The IBM z16, launched in April 2022, represents the latest generation of IBM's renowned z Systems mainframe computers. It's designed to address the evolving needs of modern enterprises, providing a powerful and secure platform for a wide range of mission-critical workloads.

• Telum Processor - At the heart of the IBM z16 is the groundbreaking Telum processor. Built on a 7nm process, it features on-chip AI acceleration, enabling real-time AI inferencing at scale. This capability allows businesses to analyze transactions and detect fraud as they occur, offering significant advantages in fraud prevention and risk management.
• Quantum-Safe Cryptography - IBM z16 is the industry's first quantum-safe system, incorporating a lattice-based cryptography algorithm called CRYSTALS-Dilithium. This helps protect sensitive data from potential threats posed by future quantum computers, ensuring long-term data security.
• Cyber Resiliency - The IBM z16 boasts enhanced security features to fortify against cyberattacks. These include improved ransomware protection, confidential computing capabilities, and advanced data privacy controls.
• Cloud-Native Development - Recognizing the growing importance of cloud computing, IBM z16 supports cloud-native development and hybrid cloud environments. This allows businesses to modernize their applications and leverage the benefits of cloud technologies while maintaining the security and reliability of the mainframe.
• Sustainability - IBM z16 is designed with sustainability in mind. It features energy-efficient components and a reduced environmental footprint, aligning with the growing focus on eco-friendly technologies.

The IBM z16's powerful capabilities make it well-suited for various enterprise workloads, including:

• Transaction Processing - Its high performance, scalability, and reliability make it ideal for handling large volumes of transactions, such as those in financial services, retail, and healthcare.
• Data Analytics - The on-chip AI acceleration enables real-time analytics and insights from massive datasets, empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions and gain a competitive edge.
• Cloud-Native Applications - IBM z16 supports the development and deployment of modern, cloud-native applications, leveraging containerization and microservices architectures.
• Hybrid Cloud - The system seamlessly integrates with hybrid cloud environments, allowing organizations to utilize both on-premises and cloud resources for optimal flexibility and cost-efficiency.
• Security-Sensitive Workloads - The advanced security features make IBM z16 an excellent choice for handling sensitive data and protecting against cyber threats, particularly in industries like finance and healthcare.

• IBM z16 official website: s://www.ibm.com/products/z16(https://www.ibm.com/products/z16)
• IBM z16 Redbooks publications: s://www.redbooks.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/pages/z16(https://www.redbooks.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/pages/z16)
• IBM z16 announcement: s://newsroom.ibm.com/2022-04-05-Announcing-IBM-z16-Real-time-AI-for-Transaction-Processing-at-Scale-and-Industrys-First-Quantum-Safe-System(https://newsroom.ibm.com/2022-04-05-Announcing-IBM-z16-Real-time-AI-for-Transaction-Processing-at-Scale-and-Industrys-First-Quantum-Safe-System)