Mainframe News Out There
Once a month (or so) we like to pick blog articles from other sources that we feel are interesting enough…
The Mainframe Lives and Thrives – Part 1
There is a story that must be told since it uncovers an injustice visited upon a piece of information technology (IT) equipment called a mainframe computer. These, like many such situations displaying bigotry and ignorance, are put forward by people…
Best practices for taking a hybrid approach to AIOps
Good managers empower their teams with tools that can help them excel at their jobs. The adoption of hybrid cloud…
IBM Z Common Data Provider V2.1 continuous delivery delivers support for new data types and subscribers
IBM Z Common Data Provider (CDP) was built to make IBM Z operational data available in near real time to…
The Developer-DB Love-Hate Relationship
There’s a reason why database administration or engineering remains a separate specialty. There are a large number of rabbit holes…
Earn and share your mainframe badges today!
IBM open badges are making a difference by building your personal brand and advancing your career. With IBM open badges,…
The mainframe outsourcer’s cost structure
Part 4: The outsourcer’s cost structure This is the fourth in a series of blogs about how to follow up…
Announcing IBM Z Batch Resiliency V1.2
On 4 May 2021, IBM announced IBM Z Batch Resiliency V1.2 delivering significant updates to support the resiliency of key applications running…
A Quick Look Back – The (NOT) Demise of the IBM Mainframe
Just a few months ago, we passed a mainframe anniversary, of sorts. Sometime in March 1996, the IBM mainframe was…
How well is your mainframe outsourcer managing capacity and performance? – Part 3 – The pitfalls of MIPS
Part 3: The pitfalls of MIPS This is the third in a series of blogs about how to follow up…
How well is your mainframe outsourcer managing capacity and performance? – Part 2 – Understanding MIPS and MSU
Part 2: Understanding MIPS and MSU This is the second in a series of blogs about how to follow up…