1. BBVA Francés Unlocking the full power of IBM Z by optimizing mission-critical COBOL code
Banking
“IBM Automatic Binary Optimizer for z/OS generates code that enables our applications to exploit the new hardware features of our z13 server without any recompilation whatsoever—it’s a fantastic tool.”
— Spokesperson, BBVA Francés
Solution Components
IBM® Automatic Binary Optimizer for z/OS®
IBM z13®
Business benefits:
28% lower
CPU usage for optimized applications
Enables more responsive customer services, helping to increase satisfaction
Lays a solid foundation for the development of new customer-facing digital services
Business challenge:
To deliver more responsive retail banking services for its customers, BBVA Francés aimed to realize the full potential of its new IBM Z® platform to enhance the performance of its core software stack.
Transformation:
The bank used IBM Automatic Binary Optimizer for z/OS to enable its COBOL applications to take advantage of the latest IBM Z architecture, boosting performance and operational efficiency.
Client Name
BBVA Francés
Company Background
BBVA Francés is one of Argentina’s leading banks. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, BBVA Francés operates 250 branches and 1,400 ATMs across the country, and employs more than 6,000 people.
Business challenge
To deliver more responsive retail banking services for its customers, BBVA Francés aimed to realize the full potential of its new IBM Z® platform to enhance the performance of its core software stack.
Transformation
The bank used IBM Automatic Binary Optimizer for z/OS to enable its COBOL applications to take advantage of the latest IBM Z architecture, boosting performance and operational efficiency.
The benefit
28% lower CPU usage for optimized applications, enabling more responsive customer services and helping to increase satisfaction. Lays a solid foundation for the development of new customer-facing digital services.
Pull Quote
“IBM Automatic Binary Optimizer for z/OS generates code that enables our applications to exploit the new hardware features of our z13 server without any recompilation whatsoever—it’s a fantastic tool.”
—Spokesperson, BBVA Francés
Case study Link
Case study Link
Company Background
BBVA Francés is one of Argentina’s leading banks. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, BBVA Francés operates 250 branches and 1,400 ATMs across the country, and employs more than 6,000 people.
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