World of Observability and Resiliency

World of Observability and Resiliency

This month at Planet Mainframe we’re delving into the world of observability and resiliency. Far from being buzzwords, the complex nature of modern IT environments makes this a theme worth a lot of spilled ink.  Our trivia quiz this week will focus on...

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Twentieth-Century Mainframe Icon—Fred Brooks

Twentieth-Century Mainframe Icon—Fred Brooks

At Planet Mainframe, we’ve been marking the 60th anniversary of the mainframe by celebrating the lives of influential mainframes of the past and present. This week, we’re turning our attention to a twentieth-century mainframe icon—Fred Brooks. Brooks was a luminary in...

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Most Influential Mainframers Trivia

Most Influential Mainframers Trivia

At Planet Mainframe, we’ve been celebrating the careers of mainframe influencers—the people that raise the bar, push the envelope, break new ground. Whatever metaphor you want to use, these are the people who aren’t afraid to make things a bit uncomfortable in order...

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Early Years of the Mainframe

Early Years of the Mainframe

The mainframe is often considered the backbone of enterprise computing—and it has a rich history that is  intertwined with pioneering individuals who shaped its development. This month at Planet Mainframe, to mark the 60th anniversary of the mainframe, we’re...

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People and History of the Mainframe Trivia

People and History of the Mainframe Trivia

This month at Planet Mainframe, we’re looking at the people and history of the mainframe. If you’re not a mainframer, that may not sound particularly titillating—but it’s a story of innovation, evolution, and resilience.  Originating in the mid-20th century,...

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Hybrid Cloud Trivia

Hybrid Cloud Trivia

You don’t have to know much about mainframes to understand that they don’t exist in the splendid isolation of the past, and the last decade has brought the mainframe into a whole new level of connectivity.  For many businesses, embracing the modern mainframe...

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Next Gen Tech Trivia

Next Gen Tech Trivia

This month at Planet Mainframe, the focus is on Next Gen Tech. When it comes to mainframes or even whatever handheld device you find yourself attached to, artificial intelligence is probably the first thing that comes to most of our minds when we think of the cutting...

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Arcati Mainframe Yearbook Trivia

Arcati Mainframe Yearbook Trivia

The 2024 Arcati Mainframe User Survey has landed, and this year marks the first year for the survey in its new home on the Planet Mainframe website. The survey offers a point-in-time look at organizations’ existing mainframe hardware and software configurations, with...

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Mainframe Trivia – Trailblazers Part 3

Mainframe Trivia – Trailblazers Part 3

January is Talent and Training month at Planet Mainframe, so here at Trivia Challenge we’re testing (and hopefully expanding) your knowledge of a few mainframe trailblazers. This week the spotlight is on Gene Amdahl. Born in South Dakota in 1922 and educated in a...

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