Athene for z/OS is an integrated set of Capacity Management tools for IBM and other PCM environments running z/OS. Performance data is captured from target systems (using standard data sources) and client applications exploit this data for performance analysis, trend analysis and analytical modeling. Predictive models of Server behavior can be created to provide comprehensive Capacity Management for your mainframe systems

Athene for z/OS provides analysis of current and recent system performance to identify and investigate problems as they are reported and identify what courses of action are required to restore service levels. Detailed 'Drill Down' facilities are available to analyze problems, plot trends and report on the most important metrics of Sysplex, LPAR, workload and transaction data.

Athene for z/OS can provide the client with a fully automated performance reporting system, requiring no user management or specific technical expertise to operate. All information is delivered by the client's choice of media in electronic, browser or printed form.

The power of Athene lies in its ease of use and ability to present complex data as relevant, graphical and up to date reports, and can provide "what if" models ready for evaluation within a day of installation. It provides a rapid, consistent and confident means of predicting how systems will perform in a variety of changing business conditions. Use Athene for z/OS to plan future capacity requirements based on accurate, objectively acquired data.