Don’t Buy More MIPS – Do This Instead

Don’t Buy More MIPS – Do This Instead

The Cost of the Wrong Choice The adage says, “You’ve got to spend money to make money.” But in the world of mainframes, that’s not always true. You can often spend the same amount and still save money. For example, a 1% increase in your mainframe IT budget can yield...

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A Breakthrough in Mainframe Storage Efficiency

A Breakthrough in Mainframe Storage Efficiency

Broadcom has delivered a first in mainframe storage with the Virtual Storage Adapter (VSA) enhancement to CA 1™ Flexible Storage™. This new feature lets you have your cake and eat it too – achieve high-performance virtual tape storage without the traditionally higher...

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The Mainframe’s Martini Moment 

The Mainframe’s Martini Moment 

The mainframe is a must-have for enterprise IT, but for many development teams, ready access to it can feel frustratingly out of reach. Now, fresh innovation aims to change that, offering a “Martini moment” for mainframe delivery teams.  The Inspiration Behind...

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Runtime Fees: The Hidden Tax in Your Tech Stack

Runtime Fees: The Hidden Tax in Your Tech Stack

In COBOL environments, runtime-based licensing imposes recurring costs each time an application is executed—costs that persist well beyond the initial compiler purchase. While initially tolerable in controlled, limited use environments, runtime-based licensing fees...

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