A Powerful Transaction and Database Management Solution for High-Volume Operations
Secure, scalable, and built for mission-critical applications on IBM z/OS.
Overview of the Product
IBM Information Management System (IMS™) is an advanced, secure database and transaction management system that runs on IBM z/OS®. Built for high-performance online transaction and data processing, IMS supports billions of transactions daily while integrating with modern tools to extend the functions of business-critical applications.
Why Choose IBM IMS?
Support for high-volume, real-time transactions, with robust transaction recovery features.
Leverages IBM Z® security to protect your enterprise and ensure data integrity.
Easily integrate with modern tools and cloud technologies via APIs and hybrid cloud solutions.
Tailored pricing models, including monthly licenses and one-time charge metrics, making it accessible for different workloads.
Automate administrative tasks and streamline DevOps pipelines using open-source tools like Ansible®.
Simple integration into existing enterprise environments with Java™ and REST APIs.
What the Numbers say?
Features
Ensures smooth processing of billions of transactions daily with high availability and recovery support.
Securely stores, manages, and processes critical data without compromising speed or performance.
Leverage IBM z/OS Connect to extend IMS to hybrid cloud environments and access data seamlessly.
Integrates with IBM Z security technologies to protect enterprise-level data and transactions.
Supports integration with emerging technologies and modern programming languages such as Java and REST APIs.
Simplify management tasks with tools like Red Hat® Ansible Certified Content for IBM Z.
Key Facts
IMS is fully compatible with cloud pak for automation for scalable cloud integration.
Enables integration with IBM Aspera on Cloud to transfer large datasets securely and efficiently.
Supports Asperia Cloud solutions for high-speed, secure file transfer in a hybrid cloud setup.
What The Users Say
Over 400 financial institutions trust IMS for mission-critical transaction management.
Leading Global Banks
Uses IMS to process 80 billion core banking transactions annually, incorporating Java for modernizing existing applications with no risk to operational efficiency.
Atruvia AG
“WebMethods helped us integrate critical systems faster, enhancing our operations with seamless API connections.”
Komatsu
“IBM webMethods streamlined our processes and improved real-time decision-making, ultimately enhancing our ability to scale effectively.”
Carnival Cruise Line
FAQ's
IBM Information Management System (IMS) is a high-performance hierarchical database and transaction manager built for IBM Z mainframes. It supports mission-critical workloads like banking, healthcare, and telecom.
IMS consists of IMS DB (database manager) and IMS TM (transaction manager). Together, they provide ultra-fast data retrieval and reliable transaction processing at scale.
Unlike relational databases, IMS uses a hierarchical model, allowing faster data access and fewer I/O operations. It’s ideal for high-throughput, low-latency use cases.
Yes. IMS offers integration via z/OS Connect and APIs, allowing IMS applications to be exposed as RESTful services or consumed by modern platforms and microservices.
IBM provides tools like IMS Explorer, IMS Enterprise Suite, and integration with COBOL, PL/I, and Java, helping developers maintain and modernize IMS-based systems efficiently.
Yes. IMS remains critical for industries requiring speed, availability, and data integrity. It can be modernized to participate in hybrid cloud environments through API-enablement and DevOps.
IMS guarantees ACID properties through advanced transaction control, checkpointing, and data locking mechanisms—ensuring data accuracy even in high-volume environments.
Nexright assists enterprises with IMS API enablement, DevOps pipeline integration, data migration strategies, and cloud-native extensions—ensuring legacy systems align with digital transformation goals.
