IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS vs. Grafana

Conventional RMF/SMF data analysis typically depends on static reports that are often expensive and difficult to sustain, while also requiring years of expertise to navigate, which can result in isolated knowledge within teams. On the other hand, IntelliMagic Vision presents tailored reports integrated with remarkable z/OS intelligence, empowering analysts to identify hidden risks, refine workloads for considerable cost savings, boost the effectiveness of seasoned professionals, and accelerate the training process for newcomers. By utilizing AI-enhanced analytics, organizations can streamline the performance management of z/OS systems, facilitating proactive oversight and administration of the infrastructure to help prevent disruptions, reduce costs, and preserve the reliability and uptime associated with mainframes. Furthermore, by offering profound insights into cost influencers such as inefficient CPU utilization, configuration issues, workload discrepancies across hardware, and potential opportunities for consolidation, firms can realize substantial financial benefits. This all-encompassing strategy not only improves operational productivity but also cultivates a more cooperative and informed workforce, ultimately driving innovation and growth. Such advancements in data analysis and reporting methodologies can transform how teams work, leading to a more agile and responsive organizational culture.

Grafana Labs provides an open and composable observability stack built around Grafana, the leading open source technology for dashboards and visualization. Recognized as a 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for Observability Platforms and positioned furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision, Grafana Labs supports over 25M users and 5,000+ customers. Grafana Cloud is Grafana Labs’ fully managed observability platform designed for scale, intelligence, and efficiency. Built on the open-source LGTM Stack—Loki for logs, Grafana for visualization, Tempo for traces, and Mimir for metrics—it delivers a complete, composable observability experience without operational overhead. Grafana Cloud leverages machine learning and intelligent data management to help teams optimize performance and control costs. Features like Adaptive Metrics and cardinality management automatically aggregate high-volume telemetry data for precision insights at a fraction of the cost. With AI-driven alerting and incident correlation, teams can detect anomalies faster, reduce alert fatigue, and focus on what matters most—system reliability and user experience. Grafana Cloud supports OLAP-style analysis through integrations with analytical databases and data warehouses, allowing teams to visualize and correlate multi-dimensional datasets alongside observability data. Seamlessly integrated with OpenTelemetry and hundreds of data sources, Grafana Cloud provides a single pane of glass for monitoring applications, infrastructure, and digital experiences across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Backed by Grafana Labs’ global expertise and trusted by 5,000+ customers, it empowers organizations to achieve observability at scale—open, intelligent, and future-ready.