CICS Month

CICS Month at Planet Mainframe

During the month of July at Planet Mainframe, we are celebrating everything CICS.

CICS at 55: The Evolution of Mainframe Transaction Processing

CICS at 55: The Evolution of Mainframe Transaction Processing

Author: Penney Berryman

This July, Planet Mainframe proudly shines the spotlight on a true mainframe legend: Customer Information Control System (CICS). For 55 years – Happy Birthday! – CICS has powered high-volume transaction processing across industries, from banking and insurance to healthcare, government, and retail.

Understanding and overcoming common CICS challenges

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 downtime.

Mainframe Security Isn’t What It Used to Be

Mainframe Security Isn’t What It Used to Be – How CICS and LE Are Fighting Back

Modernizing CICS APIs

Modernizing CICS APIs with z/OS Connect: Fast, Simple, and Code-Light

Virtual CICS July 29, 2025
CICS Month Trivia

CICS Month Trivia

CICS Programming Best Practices

CICS Programming Best Practices

Credit Card Auth

Scaling Up Credit Card Authorizations Volume with CICS API