The Future of the Mainframe – Innovation Driver or Relic?

A mainframe computer, often referred to as “big iron”, is a powerful computing system used by large organizations for essential tasks such as mass data processing and enterprise resource planning. Although mainframes are smaller than supercomputers, they offer higher computing power compared to other computers classes.

For enterprises running mainframe environments, the pressure to modernize has never been greater. Yet the fear of disrupting mission-critical operations keeps many organizations locked in place. This article examines how Beta Systems’ Data Center Intelligence (DCI) portfolio enables a pragmatic, phased approach to mainframe modernization: one that evolves log management, output management, and workload automation incrementally, without putting business continuity at risk.

If you're running Broadcom’s CA AutoSys, you've likely noticed the pattern: price hikes at renewal, support quality concerns since the Broadcom acquisition, and a growing gap between AutoSys's legacy architecture and the demands of modern hybrid IT environments. You're not alone. In this article, we dive into the 6 best Autosys alternatives, each suited to different enterprise profiles, maturity levels, and orchestration requirements. This guide compares all of them across key features, pricing, and user reviews so you can make an informed decision.