IBM Open Enterprise Foundation for z/OS® is a no-cost collection of vetted open source developer tools (Git, Curl, GNU Bash, Vim and more) for z/OS that provides popular Linux® and UNIX software development tools for z/OS. It allows seamless use of development tools, simplifying talent onboarding and integration.

Experience seamless modernization of applications and DevOps infrastructure with IBM Open Enterprise Foundation for z/OS. This suite of foundational open source tools, such as Git, GNU Bash, Perl and others, enables z/OS developers to engage with the platform akin to Linux or UNIX systems.

Whether you are an experienced developer or new to the z/OS environment, Open Enterprise Foundation for z/OS helps streamline development processes, diminishes the learning curve for new talent and delivers reliability with distinguished service and support from IBM®. Reap the rewards of vetted tools, smooth integration with z/OS and the ability to capitalize on existing skills.

Benefits

• **Modernize apps and DevOps infrastructure: **Leverage foundational open source tools like Git, Bash, Perl and more to extend your core business applications and DevOps infrastructure.
• **Effortless end-to-end stack consistency: **Provide vetted tools as enterprise modernization attracts new talent reliant on contemporary resources to inform their development behavior.
• **Stress-free open source support: **Rely on key open source technologies, supported and maintained by IBM, without the negative implications commonly associated with open source technology.