Ensono Modernizes Mainframe for Global Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer’s Mainframe while Reducing Costs

A global leader in agricultural machinery manufacturing, specializing in heavy equipment, forest machinery, diesel engines, and lawn care solutions. The client also provides financial services, supporting their expansive global operations.

The client was looking to modernize their on-prem mainframe environment while reducing their overall footprint over five years. They faced challenges related to staffing attrition, rising operational costs, and aging systems. They needed a reliable partner to ensure uninterrupted performance of mission-critical applications and lay the groundwork for future cloud migration while achieving immediate cost savings.

Ensono executed a 5-year roadmap to guide the client toward a cloud-first model, targeting a 30% reduction in mainframe usage by 2025 and full migration by 2029. This strategic approach ensures the client remains efficient and scalable as they modernize. Additionally, Ensono identified and addressed performance issues with the client’s SEO platform, where content indexing and user satisfaction had declined. Through a comprehensive assessment and long-term improvements, Ensono helped optimize the client’s content management processes, enhancing the digital experience for their customers.

Ensono provided a flexible, turnkey Mainframe-as-a-Service (MFaaS) and remote-hosted storage solution, enabling the client to maintain their legacy infrastructure while transitioning toward modernization. Leveraging Ensono’s expertise as a Platinum IBM Business Partner, the solution included enhanced monitoring, managed services, and automation to ensure seamless operations and meet performance requirements. The consumption-based commercial model provided scalability and clear cost savings, allowing the client to adjust resources as needed.

• Achieved 15% cost savings in the first year, with projected savings of over 20% over five years.
• Immediate improvements in website performance and user satisfaction.
• Significant reduction in mainframe usage as the client transitions toward a cloud-first future.

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