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Mainframe

The Mainframe Platform is the central management of the hardware, software, and systems administration. It supports customer applications that operate on the IBM z/9BC 2096-R04 processor. Software products include Database-2, CICS, SAS, and others supporting production, test and development environments. The Central Processing (CPU) center supports the Kansas Department of Revenue’s motor vehicle applications, Kansas Department of Transportation’s road engineering databases, Social Rehabilitation Services’ child support enforcement, and other mission critical applications.

What we provide:

  • 24 x 7 computer operations center
  • Application security – maintain security environment consistent with federal and state regulations
  • Hardware/Software maintenance and licensing utilizing state contracts whenever possible
  • Performance monitoring o Sub-second response time
  • Average batch job submission to execution in under five minutes
  • Capacity planning - Average CPU utilization > 70% and < 95%
  • Equipment replacement and upgrades o Replace equipment > 10 years old
  • Ensure hardware eligibility for maintenance
  • Technical support - Operating System and product installation/configuration
  • Customer support and problem resolution
  • IT Consulting
  • Automated job scheduling

Please see OITS catalog for rates.

Contact Information
mike.rinehart@da.ks.gov
785-296-3343