Thoughts, experiences, and insights about COBOL
Looking back, I can still vividly remember the year when I graduated from college with a degree of Bachelor of…
COBOL has the Staying Power of a Keith Richards Guitar Riff
The most recent wave of media articles predicting the death of COBOL happened just before the pandemic. In 2019, COBOL…
PART 2: COBOL— Thriving to survive
As COBOL reaches 65 years of loyal service to the IT world, this second piece in a four-part homage attempts…
What I wish everyone understood about COBOL
Something I wish everyone understood about COBOL is…
Revolutionizing Mainframe Optimization: Prioritize Business Impact Over IT Resource Management
Written by: Nicole Fagen The backbone of global business operations runs through mainframes—which handle a staggering 30 billion transactions daily,…
Legacy IT, COBOL, and the Art of Aircraft Maintenance
Inspired by Robert Pirsig’s book, “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.” Airlines use a specific approach to aircraft maintenance…
Not a Legacy but a Legend
If you’re looking for a staunch defender of the mainframe and its role in the global economy, look no further…
The Many Charms of COBOL
During my studies in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR), also known as East Germany, I immersed myself in the…