Making a Modern Mainframer
It’s no secret that the dreaded “skills gap” is affecting the mainframe market. It’s getting harder and harder to find…
What’s waiting round the mainframe corner?
Anyone who has been working on mainframes for any length of time knows that things are always changing. Many people…
Does your Mainframe need an oil change?
Performance management is a key consideration on any platform. A system may have several resources (CPU, I/O, storage, network etc.)…
The New IBM z14: More Secure, Flexible, Powerful and Analytical Than Ever Before
Mainframe IT professionals always get excited when IBM announces a new version of its stalwart mainframe z Systems platform. And…
7 Mainframe Taboos We Should Break
Having worked ‘on The Mainframe’ for almost 20 years at a variety of clients and sites I’ve come about a…
Money for Nothing
My wife loves shopping – even for food; I don’t, but we need to get it done. Because we’re both…
Optimize Your System z ROI with z Operational Insights (zOI)
Hopefully all System z users are aware of the Monthly Licence Charge (MLC) pricing mechanisms, where a recurring charge applies…
Why Can’t You Buy IBMz Mainframe Services from AWS?
The IBMz mainframe is the most powerful, scalable and secure platform on the planet. It’s also the most TCO-efficient. If…