IBM Enterprise Application Runtimes

Maintain, modernize, build—enterprise application flexibility, redefined

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Overview

IBM Enterprise Application Runtimes (EAR) is an enterprise-ready software built to help you scale smarter with no lock-ins and no limits. Whether you want to maintain your existing IBM WebSphere operational model or move to a cloud based environment, IBM EAR is designed to meet your unique use cases. ​

Put the power of modernization into your hands and build a future-proofed business with productivity powered by automation.

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Benefits
Java 17 ready while leveraging existing WebSphere Admin console investments

Use IBM MoRE to maintain automations and expertise while enabling developers to innovate and experiment with new technologies for business growth.
Enhance application performance and speed up migration with modern tools

Strengthen performance with modern runtimes for cost savings, enhanced performance, and optimized resource utilization.
Reduce cost of compute resources with license and deployment flexibility

Access IBM and Red Hat runtimes to mix and match your deployments as desired for VM, containers, on-prem, or hosted.

Features

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IBM Modernized Runtime Extension for Java (MoRE)

Minimize migration risk and continue to use traditional WebSphere Application Server (tWAS) Operational Model to manage Java 17 and Java 8 applications within the same administrative environment.

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IBM WebSphere Liberty and Red Hat Runtimes

Boost your applications with Liberty for just enough runtime, continuous delivery, and InstantOn, along with Red Hat runtimes for empowering your teams to build, deploy, and manage apps efficiently across hybrid environments.

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IBM Application Modernization Accelerator (AMA)

Pave the way to future technologies with IBM Application Modernization Accelerator for a detailed roadmap for modernization, outlining necessary steps, timelines, and resources required for each applications.

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IBM Modernized Runtime Extension for Java (MoRE)

Minimize migration risk and continue to use traditional WebSphere Application Server (tWAS) Operational Model to manage Java 17 and Java 8 applications within the same administrative environment.

 Explore feature
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IBM WebSphere Liberty and Red Hat Runtimes

Boost your applications with Liberty for just enough runtime, continuous delivery, and InstantOn, along with Red Hat runtimes for empowering your teams to build, deploy, and manage apps efficiently across hybrid environments.

 Explore WebSphere Liberty
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IBM Application Modernization Accelerator (AMA)

Pave the way to future technologies with IBM Application Modernization Accelerator for a detailed roadmap for modernization, outlining necessary steps, timelines, and resources required for each applications.

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Client story

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Canon Europe

Canon Europe wanted to enhance online service for B2B customers by enabling multi-channel access to a greater array of data and services. Using IBM API Connect and IBM WebSphere Liberty software in the IBM Cloud, Canon Europe can deliver data from disparate systems to unified interfaces across channels.

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