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AI and ethics and mainframes
When Beliefs Shape Machines Imagine two people talking in a bar—one believes in God, and the other doesn’t. One swears by Apple, the other by Android. One supports Trump, the other can’t stand him. It doesn’t matter which side you’re on; the point is that people...
Why It’s Finally Time to Retire Your TN3270 Emulator
For decades, TN3270 terminal emulators have been a staple for accessing mission-critical mainframe applications. However, as cyber threats evolve and legacy systems strain under new compliance demands, it is becoming increasingly clear that traditional...
What the Numbers Say: Insights from Mainframe Market Metrics
The mainframe industry has been analyzed and debated for decades as users, analysts, and vendors try to decode its evolving market dynamics. Now into its seventh decade, the platform has seen shifting needs, expectations, and innovation cycles. Keeping Tabs As a...
Influential Mainframer – Leanne Wilson
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we highlight someone who doesn’t just talk about the skills gap—she’s doing something about it. Leanne Wilson Technical Delivery Manager / Security Consultant, Vertali...
Influential Mainframer – PJ Catalano
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a returning honoree whose unique blend of technical leadership, innovation, and digital storytelling is changing the image of enterprise computing. PJ...
Influential Mainframer – Andrew McCandless
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we celebrate someone who blends technical expertise with human connection—modernizing Db2 one moment, mentoring students the next. Andrew McCandless Founder, War...
Influential Mainframer – Abdul Hafiz
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a veteran systems programmer whose hands-on expertise spans nearly four decades. Abdul Hafiz Principal Engineer - Mainframe, Emirates Airline Dubai, United...
Influential Mainframer – Subhasish Sarkar
Today, we recognize a product strategist, educator, and advocate whose dedication to technology and the community continues to propel the platform forward. Subhasish Sarkar Senior Product Manager/Owner, BMC Software Maharashtra, India Connect with Subhasish on: View...
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You’ve never mainframed like this : Navigating the BMC AMI DevX Platform to Understand Code Faster Using AI
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Mainframes in Pop Culture
We’re in the long, hot days of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, and while many of us may not be on summer holidays, our Planet Mainframe Trivia Quiz is going to venture into new territory - mainframes in pop culture! Mainframes may be known for their...
IBM Power11, SHARE Cleveland Technical Agenda, and more
IBM Introduces Power11: Purpose-Built Infrastructure for the AI Era A cornerstone of IBM’s AI strategy is building the infrastructure to support it. This month, IBM introduced IBM Power11, the latest generation of IBM Power® servers, built for the era of AI,...
CICS Month Trivia
It’s CICS month at Planet Mainframe! That means we’ll spend some time this month exploring the system that’s been the bedrock of enterprise transaction processing since the 1960s. CICS grew out of the idea of Ben Riggens, an IBM systems engineer working at Virginia...
Unify Agentic Governance and Security, 8th Annual AI Breakthrough, and more
BMC Recognized for Artificial Intelligence Innovation in 8th Annual AI Breakthrough Awards Program AI Breakthrough has named BMC the winner of its 2025 “Conversational AI Innovation Award,” recognizing the company’s BMC AMI Assistant for its innovative use of...
Mainframes and the Race to Cool the World’s Data Trivia
As the weather heats up in the Northern Hemisphere, most of us are starting to think of ways to cool down. But humans aren’t the only ones that need to avoid over-heating. As demand for digital services surges, data centers are evolving rapidly - in size, complexity,...
DataStax Acquisition, Expanded Mainframe Academy, and more
Ensono Expands Mainframe Academy in 2025 with Launch in Poland and New Career Tracks Leading technology advisor, innovation partner, and managed service provider Ensono has expanded its flagship Mainframe Academy (MFA) program, launching the curriculum in Poland and...



