When a group of mainframers started a part-time mainframe blog 10 years ago, they never imagined it would become a leading website for mainframe industry news. For over a decade, we’ve shared ideas, explored new innovations, and highlighted the voices shaping the future of enterprise IT. As we celebrate 10 years of publishing the world’s mainframe voices, it’s onward and upward!
Milestones
Along the way, Planet Mainframe added partners and new programs, including:
2022: Merged with Planet Db2
2023: Acquired Arcati Navigator and Virtual User Groups
2024: Launched the Influential Mainframers program
2024: Acquired Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter
2025: Named #1 mainframe news blog by BlogSpot
Top Articles
Of course, none of this would be possible without the talented writers and thousands of readers who visit the site each month. Planet Mainframe offers more than 900+ articles for you to peruse with users from 15+ countries routinely visiting the site.
Among the most popular articles over the last 10 years:
- Every Professional Should Work in a Mainframe Environment at Some Point by Craig Mullins
- The IBM Mainframe: The most powerful and cost-effective computing platform for business by Allan Zander
- Has Mainframe Computing Inadvertently Started its Own Culture War? by David Herlich
- How Important is your Db2 Data—(Mainframe Modernization from a Data Security viewpoint) by Greg DeBo
- 8 Generative Use Cases for the Mainframe by Penney Berryman
- Db2 Tales and Tips from the 2024 IDUG North America Conference by Amanda Hendley
Get Involved
There’s never been a better time if you’ve ever considered getting involved — whether through articles, commentary, research, or thought leadership. The mainframe world is evolving fast, and Planet Mainframe is evolving with it. Connect with us:
- If you’re attending SHARE Cleveland or GS UK, swing by our tables and say hi. We’ll be in the purple Chucks.
- Become a contributor and share your words, videos, podcasts, opinions, and more
- Nominate colleagues for the 2026 Influential Mainframers award, opening February 2026
- Sponsor an ad, an article, a webinar, or a podcast – Reach out to info@planetmainframe.com or Amanda Hendley
Planet Mainframe has always been more than a publication; it’s a community built by and for people who live and breathe mainframes. We’re proud to celebrate our 10th birthday. Thank you.
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