IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition

Modernize your Java runtime, operations, and architecture to achieve a secure and sustainable infrastructure.
Isometric illustration of squares

Importance of a modernization strategy

Digital transformation is at the heart of success and requires business and IT systems to be secure, sustainable, and minimize technical debt. To minimize technical debt, an effective modernization strategy is critical. 
IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition provides a comprehensive collection of application runtimes and modernization tools. This will allow you to cost-efficiently modernize your Java runtime, operations, and architecture.

Increase WebSphere ROI
Use cases
Overhead picture of circular fish farming pools
Runtime Modernization

Upgrade your existing application runtimes to a single modern cloud-native runtime with minimal impact to the applications.

Learn more about runtime modernization
Worker at a biotechnology lab
Operational and Architectural Modernization

Utilize AI and automation tools to modernize your existing applications to leverage the operational and architectural benefits of cloud-native containers.

IBM CIO App Mod Journey
A screenshot from Websphere Liberty's UI showing the DevMode overview
Cloud-Native Development

Build new cloud-native applications with WebSphere Liberty as a highly efficient runtime for container and Kubernetes-based deployments.

Explore WebSphere Liberty
Client success stories
FlowFactor client logo

FlowFactor helped a transport provider modernize apps and cut deployment times >99% with WebSphere Hybrid Edition.

Read FlowFactor's story
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina logo

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, saw an opportunity to find new ways to modernize applications, which resulted in 70% reduced code deployment time and 50% improved Infrastructure utilization.

Read BlueCross BlueShield's story
debugging on call 1.5

PowerM works with more than 90% of the organizations in Morocco that run IBM WebSphere applications—helping them to protect, modernize and optimize their technology platforms.

Read PowerM's story

Related products

IBM WebSphere Automation

Reduce costs and security risks by automating threat identification and remediation for your entire WebSphere estate.

IBM WebSphere Application Server

A flexible, security-rich Java server runtime environment for enterprise applications.

IBM Cloud Pak for Applications

Deliver an application landscape that transforms with your business.

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation

Set of integrated software components, built for any hybrid cloud, designed to automate work and accelerate business growth.

Take the next step

Book a meeting with an IBM expert to discuss how IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition can minimize your organizations technical debt with a runtime modernization strategy.

More ways to explore Community IBM WebSphere Liberty InstantOn Maximise your WebSphere Investment