39:00 – Greyhound Research Disclaimer

Bottom line: This isn’t about going back to old systems. It’s about bringing trusted infrastructure forward into the AI era. IBM’s z17 isn’t a relic—it’s a real contender in the distributed enterprise stack.

Prefer to read instead? We’ve got you covered—check out our full written analysis here: https://greyhoundresearch.com/the-mainframe-reborn-why-ibms-z17-platform-isnt-just-a-legacy-play-in-an-ai-world/

Join the conversation: Does your organisation treat mainframes as sunk cost—or strategic asset? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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