5900AR4
IBM BAM Open Editions
Third-party support for the IBM 5900AR4: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
IBM IBM BAM Open Editions (PID 5900AR4) — enterprise software available through IBM Passport Advantage with 13 part numbers - Third party support available
24/7 engineers own your 5900AR4 incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- family
- Systems - Middleware
- pid
- 5900AR4
Common Part Numbers(13)
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| Z0BENZX | IBM Decision Manager Open Edition Virtual Processor Core Advanced Support 12 Months |
| Z0BEYZX | IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition Virtual Processor Core Advanced Support 12 Mo |
| D0BESZX | IBM Decision Manager Open Edition Virtual Processor Core Subscription License |
| D0BEXZX | IBM Decision Manager Open Edition for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core Subscription License |
| D0BF2ZX | IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition Virtual Processor Core Subscription License |
| D0BF7ZX | IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition for Linux on IBM Z Virtual Processor Core Subscription License |
| Y0BESZX | IBM Decision Manager Open Edition Virtual Processor Core Sustained Support Subscription License |
| Y0BF2ZX | IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition Virtual Processor Core Sustained Support Subscription License |
| Y0BF7ZX | IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition for Linux on IBM Z Virtual Processor Core Sustained Support Subscription License |
| Z0BESZX | IBM Decision Manager Open Edition Virtual Processor Core Advanced Support Subscription License |
| Z0BEXZX | IBM Decision Manager Open Edition for IBM Z Virtual Processor Core Advanced Support Subscription License |
| Z0BF2ZX | IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition Virtual Processor Core Advanced Support Subscription License |
| Z0BF7ZX | IBM Process Automation Manager Open Edition for Linux on IBM Z Virtual Processor Core Advanced Support Subscription License |
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for 5900AR4 — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for 5900AR4?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for 5900AR4 when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
5900AR4 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM 5900AR4 still supported?
Yes. The 5900AR4 is currently supported by IBM, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
How much does third-party support for the 5900AR4 cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.