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New PopUp Mainframe Market Survey Lifts Lid on Challenges and Opportunities Ahead 

New PopUp Mainframe Market Survey Lifts Lid on Challenges and Opportunities Ahead 

by Derek Britton | Apr 22, 2025

Mainframe enterprise software company PopUp Mainframe has released the initial findings of its 2025 Mainframe Market Survey, which reveals the latest market trends and 2025 plans for enterprises utilizing IBM mainframe technology.   The survey reveals the continued...

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Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more

Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more

by Sonja Soderlund | Apr 18, 2025

Precisely expands mainframe offerings through DTS acquisition Precisely is signaling a renewed focus on its mainframe heritage with the acquisition of DTS Software, a company known for its mainframe storage optimization tools. While Precisely has broadened its...

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It’s Here: IBM Introduces z17 Mainframe with Integrated AI Capabilities

It’s Here: IBM Introduces z17 Mainframe with Integrated AI Capabilities

by Sonja Soderlund | Apr 10, 2025

On April 8, 2025, after much public anticipation, IBM announced the launch of its next-generation mainframe, the IBM z17, designed with integrated artificial intelligence(AI) capabilities across hardware, software, and system operations. The new system builds on the...

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Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more

Mainframe Shield initiative, new contributions to the Linux Foundation, and more

by Sonja Soderlund | Mar 31, 2025

Vertali launches ‘Mainframe Shield’ security awareness initiative  ‘The mainframe has to be a priority when it comes to enterprise security as everyone interacts with the mainframe on a daily basis – even if they are not aware.’  UK, March 10th, 2025 –...

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Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more

A Special IBM Z Day, AI-Powered Advancements, and an Upcoming TechXchange Webinar

by Sonja Soderlund | Mar 18, 2025

IBM Z Day: Special Edition IBM Z Day: Special Edition is a free 1-day enterprise computing virtual conference for anyone and everyone! Hear the latest about IBM Z and join the lineup of global thought leaders who will highlight industry trends and innovation spanning...

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Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more

Mainframe Innovations, Career Webinar, a New APAC Partnership, and more

by Sonja Soderlund | Mar 4, 2025

Hitachi Vantara and BMC Transform Mainframe Innovation Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced a strategic alliance with BMC Software that aims to drive innovation and optimization...

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Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more

Acquisitions, Synthetic Data Sets, and the latest Mainframe Security launch

by Sonja Soderlund | Feb 18, 2025

Newly Launched Izzi Software Acquires ColeSoft, Expands Footprint in Mainframe Industry Izzi Software, a newly launched player in the mainframe scene, has made its first move by acquiring ColeSoft, a Virginia-based company known for its debugging tools for IBM...

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Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more

Australian Department of Home Affairs new contract, SHARE Washington Updates, and more

by Sonja Soderlund | Feb 3, 2025

BMC Enriches the Mainframe with January 2025 Updates BMC has announced a January 2025 release that emphasizes the modernization of mainframe operations. The updates promise to “break new ground” in what’s possible on the mainframe, featuring a new approach to...

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Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more

The latest Main Scoop Podcast, New to Z Meet-Up, and more

by Sonja Soderlund | Jan 24, 2025

Broadcom Main Scoop Podcast: Microsoft and Mainframe—Combining Platform Strengths in Hybrid IT The latest episode of Broadcom’s Main Scoop podcast has dropped, and in this episode hosts Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman sit down with Barry Wordell, head and global GTM for...

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Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more

IBM TechXchange, New Podcasts and Presentations, and Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS

by Sonja Soderlund | Jan 7, 2025

IBM TechXchange Developer Day: Virtual Agents  On January 23rd at 11 AM ET, Armand Ruiz, Vice President, Product Management, AI Platform and founder of NoCode.ai will kick off 12 hours of deep technical content to quickly advance your AI journey from...

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