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Overview

Mainframe is a high performance computer which supports multiple user at same time.
  • It is used for large scale computing.
  • It is highly reliable and secured.
  • It is used by big organizations like banks, financial institution, retail sector, travel industry, military agencies etc 


Application support is an essential process for any application to make sure
  • The application is running fine on day to day basis.
  • Help business when ever they require any information related to the application.
  • To make sure the application is up and running as soon as possible when ever any abnormalities happen.

Mainframe Application Support team may perform 
  • Batch Execution
  • Batch Scheduling
  • Batch Optimization
  • Batch Standard Consulting
  • Production deployment
  • Test component deployment
  • Mid range Transition
  • Process Automation  
  • CA7 cleanup



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