Demystifying CICS COBOL Transaction Debugging with Colin Pearce
In a recent virtual user group session I had the pleasure of hosting, we explored the intricate world of CICS…
The Evolution of IBM OMEGAMON for CICS: AI Insights, DB2 Correlation, and zIIP Optimization
Sign up today! CICS Virtual User Group – Tomorrow, July 29, 2025 Join us on Tuesday, July 29, for the…
Understanding and overcoming common CICS challenges
IT environments are increasingly complex to manage, and overburdened administrators are tasked with refining them, keeping them secure, and preventing…
Mainframe Security Isn’t What It Used to Be – How CICS and LE Are Fighting Back
This article updates a 2022 piece in Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter, “LE Non-Executable HEAPS and CICS User Experiences” by Mario…
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…
Modernizing CICS APIs with z/OS Connect: Fast, Simple, and Code-Light
Mainframe teams need faster, easier ways to modernize COBOL applications. With IBM z/OS Connect 3.0.88, exposing CICS services as REST…
CICS at 55: The Evolution of Mainframe Transaction Processing
Globally, 1969 was a noteworthy year – socially, politically, and technologically. Significant moments included: This July, Planet Mainframe proudly shines…
Exploring the Virtual CICS User Group Session
Our first Virtual CICS User Group session of 2025 was an exciting deep dive into CICS modernization and automation, featuring…