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Designing 
for Growth




The platform was always intended to support many AI capabilities across IBM z/OS. Each new use case introduced different workflows and technical requirements, but they all still felt like part of the same family.
The platform kept growing.
The design kept up.
A Foundation for the Future 
Over four years, the platform expanded from a single AI capability to multiple production experiences, with additional concepts already underway. Designing for growth meant new capabilities could build on an established foundation instead of starting over.