IBM Turbonomic
Application Resource Management (ARM)
Overview
IBM Turbonomic is an Application Resource Management (ARM) solution that continuously analyzes workload demand and automatically allocates resources in real-time to ensure performance at the lowest possible cost. It operates across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, managing the full stack from applications down to hardware. Instead of just providing recommendations, Turbonomic can be configured to automate actions like scaling, placement, and capacity adjustments.
✨ Key Features
- AI-Powered Continuous Optimization
- Full-Stack Visibility and Dependency Mapping
- Automated Workload Placement and Scaling
- Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Management (AWS, Azure, GCP, On-Prem)
- Kubernetes Optimization
- Cloud Migration Planning
- Cloud Cost Optimization
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on assuring application performance as the primary goal, with cost savings as a byproduct.
- Ability to automate actions rather than just providing recommendations.
- Uses an economic scheduling engine to model the IT environment as a market of buyers and sellers.
Unique Value: Guarantees application performance by continuously and automatically matching workload demand to infrastructure supply in the most efficient way possible.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Assuring application performance by preventing resource contention in real-time.
- Reducing cloud and data center consumption to achieve sustainability goals.
- Automating resource management to free up IT operations teams.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations looking for a simple billing and cost reporting tool without performance management.
- Teams that are uncomfortable with automated resource actions.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike cost management tools that focus on billing data, Turbonomic focuses on real-time performance metrics to drive optimization actions, ensuring that cost savings do not negatively impact application health.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Standard and Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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