The integrity of both the mainframe platform and the people within the ecosystem have kept the world’s economy humming for 60 years. But don’t just take it from our hosts Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman! This special anniversary episode spotlights the mainframe community, what they love about the platform, their favorite technological advancements, and why the mainframe is critical to our everyday lives.
Longevity, Integrity, and Humanity: 60 Years of Mainframe

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