Because of the advanced infrastructure, the z15 can support the following state-of-the-art cognitive solutions with double the cache density on each chip and up to 40 TB memory: 

GLYPH<SM590000> Apache Spark 

An open source, in-place analytics solution for z/OS that simplifies big data analysis. Apache Spark gives developers and data scientists the ability to analyze business-critical z/OS data in place, with no data movement. Apache Spark on z/OS can also provide a federated view by accessing and analyzing distributed and local data. 

GLYPH<SM590000> IBM Machine Learning for z/OS 

A comprehensive solution that manages the entire machine learning workflow, beginning with quick ingestion and transformation of Z data where it is stored. The solution then securely creates, deploys, and manages high quality self-learning behavior models to help you extract hidden insights that more accurately anticipate organizational needs. 

GLYPH<SM590000> The IBM Db2fi Analytics Accelerator for z/OS 

A high-performance appliance that transforms your Z platform into a highly efficient transactional and analytics-processing environment. It supports the full lifecycle of a real-time analytics solution on a single system that integrates transactional data, historical data, and predictive analytics. The IDAA appliance is available as part of IBM z15, running inside the processor drawer. 

## 1.1.5 Getting more out of the platform with IT Operational Analytics 

Today, demands for 24 x 7 high-performance operations continue to rise. At the same time, allowed service windows shrink and are much less frequent. Increasing system complexity makes planning, maintaining, and troubleshooting more difficult and time consuming. IT operations analytics represent a possible solution to this challenge. 

The z15 provides the infrastructure to host real-time analytics tools so you can clearly see your operating environment, then maximize operational efficiencies to help reduce costs. 

IBM designed IBM Operations Analytics for z (IOAz), IBM Common Data Provider for z, and IBM z Operational Insights to ensure that your Z operates at peak performance. To get the most out of your system, Operations Analytics for Z provides deep insights that are based on IBM’s industry-leading expertise into your Z operational data. 

Operational Data Generation and Analytics:  In the future, IBM intends to deliver z/OS and middleware interdependency data generation, and automated z/OS cross stack analytics to reduce skill requirements level and amount of time that is required to perform problem definition. 

## 1.1.6 Accelerating digital transformation with agile service delivery 

An effective DevOps solution breaks down existing development silos, unifies infrastructure platforms, and enables ongoing deliveries. z15 provides the scalable and secure infrastructure for enterprises that must rapidly create and deliver critical applications, while meeting agreed-on levels for quality, availability, regulatory compliance, and end-use expectations. 

IBM DevOps for Z solutions operate from application understanding through deployment and management. In addition, DevOps for Z solutions gives you a single, cost-effective toolset to maintain and modernize valuable applications on both Z and distributed platforms. 

